If you hold a 9-6 job, lunchtime is one of the most sacred hours of the day. We wouldn’t want to waste our precious lunch break searching for food, queuing up,waiting for the food to arrive, and to pay; in fact, time is priceless regardless of your work, life, time or day of the week.

Now with the YQueue app, you can simply Order-Pay-Collect [take-away/self-service], or Seat-Order-Pay [dine-in]—and gain those precious moments with good company, or just a much needed ‘me time’.

While it originally served the community in the university campus space, YQueue has since expanded, and now connects the ‘worker bees’ or neighbourhood crowd with their favourite bites.

From now until 12 October 2018, YQueue is offering a joint promotion where the highest spending customer wins a pair of Scoot vouchers worth S$1,000 on top of 25% discount off participating merchants! *Limited to the first 250 redemptions per participating merchant, do download the YQueue app now and order from the following curated merchants.

Starting from 13 October 2018, our readers can use our code “YQLIC” to enjoy 25% discount on all merchants in the app. This is limited to the first 200 orders. In the cart, simply use the promo code “YQLIC” before you place your order.

P.S. Follow YQueue on Facebook to find out more, and so that you won’t miss out on exciting stuff like the monthly giveaways to stand a chance to win a 49” LG TV in the month of October!

ICEBURG

Brought to you by Cream Palette, Iceburg fulfils all your greatest childhood fantasies of combining a warm fudgy cookie with a slab of ice cold cream, except even better. They pride themselves on premium ice cream made in-house, sandwiched between meringue like a burger, and believe us, this is worth having a cheat day for.

The results of the continuous effort and passion that goes into their craft is evident in the Iceburg experiences. From the perfect mix of chewy yet crispy macaron shell, to the fluffy interior and crispy exterior of the choux pastry, in contrast to the soft gooey cookies, all their creations brought you on an adventure of crunch, chew and creamy indulgences. Definitely a wonderful choice for a sweet finish to any meals, or just to have a happy snack!

8A Marina Blvd
#B2-79 Marina Bay Link Mall
Singapore 018984
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

SAMBAL TIME

Sambal Time offers kick-ass Nasi Lemak that’s not just delicious and healthy but also Halal-certified. While it might seem like plenty of places are jumping on the healthy-eating train (plus how can Nasi Lemak be healthy?), rest assured that this isn’t anything gimmicky, with nothing but pure dedication and research that goes into preparing the best Nasi Lemak for you.

Whether you prefer something closer to the original such as their Sambal Time Nasi Lemak, or a little variation such as the Hake Fish Nasi Lemak, or even a most guilt-free possible version of Vegetarian Nasi Lemak, gather your lunch kakis who love a good Nasi Lemak and order your Nasi Lemak lunch via YQueue.

6 Marina Blvd
#01-16 The Sail at Marina Bay
Singapore 018985
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

PHOTO CREDIT: STANDING SUSHI BAR

STANDING SUSHI BAR

A long-time favourite at Marina Bay Financial Centre, Standing Sushi Bar has been offering lunch and dinner sets without skimping on quality. They believe in only handmade sushi, fresh fish and healthy food- making it the perfect choice for a business luncheon or a dinner treat.

Despite the name, they serve more than just sushi (and also places to sit!). The menu selection at Standing Sushi Bar offers a wide variety of sashimi and sushi, and ranges from Japanese skewers to grilled items. If you’re a big fan of salmon, you’d definitely have to give their selection of seared salmon maki a try!

8A Marina Boulevard
#B2-51 Marina Bay Link Mall
Singapore 018984
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat: 11.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

XYCD SICHUAN CUISINE

There’s so much more to Sichuan cuisine than just the usual mala hotpots, and here you can get authentic home-cooked styled Sichuan cuisine that’s less on the oil, more on the portions—just like how mum would have done it.

This little takeaway shop offers bowls and bento boxes that are packed with the best combination of sour pickled umami and salivating mouth-numbing spice, while being kind to more sensitive stomachs. With so many options available, it’ll take some time before you exhaust them all, and even then we’re sure you’re guaranteed to come back for more.

2 Marina Blvd
The Sail at Marina Bay #B1-08B
Singapore 018987
(Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

Convenience, 25% off, and $1,000 Scoot vouchers up for grab, this is well worth using YQueue. At the very least, gain more precious time for yourself and with your family & friends. Download YQueue now as 12 Oct is just around the corner, and take advantage of this while stocks last.

