Joy Luck Teahouse Brings Top 3 Iconic F&B Brands from Hong Kong to ION Orchard — These Brands Are Well Loved by Hong Kong’s Legendary Celebrities
Veteran Singapore-born TV producer Robert Chua scouted and negotiated for over a year before successfully persuading Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Café and Tak Hing Fishball Company to bring their signature items into Singapore
Joy Luck Teahouse(歡樂冰室), which offers the three famous culinary treasures of Hong Kong — egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea — will open end August 2020 at ION Orchard, #B4-61. A part of Hong Kong’s food legacy, these three offerings are recognised on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong list. Besides the three items, Joy Luck Teahouse will also dole out Hong Kong Fish Balls and an array of Hong Kong-style beverages.
Offerings by legendary brands that are lauded by Hong Kong stars
Hoover Cake Shop (豪華餅店)
Hoover Cake Shop, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
There will be two kinds of egg tarts, which are from Hoover Cake Shop (豪華餅店): puff pastry and butter cookie. Smooth, wobbly and creamy, the custard is made with high-quality eggs and butter, hitting just the right note of sweetness. Veteran thespians Chow Yun-Fat and Liza Wang Ming-Chuen are fans of these egg tarts.
Kam Kee Café (金記冰室)
Kam Kee Cafe, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong pineapple bun hails from Kam Kee Café (金記冰室), a stalwart in Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng scene. It is firm on the outside with a sweet, crumbly golden crust that resembles a pineapple and covers almost the entire exterior to provide crunch in every bite. The bun is also stuffed with a generous slab of fragrant premium butter in the middle (Bo Lo Yau) that melts within the soft warm bread. Other fillings such as kaya and luncheon meat will also be available.
The Hong Kong-style milk tea also follows Kam Kee’s secret recipe that calls for a blend of superior-quality tea leaves imported from Sri Lanka. European full cream evaporated milk is added to the brew to lend a moderately sweet flavour. The tea is said to be a favourite of singer-actor Dicky Cheung. It was also served at the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, an international political event attended by dignitaries such as former US Vice President Al Gore, Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and many other world political and business leaders.
Exclusive to Singapore will be the first ever Hong Kong-style bubble tea. Named Pearl of the Orient, it is made with Joy Luck Teahouse’s milk tea, complemented with a generous amount of brown sugar tapioca balls.
Tak Hing Fishball Company (德興魚蛋公司)
Tak Hing Fishball Company in Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Also available here are Hong Kong Fish Balls, the most popular street food in the city. The fish balls are by Tak Hing Fishball Company (德興魚蛋公司): the freshly made fish paste is smooth and soft in texture with no flour or additives added. Tak Hing is famous for its authentic Hong Kong curry-flavoured fish balls and has earned a loyal following amongst celebrities such as Chow Yun-Fat, Paula Tsui Siu-fung and Wong Cho-Lam who called them the “Hong Kong Fishball King”.
Singapore Pioneer Citizens 50% Discount Program
Joy Luck Teahouse is the newest venture by Singapore-born TV producer Robert Chua. It marks his vision to bring the best of Hong Kong’s cuisine to Singapore, which is especially needed during this time of heightened travel restrictions. To honour Singaporean senior citizens who have contributed to nation building, he will be offering those aged 60 years old and above 50% off Hong Kong-style Milk Tea and 8 Treasures Tea when they present their Merdeka or Pioneer Generation cards.
Opening Specials
10% off regular items with no minimum spending for all walk-in customers
20% off regular items with $10 minimum spending with membership signup in the 1st 2 weeks of ION opening
ION Outlet Address: #B4-61 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 Operating Hours: 9am to 10pm Socials:
JOY LUCK TEAHOUSE (JLT) is a mini Hong Kong-style Cafe (Cha Chaan Teng) known for eclectic and affordable snacks for people from all walks of life. It brings together the best iconic brands from Hong Kong’s food culture. JLT offers the three famous culinary treasures of Hong Kong — egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea — which are on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong list. The teahouse is the newest F&B venture by legendary TV producer Robert Chua, who was responsible for bringing Tim Ho Wan and Kam’s Roast Goose (known as Kam’s Roast in Singapore) to our shores.
