The 5 Affordable Organic Grocery Stores in Singapore

Organic produce is often attached to high price tags, but the situation has changed.

These days, we can get organically-grown vegetables and fruit at affordable prices. One of the reasons is that some local farms have produced their own greens to meet the increasing demands of health conscious consumers.

Local people consume local organic veggies. Is it a good idea?

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Quanfa Organic Farm

LOCAL ORGANIC PRODUCE
Quanfa is famous for its local Asian vegetables grown at the farm with approximately 40 varieties of leafy greens, hard vegetables, herbs and fruits, which are very fresh because the harvesting, packaging and delivering are done within the day.

IMPORTED ORGANIC PRODUCE
Besides local produce, Quanfa is also famous for imported organic veggies and fruits, sourced from Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. Generally, imported produce will be presented at retail shelves on the following day after harvest through a quick delivery process.

QUANFA’S ORGANIC PRODUCE AT SHENG SIONG
To date, more and more Sheng Siong outlets carry Quanfa’s produce that makes organic fresh veggies more accessible to customers across the island. Here is the list of those Sheng Siong outlets.

• Sheng Siong @ Blk 301 Woodlands st 31
• Sheng Siong @ Blk 6A Woodlands centre
• Sheng Siong @ Blk 301 Punggol central
• Sheng Siong @ Blk 720 Clementi west
• Sheng Siong @ Blk 209 Bedok central
• Sheng Siong @ Elias mall
• Sheng Siong @ Loyang point

PRICES
Most of the leafy veggies are at S$2. 00 per bunch (200 – 300g) if you purchase directly at the farm and at S$2.50 per bunch (200 – 300g) if you order online.

DELIVERY

• Free delivery for orders above $50.00; a sub-charge of $8.00 applies to orders under $50.00
• Deliveries are only made on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays

NOTES

• You can purchase and collect your order at the farm on weekends.
• You can drop a SMS to Quanfa at 9780 8400 to get an update on the available freshest fruits.
• Only cash or cheque is accepted.
• Educational tours are available at the farm.

5 Best Centres to Do Printing in Singapore: Cheap & Efficient

Is it easy to find good and cheap printing services in Singapore?

Yes, certainly. There is a myriad of businesses providing a full range of printing and printing-related services for any printing needs at competitive prices.

Conveniently, those printing shops usually gather nearby at shopping centres to form so-called printing hubs, which are Queensway Shopping Centre, Sunshine Plaza, Bras Basah Complex, Peace Centre, and Katong Shopping Centre. All you need to do is visit the nearest printing centre and ask around for services on offer and price quotes, then pick a suitable one.

Continue reading to know the greatest strengths of all 5 printing hubs and recommended shops at each place.

Printing Services at Katong Shopping Centre

RECOMMENDED PRINTING SHOPS:

1. Shaddai Design Printing

• Offering quality designing and printing services including name card printing, poster printing, banner printing, sticker printing, and large-scale printing
• Rich experience in working with large companies and organizations
• Located at #02-544 Katong Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 6440 7201
• Website: http://www.shaddaidp.com/beta/

2. Mitaka Printing & Stationery

• Providing good printing and printing-related services
• Opening every day from 08:00 to 20:00
• Located at #02-07 Katong Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 6447 2315

3. Unique Quality Studio

• Offering printing and photocopying services at affordable prices
• Quick printing services for small quantity jobs
• Located at #02-11 Katong Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 6447 3227

TIP: There are many printing shops in the centre, so it is easy to ask around for rates before engaging in services.

NOTES:

• You can grab a delicious plate of boneless chicken rice at the food court while waiting for your printing.
• Car parking rates are $1 per hour from 07:00-18:00 and $2 per entry after 18:00.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• There are no MRT stations nearby, so the bus is the most accessible public transport.
• Buses: 10, 10E, 12, 14, 14E, 32, and 40 (walking 1 min from bus stop B92101)

Green Circle Eco Farm

VEGGIE BASKET
Ordering a veggie basket from Green Circle is a way to eat what are in season. Normally, a small veggie basket ($30) contains seven types of seasonal vegetables at the time of order.

