6 Korean Marts In Singapore To Shop For Authentic Products

Watching the first episode of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha made me crave for Korean food! I know I am not the only one. While there are plenty of glorious restaurant options in town, you can create your own delicious bowl of sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) or ramyeon (instant noodles) at home.

Begin by getting your hands on authentic Korean ingredients and products through visiting the following Korean Marts. Most are available online too!

#1: CHOROK MARKET

Nestled in the bustling Orchard area, Chorok Market sells freshly imported vegetables and branded goods from Korea. Get your favorite Lotte snacks and stock up your Soju as you visit the store. You can also purchase items online through their website. Get free delivery for orders above S$80! Order here.

#2: SHINE KOREA

Shine Korea is regarded as one of the most popular Korean marts in Singapore. With its various branches spread across the country, its best-selling items are the Samyang instant noodles. You can find its cool flavors such as Samyang Buldak Tomato Pasta and Samyang Hot Pepper Jjamppong/Jjajang. For your convenience, you may shop through their website. Orders above S$80 can reap its free delivery. Order here.

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#3: KORYO MART

For many Singaporeans, they visit Korean markets just to get the feel of being in Korea. They soak in the atmosphere without a shopping list on hand. If that is the experience you are looking for, you can visit the Koryo Mart. Its branches have a variety of frozen meats, kimchi, instant noodles, seaweed, soups, sauces, and marinades. These ingredients are perfect for your DIY Korean BBQ party. Koryo Mart is also available at qoo10. Order here.

#4: AMU MAR-TE

Amu Mar-te has two physical outlets in AMK Djitsun Mall and in Canberra Plaza. Its Ang Mo Kio is unique as it is linked to the Korfe Bakery. In this mart, you will find ready-to-eat meals such as soybean stew, salted egg dumplings, and Korean seafood pancakes. Check out their outlets to enjoy their extraordinary daily selection of items that are under S$3! You can also purchase through their Shopee store, here.

Image Credits: amumarte.sg via facebook.com

#5: LEE MART

Lee Mart is often associated with its Korean side dishes. It offers its customers more than that! You will find other Korean products such as anchovies, kimchi, frozen food, braised lotus roots, and instant noodles.

There are currently four outlets in Singapore: Chinatown Point, Suntec City Mall, Hillion Mall, and Heartland Mall. Visit these outlets or browse their website. Get free delivery for purchases above S$70. Order here.

#6: BLUEBASKET

BlueBasket tickles the modern heart as it offers a lot of trendy items and kitchenware. From minimalist Jeju bowls to trendy food items such as Fishcake Noodle Tteokbokki and Makgeolli Brewing Kits, you can find these items here!

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New BlueBasket members can enjoy free delivery coupon without minimum spending when they purchase online. Nonetheless, orders above S$80 get free delivery. Order here.

Korea has a vast majority of grocery store chains where you can do most of your shopping. From convenience stores to marts, these stores sell a variety of food and household items. Since we cannot easily travel to Korea to purchase what we need, you can stop by these abovementioned marts to get your authentic Korean cuisine experience!

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Singapore Airlines Batik NanoTech Anti-Viral Mask Now Available On KrisShop For S$19

Designed exclusively for the Batik Label by KrisShop, the Vi-Mask NanoTech Anti-Viral Mask features the unique Singapore Airlines batik motif. Inspired by flowers native to Singapore, this elegant batik motif is a representation of the heritage and grace of the world class airline.

Vi-Mask is a NanoTech Anti-Viral Mask that provides resistance and high filtering performance against bacteria and viruses. Innovatively designed with sustainable materials, made with comfort and superior fit in mind, and created to enhance your air travel experience.

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  • Dual patent-pending technology That provides resistance against viruses and bacteria.
  • Filtration Efficiency Certified N95 grade filtration protection (PM0.3) and also CE Type IIR Certified (EN14683)
  • Hypoallergenic bamboo lining With cooling technology that keeps users dry and comfortable for extended hours
  • Designed for Sleep Shaped to allow for better air circulation with head loops to take the pressure away from your ears for extended wear and comfortable sleep
  • Added convenience for eating and drinking without having to stow away the mask with the head loops design. Remove your mask to eat and drink without having to remove over the ear headphones
  • Convert the head loops to ear loops to suit your preference
  • Free Size
  • Product Weight: ~ 20g

Click here to buy now:

There are also Vi-Mask for kids, click here to view what’s on offer.

Credits: All images via KrisShop.com

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How to save up to 30% with foodpanda dine-in deals?

Here’s another reason why you should tap on the foodpanda app more often — foodpanda has recently launched its new dine-in feature in Singapore. With pandapro dine-in, foodpanda is making it even easier for customers to conveniently meet their food and lifestyle needs all on its app. This adds to its existing suite of services such as restaurant delivery, pandamart, foodpanda shops and pandago. Let’s find out what exciting promotions and savings are in store for foodpanda customers when they unlock the dine-in feature.