Over 60 1-for-1 dining deals to double your delight
UOB Cardmembers can enjoy 1-for-1 deals at Haidilao Hot Pot, lunch/dinner buffet at Triple Three, ramens at Michellin-starred Tsuta and many more.
Simply make payment with your UOB Debit or Credit Card to enjoy the offer.
What’s more, sign up for the following cards below and get S$20 cash reward via PayNow. Valid for both new and existing cardmembers till 31 August 2020.
Valid from 11 August till 31 October 2020 with a minimum spend of S$80. Limited to the first 15,000 redemptions, while stocks last. Limited to one redemption per table per bill. ^Valid till 31 December 2020. Voucher is not applicable with other offers, discounts, privileges, promotions, sets or vouchers unless otherwise stated. Voucher issuance till 31 December 2020. Limited to issuance of one voucher per table per bill. Voucher is valid for dine-in on next visit only with min. spend of S$150. Please check in-store for full voucher Terms and Conditions. All prices are subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes, unless otherwise stated. *^Valid for dine-in at all Haidilao Hot Pot outlets in Singapore. Click here for more.
Atrium Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
1-for-1 a la carte lunch or dinner buffet
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Prior reservations required. Click here for more.
Vue
1-for-1 Aperol Spritz (U.P. S$18)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for 1 redemption per Cardmember per day. Click here for more.
Shutters, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
1-for-1 Farm to Table set menu
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Prior reservations required. Click here for more.
myEureka
1-for-1 Gourmet Popcorn 90g
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 at Raffles City outlet. Limit to 1 redemption per card member up to S$50 per transaction. Click here for more.
Tian Fu Tea Room, TOP of UOB Plaza
1-for-1 Mid-Autumn Imperial High Tea (U.P S$48) with a cocktail
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 1 September to 30 September 2020 for dine-in. Prior reservations required. Valid up to a maximum of 4 diners per reservation. Limited to 50 redemptions per day and subject to availability. Click here for more.
Forbidden Duck
1-for-1 giant egg tarts
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. Valid for takeaway at the restaurant. Click here for more.
Qi – House of Sichuan
1-for-1 hot and sour soup
Terms & ConditionsValid till 31 October 2020. Valid for takeaway at the restaurant. Click here for more.
Dim Sum Haus
1-for-1 selected dishes (Steamed or Deep Fried Category)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. 1-for-1 Steamed (All except Steamed Black Sesame Bun) or 1-for-1 Deep Fried (All except Crispy Shrimp & Mango & Fried Wings) or 1-for-1 Desserts. Please inform the service crew about redemption of UOB 1-for-1 promotion before ordering. For weekdays dine-in only, excluding eve and public holidays and special occasions (eg. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day). The lower priced item will be complimentary. Limited to one redemption per customer, per table, per bill. No splitting of table or bill is allowed. All items while stock last. Click here for more.
Azur, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
1-for-1 main course
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for adult diners for dine-in and takeaway. Prior reservation is required. Blackout dates may apply. Offer is not valid on public holidays and special occasions. Click here for more.
Crystal Jade GO
1-for-1 selected dishes with min spend of S$12 (Mon – Fri)
Watercress Soup with Candied Date and Pork Ribs (U.P. S$6.50)
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 1 September to 30 November 2020 for dine-in and while stocks last. Not valid at CJ GO Funan. Limited to two redemptions per table per bill. Earning and redemption of cashback are not allowed for the entire bill. Click here for more.
Crystal Jade HK Kitchen
1-for-1 selected dishes with min spend of S$35 (Mon – Fri)
Sauteed Chinese Spinach with Prawn Paste and Fish Roe (U.P. S$16.80)
XO Carrot Cake (U.P. S$9.80)
Double-boiled Cordyceps Flower & Peach Resin in Chicken Soup (U.P. S$ $11.80 per person)
Classic Hong Kong Egg Noodle with Shredded Char Siew & Superior Soya Sauce (U.P. S$9.80 per person)
General Tso’s Chicken (U.P. S$16.80)
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 1 September to 30 November 2020 for dine-in and while stocks last. Limited to two redemptions per table per bill. Earning and redemption of cashback are not allowed for the entire bill. Click here for more.