DELIVERY

• Home deliveries are made on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, depending on the area you stay.
• S$30 is the minimum amount accepted for ordering Green Circle’s farm products listed under four categories: vegetables, fruit, herbs and condiments.
• S$100 is the minimum amount accepted for ordering imported products listed under category “others”.

NOTES

• Educational tours conducted by the farm are available for school children and the public.
• Green Circle does not run a physical store at the moment, so just place your orders online. Specify your requests in the remark section if you want to collect the vegetables yourself at the farm.

Printing Services at Peace Centre

RECOMMENDED PRINTING SHOPS:

1. Ho Services

• Providing diversified printing and photocopying services including document printing, name card printing, large format printing, and T-shirt printing
• Operating every day, Mon to Sat 09:00 – 21:00, Sun 10:00 – 18:00
• Located at #01-38 Peace Centre
• Tel: (65) 6337 0581
• Fax: (65) 6338 0604

2. LeaderShip

• Offering a wide range of cost-effective printing and printing-related services
• High-quality printing and fast turnaround time
• Located at #01-51 Peace Centre
• Tel: (65) 6338 7497 / 6334 9985
• Website: http://www.eprint.com.sg/

3. Jia-e Printing

• Rich experience in providing printing solutions like print on demand, name card printing, poster printing, stationery printing, and large format printing
• Competitive and affordable prices
• Located at #01-30 Peace Centre
• Tel: (65) 6333 1162

TIP: There are plenty of printing shops within the building, so just ask around for rates before engaging services.

NOTES:

• The building has a famous store called Sultan Kebab, selling delicious kebab. You can have a quick bite there while waiting for your printing jobs done.
• There is a multi-storey car park at Peace Centre with parking rates of $1.40 per 30 minutes.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• MRT: Brah Basah (CC2) (walking 6 mins from MRT Exit D)
• Buses: 64, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166, and 857 (walking 1 min from bus stop B07011)

Zenxin AgriOrganic Food

PRICES

• Zenxin Organic Box (small): S$30
• Zenxin Organic Box (large): S$60
• Zenxin Steamboat Organic Box (small): S$38
• Zenxin Steamboat Organic Box (large): S$68

DELIVERY

• Free delivery for orders above S$150; S$10 delivery fee applies to orders below S$150.
• A S$5 delivery fee is charge per veggie box.

NOTES

• For any order that costs S$50 and above, you are entitled to their membership card. This allows you to enjoy 10% off next purchases.
• Keep an eye on its website for discounted items.
• Gift vouchers are available.

Printing Services at Bras Basah Complex

RECOMMENDED PRINTING SHOPS:

1. PrintStop

• Offering quality printing and photocopying services at affordable prices
• Specializing in printing documents, stickers, postcards, greeting cards, and name cards
• Located at #01-05B Bras Basah Complex
• Tel: (65) 6336 3378
• Fax: (65) 6336 3375
• Website: http://www.printstop.com.sg/

2. Mister Print

• Providing a wide range of printing services including name card printing, greeting card printing, stationery printing, wallpaper printing, large format printing, and ceramic printing
• Service is efficient, quick printing service is offered for small quantity jobs
• Located at #02-91 Bras Basah Complex
• Tel: (65) 6337 7613

3. Colordoc

• Offering printing and designing services with more than 15 years of experience
• Focusing on producing high-quality creative printing products
• Located at #02-25 Bras Basah Complex
• Tel: (65) 6334 2234
• Website: http://www.colordoc.com.sg/

TIP: As there are a myriad of printing shops in the complex, it is recommended to shop around to compare prices and packages before engaging services

NOTES:

• There is an underground car park, its parking rates are $1 per 30 minutes at peak hours and $0.50 per 30 minutes at other hours
• The building has many second-hand bookstores on the ground floor which are good places for you to patronize while waiting for your print jobs done

HOW TO GET THERE:

• MRT: Brah Basah (CC2), walking 4 mins from MRT Exit A
• Buses: 7, 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 145, 175, 197 and 851 (walking 1 min from bus stop B01029)

The 5 Best Organic Grocery Stores in Singapore

When it comes to the word “organic”, what do you think of? We may all know that it means no toxics, chemicals or persistent pesticides. Certainly, when treating ourselves with organic food, we are protected from harmful chemicals.

