50+ new Korean convenience store foodstuffs in May 2025 to buy & try from GS25 because Singapore don’t have

GS25 May 2025 Foodstuffs

Can’t believe we’re nearing the end of May?

We can’t believe it either!

Time flies, and it’s time for our Korean convenience store foodstuffs post again, this time with the latest launches from GS25.

Take a look! 👁️‍🗨️

#1a: Honey Tangerine Bingsu (Shaved Ice) (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.63 SGD)

#1b: Injeolmi Parfait (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.26 SGD)

#2a: Iced Mocha Gold Latte (L) (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.70 SGD)

#2b: Blueberry Mozzimon (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.17 SGD)

#3a: Yuja Macarons (3,600 KRW; approx. 3.35 SGD)

#3b: Cream Cheese Cream Bun (3,700 KRW; approx. 3.45 SGD)

#4a: Milk Tea-Flavored Jelly (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#4b: Fruit Juice Filling Chewy Candy (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.40 SGD)

#5a: Deep Garlic-Flavored Tonkotsu Ramen (Big Cup) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#5b: Haidilao’s ‘Haek’ Mala Vermicelli (3,200 KRW; approx. 2.98 SGD)

#6a: Mexican Marinated Chicken Fried Noodles (2,400 KRW; approx. 2.24 SGD)

#6b: Mexican Original Chicken Sauce (6,500 KRW; approx. 6.06 SGD)

#7a: Tonkatsu Triangle Kimbap (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#7b: Japanese-Style Tonkatsu Triangle Kimbap (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#8a: Gold Cake (Lemon Rich Butter) (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.19 SGD)

#8b: Plain & Choco Crepe (5,980 KRW; approx. 5.57 SGD)

#9a: Chunsik Melon Milk (1,850 KRW; approx. 1.72 SGD)

#9b: Sweet Drumstick Jelly (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.33 SGD)

#10a: Coconut Smoothie (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.33 SGD)

#10b: Low Sugar Milk Shake (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.80 SGD)

#11a: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ Perilla Seeds Sujebi (Hand-Pulled Dough Soup) (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.63 SGD)

#11b: Rich Soybean Broth (3,700 KRW; approx. 3.45 SGD)

#12a: Mexican Chicken (Honey Butter) (6,900 KRW; approx. 6.43 SGD)

#12b: Mexican Chicken (Marinated Garlic) (6,900 KRW; approx. 6.43 SGD)

#13a: Omelette Ham + Fried Fish Meal Box (5,200 KRW; approx. 4.85 SGD)

#13b: Brussels Fries Hash Chicken Burger (4,200 KRW; approx. 3.91 SGD)

#14a: Milk Cream Mochi Roll (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.54 SGD)

#14b: Panda Cake (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#15a: Ice Brulee (Vanilla) (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.19 SGD)

#15b: Mixable Cake (Injeolmi Red Bean Bingsu Flavor) (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.26 SGD)

#16a: WADE x FRGMT Water (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.05 SGD)

#16b: 4D Blocks Fruity Gummies (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#17a: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ ‘Right! That’s the flavor!’ Ramen (Big Cup) (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#17b: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ River Snails Fermented Bean Paste Rice (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#18a: Fried Chicken Skin (Original / Sriracha Sauce) (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#18b: Fried Prawn Heads (Double Cheese) (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#19a: Crazy Spicy Kimchi (15,900 KRW; approx. 14.82 SGD)

#19b: Instant Rabokki (1,700 KRW; approx. 1.58 SGD)

#20a: Hamburg Steak, Fried Fish & Kimbap Meal Box (4,200 KRW; approx. 3.91 SGD)

#20b: Cup Veggie (Cabbage) (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.80 SGD)

#21a: Melon Bun (1,900 KRW; approx. 1.77 SGD)

#21b: Pablo Custard Cookie-Syu / Cream Cheese Cookie-Syu (3,300 KRW; approx. 3.08 SGD)

#22a: Coffee Cream Mochi Roll (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.55 SGD)

#22b: Milk Cream Bun (2,700 KRW; approx. 2.52 SGD)