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
1-for-1 selected dishes with min spend of S$35 (Mon – Fri)
Steamed Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (6pcs, U.P. S$8.80)
Fried Rice with White Bait, Fish Meat & Egg White (U.P. S$15.80)
Pan-fried Red Bean Pancake (U.P. S$6.80)
La Mian with Shrimp & Scallion Oil (U.P. S$12.80)
Szechuan Hot and Sour soup (U.P. S$8.80)
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 1 September to 30 November 2020 for dine-in and while stocks last. Not valid at La Mian Xiao Long Bao Changi Airport, T1. Limited to two redemptions per table per bill. Earning and redemption of cashback are not allowed for the entire bill. Click here for more.
Peach Garden
1-for-1 soup
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in at Chinatown Point and Metropolis outlets only. Click here for more.
OLDTOWN White Coffee
1-for-1 Assam Laksa or Ipoh Chicken Hor Fun Dry (Mon – Fri)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in and takeaway. Item with equivalent or lower value will be complimentary. Valid at OLDTOWN White Coffee City Square Mall, Square 2, Jurong Point & Kallang Wave Mall outlets. Click here for more.
Famous Kitchen
1-for-1 11th Anniversary a la carte items
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in and takeaway. Prior reservation required. Click here for more.
Triple Three, Mandarin Orchard Singapore
1-for-1 ala carte lunch*/dinner^ buffet
Terms & Conditions
*Valid till 30 April 2021. ^Valid till 31 August 2020. *^Prior reservation is required. Click here for more.
Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar (Dempsey Hill)
1-for-1 pastries
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. Applicable on croissant, crodo and scones. Click here for more.
Song Garden, Mercure Singapore Bugis
1-for-1 soup or dessert
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. Valid for dine-in. Click here for more.
The MeatHouse
1-for-1 T-bone steak
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. Valid for dine-in and takeaway. Click here for more.
Sun’s Cafe, Hotel Grand Pacific Singapore
1-for-1 ala carte Perankan buffet
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. Valid for dine-in. Prior reservation is required and subject to availability. Click here for more.
Cavemen
1-for-1 selected cocktails at $20++ (4pm – 9.30pm)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. Applicable for Whisky Sour and Old Fashioned only. Click here for more.
Gelatissimo
1-for-1 large cup of gelato (up to 3 flavours)
Terms & Conditions
Valid at all outlets till 31 October 2020. Click here for more.
Spring Court Restaurant
1-for-1 selected mains with min. spend $91
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Valid for Soup, Poultry/Meat & Vegetable category of the ala carte menu. The lower-priced item or of equal value will be complimentary. Click here for more.
Window on the Park, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
1-for-1 Afternoon High Tea Set with free-flow coffee & tea
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Advance reservation is required and subject to availability. Click here for more.
umisushi
1-for-1 Curry Katsu Don
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in and takeaway. Click here for more.
Zafferano Italian Restaurant and Lounge
1-for-1 dinner set menu (U.P. S$98++)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Direct reservation is required. Click here for more.
Window on the Park, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
1-for-1 a la carte lunch or dinner buffet
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in. Advance reservation is required and subject to availability. Click here for more.
Mitzo Restaurant & Bar, Grand Park Orchard
1-for-1 cocktail (U.P. S$21+)
Promo code: UOB + first 6 digit of UOB Card number (UOB123456)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 December 2020 via e-shop order only. Click here for more.
PORTA, Park Hotel Clarke Quay
1-for-1 seafood/pasta dishes
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 15 September 2020 to 30 December 2020 for brunch and ala carte orders. Please call to check with restaurant for operating hour. Valid for max. of 5 free redemptions per bill. Not valid for set menus, Green Monday menu, special events, themed-menu nights, etc. Reservations required, quote ‘UOB-Porta’ upon booking. Click here for more.
