The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on plenty of things for us Singaporeans, and with the Circuit Breaker in Singapore being extended till 1 June 2020, things haven’t exactly been looking up.

One thing that we truly miss while being stuck at home is being able to dine out and enjoy good food. For us especially, food is a significant part of our lives and is one of the few things that have always managed to perk us up during hard times.

The F&B industry in Singapore, despite being very badly hit by the pandemic, has been fighting to stay afloat during this period. While some of our favourite dining establishments have had to temporarily close their doors till they are given the good-to-go sign by our government, we thankfully do still have quite a number of restaurants that are open for takeaway and islandwide delivery.

Some of these include restaurants under Refinery Concepts, an institution that has over a decade of experience in creating, curating and managing unique F&B concepts in Singapore. Big names include The Marmalade Pantry, Fat Cow and Bedrock, and these restaurants have rolled out specially curated delivery and takeaway menus for this period so you can stay sane and still enjoy your favourite foods without having to take one step out of your door. There are also a number of promotions you can enjoy when you order food from these places, including islandwide delivery, when you spend a certain amount of money using Mastercard.

We hope that despite the trying times, Singaporeans will continue to support our F&B industry and together help to reduce the impact caused by the pandemic. It would be sad for us to come out of this Circuit Breaker just to find out that a bulk of our well-loved eateries did not make it to the end of the crisis.

Stay home and stay safe, everyone.

BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Awarded with ‘Best Steakhouse 2019’ by RAS, Bedrock Bar & Grill is one of the most popular homegrown steakhouses in Singapore with the finest cuts of steak. Steak lovers will be delighted to know that Bedrock Bar & Grill will be bringing its premium woodfire-grilled steaks and burgers right to your door.

You can savour Bedrock’s Dry-Aged USDA Prime Ribeye (S$108), Woodfire-grilled Tenderloin (S$78) and the Bedrock Mac n’ Cheese (S$22) at home. The Tomahawk Steak (S$258) is great for sharing, featuring a grain-fed long-bone ribeye grilled to succulent perfection over woodfire grill with two sides of choice and four unique homemade sauces. These are all available for delivery and self-pickup.

Mastercard Exclusive Promotion

• Free delivery islandwide with S$80 spend using Mastercard and promo code ‘MCFREE’

Somerset Road 96, #01-05
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Singapore 238163
Tel: 6238 0054
Delivery Hours: 11am – 8.30pm
Pickup Hours: 11.30am – 9pm
Delivery website: http://delivery.bedrock.com.sg
Facebook: @BedrockBarandgrill
Instagram: Bedrocksg
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHOPSTICKS 

Chopsticks offers comforting Halal Pasta Bowls and Local Noodle Bowls at affordable prices. We recommend The Salted Egg Prawn Spaghetti (S$14), Spicy Fresh Seafood Pasta (S$18) or Nyonya Laksa (S$18) for a satisfying and umami meal.

There are also kid-friendly options to choose from, making this a great place to order food delivery for the whole family.

During the Circuit Breaker, you can opt to order their Mastercard Exclusive Promotion

• Get Free Islandwide Delivery when you spend above S$60 with Mastercard. Use Promo Code ‘MCFREE’

Islandwide Delivery: S$15 Flat Fee
Delivery website: http://chopsticksonline.oddle.me
Delivery hours: 11am to 9pm

FAT COW 

A place where terrific food, culinary finesse and Japanese hospitality all come together, Fat Cow is one of the best Japanese steak restaurants in Singapore.

Specialising in premium Wagyu that melts away in your mouth, this upscale Japanese steakhouse is the place to enjoy an extensive array of top-of-the-line wagyu.

If you’re looking to treat yourself while you stay home during the Circuit Breaker, you’d be glad to know that Fat Cow is now offering special menus for both delivery and self-pickup. From the famous The Fat Cow Donburi (S$48) to the luxurious Wagyu Sandwich (S$88), you can now enjoy some of Fat Cow’s most popular dishes at the comfort of your home.

Celebrating a special occasion? Indulge the Fat Cow Dry-aged A5 Nagasaki Wagyu (S$138), which is probably the only Donburi in Singapore that comes with Dry-aged Wagyu. Each bowl comes with a warm bed of signature fat rice topped with tender slices of Dry-aged Wagyu, caviar, foie gras and an onsen egg. There are limited servings available daily, depending on a first-come-first-delivered basis.

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions

• Free delivery with S$80 & above spend when you pay with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MCFREE’ for redemption.

Minimum Spend #StayHome Exclusive Promotion

• 180ml Sake Bottles at only S$12 (U.P. S$18) with a minimum spend of S$150.

• 750ml Wine Bottles [Woolshed Sauvignon Blanc 2018 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2018] at S$25/bottle (U.P. S$35) with a minimum spend of S$250.