As noticing the customers’ concerns, more and more organic stores have grown in Singapore so far, including both brick and mortar and online ones. Offering organic products at competitive prices, these stores inspire more people to embrace an organic lifestyle.

In this article, we introduce the 5 best organic stores that gain customers’ trust over the years. Each store has its own focus and they complement each other to provide a comprehensive range of organic products for health mindful customers.

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Printing Services at Sunshine Plaza

RECOMMENDED PRINTING SHOPS:

1. iSuccess Solutions

• Offering a wide variety of printing services including photo books, customized gifts, tickets, CD labels, large format printing, and variable data printing such as barcode and serial number
• Located at #10-04 Sunshine Plaza
• Tel: (65) 6337 9220
• Website: http://www.iss-print.com/

2. Poster Connection

• Providing a full range of printing solutions with more than 15-year experience
• Offering printing and printing-related services at competitive prices
• Located at #01-09 Sunshine Plaza
• Tel: (65) 6336 1866 / 6336 1877
• Fax: (65) 6336 3790
• Website: http://www.poster.com.sg/

3. Express Print

• Utilising the low cost operating of its factory in Johor Bahru Malaysia, Express Print offers affordable printing services to both individuals and organizations
• Providing a diversified range of printing services such as offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, and sublimation printing
• Located at #01-41 Sunshine Plaza
• Tel: (65) 6100 8328
• Website: http://www.expressprint.com.sg/

4. Ben Quick Print Services

• Specializing in banner, poster, and large format printing
• Opening until late (about 21:00) every day
• Located at #01-07 Sunshine Plaza
• Tel: (65) 6327 1371
• Fax: (65) 6327 1325

TIP: Don’t get overwhelmed and engage in services at the first shop because you may find the same service at cheaper prices in other shops.

NOTE: You can find delicious wonton mee and dim sum at eateries on the first floor to fill up your stomach while waiting for collecting your printing products.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• MRT: Dhoby Ghaut (NS24) (walk 7 mins from MRT Exit A)
• Buses: 56, 64, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166, 857 (walk 1 min from bus stop B07571)

Four Seasons Organic Market

Besides baby food – the shop highlight product, Four Seasons also has a good array of dry goods which are more abundant than in some online stores. There is a small section of fresh produce with a good range of fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits. Skin and hair care products, health supplements and cleaning products are also available.

With three conveniently located stores at Great World City, City Square Mall and Parkway Parade, you can easily pick from the best organic food for your needs at Four Seasons.

NOTES

• Some items that are about to be expired are offered at discount prices, normally half-price.
• Online shopping is available.

BRANCH
Four Seasons Organic Market @ Parkway Parade
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #B1-83A Parkway Parade S449269
Tel: +65 63453828
Fax: +65 63451528
Email: parkwayparade@fourseasonsorganic.sg

Printing Services at Queensway Shopping Centre

RECOMMENDED PRINTING SHOPS:

1. Ultra Supplies

• More than 37-year experience in providing printing and photocopying services
• Available for small quantity jobs and bulk quantity printing projects
• Located at #03-38 Queensway Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 6333 3335
• Fax: (65) 6475 0845
• Website: http://www.ultrasupplies.com.sg/

2. Queens Printing

• Specializing in printing class tees, company polo tees, sporting event singlets, and team sports jerseys
• Offering printing using silkscreen, embroider, or hot stamping
• Located at #02-40B Queensway Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 9006 0804 / 9172 0567
• Website: http://www.queensprinting.com.sg/

3. SGL Sports & Imprint

• Providing a wide range of printing services at competitive prices
• Rich experience in working with big projects from large companies and educational institutions
• Located at #03-01H Queensway Shopping Centre
• Tel: (65) 6336 3710

TIP: Don’t get overwhelmed and engage in service at the first shop because you may find the same service at cheaper prices in other shops.

