Fret not! 7-Eleven Singapore has collaborated with Taste Asia to bring Hong Kong-style breakfast to you! From 24 February 2022, visit any 7-Eleven stores to pick up a hearty breakfast including Macoroni Soup with Corn & Chicken ham, Chicken Luncheon Meat Noodles, HK Century Egg Congee and HK Mince Chicken Congee.
Get a combo set with a 7Cafe Cappuccino / Latte or First Brew Almond Milk.
Macoroni Soup with Corn & Chicken Ham / Chicken Luncheon Meat Noodle
So Good Char Chan Tang is a modern Hong Kong cafe, serving traditional Hong Kong dishes and drinks.
First established as a bakery, So Good Char Chan Tang has expanded beyond a simple takeaway pastry store to a casual dining cafe . It now has several outlets across Singapore including the latest one at Capitol Piazza.
Enjoy traditional HK comfort food such as dim sums and pastries to HK-style breakfast sets, congee and noodles.
It has the old-school cha chaan teng vibes that makes you feel nostalgic as you revive that experience you once had in in Hong Kong.
In addition, it also sells delicious the classic cantonese-styled roasts as well as classic snacks such as bolo buns, egg tarts and char siew sou.
Singaporeans will soon be able to travel to Hong Kong for leisure. This comes after Minister for Transport, Mr Ong Ye Kung, announced the launch of bilateral air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong.
According to Mr Ong, travellers from both cities can travel without quarantine, stay-home notices or controlled itineraries. However, travellers must take a pre-departure Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before departure, and must obtain a negative test result.
There will be no restrictions on the type of travel or itinerary. Whether you’re travelling for business, for leisure or to reconnect with family, friends and loved ones, you can get on the ‘bubble’ and travel between Singapore and Hong Kong, and vice versa.
For the start, there will be a quota of one flight per day with 200 travellers per flight.
Air Fares Jumps On Travel Bubble Plan
According to travel website, Skyscanner Ltd, the cheapest price return air tickets from Singapore to Hong Kong will cost S$330 via budget carrier Scoot. The most expensive ticket can cost up to S$770 for a return flight with Singapore Airlines Ltd.
Air Fares Chart via Skyscanner
What Are The Restrictions And Requirements
Who can travel
Anyone who has lived in Hong Kong or Singapore for the last 14 days will be eligible to travel with the exception of Work Permit and S-Pass holders working in the construction, marine shipyard or process sectors in Singapore. Persons travelling to Hong Kong under the ATB arrangement must ensure that they meet the entry requirements of Hong Kong.
What is required for travellers
Singapore to Hong Kong: Apply for approval to take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test in Singapore here. Undergo a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in Singapore within 72 hours before the scheduled departure time of the designated flight from Singapore to Hong Kong at one of the clinics or testing centres designated by the Singapore Government, and obtain a negative test result report. Once you arrived in Hong Kong, you are required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
Hong Kong to Singapore: Travellers can take the test at recognised clinics. Download the TraceTogether app on mobile device and register mobile number and personal details on the app.
Where can I take the pre-departure Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test?
Pre-departure COVID-19 PCR tests for your travel may only be performed at selected clinics as listed here.
For more information on the requirements, click here.
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced in a press release that they will be providing exclusive food offers in collaboration with world-famous Hong Kong food brands in Singapore.
From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020, HKTB will be partnering brands such as Jenny Bakery, Kam’s Roast, Hang Heung, Joy Luck Teahouse (which houses Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Café & Tak Hing Fishball Company), Mui Kee Congee and Social Place to offer exciting food promotions.
Hang Heung – A heritage of Hong Kong, since 1920s
Wife Cakes, an edible souvenir that no traveler would leave Hong Kong without bringing boxes of it home. There is no brand more famous than Hang Heung for their Wife Cake, a Cantonese pastry made with a thin crust and handmade winter melon paste filling. Established in 1920 as a Chinese-style restaurant in Yuen Long, the 100-year old brand has endeavored to produce this unique flaky pastry with a sweet gooey centre that has become a heritage of Hong Kong.
In Picture: Hang Heung Store in Hong Kong, Hang Heung’s Wife Cake
HANG HEUNG
2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-33, Singapore 238801
Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo and spend $88 to get a box of 6pc Country Egg Rolls (worth $8) for free!
Validity: From 20 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions:
Promotion is applicable for the first 1000 redemptions, limited to one redemption per customer while stocks last. Available for in-store purchases only, from Hang Heung’s flagship store at ION Orchard #B4-33. Customers to flash “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
Jenny Bakery – The Butter Cookies Phenomenon
Another must-buy from Hong Kong, Jenny Bakery’s melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies have been a hot favorite amongst locals and tourists since it was first opened at Stanley Market in 2005. Over 15 years, the Jenny Bakery butter cookies phenomenon has seen endless queues at their two outlets in Hong Kong and countless counterfeits on the streets. To counter this, Jenny Bakery changes its iconic round can design almost every month. While you are unable to get your first dips on the latest can design in Hong Kong now, you will be pleased to know that Jenny Bakery’s new flavor, Chocolate Flower, and some new can designs, will be made available in Singapore this month!