Starting from 13 October 2018, our readers can use our code “YQLIC” to enjoy25% discount on all merchants in the app. This is limited to the first 200 orders. In the cart, simply use the promo code “YQLIC” before you place your order.

This post is brought to you by YQueue.

‘Lunch hour’ might just be every executive’s favourite thing to hear – after ‘knock off’, of course!

But as much as you are excited to get out of the office for a breather, we all know that the lunchtime crowd in Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) can be a nightmare. Cafes, hawker centres and restaurants alike are jam-packed with throngs of executives.

Most of you have probably given up on the idea of a peaceful lunch. But having a quiet meal in the CBD is actually possible if you do takeaways and/or bring your own lunch box and do a therapeutic private lunch away from the crowds. Yes, we have some of the best spots rounded up in this post and we are ready to share.

From Ann Siang Hill Park, Telok Ayer Green to The Promontory, here are 7 Best Locations For A Take-Out Lunch in Singapore’s CBD That You Probably Did Not Know About.

#1 ANN SIANG HILL PARK

Ann Siang Hill Park can be accessed from Ann Siang Hill and Ann Siang Road itself. The tranquil park offers an alternative view of the surrounding restored shophouses while enjoying your lunch quietly. Plenty of seats are available too. Note that smoking is strictly prohibited here.

#2 HONG LIM PARK

Speakers’ Corner at Hong Lim Park is interestingly the only venue in Singapore where “public demonstrations” are allowed (only after you have obtained a police permit). The heritage park is dotted with benches, and it is big enough for everyone to have their own space.

Trash bins are aplenty , so remember to bin your lunch boxes and help to upkeep the cleanliness of this place, as an act of consideration towards other lunch-goers who enjoy coming here for a quick lunch break too. If a trash bin is full, don’t just put your litter on top of or beside it – that’s still littering! Bin it at the next available bin which is just a few steps away.

#3 SINGAPORE RIVER

This spot right outside UOB Plaza is a popular one and is no hidden secret by now. A peaceful lunch there whilst enjoying scenic views of the river is a much needed break from all the stress at work.

Ever wondered what Kit Chan was referring to when she sang “river which brings us life” in everyone’s favourite national song ‘Home’? This is it – our Singapore River. While enjoying the river sights at lunch, let’s also remember to do our part and refrain from littering, to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the place for future generations to come. We would want our children and grandchildren to truly understand what ‘Home’ means when they sing it in years to come. A clean and green Singapore, we will always be.

#4 TELOK AYER GREEN

Located at the corner of Boon Tat Street and Amoy Street is Telok Ayer Green, a little park with rich historical backgrounds of Singapore’s early settlements. To our surprise, most of these public benches are mostly empty during peak hours! Consider this spot for some me-time over takeaway lunches.

#5 TELOK AYER PARK

Situated just across the iconic Red Dot Museum is Telok Ayer Park, a public space bounded by Cecil Street Maxwell Road and Telok Ayer Street. The mini park’s looming shady trees provide you a temporary respite from the unbearable heat. Grab a friend and dine on the wooden benches or swing seats.

After you are done with your sumptuous lunch, don’t just leave your litter behind. Remember to dispose of them into the litter bins available. Just like how we like to be welcomed by a clean park, we would want to keep it the same way for the next user.

#6 THE LAWN

The Lawn, located just above Marina Bay Link Mall, is an ultra spacious field sandwiched between the towering skyscrapers of Marina Bay Sands. Gather your colleagues and have a picnic on the field or chill out by the benches.

This is one spot in the Marina area that is ideal for a momentary escape from work. Its spaciousness and abundance of surrounding greenery is akin to an oasis within the concrete jungle. A city respite, we’d like to call it; one that we can escape to every day during lunch hour.

#7 THE PROMONTORY

Cross the road from The Lawn and you will find yourself at The Promontory. The beautiful area boasts spectacular views of the world-famous Marina Bay Sands and Art Science Museum. It might be deemed as a touristy spot, but we do think it makes a great location for a take-out lunch.

With the cool breeze blowing while you eat, it is not uncommon that a piece of serviette or an empty paper bag may get blown onto the ground. Let’s not turn a blind eye to these ‘flyaway’ litter and remember to pick them up and trash them. After all, think of how tourists come here often, and that we would want to present the best and cleanest side of Singapore to them.

This post was brought to you by National Environment Agency (NEA).