NOTES:

• There are good foods like Katong laksa and chicken curry at eateries on the first and second floors for you to enjoy while waiting.
• The car park in the basement is normally full on weekends.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• There are no MRT stations nearby, so the bus is the most accessible public transport.
• Buses: 14, 33, 51, 61, 93, 100, 120, 195, 197 (walking 2 mins from bus stops B11519 or B11511)

Sunnychoice Natural Food Store

ORGANIC STORE
There is a good mix of Western and Asian organic products at Sunny Choice. Though just a medium-sized store, it stocks all basic necessities for a healthy lifestyle. A good range of fresh fruits and vegetables, dried foods, baby products, health supplements, beauty products and toiletries is on offer.

HEALTHY FOOD CAFE
Sunny Choice owns a healthy food cafe with seats in the front area of the store. Its delicious menu includes appealing food choices of rice, noodles, spaghetti, salad and soup. These beautifully presented dishes come in generous portions.

PRICING: Organic products are offered at more reasonable prices than in some other organic stores in town.

DELIVERY: Free delivery for orders above $150

LOCATION
Sunny Choice is located at The Rail Mall, along Upper Bukit Timah Road. Unlike the “mall” as its name so-called, The Rail Mall is really just a long row of shops including old-fashioned stores and eateries, which have a quaint beauty that leaves you a deep impression. However it is not easy to reach the area as The Rail Mall is far from the city centre and MRT.

The Organic Grocer

NOTES

• Some of the packaged goods come in small-sized containers. For the same amount of these products, you may get better prices at other organic shops.
• The selection of toiletries is quite limited.
• Free delivery for orders above $150; a charge of $15 applies for orders below $150.
• Gluten-free products are available with various kinds of pasta, rice and mixes.

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Top Things to Eat in Singapore

Delicious foods always delight our days. Traveling to a new area in the planet, we are excited to follow the call of the best local dishes as they make our trips completed perfectly. Especially dishes with the local spirit, they are there for us to have a true feeling of the land we are exploring and the air we are breathing.

Singapore has never ever confused travelers in choosing food for the day. As a culinary paradise, Singapore offers myriad of local and international restaurants at different classes. But we are sure that you are looking for the most authentic flavors of the city, served at the places local people eat everyday.

In this article, we introduce top favorite food of Singaporeans and best places to eat each type of them. All places are highly recommended by local foodies.

Oasis Taiwan Porridge

AMBIENCE: Located inside Toa Payoh Town Park overseeing a pond and large green trees, the restaurant has a peaceful and quiet environment making it a good place for a family meal or friend reunion. Interiorly, Oasis Taiwan Porridge provides diners a warm and comfortable ambience in a traditional setting with an old-world charm.

TAIWANESE SWEET POTATO PORRIDGE: The all-time favourite dish at Oasis, sweet potato porridge is offered at $1.5/pax for unlimited refill.

SERVICE: The service is efficient, food is served piping hot and quick within minutes after ordering.

OPEN TILL LATE: The restaurant opens until 6:00am every day, it is a good place to have a late meal, especially for Taiwanese porridge lovers when you are around Toa Payoh area.

 MUST-TRY DISHES

• Sweet potato porridge
• Braised beancurd
• Stewed pork in traditional Taiwanese style
• Chyepoh omelette

PRICES

• Side dishes cost from $4
• Main dishes cost from $8
• Drinks costs from $2.5
• Average price/pax: $15

NOTES

• There is free parking car park in front of the restaurant.
• It is quite noisy during peak times, especially on weekends when the restaurant is almost full.

5 Best Korean Fried Chicken in Singapore for That Crispy Goodness

The crispy-juicy pieces of Korean fried chicken and beers are just the perfect match. And enjoying this duo with friends is just the perfect thing to do after work. Now it is time to pick a must try fried chicken place and to call your friends for that good time together.

Shin Yeh Restaurant

AMBIENCE: The restaurant’s contemporary setting with modern oriental theme utilizing bamboo shoots and water features creates a natural friendly ambience for a pleasant fine dining experience. There are spacious and classy private dining rooms to cater for family gathering or business dining.

SERVICE: The service staff is well trained, friendly and attentive to diners’ needs ensuring customers have a good dining experience.