#23a: Takoyaki (6 Pcs) (1,980 KRW; approx. 1.85 SGD)

#23b: Japanese-Style Hamburg Curry & Rice (5,700 KRW; approx. 5.32 SGD)

#24a: Cheese Omelette Ham Kimbap (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.27 SGD)

#24b: Omelette Ham Hotdog (2,800 KRW; approx. 2.61 SGD)

#25a: Ice Brulee Chocolate (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.20 SGD)

#25b: Stitch’s Jelly (Soda Flavor) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.87 SGD)

#26a: Refreshing Cold Udon (4,300 KRW; approx. 4.01 SGD)

#26b: Low Sugar ‘Pig Bar’ (Ice Cream) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.87 SGD)

All image credits to GS25.

Price conversion from KRW to SGD is accurate at the time of writing.

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6 nicely rated accommodations in New Delhi, India, to book a stay in 2025

The Leela Palace New Delhi Main Banner

It’s time for a new destination in India! 🇮🇳

And in this article, we’ve handpicked some nicely rated accommodations in New Delhi so you can have a restful stay when you visit.

India Gate, Red Fort, and more top sights are waiting, so hurry with your bookings ⏩

The Leela Palace New Delhi

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (2.3K+ reviews)

The Leela Palace New Delhi reigns as a 5-star stunner 30 minutes from the airport and 450 m from Delhi Safdarjung train station.

But you may never want to leave the palace-esque property, with its grand rooms and suites, some boasting balconies and private pools fit for maharajahs and maharanis 👑

Families will be glad to know that kids 11 and under will stay free if using existing bedding.

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (2.2K+ reviews)

In the heart of New Delhi lies Imperial Hotel, a 5-star hotel just a 35-minute drive from the airport.

Whether you choose a twin/king room or a more spacious suite, the furnishings and service will ensure pampering worthy of royalty.

We also like how there’s an enormous outdoor pool on-site.

No wonder Agoda travelers have voted it a top choice in 2024.

Trident Gurgaon Hotel

Trident Gurgaon Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (1.8K+ reviews)

Just 12 km from the airport, Trident Gurgaon Hotel is also a short 25-minute ride from Fun N Food WaterPark.

After a packed day outdoors, retreat to digs ranging from deluxe and superior rooms to luxurious executive and presidential suites.

Breakfast charge is only about 13 SGD (if not already included in your room booking).

The Oberoi Hotel Gurgaon

The Oberoi Hotel Gurgaon

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (900+ reviews)

The Oberoi Hotel Gurgaon treats you to 5-star indulgence from the moment you arrive.

Sited alongside the Trident Gurgaon Hotel and just 4 km from AMBIENCE MALL, this property couldn’t be better situated.

A range of accommodations, from deluxe/premier rooms to luxury/residential suites, provides the respite you need based on your budget.

There’s also a fitness center and spa on site for you to prioritize wellness.

The Oberoi New Delhi

The Oberoi New Delhi

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (900+ reviews)

This 5-star splendor, The Oberoi New Delhi, shares grounds with the Delhi Golf Club, surrounding you in greenery while keeping you a 10-minute drive from the National Zoological Park.

It’s also just 35 minutes from the airport.

Whether it’s a deluxe/premier room you need or one of those suites, there are options for everyone.

Maidens Hotel

Maidens Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (2.8K+ reviews)

Last but not least, we have this 5-star property that has reigned over Delhi’s streets since 1903, holding more than a century of Indian heritage and history.

Yet its rooms and suites couple old-world vibes with luxury.

Opt for the roomy suites with separate living rooms or go for their deluxe/premier accommodations.

No matter which space you go to, an experience awaits 6 km from the Red Fort.

It’s also approx. a 45-minute drive from the airport.

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6 marvelously rated accommodations in Melbourne, Australia, to book a stay in 2025

Rydges Melbourne along Exhibition Street

Planning a trip to Melbourne?

A marvelous trip starts with marvelous accommodations, and that’s why we’ve handpicked a list of awesomely rated places, your starting point for your Australia adventures.