In Picture: Jenny Bakery Store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Jenny Bakery’s Butter & Coffee Flower Cookies
Food Promotion: Enjoy up to 25% off with the promo code “MissyouHK”
Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available for orders via https://www.jennybakery.sg/ only. Offer is not available at TANGS outlets. Customers to key in the promotional code “MissyouHK”, while stocks last. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
Joy Luck Teahouse – A triple delight with Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Cafe & Tak Hing Fishball Company
You should have already heard of the opening of Joy Luck Teahouse, which houses 3 legendary Hong Kong food brands – Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Cafe & Tai Hing Fishball Company.
Hoover Cake Shop, founded in 1975 at Kowloon City is an old-school bakery that has won the hearts of many Hong Kong celebrities, including veteran actor Chow Yun-Fat and Liza Wang Ming-Chuen. Thou famed for their buttery egg tarts, the original store in Hong Kong also sell a heart-shaped pandan chiffon cake, which they credit to Chow Yun-Fat whom brought the cake in from Singapore one day and asked them to “replicate it”.
In Picture: Hoover Cake Shop in Kowloon, Kam Kee Cafe in Sai Ying Pun & Tak Hing Fishball Company in Kowloon
You cannot say you have been to Hong Kong if you have never dined in a cha chaan teng and Kam Kee Cafe, is a stalwart in Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng scene. Started in 1967 by “Grandpa Kam”, the humble cafe has served out comfort food to the Shau Kei Wan neighborhood for more than 40 years before the shop was taken over by its current owners and shifted to its current location at Sai Ying Pun. Kam Kee’s Hong Kong style-milk tea is said to be one of the best in Hong Kong and a favorite of singer-actor Dicky Cheung.
Curry Yudan (Fishballs) is the quintessential Hong Kong street food that you simply must try when in Hong Kong. Tak Hing Fishball Company, located in Kowloon City started as a wholesaler for fresh fishballs, hand-beaten daily by Mr Lam Tak Hing, who has been making fishballs since he was 14 years old. Recognized by his strong arms and beard on his face, you may also spot his colourful portrait on their shop’s shutters, which was part of the Hong Kong Urban Canvas project, a community art project that showcased shutter artworks in six districts to celebrate community inclusion and highlights local culture.
While you may not be able to enjoy the full menu of treats from the 3 brands in Singapore, you can still comfort yourself with the signature offerings of Hoover’s egg tarts, Kam Kee’s pineapple buns and hong kong-style milk tea, Tai Hing’s curry fishballs as well as a variety of desserts and drinks that can usually be found in a Cha Chaan Teng.
In Picture: Joy Luck Teahouse Signature Items
JOY LUCK TEAHOUSE
ION Orchard Outlet: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-61, Singapore 238801
Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy 10% off total bill
Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions: Customers to flash “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
Kam’s Roast – Michelin Star Roast Meat
In Picture: Kam’s Roast Top 4 Authentic Hong Kong Roast Platter
Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy 15% OFF total dine-in bill
Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available on Monday to Thursday across all outlets, for dine-in customers only. Customers to flash “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
Mui Kee Congee – A Congee like no other
Cantonese-style Congee is the ultimate comfort food and Mui Kee Congee in Mongkok has been comforting the stomachs of Hong Kongers and tourists since 1979. Started off as a da pai dang (street stall), each bowl of porridge is prepared from scratch, following a five-hour-long process. The raw rice grains are first mixed with mashed century eggs, which help to break down the grains. Though it is not possible to travel to Hong Kong now, you can still comfort yourself with a hot bowl of Mui Kee Congee, especially with this special bundle, exclusive for this period!
In Picture: Mui Kee in Mongkok, Mui Kee Congee’s Parrot Fish Belly Congee
MUI KEE CONGEE
1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #01-12, Singapore 228208
Food Promotion: “Miss You Hong Kong” Special Bundle for $51.36
Bundle comes with:
2 Parrot Fish Belly Congee
1 Drunken Chicken in Shaoxing Wine
1 Poached Kai Lan
1 Crispy Dough Fritters
2 Grass Jelly with Logan Dessert
For dine-in & takeaway customers, flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy an additional 10% off this special bundle
Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery (all delivery platforms). For dine-in and takeaways, customers to flash “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
Social Place – Contemporary Chinese fare with a flair
Social Place is one of Hong Kong’s trendiest casual dining restaurants, famed for its creative menu and fun, cosy atmosphere. “A blast from the past with a tantalising taste of modernity”, With four outlets in Hong Kong and one in Singapore, each outlet presents a contemporary interior, with hints of old Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Singapore outlets’ menu are slightly different – Hong Kong offers a signature Roasted White King Pigeon while the Singapore branch offers a similar version that is the Roasted Quail. Nevertheless, the crowd’s favorite dim sum items such as Truffle Shitake Buns, Custard Charcoal Buns and Small Pig Puddings can still be enjoyed here, together with some exclusive Hong Kong craft beers that would remind you of the playful atmosphere at Lan Kwai Fong.
In Picture: Social Place in Tsuen Wan, Social Place’s Custard Charcoal Bun & Truffle Shitake Bun
SOCIAL PLACE
Singapore FORUM The Shopping Mall, Orchard Rd, #01-22 583, 238884
Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo and receive a Free Custard Charcoal Bun Set.
Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020
Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available on weekdays (Monday to Friday) only, with minimum spend of S$50 (before tax). Customers to flash “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo prior to ordering. Complimentary item is limited to ONE per bill and per table. Splitting of bills are not allowed. Valid for dine-in customers only, while stocks last. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.
$4.50 ala carte ($7.80 with set)