AWARD: Shin Yeh was awarded Epicurean Star Award 2011 by Restaurant Association of Singapore for Best Dessert. The restaurant has also been featured on 8 Days and LifeStyle magazine.

MUST-TRY DISHES

• Sweet potato porridge
• Prawn with pineapple
• Braised meat rice
• Steamed minced meat with salted egg
• Pan-fried pig’s liver with coriander
• Oyster omelette
• Bubble milk tea

PRICES

• Average price/pax: $25
• Set menus are available from $38++ per person
• Corkage charge: $30 per bottle

NOTES

• A piece of the complimentary Muah Chee will be served to every diner to complete the meal.
• Vegetarian dishes, Taiwanese beer and “Shaoxing” wine are on offer.
• Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is normally packed at weekends.

Woori Nara Korean Restaurant

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FLAVORS: Original, soy, garlic and yum yum are four flavors offered at Woori Nara. Its sophisticated menu enables chicken lovers to explore three different flavors in one platter called Sampler, a mixture of yum yum, original and soy fried chicken.

OTHER FOOD: As a home-style Korean restaurant, Woori Nara serves not only fried chicken but also other popular dishes such as Grilled Pork Belly, Bibimbap, Jokbal, La Tofu and Seafood & Kimchi Pancake.

MUST TRIES

• Yum Yum Chicken
• La Tofu
• Jokbal
• Grilled Mackerel

AVG PRICE/PAX: $25

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken

FLAVORS: There are two flavors on offer – soy garlic and hot. The soy garlic chicken has a sweet and slightly salty taste while the hot option gives our taste buds strong doses of spiciness.

AVG PRICE/PAX: $10

NOTE: The sitting area is quite small and a long queue is always in front of the outlet, so it is not easy to get a seat. Look for a table before joining in the queue is always a wise choice.

Bonchon Chicken

Din Tai Fung Restaurant @ Marina Bay Sands

FOOD: Besides dumplings, Din Tai Fung offers many other delicious Taiwanese dishes, categorized as appetizers, snacks, soups, noodles and rice, vegetables, steamed buns, steamed snacks, desserts, beverages, and Asian delights.

FOOD ORDERING PROCESS: An efficient ordering process is a key feature of Din Tai Fung’s packed restaurant, fulfilling diners’ needs in an effective way. When requesting a table, diners are handed menus to peruse the offerings of the restaurant. Once orders have been filled out on an ordering card, it is quickly whisked away and food is brought to the table promptly and usually all at once.

MUST-TRIES:

• Xiao long baos
• Shrimp dumplings
• Chilli crab dumplings
• Pork buns
• Drunken chicken
• Steamed chicken soup
• Fried rice with porkchop
• Braised beef noodles

PRICES:

• Dumplings and side dishes cost from $7++
• Main dishes such as noodles or fried rice cost from $8++

7 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

The Korean Wave, also known as “Hallyu”, has captured the fascination of Singapore following its successful reign in China and Japan. In every corner of the island, you’ll find fans of K-pop, K-drama, and Korean skincare, BUT! If we had to pick our favorite among Korea’s gifts to the rest of the world, all our votes would go to – drum roll, please…Korean Barbecue!

KBBQ, as it is fondly called, easily turns any meal into a colorful feast with its variety of meats, an assortment of side dishes or banchan, and, of course, soju. We rounded up the 7 best Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore for all of you Hallyu fans (like us!).

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The Corner Place Korean BBQ (closed)

Some Features

Smart grill system
Placed at an angel, The Corner Place’s grill plates are designed to let the extra oil drain off nicely and leave the meat crispy and less greasy.

Food range
Including beef bulgogi, marinated galbi, marinated chicken, non-marinated slices of beef and pork belly, pork collar as well as sausages. Besides meat, seafood is offered to satisfy those who are not big meat eaters.

Hot food section
There is a hot food section with plenty of appealing choices like rice cakes in kimchi sauce, kimchi fried rice and Korean pancakes available besides soup and plain white rice.

Drinks
Cherry juice, barley, lemon tea and iced water are included in buffet package. Beer, soju and some other drinks nicely placed in the fridge are charged separately.