(*NEW*) Dine-in benefits on pandapro

With the launch of dine-in on pandapro, members  get to enjoy 1-for-1 offers and up to 30% discounts at over 400, participating restaurants! With such a widespread selection located all over the island, members can look forward to dining to their hearts’ content wherever they are. Here’s a glimpse of this extensive and ever-growing list of popular restaurants:

  • The Landing Point and Gin Parlour at The Fullerton Bay Hotel
  • A-One Claypot House
  • Red House Seafood
  • Gyu Nami
  • Quentin’s the Eurasian Restaurant
  • Peach Garden
  • Holey Moley Golf Club
  • PizzaExpress

Before you start jio-ing your vaccinated friends for some really good food, here’s how you can enjoy the dine-in offers on pandapro:

1. First, you have to sign up as a pandapro member. Choose from the following subscription plans:

  • Monthly subscription at $7.99/month, billed monthly
  • Half-yearly subscription at $6.99/month, billed $41.90 biannually (save 13%!)
  • Yearly subscription at $5.99/month, billed $71.90 annually (save 25%!)

Upon subscription, all benefits will be added to the customer’s account, absolutely hassle free.

2. After signing up as a pandapro member, click on “Dine-in” available on the foodpanda app homescreen

3. Click on the offer you would like to enjoy (eg: PizzaExpress)

4. Scan a QR code at the restaurant for the offer to be verified. The discount will automatically be reflected upon payment. Yup, that’s how simple it is to save on dining in.

Other perks & benefits of pandapro

Besides the latest addition of dine-in, let’s not forget the existing perks and benefits that pandapro members get to enjoy as well:

  • Unlimited free delivery at selected restaurants (min. spend $15)
  • Unlimited 20% off deals on selected restaurants (min. spend $15)
  • Unlimited 5% additional discounts on pick-up (there is currently 20% off everything on Pick-Up!)
  • 2X 10% discount vouchers on pandamart monthly (min. spend $15)

Besides gaining exclusive benefits across a wide-range of services, it is immediately evident that the amount of savings pandapro members potentially enjoy far exceed the cost of subscription. For instance, if you redeem a 1-for-1 drink at Harry’s, you would have already covered the monthly cost of subscription that starts from as low as only $5.99/month.

With dining-in now allowed as Singapore gradually eases its social restrictions, sign-up to be a pandapro member to start saving on your food (delivery, pick-up and dine-in) and groceries bills immediately!

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How to get proper rest if you’re an HSP

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Do you identify yourself as a highly sensitive person (HSP)? HSPs are usually very reactive to their environment and can be affected by everything from noise to temperatures and even the texture of fabrics.

Scientifically known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), the trait causes HSPs to have an overactive nervous system which leads them to be:

  • Nervous by change
  • More stirred by emotions
  • Overburdened by crowds
  • Easily frightened by loud noises
  • Deeply induced by the arts, music, and movies
  • Concerned with things like tickling fabrics, intense lights, or powerful perfumes

If you’re an HSP or know someone who’s one, getting quality shuteye at night can be challenging. Here’s how to get proper rest if you’re an HSP.

#1: Prepare a cosy sleep sanctuary

For an HSP, the environment plays a massive role in getting your brain to prepare for shutdown. That is why designing a cosy sleep sanctuary can help your body to ease into slumber.

Bianca Acevedo, PhD, a researcher at the University of California, suggests HSPs inject a sense of home, familiarity, and security in their bedroom. It could mean hitting the sack with your furry buddy or as simple as keeping a picture of a loved one by the bedside.

HSPs can also consider making these physical adjustments:

  • Investing in a white noise machine
  • Switch to comfy pillows, bedsheets, and mattresses
  • Keeping sleeping spaces dark and cool, ideally around 18°C
#2: Use your intuition to find your sleep pattern
a clock in the bedroom

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According to Annie Miller, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) psychotherapist at DC Metro Sleep & Psychotherapy, every person’s sleeping habits are different.

Since HSPs are highly intuitive, use that to your advantage and find your sleeping pattern. Not everyone requires eight hours of sleep a day. Some can function even with six, so do not force your body to stick to the “norm”.

But if there is one tip to follow, Miller advises HSPs to have a fixed wake-up time. In other words, practise getting up at the exact same time every day.

#3: Develop stress-reducing routines throughout the day

HSPs can be highly stimulated as they go about their day. As such, it’s important to develop routines to reduce anxiety throughout the day.

Since most people know themselves best, figure out your triggers and implement habits around them to lessen their impact. Here are some routines you can try:

  • Use your bed only for sex and sleep
  • Allocate a few hours of me-time daily
  • Take walks in the park during the day
  • Practise relaxing yoga or home meditation
  • Get out of bed after 20 minutes if you can’t fall asleep
  • Introduce short five-minute breaks during office hours
  • Keep clocks and electronics away from your bedroom
  • Reduce coffee, sugar, and alcohol intake, especially before bed
  • Load up on nourishing foods like cheese, avocados, and fatty fish

Ultimately, we encourage you to speak with a mental health professional if you’ve been self-regulating for the longest time ever but to no avail.