Cocobolo Poolside Bar + Grill
1-for-1 BBQ (Fri & Sat) / main course (Sun – Thu)
Terms & Conditions
Valid from 15 September 2020 to 30 December 2020. Please call to check with restaurant for operating hour. Max. of 16 diners per bill. Not valid for set menus, special events, themed menu nights, etc. Reservations required, quote ‘UOB-Cocobolo’ upon booking. Click here for more.
Kyoaji Dining
1-for-1 omakase (5-course, U.P. S$68++)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 including eve of and on Public Holiday. 1 redemption per table, per bill. Click here for more.
Valid till 31 October 2020 for 1 redemption per Cardmember per day. Click here for more.
Sakae Sushi
1-for-1 Sushi Moriawase – on the dock (U.P. S$24)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020. Not valid at Lot 1 and Parkway Parade outlets. Click here for more.
Wan He Lou
1-for-1 Gastronomer set meal (U.P. S$256)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. The restaurant reserves the right to substitute items in .the promotion or offer should there be any unforeseen circumstances where items run out of stock. Click here for more.
AMICI
1-for-1 De Box Bento
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for online order via www.amici.com.sg/order by using promo code UOB1FOR1. Click here for more.
TOBY’s Kopi Toast Bakery
1-for-1 pizzas
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. Click here for more.
Mrs Pho
1-for-1 mains
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. First 15 redemptions per branch per day. Only valid at Mrs Pho House Rangoon and Mrs Pho Vivocity. Click here for more.
Mouth Restaurant
1-for-1 Mini Buddha Jumping & Boston Lobster set (U.P. S$160)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. Click here for more.
Le Fusion
1-for-1 mains
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in/takeaway only. Click here for more.
Tsuta
1-for-1 Ramen (Basic)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. First 10 redemptions per branch per day. This promotion cannot be used in conjection with Tsuta Rewards Rebates redemption. Click here for more.
Redpan
1-for-1 Main/Pasta/Salad/Housemade Drink/Hot Tea
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for dine-in only. Click here for more.
Spizza
1-for-1 Pizza
Quote ‘UOB 1-for-1 Pizza’
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for takeaway only. Quote ‘UOB 1-for-1 Pizza’ when ordering and payment must be made with a UOB credit card. Applicable to takeaway orders only from Spizza Bukit Timah, Spizza Jalan Kayu and Spizza Havelock. Click here for more.
Shima Restaurant
1-for-1 Omakase dinner set menu (from S$250++/diner, Mon – Thu)
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant (PARKROYAL on Beach Road)
1-for-1 Imperial High Tea Set
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 including eve of and on Public Holidays at Tian Fu Tea Room only. Capped at 2 redemptions and 4 diners per bill, per reservation. Click here for more.
Overeasy
1-for-1 burgers* for takeaway
1-for-1 housepours, beers and wines (Mon – Fri, 5pm to 8:30pm)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 July 2021. *Valid daily for orders made directly with the restaurant. Click here for more.
Extra Virgin Pizza
1-for-1 pizzas* (Mon – Sun, 2pm onwards for takeaway)
Receive a complimentary pizza voucher for your next visit with min. spend of S$100 for dine-in^
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 July 2021. *Valid for orders made directly with the restaurant. ^Voucher T&Cs apply. Click here for more.
Clan Cafe
1-for-1 mains (Mon – Sat, 2pm to 6pm)
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 July 2021 for Plates, Grains & Pastas. Click here for more.
Sunset Bar, One Farrer Hotel
1-for-1 burgers
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for max. of 2 redemptions per bill, per table. Reservation of at least 24-hour prior to booking is required. Click here for more.
Escape Restaurant & Lounge, One Farrer Hotel
1-for-1 main course
Terms & Conditions
Valid till 31 October 2020 for max. of 2 redemptions per bill, per table. Reservation of at least 24-hour prior to booking is required. Click here for more.
Limited edition drink features newly introduced red velvet tea and white chocolate pearls
What is pink and has specks of gold and white? It is none other than Pink Panda, the brainchild of foodpanda’s first-ever collaboration with local bubble tea brand, LiHO TEA.