Atmosphere
Settled down in a mall, the Corner Place maintains a high standard hygiene with a comfortable manner. Weekly music concerts on the big screen TV is to cater for fans of K-pop.

Service
At the Corner Place, you will feel comfort with the attentive and helpful staff. The staff constantly checks BBQ pans and change the aluminium foil where needed.

Must try
– Marinated short ribs
– Spicy pork
– Pork belly
– Ginseng chicken porridge
– Tteokbokki
– Japchae
– Kimchi
– Kimchi rice

Avg price/pax
$24

Ananda Marga Yoga Society

Ananda Marga Yoga Society aims to serve the people through yoga, healthy lifestyle programs, relief and community development. Self-development (realisation) and Service to Humanity are the objectives of Ananda Marga.

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2D1N Soju Bang Korean Restaurant

MUST-TRIES:

• Wagyu Loin Steak
• Spicy Chicken Feet
• Sea Snail Salad
• Sulguk Hangover Soup

LOOK & FEEL: The frosted glass doors may seem intimidating but once you get inside 2D1N, you will ease into the unassuming brick-lined interiors, all ready to feast.

NOTE: Get more value for your money by asking the staff about their ongoing promotions.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 143, 162, 166, 851
• Nearest MRT: Novena (NS20)

Mr Punch Public House

THE BAR’S VIEW:
Mr Punch bar gives us a grand view over Raffles Hotel and Raffles City. The beauty of colonial glory from this iconic hotel and city area helps enhance the nostalgic atmosphere from your seats at the bar’s small outdoor area.

DRESS CODE: Smart Casual

AGE LIMIT:

• Men 23
• Ladies 18

NOTE: Mr Punch Public House is wheelchair friendly.

Kuishin Bo Japanese Buffet Restaurant

MUST-TRIES:

• Hokkaido snow crab
• Sashimi
• Prawn
• Teppanyaki beef cubes
• Tempura
• Chocolate
• Soft serve ice cream

PRICES:
Buffet lunch @ Kushin Bo Jurong Point

• Mon to Fri S$32.90 (adult)
• Sat & Sun S$34.90 (adult)

Buffet dinner @ Kushin Bo Jurong Point

• Mon to Thu S$48.90 (adult)
• Fri to Sun S$52.90 (adult)

Buffet lunch @ Kushin Bo Suntec City

• Mon to Fri S$36.90 (adult)
• Sat & Sun S$38.90 (adult)

Buffet dinner @ Kushin Bo Suntec City

• Mon to Thu S$54.90 (adult)
• Fri to Sun S$58.90 (adult)

TOP TIPS:

• Music signal: Listen to the restaurant’s trademark jingle, “Dong dong dong…”. This catchy jingle from Kushin Bo is a signal of just-come-out dishes at some food sections of the restaurant. These dishes are very unique and limited in quantity so if you want to taste them, be fast.
• Grill section: Don’t forget to check out the grill section outside which dedicatedly offers yummy yakitori and other skewered meats.

NOTES:

• The buffet pricing at Kushin Bo is a bit more expensive than other Japanese buffet restaurants.
• The variety of dishes is not so large, especially at the cooked food and dessert sections.

ALL KUSHIN BO’S LOCATIONS:
@ Jurong Point
Address: 1 Jurong West Central 2, Jurong Point Shopping Centre #B1-47/51, S648886
Tel: (65) 6792 9286

@ Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-334 Suntec City, North Wing, S038983
Tel: (65) 6341 9200

Ikoi Japanese Restaurant

AMBIENCE: Ikoi is a small-sized restaurant with a simple interior, exuding a cozy atmosphere that is often seen in typical traditional Japanese restaurants. The place is always packed with sashimi lovers, which also means that it is not suitable for a big group or a leisurely dining experience.

BUFFET PRICES:

• Adult: S$50++
• Child (3 to 9 years old): S$30++

TIPS:

• Reservation –  Customers are advised to make reservations in advance. Normally, it takes one to four weeks to get a table at Ikoi.
• Ordering – It is quite hard to have the attention of staff frequently due to its overcrowding, so make your first order a big one.

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