10 SG60 food & drink promotions you can’t miss around town as S’pore turns 60!
Singapore turns 60 this year, and what better way to mark this national milestone than with a delicious line-up of SG60 food promotions that honour our city’s culinary spirit?
From chilli crab feasts to creative spins on nasi lemak and luxurious durian spreads, these SG60 dining deals are set to whet appetites and spark local pride. The best part of our round-up? There’s something for every palate and party size!
Here’re 10 unmissable food experiences, each serving up Singapore flavours with a festive twist — get ready to eat your heart out in honour of our nation!
Editor’s note: All prices listed are before taxes and service charges.
1. Meh’r
Meh’r is a rooftop dining spot helmed by chef Inderpal Singh, the first Indian Masterchef Singapore winner. The contemporary restaurant channels chef Inderpal’s travels and heritage into bold, inventive plates, all while offering front-row seats to the National Day fireworks from its breezy, open-air terrace.
From June 21 to August 9, Meh’r is rolling out a free-flow satay buffet (S$58 per person) every Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Diners can expect to enjoy unlimited skewers curated by the chef himself, with flavours such as chicken satay marinated overnight in a blend of spices like ginger, lemongrass and cumin.
It’s not just the classics. You can expect other tempting options such as tandoori lamb satay, served with sweetened yogurt, mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney, and the Iberico babi pongteh.
2. Kai Duck
If you’re a fan of modern Cantonese cuisine with a twist, Kai Duck is a well-loved restaurant that reimagines the art of roast duck in refreshing contemporary forms. Helmed by group executive chef Fung Chi Keung, this spot is where premium Cantonese fare meets casual dining, right in the heart of town.
To celebrate both its sixth anniversary and SG60, Kai Duck is serving up a delectable SG60 promotion on weekdays, from June 16 to August 31. Diners can enjoy 60% off selected dim sum and specialty dishes.
At lunch, diners are entitled to 60% off one dim sum item and one speciality dish. At dinner, enjoy 60% off one specialty dish.
One must-try dim sum item is the new air salad duck spring rolls (S$9.80 for three pieces). As for specialty dishes, try the crispy onion duck tart (S$16 for four pieces), an inventive take on kueh pie tee filled with duck meat, leeks and rice pops. If you have the stomach for it, also order the wok-fried hot pot panda rice with South African abalone, bacon and mushrooms (S$48).
3. Opus Bar & Grill
Housed within Voco Orchard Singapore, Opus Bar & Grill is the place to go for steak and seafood lovers. Known for its dry-aged meats and expertly grilled fare, this restaurant elevates the classic steakhouse experience with Himalayan salt-tiled dry-aging cabinets and sustainable sourcing of seafood.
From July 1 to August 31, enjoy its SG60-exclusive Go Local sharing platter (S$60 nett), featuring crispy chicken wings, satay chicken, crispy calamari, and aburi tamago skewers, paired with two cocktails or Tiger pints. Need more sustenance? Steak lovers can also dive into bottomless striploin (S$60 per person), or further indulge with sides such as grilled asparagus and fries at just S$6 for each dish.
Specially on August 9, indulge in the local high tea semi-buffet (S$60 for two people) with dishes such as laksa with rock lobster. And on August 10, the first 60 guests get to enjoy a Grilled Out Sunday buffet (S$60 per person), with mains such as beef prime rib and smoked lamb leg — a value-for-money experience indeed, if you can get yourself out of the house after the National Day festivities!
4. Cafe Quenino at Artyzen Singapore
Cafe Quenino at Artyzen Singapore turns local flavours on their head with playful yet elegant reimaginings. Through its six-month-long “The Heart of SG60” campaign, which began in May, the cafe spotlights homegrown culinary talent in themed monthly takeovers. Expect zi char icons (such as the chefs from Red House Seafood and Keng Eng Kee Seafood) to artisanal bakers and MasterChef Singapore winner chef Inderpal Singh.
In August, all the chefs from this campaign will reunite for a one-off collaborative menu (S$65 per person, minimum two persons), available across lunch and dinner. On August 1 and 2, diners can even get to meet all the participating chefs and enjoy their special dishes such as beef kut teh ravioli, Hainanese beef brisket, and seafood paofun.
Outside of August, diners can enjoy specific brand collaborations, for example Singapore-born, Taiwanese restaurant Abundance is collaborating with Cafe Quenino in September.
For August, the restaurant will also feature Goobycakes, founded in 2012 by self-taught baker Jie Hui, who has built a loyal following over 13 years with custom cakes, pastries and signature baos. Expect treats such as chicken rice cheese pao with ginger chicken, bakkwa cheese pao and dark chocolate banana loaf as part of the cafe’s afternoon tea set (from $68 per person).
5. Food Capital at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
For die-hard durian enthusiasts, Food Capital at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is a dream come true. For its SG60 promotion, it pulls out all the stops with an indulgent durian-centric experience.
From July 14 to September 14, its much-loved durian buffet is back, bringing with it fresh-cut Musang King durians at al fresco stations (so you can enjoy all you want without bothering non-durian-loving diners), plus a selection of durian-infused dishes indoors.
We’re talking gratin parmigiana durian, roasted seabass with durian beurre blanc, durian laksa and sweet treats such as durian gula melaka kueh dadar. Durian fans can also be the first to try Udders’ new durian cheesecake and durian pengat at its buffet spread.
Its SG60 durian promotional menu prices are as such: Lunch is priced at S$72 per person from Monday to Saturday. Dinner is priced at S$118 per person from Sunday to Thursday, and S$128 per person on Friday and Saturday.
