LOTTE Mart Express Lands at FairPrice Xtra JEM — 800+ Korean Products, 160 Exclusives & A K-Pop Surprise That’s Sending Fans Wild

If Korean food, snacks and drinks are your thing, there’s now a new hotspot in the west worth the trip. FairPrice Xtra JEM has opened its enhanced LOTTE Mart Express, transforming its basement level into a vibrant, Seoul-inspired space featuring street-food favourites, exclusive product lines and an expansive selection of Korean groceries under one roof.

Here’s what shoppers can expect:

  • More than 800 Korean products
  • Over 160 exclusives unavailable anywhere else in Singapore
  • Nearly 30% newly launched items flown in from Korea

For anyone who misses Korea or loves Korean groceries, this is a dream come true.

Your New Go-To for Korean Street Food: The Enhanced Yorihada Kitchen

The heart of the new LOTTE Mart Express is the upgraded Yorihada Kitchen, where LOTTE’s own chefs have helped curate an authentic street-food menu. Expect freshly prepared treats—yes, the type you’d find in a bustling Seoul night market—including:

  • Viral 3-Colour Honey Rice Cakes
  • Savoury Squid Kimchi Pancake
  • Crispy Mixed Vegetable & Sweet Potato Fritters

Everything is crafted for maximum authenticity, so K-food lovers are in for a legit experience.

800+ K-Products, 160 Exclusives & New Private Labels

Walking in feels like entering a Korean pantry paradise.

You’ll find over 800 products, and more than 28% of them are new launches. On top of that, over 160 items are exclusive to FairPrice Group’s partnership with LOTTE.

Whether you’re stocking up for a K-drama binge or levelling up your lunch box, this is where you’ll find the good stuff.

Dayoung Is Dropping by JEM on 13 Dec

Here’s the big one: Dayoung — 2025’s Best Solo Artist — will be at FairPrice Xtra JEM on 13 December. It’s a special in-person appearance, so if you want to catch her up close, head down early.

She’s not the only highlight either. The event will also feature:

  • LOTTE chefs flown in from Korea for live cooking demos
  • Tasting sessions for newly launched Yorihada and Good Today products
  • A Korean bartender shaking up mocktails and cocktails
  • An AI hanbok photobooth that’s unexpectedly adorable

Put together, it feels like a mini K-festival unfolding inside a supermarket — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds.

Prizes, Vouchers & Even a Trip to Korea

FairPrice didn’t just stop at the product launch and celeb appearance — they’re rolling out a full festival of giveaways. Over $20,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.

Here’s what shoppers can look forward to:

  • A chance to win a pair of air tickets to Korea + 3D2N stay at Lotte World Hotel
  • The first 30 shoppers on 13 Dec (min. $30 spend) get $50 FairPrice e-vouchers
  • A giant gachapon machine with Good Today & Yorihada goodies
  • Exclusive LOTTE Mart shopping bag with min. $20 spend

If you’re planning to shop on launch day… go early. Very early.

FairPrice Xtra JEM
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #B1-21/22 & #B3-01, 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, Jem, Singapore 608549
Operating hours: 7am – 11pm daily

Image credits: FairPrice Group

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6 Must-Try Korean Mint Chocolate Products Available Online

When it comes to mint chocolate, you either love it or hate it. While others feel as though they are biting into a tube of toothpaste, some foodies have fallen in love with its refreshingly sweet taste. What can I say? Mint chocolate complements each other.

Mint chocolate desserts usually come in the form of gelato or ice cream. After all, it was originally created through an ice cream competition back in 1973. Throughout the years, people have become increasingly creative on taking this flavor to the next level.

In Korea, mint chocolate was all the rage over the past months. You must try some of their products available online through Shopee Singapore.

#1: MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Most flavors would complement brownies, but this product tastes so well. Bite into the mint chocolate goodness of the Mint Chocolate Brownie. You will find yourself wanting more!

Price: S$10.81 at Shopee SG.

#2: GREEN TEA MINT CHOCOCHIP

Mint and chocolate could have one without the other, but it is better together. The Green Tea Mint Chocochip is a part of a wide I’m Yo Choco Mix Series. You can drink this either as a cold or hot beverage. Feel refreshed with its sweet mix of mint and chocolate!

Price: S$23.50 at Shopee SG.

#3: HERSHEY’S MINT CREME MINI WAFERS

The 100 grams of Hershey’s Mint Creme Mini Wafers is unique due to its smooth filling that is both refreshing and smooth. The Hershey’s chocolate sauce is not too sweet, and its wafers are crunchy. After eating this snack, your fingers will leave its chocolate sauce. Feel free to lick it!

Price: S$19.99 at Shopee SG.

Image Credits: facebook.com/ONGkoleyt

#4: ABC CHOCO COOKIE – MINT CHOCOLATE FLAVOR

Orion’s ABC Choco Cookie – Mint Chocolate Flavor boasts its crispy cookies filled with the sweetness of chocolate and the refreshing flavor of mint. This product is part of their 2021 Summer Limited edition offerings. Its cute packaging is a plus!

Price: S$10.99 at Shopee SG.

#5: MINT CHOCO PIE

With its appealing turquoise packaging, the Mint Choco Pie has an appealing mix of juicy cacao and the fresh taste of mint. It will spread in your mouth smoothly. Take a bite or two!

Price: S$9.80 at Shopee SG.

#6: KANU MINT CHOCOLATE LATTE

Korean instant coffees are popular for its convenience and rich flavor. What better way to spend your day than by sipping a Kanu Mint Chocolate Latte? Its great flavor is suitable for desserts. Each box contains 24 sachets. Do not be afraid to stock up because it does not expire for at least a year!

Price S$18.50 at Shopee SG.

Image Credits: facebook.com/stylekoreanblog

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