Let’s dive right in! 🇦🇺

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Best Views on Collins

Agoda Rating: 9.5 (2.1K+ reviews)

First up, we have Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments, nestled along Yarra River, between neighborhoods like Chinatown and Queen Victoria Market (within 4 km).

Various apartments are available for booking, ranging from one-bedroom hideaways to spacious sub-penthouses.

Cap off each day with a dip in the indoor pool if you’d like.

Awarded as a top choice for Agoda travelers in 2024, this one sits right at the top of our list with a superb 9.5 rating.

Treasury on Collins

Treasury on Collins

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (1.2K+ reviews)

Sitting squarely in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Treasury on Collins is a 4-star option.

Rooms range from standard heritage queens/kings/suites and one-/two-bedroom apartments that are made for chilling.

It’s sited between Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations, which places tram lines and trains close by.

You can wander to the Block Arcade and the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium on foot, since they are just 600 m away.

The StandardX, Melbourne

The StandardX

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (900+ reviews)

The StandardX, Melbourne’s 5-star hotel, opened in 2023, placing you directly on Rose Street and just 1 km from Melbourne Museum and under 3 km from Melbourne Zoo.

Accommodations range from doubles to standard kings and suites.

With wonderful hospitality and a prime central location, The StandardX has won itself 3rd place on our list.

Quest Collingwood

Quest Collingwood

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.1K+ reviews)

Centrally located yet quietly tucked away, Quest Collingwood is a mere 800m from Collingwood station and a 20-minute stroll from Melbourne Museum.

This new 4-star haven (opened in 2023) puts you steps from the city’s attractions.

They have a range of studio and apartment accommodations to choose from, and we like how the hotel’s disability access options ensure every guest feels at home.

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (700+ reviews)

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens is a brand-new accommodation that opened last year.

Right around the corner from Parliament House and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, this hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a range of accommodations spanning standard twin/king rooms to roomy multi-bedroom apartments.

Families will be glad to know that there’s a kids-stay-free perk (up to 12 years old).

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (4.4K+ reviews)

Last but not least, we have this newly renovated Rydges Melbourne hotel (in 2023) hitting all the right notes with a curtain-opening location between Her Majesty’s and Princess Theaters.

It’s also a five-minute stroll from Parliament train station, making getting around easy peasy.

It offers a deluxe-to-suite room lineup and has a rooftop sundeck, where you can catch the Melbourne air and skyline.

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5 well-rated accommodations in Chiang Rai, Thailand, to book a stay in 2025

The Riverie by Katathani in Chiang Rai

There doesn’t seem to be any direct flights to Chiang Rai from Singapore, but we think it shouldn’t deter you from traveling to the city in northern Thailand if you need a change of scenery from the usual Thai spots you’ve been to countless times.

And to help you with your travel planning, we’ve sourced out a quick list of well-rated accommodations in Chiang Rai, Thailand, to book a stay in 2025.

Without further ado, here we go… 🇹🇭

Mora Boutique Hotel

Mora Boutique Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.5 (2.2K+ reviews)

You’re never far from the action at Mora Boutique Hotel.

This boutique hotel puts you less than 20 minutes from the airport and a short stroll from Chiang Rai’s Night Bazaar and Walking Street.

We love the clean, minimalist aesthetics too.

Whether you opt for a double, deluxe, suite, or family-friendly room, you will be treated to Mora’s exceptional 9.5 rating, which speaks for itself.

This goes on top of our list! 💯

The Riverie by Katathani

The Riverie by Katathani

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (5.2K+ reviews)

This 5-star paradise is less than 10 km from the airport, so you can swap jet exhaustion for a front-row seat to thrills, thanks to the hotel’s huge pool and on-site water park facilities.

Parents will be glad to know that the kids can expend their energy in the indoor kids’ club.

When it comes to accommodations, there are deluxe rooms and suites with various views.

The little ones up to 12 years old stay free when using existing bedding anyway.

Come for the waterslides, stay for the 5-star service.

Mercy Hostel

Mercy Hostel

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.9K+ reviews)

Mercy Hostel is just steps from the city’s Clock Tower and Night Bazaar, an accommodation at a prime location.

Freshly updated digs? Check.