6. Good Old Days
Located a short walk from Sentosa’s Beach Station, Good Old Days is a halal-friendly gem that brings together classic Singaporean flavours with everyday affordability. This small-but-mighty food court has long been a favourite for families, beachgoers, and anyone looking to fuel up on the island.
In the lead-up to SG60, it has partnered with beloved local chef and culinary host Shahrizal Salleh (affectionately known as chef Bob) for a seven-month showcase of his latest creations. From May to December, sample chef Bob’s trio of exclusive local dishes, at very wallet-friendly prices.
There’s the nasi lemak goreng (S$12.80) wok-fried with crispy turmeric chicken and a sunny side up egg — a fragrant, fatty spin that redefines the traditional dish. You’ll also find ginger fish hor fun (S$10.80), and assam pedas pasta ($12.80). The pappardelle pasta comes tossed with prawns, Thai asparagus and a punchy assam pedas sauce. All of these are Singaporean comfort food, but reimagined with Chef Bob’s creative spark.
7. Level 33
Officially crowned the world’s highest urban microbrewery by Guinness World Records, Level 33 is also known and loved by locals for its panoramic views over Marina Bay (and also a great spot for catching the fireworks on National Day).
As part of its SG60 promotion, the restaurant’s executive chef Jake Kowalewski teams up with award-winning pastry chef Janice Wong for an unforgettable collaboration on August 9 only. The SG60 National Day cacao experience (S$328 per person) is designed as an immersive culinary journey, featuring nine exciting dishes.
Highlights include chocolate-aged wagyu beef glazed in a chilli-soy cacao blend and spent grain pasta served in a laksa emulsion. You can expect chef Janice Wong’s signature edible art, too, such as chocolate bon bons in chendol and chilli padi flavours, and the whimsical chocolate water rock with beer sorbet and soy caramel.
From August 11 to 31, the chefs continue their collaboration in the form of the glorious King Island tenderloin (S$88) dish, aged in Janice Wong’s 70% Philippines dark chocolate. You can enjoy all of these with Level 33’s SG60-exclusive cacao sling (S$26 per glass), crafted with cacao nib-infused Brass Lion Singapore Gin. This signature cocktail is also part of the National Day cacao experience on August 9.
8. Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Crossroads Buffet & Lobby Lounge
There’s no reason to be crabby (pun entirely intended) this SG60, since Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is pulling out all the stops with its buffet feast at its Crossroads Buffet, dedicated to all things crab.
On August 9, you can enjoy its SG60 crab buffet dinner (S$118 per adult), which will comprise over 10 crab dishes prepared in various styles, from the popular Singapore chilli crab with mantou to the luxurious fish maw jumbo crab meat soup and snow crab leg with Samyang mayonnaise.
For durian fans, head inside to Lobby Lounge’s popular mao shan wang durian afternoon tea (from S$68 for two persons), which is back from now till October 31. Indulge in a curated selection of sweet and savoury bites such as durian mochi choux puff, durian creme brulee and smoked chicken tartlets.
9. Swensen’s
Swensen’s has long been a household name for family meals and nostalgic ice cream sundaes. And this National Day, the beloved brand is bringing something extra special to the table with new items at its all-you-can-eat concept, Swensen’s Unlimited.
Available at its outlets at Changi Airport T2, VivoCity and Geneo, this buffet experience from now till September 9, gets a patriotic upgrade with new dishes such as crispy roti puri, Hainanese kampong chicken, and mutton rendang pizza.
Enjoy the lunch buffet for just S$25 per person on weekdays, and S$50 per person on weekends. Dinner is priced from S$38 per person on weekdays and S$60 per person on weekends.
Not a fan of buffets but still want to visit? There are new additions to its a la carte menu (at all outlets), too. Look forward to crayfish noodle with chilli crab sauce (S$16.60), which combines chewy squid rings and rich eggy chilli crab gravy for that perfect local hit. If you’re craving heat, try the grilled sambal seabass (S$18.60).
10. The Singapore Edition
Culinary finesse takes centre stage at Orchard hotel The Singapore Edition this SG60 with a beautifully crafted tribute to Singapore’s food heritage. From artisanal chocolate creations to Peranakan-inspired high tea sets, the hotel’s celebration is one of refined flavours and storytelling.
At the Lobby Bar, executive pastry chef Alex Chong presents SG60 Heritage Chocolate Art — hand-carved chocolate jars in traditional Peranakan hues, each holding within a trove of ganache truffles and crunchy nut textures that echo Singapore’s layered identity.
From August 1 to November 30, the hotel will also be launching the third volume of its afternoon tea series. Guests can choose between two themed sets: Shophouse Stories (S$60 per person) and Little Red Dot (S$88 per person), each paying homage to Singapore’s multicultural past and present.
The Shophouse Stories set includes savoury bites such as kaya honeycomb, burnt foie gras tart with rose and raspberry, and kueh pie tee with balik salmon and pickled shallots. The Little Red Dot set includes whatever is in the Shophouse Stories set, with additional dishes such as the pisang emas, an artisanal take on local goreng pisang.
Available Wednesdays through Sundays, these tea sessions are equal parts indulgence and tribute — making it the perfect place to celebrate SG60 in style.
For more recent food news reads, check out what’s there at this year’s Sentosa Grillfest and KFC’s soon-to-launch chilli crab mantou Zinger for SG60.
Rebecca Wong is a experienced freelance writer whose work has been featured in The Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia, to name a few. She gravitates towards topics like food, travel and human interest stories, and cannot resist a hearty plate of chicken rice or freshly kneaded pizza.
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