Joy Luck Teahouse (歡樂冰室) will open it’s doors on Friday, 28 August 2020 at ION Orchard, #B4-61, bringing in the 3 culinary treasures from iconic Hong Kong brands patronised by famous celebrities such as Chow Yun-Fat, Liza Wang, Paula Tsui, Wong Cho-Lam and Dicky Cheung.
The three famous culinary treasures of Hong Kong — egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea. 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.
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.
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 alsofollows 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.
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.
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
When it comes to food, our stomachs almost know no limit. But our pockets do. So, to make sure you satisfy both your tummies and bank account, get these 1-for-1 deals from Fave.
Love sashimi? You will love this deal that gets you two salmon sashimi plates (a total of 8 pieces of salmon sashimi). If you’re not a fan of sashimi, get the 1-For-1 Sakoshi Bay Fresh Oyster deal.
Fine print:
Strictly valid for dine-in only.
Limited to three vouchers per redemption per table.
Valid from Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 10pm, Sat – Sun and public holidays: 11am – 10pm. Please refer to the individual outlet operating hours before you go.
Miss Tea is an oriental-themed tea shop founded by three friends who shared a common dream of preparing healthy and flavourful cups of tea. With this deal, you get two large drinks from this list:
How about a cute weekend date at the Charlie Brown Cafe? With this deal, you get to choose two types of pasta from eight flavours and two drinks including rootbeer float and more!
Fine print:
Price includes GST and service charges.
Valid from Mon – Sun: 11.30am – 10pm and on public holidays.
Have two servings of savoury biryani with tender mutton meat with this 1-for-1 deal. You can also get the classic briyani set if you don’t take mutton. Or if you can appreciate the fusion, there’s also a kimchi briyani option.
Fine print:
Valid for dine-in and takeaway.
Valid from Mon: 5pm – 9.30pm, Tue – Sun: 11am – 9.30pm, on public holidays, and eve of public holidays.
This deal offers you the chance to choose one soup base – herbal, spicy, tom yum, laksa, or signature beancurd. Vegetarian ingredients include cabbage, mushroom, broccoli, and more. You will also get to enjoy two bowls of desserts after your meal! Those who prefer their Vegetarian Mala Xiang Guo + Milk-Tea Set can check that out instead.
Fine print:
Valid for dine-in and takeaway only.
The restaurant does not serve pork or alcohol.
No GST or service charges.
Valid from Mon – Sun: 10am – 8.30pm.
Redeemable at:
The Bencoolen Shopping Mall, #01-02, Singapore 189646
Want to try Russian-Ukrainian authentic cuisines? You can do so at Dumplings.Ru by Ang Moh Dumplings. They are offering a 1-for-1 12-course Russian experience set which includes appetizers, soup, handmade dumplings, main course, desserts, and more.
Fine print:
Strictly valid for dine-in only.
Valid from Mon – Sun: 12pm – 10pm and on public holidays.
Tropical Sundays provide plant-based, meat alternative, and protein meals to complement their range of healthy iced fruit tea! If you happen to head back to your office at Marina One East Tower or within the vicinity, get this 1-for-1 iced fruit tea deal to share with your work kaki!
Fine print:
Valid from Mon – Fri: 11am – 6pm. Not valid on Sat – Sun, public holidays, and eve of public holidays.
Take a break from cooking and get this 1-for-1 bento set with flavours like sweet and sour sliced fish rice, ginger and spring onion sliced fish rice, traditional pork rib rice, and more! Also comes with two drinks – coca-cola or mineral water.
Fine print:
Valid from Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10pm; Sat – Sun: 12pm – 4pm. Valid on eve of public holidays and public holidays.
A surcharge of S$10 applicable for takeaway on Sat – Sun, payable directly to the merchant.
Want to enjoy a luxe spread of Chinese cuisine with your loved ones? Have a delightful feast which includes braised pork ribs, salted egg prawns with almond flakes, homemade tofu with scallop and minced pork gravy, and more.
Fine print:
Strictly valid for dine-in only. No takeaways allowed.
Price includes GST and service charges.
No splitting or combining of tables/bills.
The deal does not include Chinese tea or other beverages.
Each dish is a portion for one person.
Valid from Mon – Sun: 11am – 2.30pm; 6pm – 10pm. Valid on public holidays and eve of public holidays.
Redeemable at:
52-56 Upper Cross Street
Please note that prices reflected at the time of writing are accurate. We have no control over the price changes set by Fave.
Treat yourself to a french toast filled with molten chocolate lava. FairPrice has shared a video tutorial on how to make a Chocolate Lava French Toast with 6 simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
2 Bread Slices
40g Chocolate
1 tbsp Oil
20ml Milk
1 Egg
2 tsp Sugar
Share this recipe with your friends and loved ones!
It will be some time before we can return to the land of kimchi. Being a staple in Korean cuisine, you’ve probably seen kimchi served alongside Korean food. While it is possible to make your own kimchi, it’s even easier to buy off the shelves. Other than supermarket ones, how about giving other brands a try?
If you’re keen to support the smaller brands, here’s a range of options from 4.97 SGD.
#1: SL Foods
Their official store on Shopee Mall sells a variety of Korean products. Probably the cheapest we’ve scouted thus far, the ‘I’m Kim’ branded kimchi usually priced from 7.90 SGD is selling at 4.97 SGD now. Of course, this excludes shipping costs.
At the moment, the 500g bottle of Korean cabbage kimchi is priced at 4.97 SGD while the 800g option at 7.82 SGD. If you’re keen, you can make your purchase here. It’s imported directly from Korea and will be shipped from Singapore.
#2: Hanguk Kitchen
Hanguk Kitchen is another store on Shopee Mall. Similar to SL Foods, the brand offers a range of Korean products like Samgyetang Ginseng Chicken Soup, Cheese Flavour Tteokbokki Korean Rice Cake, and more.
Apart from cabbage kimchi, have you tried cucumber kimchi before? Jin Kimchi who usually sells their bottle of cucumber kimchi (345g) for 16 SGD is having an ongoing sale. You can purchase it at 13.90 SGD now!
And of course, the classic cabbage kimchi is available for purchase as well. If you prefer a variety and different crunch, we suggest giving the radish kimchi a try. According to the brand, its products are licensed as safe to consume by the Singapore Food Agency.
#4: Lee’s Kimchi
Lee’s Kimchi currently offers two types of kimchi – the original and radish. Their products are low in salt, sugar, and made without added MSG and colouring. Both are priced at 15 SGD for a standard size of 700g.
To enjoy free delivery for orders above 50 SGD, apply coupon code <FREE50> before carting out. Orders under 50 SGD will be charged at 5 SGD per delivery to your stated address. You can also arrange for a pick-up at Sengkang/Choa Chu Kang by emailing them via [email protected].
#5: Craft & Culture
This last brand we’re about to introduce to you is slightly different from the ones we’ve seen in this article. The team behind Craft & Culture has over 20 years of fermentation experience and a background in medical science and organic chemistry.
Other than kimchi, they offer probiotic raw miso, kombucha, and more. Their Lactofermented Raw Kimchi is going at 16 SGD for their 500g option. You can also opt to purchase the 1kg option at 29.90 SGD.
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.