With this collaboration, foodpanda is pleased to launch a brand-new refreshing concoction created by LiHO TEA aptly dubbed the Pink Panda. Concocted with a custom black tea blend, this limited edition beverage promises to be a textural masterpiece that is bound to excite taste buds. Expect to enjoy the creamy taste of red velvet-flavoured milk tea with LiHO TEA’s handmade golden pearls paired impeccably with delightfully crunchy white chocolate balls. The drink also makes for a perfect eye candy suited for the gram, with the beverage diffusing into the perfect shade of pink – foodpanda pink, of course.
The drink will only be available for order via foodpanda. Choose to have it delivered to enjoy at home, or opt to pick up your Pink Pandas from one of 89 LiHO TEA outlets island-wide. Bubble tea aficionados will also be excited to know that their Pink Panda orders are entirely customisable – from size, sugar level, down to the various toppings. The combinations are endless!
Customers may get their hands on the exclusive Pink Panda drink via foodpanda from 24 July 2020. Pink Panda comes in both hot and cold options, and retails for $4.90 for a small cup and $5.90 for a large cup.
This exclusive drink is only available while stocks last. You snooze you lose!
Burger King is celebrating Free Fries Day and will be offering free Medium Fries with every meal or ala carte burger purchased from the BK app from 10 to 13 July 2020.
This promotion is valid for both dine-in and takeaway.
To redeem:
Download the Burger King Singapore app
Choose pick up from the top left corner
Select Dine in or Takeaway
Select any Meal or Ala-carte Burger will entitle you to FREE FRIES
Here’s how it looks like in the app:
Terms and Conditions
Meal is available after breakfast hours, while stocks last.
Valid for dine-in/takeaway only via the BK App Self Pick Up
Not available in conjunction with other promotions, coupons, bulk orders and delivery.
Visuals are for illustration purposes only.
You must log into the BK App before you can purchase/redeem any promotion.
Burger King Singapore Pte Ltd reserves the right to amend the T&Cs of the promotion at its sole discretion. In case of a dispute, Burger King Singapore Pte Ltd’s decision will be final.
Singaporeans’ love for sauces will never die. Especially chilli sauce. We can’t deny how good it is with almost everything. Be it fries, nuggets, or noodles, eating it without chilli sauce just doesn’t feel complete. If you share the same sentiments, grab a bottle or two of the homemade chilli sauces we’re about to introduce to you.
The name is already a giveaway. It’s so good you have to try it to believe it.
At the time of writing, there are mainly two types of chilli sauces you can purchase – the SuperShiok Sambal Original and Sambal Kicap. It’s made from fresh chilli and not dried ones, in case you’re wondering. They’ve also advertised it as non-oily for the health-conscious. It’s also halal and safe for Muslims to consume.
Tinkerfun is the brainchild of Michelle Lee, a producer that has worked on MasterChef Asia and MasterChef Singapore. She’s also an ex-chef with work experiences in restaurants such as L’atelier Joel Robuchon and The Black Swan. You can expect the best blend of chillies from her home kitchen!
Other than chillies, watch her Instagram space for new food creations. We’re now depressed that we missed out on her bak zhang for the Dragon Boat Festival last June.
MaLAHgic, which refers to ‘mala magic, lah’, is the creation of a 76-year-old grandfather. It was born out of love for his 10-year-old grandson who is a mala fanatic. Now, he’s making it for you! Your bottle of MaLAHgic will not just be purely spice but a healthy and preservative-free version.
Delivery is free for purchases over 100 SGD. If not, 10 SGD delivery fee applies. You can also opt for self-collection at East Coast.
Warning: This is not for amateurs. The spice level is no joke for some. If you’re confident identifying yourself as a chilli master, then go ahead and purchase a few bottles of their fiery sambal belachan. It’s the creation of Chef Jeremmy Chiam of Le Binchotan.
You can have the fiery sambal belachan chilli sauce delivered to you together with the label’s Hokkien mee, flower clams, and fried chicken delights.