• 750ml Wine Bottles [Raymond R Collection Field Blend and Brothers In Arms No. 6 Shiraz Cabernet] at S$35/bottle(U.P. S$45) with a minimum spend of S$250.

Limited bottles only.

Camden Medical Centre #01-01/02
1 Orchard Boulevard
Singapore 248649
Tel: 6735 0308
Delivery Hours: 12pm – 8pm
Pickup Hours: 11.15am – 7pm
Delivery website: https://delivery.fatcow.com.sg/
Facebook & Instagram: @fatcowsg
Nearest Station: Orchard

FAT SUMO 

If you’re missing Japan and hankering for some wholesome and delicious Japanese rice bowls, hit up Fat Sumo to satisfy those cravings. They specialise in hearty donburi that are made with quality ingredients and are freshly prepared daily by the skilled chefs at Fat Sumo. Get a slice of Japan in the comfort of your home!

The Chicken Cutlet Don (S$15) comes with crispy chicken cutlet atop a bed of fluffy Japanese rice and completed with an onsen egg and a drizzle of mayonnaise. Beef lovers will enjoy the Wagyu Beef Don (S$19) and its ultra-tender grilled wagyu beef. We also suggest getting the Kurobuta Pork Belly Don (S$19) which comes with collagen-rich Kurobuta pork belly.

Only delivery is available for Fat Sumo.

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions

• Free delivery islandwide with S$80 spend using Mastercard and promo code ‘MCFREE’.

• S$10 off delivery with S$50 spend using Mastercard and promo code ‘MC10’

Delivery Website: https://fatsumo.oddle.me
Facebook & Instagram: @fatsumosg

KINKI RESTAURANT & BAR

A modern Japanese restaurant that has defied traditions with their modern interpretations of classic Japanese dishes, Kinki Restaurant & Bar will undoubtedly tantalise your tastebuds in ways you’d never expect. The Winner of the ‘Best Japanese Restaurant Casual Dining by RAS Epicurean Star Award 2019, will now be delivering their unique Japanese gastronomic delights right to your doorstep.

Expect signature dishes like Wagyu Garlic Teppanyaki (S$55+), Nori Crusted Salmon (S$30+), the Grilled Giant Sea Prawn with spicy cod roe (S$30+) and all-time favourite creative maki such as the Black Dragon (S$27+), which features fried breaded prawn, seared Japanese unagi, cream cheese, cucumber, soy reduction & mayo.

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions

• Free Delivery with S$80 & above spend when you pay with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MCFREE’ for redemption.
• Enjoy S$5 off Delivery with S$50 & above spend when you pay with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MC5’ for redemption.

70 Collyer Quay #02-02, Customs House
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6533 3473 / +65 8363 6697
Delivery & Pickup Hours: 12pm – 9pm
Delivery website: https://kinki.oddle.me/en_SG
Facebook/ Instagram: @Kinkibar
Nearest Station: Raffles Place /  Downtown

SALTWATER 

A food paradise hidden away in Changi Village, Saltwater is a Halal-certified restaurant that is popular for their sumptuous buffet spreads filled with Asian and local delights. While it’s now impossible to leave the house to feast on all the scrumptious food that they have to offer, the dining establishment plans to bring this myriad of flavours all the way from Changi Village to the comfort of your home.

Get ready to feast on comforting Asian dishes such as Ayam & Ikan Nasi Padang, Nasi Lemak & Beef Rendang and Ayam Penyet & Tauhu Goreng. Each set can feed around 4 people and are reasonably priced at S$56. During the Ramadan period, all these sets will also include complimentary Porridge (Bubor Ramadan) and Dates (Kurma).

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions

• Get free delivery islandwide when you spend above S$80, pay with Mastercard and enter promo code ‘MCFREE’.

• Enjoy S$5 off Delivery with S$50 spend and above with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MC5OFF’ for redemption.

Delivery website: http://delivery.saltwater.com.sg
Facebook: @swcsg
Instagram: @saltwater_sg

STRAITS CAFE 

For people who love and appreciate the rich and vibrant flavours from places that are part of The Straits, those in the know would have probably patronised the Halal-certified Straits Cafe by now. With an array of food options from places like Penang, Melaka, Ipoh and Singapore, Straits Cafe is a great buffet in Singapore to satisfy your cravings for all your favourite regional food.

While we sadly cannot partake in any buffets at the moment, the good news is that they are offering delivery and takeaway options during this trying period. With a specially curated menu by the team at Straits Cafe, you can look forward to tucking into comforting classics such as Briyani and Dalcha, Moroccan Chicken, Nasi Mandhi with Lamb and plenty more.

These are available in sets which are all affordably priced at S$58. During the Ramadan period, all sets will also include complimentary porridge (Bubor Ramadan) and dates (Kurma).

