This is my second review of Violet Oon Singapore. If you love Nyona / Peranakan / Local fare and want to have it in an ‘atas’ or more upscale place, Violet Oon is all of that and more. Loved their Kueh Pie Tee, Dry Laksa, Fish Curry, and Club Sandwich with super thick cut Fries.
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Review of Violet Oon: Peranakan fare @Ion
Violet Oon review: Lovely Peranakan food and vintage-style local options, served in a somewhat atas (upscale) setting at Ion Orchard Singapore. Plus, with the American Express Platinum Charge card, I enjoyed the use of an S$50 dine-in voucher, courtesy of American Express.
Ba Xian review: Chinese Dim Sum at Tower Club. Half-price on Saturdays, and a $100 voucher with American Express
Ba Xian review: half price Dim Sum at Tower Club on Saturdays. Amazing service, great quality Dim Sum, and a generally pleasant meal for both kids and adults. Plus, we had an S$100 voucher, thanks to the American Express platinum charge card.
Love Dining happenings: Hotel and Restaurant updates
Love dining happenings and updates: changes to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Crossroads, Lobby Lounge) and Regent Hotel (Basilico). Plus, the sad farewell to a few restaurants: Fyr, Hutong, Indocafe, and Rennthai.
Most romantic restaurants in Singapore with Love Dining
Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Singapore – that so happen to offer Love Dining benefits? Read more for the list of romantic places where you and your significant other can dine in at up to 50% off. Dining establishments listed here include: Brasserie Les Saveurs (St. Regis Singapore), SKAI (Swissotel the Stamford), Napoleon Food and Wine Bar, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Basilico (Regent), Indocafe, Mikuni (Fairmont), and SKIRT (W Hotel).
Si Chuan Dou Hua review: Sichuan, Cantonese cuisine with amazing views of the city
Si Chuan Dou Hua: imagine piping hot wok-fried rice and noodles, thoroughly braised meats in buns, richly flavoured tofu and vegetable dishes… all enjoyed amidst unparalleled views of the city from the 60th floor of UOB Plaza, in the central business district area. Plus, get up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
Oscar’s buffet review: International and local à la carte buffet at Conrad Centennial Singapore
Oscar’s buffet review: Enjoy unlimited amount of fresh seafood (including oysters, sashimi, and prawns), local delights (e.g. laksa, kueh pie ti), western items (e.g. steak, mushroom soup), and desserts (e.g. ice creams, waffles. and more). Plus, with Amex Love Dining, we got 50% off on the international and local à la carte buffet.
Amex promotions: deals for November – December 2021
It’s shopping season as Christmas draws near! Here’s the latest list of Amex Promotions for November and December. Perks includes promotions at Microsoft, Onitsuka Tiger, Boost Juice, various Bubble Tea stores (gong cha, milksha, and more!), Helpling services, Stuff’d, Bath and Body works, and other places. Remember to save these offers to your American Express Card.
RENNThai Review: Thai cuisine by the Singapore River
Authentic Thai cuisine in a restaurant right by the SIngapore River. Loved the tom yum soup and pad thai with a giant tiger prawn. Bonus: we also got 50% off with AMEX love dining!
Indocafe review: Peranakan cuisine at the white house
Indocafe review. Set in a large white colonial building along Scotts road, this place has won numerous awards for its Peranakan cuisine. Bonus – Indocafe joined the American Express Love Dining programme in 2021 – get up to 50% here when dining in.