Private and dorm rooms to suit all travelers? Check.

Bunk-bedded family suites? Triple check.

And that coveted 9.3 review score?

It’s not just a number—it’s a promise that this hostel delivers and its guests are satisfied.

Even better, this place treats you to a pool, a rarity among hostels.

Riva Vista Riverfront Resort Chiangrai

Riva Vista Riverfront Resort Chiangrai

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.7K+ reviews)

Trade the typical hotel chains for a riverside retreat at Riva Vista Riverfront Resort Chiangrai.

Newly opened in 2023, this 4-star resort faces the Kok River and is just 15 minutes from the airport and a short stroll from Rong Suea Ten Temple.

Plus, with rooms ranging from ones with direct pool access to connecting rooms and family suites, there’s an option for every travel crew.

Kids under 12 even stay free using existing bedding.

Kokotel Chiang Rai Airport Suites

Kokotel Chiang Rai Airport Suites

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.2K+ reviews)

Just a 15-minute ride from Chiang Rai Airport, this accommodation opened its doors in 2024, offering a respite for every type of traveler.

Whether you’re visiting as a couple, family, or group, the flexible room options hit the mark with suites, family rooms, and multi-single-bed quarters.

Art aficionados will appreciate being 3km from Baan Dam Museum.

When it’s time to depart, there’s no need to wake at dawn—the airport’s mere minutes away.

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5 superbly rated accommodations in Penang, Malaysia, to book a stay in 2025

Bertam Resort & Water ParK in Penang

Can’t fly too far for the next holiday?

What about a short trip to Penang, Malaysia, then?

Here’s a quick list of superbly rated accommodations in the Malaysian island for your consideration! 🇲🇾

88 Armenian

88 Armenian

Agoda Rating: 9.5 (200+ reviews)

If you’re looking for a central hotel base to experience all the sights and street art George Town has to offer, 88 Armenian puts you right in the heart of the city, just a stroll from Khoo Kongsi temple and Penang’s famous street murals.

The 5-star hotel offers a range of deluxe/superior rooms and suites.

Kids under 4 stay free using existing bedding. 

And just 35 minutes from the airport, this boutique accommodation sits right at the top of our list with an exceptional 9.5 rating.

Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (600+ reviews)

About 40 minutes from the airport, this brand-new 5-star hotel beckons with luxurious accommodations.

From the moment you arrive, the Penang Marriott Hotel checks you into your well-appointed guest room or presidential suite, whichever you’ve booked online.

The little ones stay for free using existing bedding if they are up to 11 years old.

And retail therapy awaits you less than 10 minutes away at Gurney Plaza.

Opened in 2024, you can expect rather new amenities.

Bertam Resort & Water Park

Bertam Resort & Water Park

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (9.5K+ reviews)

Brimming with family-friendly thrills, Bertam Resort & Water Park is your ticket to a short getaway from SG.

Perfectly situated around 50 minutes from the airport and far enough from the touristy city life, this 2023 newly built resort has a water park right on the premises.

Cast aside your stress as you splash, slide, and soak up the sun.

When it’s time to rest, retreat to deluxe rooms or suites—some even boast private pools.

Kids and teens up to 17 stay free using existing bedding, making this top choice a crowd-pleaser.

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (6.9K+ reviews)

The Prestige Hotel Penang treats guests to indulgence, from its chic rooms—choose a deluxe haven or lofty suite—to the infinity pool that seems to spill into the vast Malaysian waters beyond.

And you’re just steps from Penang’s top draws, like the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.

No wonder Agoda travelers have awarded this hotel gem top honors in 2024.

Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (6.7K+ reviews)

In the heart of Penang’s CBD sits Amari SPICE Penang, a 5-star hotel that strikes a balance between business and leisure, with a location just 3.9 km from the airport and a quick 10-minute jaunt from major shopping at Queensbay Mall.

Leave Penang’s touristy sights to the crowds—Amari SPICE Penang offers a respite with rooms ranging from executive twins/deluxe to expansive one-bedroom suites.

We also like how the hotel’s gym has floor-to-ceiling windows framing outdoor views while you clock in those cardio and lifts.

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