We scour the island for the best deals to help you stretch your dollar, and keep you in the loop on the hottest shopping trends.

'Cos good things must share.

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[UPDATED, Sept 13]

$1 MYSTERY FLAVOUR XLB AT PLQ'S PARADISE DYNASTY

The new PLQ (Paya Lebar Quarter) mall has a slew of opening promotions, and if you're a big fan of xiao long baos (XLBs), be sure to head down this weekend.

That's because Paradise Dynasty will be unveiling a limited-edition mystery XLB flavour exclusively available at PLQ from September 14 to October 13.

According to online reviews, the dumplings are said to taste "as iconic as 101" (whatever that means) and be "savoury and slightly sweet".

If you'd like to hazard a guess at what that flavour is, try a basket of five pieces for a nominal fee of $1 (U.P: $7.80) while it's still available.

All you'll have to do is share a photo of the mystery XLB on Facebook or Instagram (set to public) and include the hashtags #paradisegrpsg, #paradisedynasty and #plqmysteryxlb.

Where: Paradise Dynastry, 10 Paya Lebar, Paya Lebar Quarter Mall #03-08, Singapore 409057

UNICORN CEREAL, CRISPY RENDANG AND CURRY PUFF FLAVOUR CHIPS

If you're a sucker for the latest food fads, you might want to check out these three new items that just hit our streets.

Want to add a little unicorn magic to your breakfast game? If you have a sweet tooth, Kellogg's limited edition Unicorn Froot Loops have been spotted in Chinatown's FairPrice.

Retailing for $8.50, they supposedly taste like "magic cupcakes" and might just give you the sugar-rush needed to start your day.

If you're the type to choose savoury over sweet, local snack brand F.east just made crispy rendang a reality with their latest potato chip flavour.

The lemak Beef Rendang will be retailing in 70g packets at 7-Eleven outlets and online at Redmart for $3.

Previous hawker food-inspired flavours that have been released include Egg Prata & Fish Curry, Hainanese Chicken Rice and Laksa.

A snack within a snack, Old Chang Kee has launched their first ever potato chips flavoured with the same spices used to make their famous Curry'Os.

Available at all Old Chang Kee outlets nationwide from Sept 15, each pack will be priced at $1.20, and if you'd like to get your hands on one for free, 100 packs will be given out at 10 outlets on Sept 20 from 12pm to 1pm.

The outlets are: Jurong Point, NEX, Toa Payoh Hub, Bugis Junction, Singapore Post Centre, Suntec City, Changi Airport T3, Wisma Atria, Novena Square and Chinatown.

1-FOR-1 RAMEN AT RAMEN NAGI

Fukuoka chain Ramen Nagi is opening its second outlet tomorrow (Sept 13) at ION Orchard. 

It’s known for serving a unique ramen daily for 365 days, with their signature rich and creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth.

To celebrate the new opening on Sept 13, customers at ION Orchard can enjoy a 1-for-1 deal on their Butao King ramen ($13.90). This promotion is available for one day only, and according to the restaurant, limited portions are available.

Where: #B4-54, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

40 DAYS OF MCDONALD'S 1-FOR-1 DEALS

McDees has launched its '40 Days of Thank You' promotion to reward customers for their support.

Those with the McDonald's app will be able to enjoy 1-for-1 daily deals from Sept 9 till Oct 18.

The promotion kicked off with a 1-for-1 McSpicy a la carte deal (till Sept 11) via the app. Deals can only be redeemed from self-ordering kiosks, front counters or drive-thru outlets.

According to a statement from the fast-food chain, the McDonald's App was launched in July 2019 as a 40th anniversary gift for all customers to receive deals and more.

The new app incorporates functions like McDelivery, My Feedback, Restaurant Locator and nutritional information.

FREE REUSABLE CUP FROM STARBUCKS

Now there's less of an excuse not to do your part for the environment.

US coffee chain Starbucks is celebrating their 99 per cent ethically sourced coffee on Sept 9, by giving away a reusable cup with the purchase of any Grande or Venti-sized handcrafted beverage.

It's limited to one redemption per customer, while stocks last. Better hurry!

$0.99 SOYA BEANCURD AT MR BEAN

Did you know Mr Bean has an official shop on online market Qoo10?

Now you can buy as many servings of their silky smooth beancurd as you want for just $0.99.

But if you want to enjoy your beancurd over different days, you should buy multiple vouchers instead.

Where: All Mr Bean outlets
When: Till Sept 30, between 11am and 8pm

$1 KFC CHEESE FRIES

Do you own an EZ-link card and happen to be heading to KFC for a bite?

Just so you know, you'll be able to redeem a KFC Cheese Fries for just $1 when you purchase at least one meal and pay with your EZ-link card.

The promotion is valid for dine-in or takeaway at most KFC outlets except at Jewel, KidZania, Sentosa, and the Singapore Zoo.

When: Now till Sept 30

1-FOR-1 LUNCH AT OLD TOWN WHITE COFFEE JURONG POINT

Dine on traditional Malaysian favourites at Old Town White Coffee's Jurong Point outlet and get another meal for free.

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Granted, the sets are not that cheap in the first place (I mean, $8.30 for prawn mee?), but at half price, it's a whole other story.


Where: Old Town White Coffee, Jurong Point
When: Till Oct 3, Weekdays 11am to 2pm

SUKIYA 1-FOR-1 SHABU BUFFET AT HEARTLAND MALL

Sukiya's 1-for-1 Shabu buffet promotion is going places. After ending its week-long run at Bugis+, the promo is now back at Heartland Mall, next to Kovan MRT station.

Dinner starts from $24.90 for two on weekdays and $27.90 on weekends.

For a buffet, that's definitely value for money, if you ask us.

Where: Sukiya, Level 2, Heartland Mall, Blk 205 Hougang Street 21, Singapore 530205
When: Sept 9 to 15
 

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