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions

• Get free delivery islandwide when you spend above S$80, pay with Mastercard and enter promo code ‘MCFREE’.

• Enjoy S$5 off Delivery with S$50 spend and above with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MC5OFF’ for redemption.

Enjoy 15% off Nasi Dulang Set when you call them to place your order. Make your payment upon collection at Straits Cafe (9, Bras Basah Road, Hotel Rendezvous). Valid till 30 June 2020.

9 Bras Basah Road
level 1 Rendezvous Hotel
Singapore 189559
Tel: +65 6708 7745
Delivery Hours: 11am – 9pm
Pickup Hours: 11am – 9pm
Delivery website: https://delivery.straitscafe.com.sg
Facebook & Instagram: @straitscafesg
Nearest Station: Bencoolen

THE MARMALADE PANTRY 

Since 1999, this homegrown bistro has been dishing out modern comfort food which includes the likes of luxurious pasta, hearty weekend brunches and delicious desserts.
For those of you who miss the wholesome and comforting food from The Marmalade Pantry, fret not as your favourite menu items are available for both delivery and pickup during these tough times. Some popular items include The Marmalade Mac & Cheese (S$24), Spicy Crabmeat Pasta (S$26), Truffle Beef Burger (S$25), The Marmalade Club Sandwich (S$24) and our favourite Hokkien Noodle (S$22).

If you’re sorely missing your weekly chichi afternoon tea sessions with your friends, you’d be thrilled to know that The Marmalade Pantry is bringing the experience to your homes with their Weekend Afternoon Tea Set for 2 that is affordably priced at just S$38. Be delighted with an exquisite selection of scones, mini slab cakes, mini muffins, truffle mayo sandwiches, chicken cranberry sandwiches and roast beef sandwiches. Do note that the Afternoon Tea Set is only available on weekends and public holidays.

The Marmalade Pantry is also offering bundle deals to make your dine-at-home experience even more worth it. Starting from just S$60, each set comes with your choice of two hearty mains such as The Marmalade Mac & Cheese, Minute Steak Sandwich, Spicy Crabmeat Pasta, two homemade soup and Marmalade’s signature Lemonades.

Mastercard Exclusive Promotions
For a limited time only, enjoy up to 15% off selected items. Free islandwide delivery with S$80 & above spending when you pay with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MCFREE’ for redemption.

Enjoy S$10 off Delivery with S$50 spend and above with Mastercard. Use promo code ‘MC10’ for redemption.

You can also enjoy 20% off your total bill when you call to order and collect at their outlet, valid till 1 June 2020.

The Marmalade Pantry @ Oasia Hotel Downtown
100 Peck Seah Street, #01-01
Singapore 079333
Tel: +65 6385 0741 / 9178 0250
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

The Marmalade Pantry @ Oasia Hotel Novena
8 Sinaran Drive, #01-02/04
Singapore 307470
Tel: +65 6664 0348 / 9616 5010
Nearest Station: Novena

Delivery Hours: 12pm – 9pm
Pickup Hours: 11.30am – 9pm

Delivery website: https://delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG/
Facebook & Instagram: @themarmaladepantry
All prices above are subject to 7% prevailing government taxes.

This post was brought to you by The Refinery Concepts.

At buffets, some of us lose all self-control and rationality as we devour way more food than what our bellies usually can take. The array of choices is a gastronomical galore for the glutton in us.

Quality of food aside, what’s as essential to such feasts is the company we are with. They say people who eat together, stay together, but eating in a group can be tricky sometimes with different palates and needs.

Katong Kitchen is an inclusive location for communal dining with family, friends, and colleagues. They are halal-certified with a buffet line-up that they expanded to feature familiar Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Eurasian dishes in addition to their Peranakan cuisine. Like their theme, it’s where the ‘Flavours of Singapore’ meet. There’s a selection of fresh seafood on ice, DIY dishes, as well as a hot plate and a noodle station where you can request for food that’s made-to-order.

This is definitely one place that will please one and all. If you haven’t been, here’s everything to love about Katong Kitchen.

Our readers can quote “ladyironchef” upon making reservations to enjoy 15% off Katong Kitchen’s lunch and dinner buffet from now until 30 June 2019.

Head towards the East of Singapore and get off at the main entrance of Village Hotel Katong (formerly Paramount Hotel), then go up to the fourth floor and you will see Katong Kitchen. A weekday buffet lunch costs S$40++ per adult and S$20++ per child, while weekend lunches cost S$50++ per adult and S$25++ per child.

Dinners on Mondays to Thursdays go at S$50++ for an adult and S$25 for a child, while the prices on Fridays to Sundays, eve of and on Public holidays are S$60++ per adult and S$30++ per child.

Settle in to the modern and cosy vibes of Katong Kitchen that reflects Peranakan culture with its panels of Peranakan motifs. Its central dining space is where you will be surrounded by the buffet stations. There are seats on the side that are ideal for a quieter cosy gathering.