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Cardiologists in Singapore: Costs and other information

Heart disease is becoming more prevalent with the various health and lifestyle changes in the body. Singapore is one of the best countries to consider for a trained and certified cardiologist.

Cardiologists in Singapore are found in both private and public hospitals, with each having different costs, depending on the treatment. Cardiologists aim to diagnose and treat heart conditions and disorders. Severe cases are referred to cardiac surgeons, who consider the patient and check whether they are eligible for surgery.

But what causes heart disease?

Various factors cause heart diseases across people of all ages:

  • Lack of physical exercise

Inactivity can lead to heart disease as the body is not operational in a way that aids a healthy heart. A dormant lifestyle makes the arteries clog up with fat deposits which block the heart vessels.

  • Smoking

Smoking damages the arteries and leads to heart blockages, in addition it raised both cholesterol and blood pressure

  • High cholesterol

High cholesterol is part genetic and part lifestyle. High levels of LDL cholesterol enter the artery walls and lead to blockages, angina, heart attacks and strokes.

  • High blood pressure

High blood pressure is mainly a lifestyle disease. It damages the arteries and leads to heart attack and stroke.

Costs of a cardiologist in Singapore

Patients seeking cardiologists in Singapore need to book appointments before reaching the country. Private hospitals do not require appointments to be booked months in advance. Public hospitals have a long waiting time for consultations, with some requiring the patient to wait upto six weeks to get a slot booked for consultation.

Cardiologists in private clinics cost roughly $200 to $500 for the first consultation. This is followed up by medications and subsequent consultations which can make the costs from $800 to $1200. Public hospitals can cost $250 to $400 depending on the qualification of the cardiologist.

Cardiology treatment in Singapore offers residents the option of subsidized care. The patient should however be a citizen of Singapore or a permanent resident, with a referral letter from a health officer.

What to consider when looking for a cardiologist in Singapore

The numerous cardiologists in Singapore may make foreigners and residents alike become overwhelmed by the choice they have to make. There are a few pointers to consider when looking for a cardiologist in Singapore:

  • Fully equipped clinic

When choosing the right cardiologist, you would want one with a fully equipped clinic, as they will be able to diagnose and treat the right ailment and offer specialized services. These clinics can offer specialized and comprehensive assessments for all cardiac conditions. A fully equipped clinic will consider the patient’s history for previous cardiac-related illnesses, and assist the cardiologist in deriving possible treatments and management options.

  • Cardiologist credentials

The cardiologists in Singapore undergo extensive training to ensure they are the best in their craft. As a result, cardiologists finish medical school and gain extensive experience that is widely sought after worldwide. Before booking a consultation with your cardiologist of choice, it is best to check on their certification levels. Checking their patient success rates is also vital in ensuring that you access the best cardiologist.

  • Location

Checking the location of the clinic is important. A clinic that is easily accessible and available for walk-ins or emergencies will be a much viable option for both foreigners and residents.

  • Convenience

Different cardiologists have their unique way of running their clinics. Some are available seven days a week and can be requested for emergency services on call, while others require prior booking and consultation. Patients who require diagnostic testing and screening are also given their results on the same day. It is important to consider these aspects before booking a specific cardiologist. Other cardiologists also offer same-day bookings which are extremely convenient for specialized and referral cases.

  • Adoption of the latest technology

The clinic needs to have the latest technology in place, with the cardiologist being able to incorporate modern technology into treatments. By using the latest technology advancements, the right treatment options are identified, with minimal turnaround time and maximum efficiency. The age of tele-consultation has enabled the influence of technology to influence the interaction between doctor and patient. Cardiologists are also embracing holistic cardiology care and services which combine the influence of modern medicine and holistic influences to give patients maximum health care. Clinics that engage with the patients before their arrival promise efficiency and a personalized healthcare system.

  • Personalized medical care

When seeking the right cardiologist, it is best to get one who is passionate about their patients and aims to give their patients the best personalized care available. A cardiologist who seeks to understand the patient’s needs and listen to their ailments will be in a better position to understand the minute details that define their condition. In doing so, the cardiologist can advise the patient on the right treatment plan according to their needs. The medical staff should also be friendly and receptive to the patient’s concerns and queries. This in turn assists the patient to open up and gain confidence, making them more receptive to treatment.

  • Payment plans

It is advisable to consider the payment plans for the cardiology treatment before booking an appointment. Foreigners are advised to call in advance and enquire whether their insurance plans will cover their treatment before booking an appointment and traveling to Singapore. This prevents disappointment and helps the patient prepare before their treatment. Residents of Singapore can also check their eligibility for insurance cover, to see the treatment areas that are covered.

 

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