If you prefer to work your way up to the mains, appetisers include Smoked Duck Salad, Baby Clam with Onion Dressing, Baby Octopus Salad, and Gado Gado. There’s a whole variety but as with the rest of the stations at Katong Kitchen’s buffet, most of the food items are put out on a rotational basis.

Explore the buffet range and stop by the live stations. Watch the chef cook up Katong Kitchen’s Signature Laksa with your choice of noodles and condiments. The laksa is robust with rich coconut milk flavour. There are also other rotational options such as Beef Ball Noodle Soup, Mee Rebus, or Prawn Noodle Soup at the live noodle station.

Walk down the line for a serving of Fried Carrot Cake (the white version). Copious amount of chopped garlic are first thrown into hot oil, giving off an irresistible aroma. Fat chunks of radish cake are cooked with generous amounts of fried eggs. Add however much condiments you need; the sambal chilli is a must.

Katong Kitchen also has Do-It-Yourself stations where you can toss up a Singapore Rojak or stuff Nyonya Kueh Pie Tees with only your favourite ingredients. If these items are foreign to you, Katong Kitchen has a step-by-step guide to teach you how to do it; anyone can enjoy it, including kids!

For the rojak, throw in lots of dough fritters and toss with as much rojak sauce as you wish. There are also side of cucumber, beansprouts and turnip. If you’ve got overseas guests dining with you, this Asian salad is one local delight you have to introduce to them.

Kueh Pie Tee—a quintessential Peranakan dish—is a bite-size item that really is braised turnip (same filling as popiah) encased in a crispy deep-fried pastry shell. The textural delight is sweet from its sauce and savoury from its ingredients which include boiled eggs and shrimps.

If you’re a meat lover, the carving station is where you can get your cuts of meat. Swing by for dinner and you’ll have the option of Roasted Ribeye with Rendang Mushroom Sauce.

Katong Kitchen also has a large skillet for more choices such as Satay Marinated Roasted Lamb, Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Prawns. Pair these meats with herby Baked Potato and Sauteed Asparagus for a wholesome plate.

Their range of Seafood On Ice includes Gong Gong Clams, Prawns, Mussels, and Flower Crabs. But if you’re here for dinner, you can indulge in unlimited Snow Crabs and Poached Salmon. Weekend dinners also includes Boston Lobsters.

The mains at Katong Kitchen feature cuisines from various cultures, so you truly have to sample everything for the full experience of the Flavours of Singapore. Other options include the Kam Xiang Crayfish, Sambal Stingray, and Katong Kitchen Assam Pedas Fish.

Other signature mains include the Peranakan classic Ayam Buah Keluak and an Indian-style dish of Devil’s Mutton Curry. The Shepherd’s Pie has an intensely bovine base of beef mince but we loved how substantially meaty the pie was; the Eurasian Oxtail Stew was fragrant sans the gamey taste. To round it off with carbs, there are options of blue-hued Nasi Bunga Telang and Chinese Ee-Fu Noodles.

Katong Kitchen also spoils you with a good mix of choices for desserts. If you’ve overstuffed yourselves with savoury items, end the feasting off with shots of chilled Durian Pengat for a taste of Singapore’s famed fruit.

What you must not miss, too, is the Ondeh-Ondeh Cake which has some crunch from gula melaka (palm sugar) granules.

Just look at this beauty! Another dessert to love is this gorgeous Chempedak Crème Brulee which is heavily topped with cut fruits and has a pasty base of jackfruit.

There’s also a variety of bite-sized kueh—for the uninitiated, kueh are heritage snacks made of glutinous rice flour with a pudding-like texture but firmer.

If you have belly space for something heavier, there’s also the American Cheesecake as well as Bread & Butter Pudding which comes topped with colourful marshmallows.

Our readers can quote “ladyironchef” upon making reservations to enjoy 15% off Katong Kitchen’s lunch and dinner buffet from now until 30 June 2019.. This promotion is not applicable on eve of and on public holidays and not valid with other promotions, discounts, privileges unless otherwise stated.

Buffet Lunch
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2:30pm
S$40++ (Adult), S$20++ (Child)

Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3pm
S$50++ (Adult), S$25++ (Child)

Buffet Dinner
Mon to Thu: 6:30pm – 10pm
S$50++ (Adult), S$25++ (Child)

Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH: 6:30pm – 10pm
S$60++ (Adult), S$30++ (Child)

*Child: Aged 6 – 12
Children under 5 years old dine free with every paying guest.
Prices may vary during festive periods.

25 Marine Parade
Village Hotel Katong Level 4
Singapore 449536
Tel: +65 6551 2141
Nearest Station: Dakota

This post was brought to you by Katong Kitchen.