Ever wondered how the iconic chilli crab would taste in a xiao long bao format? If you’ve missed previous offers, now is the time to head back to Din Tai Fung to satisfy that curiosity. The soup dumpling is stuffed with a combination of pork and crab meat infused with chilli crab-based broth. The best part: each Steamed Chilli Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao is 40 percent bigger than the regular version.

The flavour is available from now till Aug 31 and is priced at $11.50 for four pieces. Visit Din Tai Fung’s website for a list of locations or more information.

To celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday, Goodwood Park Hotel has created a special menu in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore.

To celebrate the Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s – 2000s special exhibition, the Coffee Lounge has created the exclusive NMS X GWPH: Now Boarding Tea Set. Inspired by restaurant and hawker fare from the 1950s to the 2000s, dishes include Mulligatawny Soup, Chicken Satay, Kueh Pie Tee topped with Mini Whole Abalone and Pandan Coconut Cream Puff.

The set is priced at $40++ per person with a minimum of two pax. It is available from now till Nov 19, 2023 and prior reservations are required. For more information on the tea set, click here.

Want to catch the fireworks on National Day over a good meal? LeVel33 has curated a one-evening party on August 9 between 5 pm to 9 pm.

The restaurant will be transformed into a multi-zoned dining space where unlimited servings of local-inspired food such as Rendang Slider, Beer Brined Charcoal Grilled Soy Chicken Wing and Ice Cream Sandwich with Local-inspired Flavours are served. Once you’ve got your food sorted, wash it all down with a Singapore Sling or craft brews from the microbrewery.

Tickets are priced at $268++ per person aged above 18, $120++ for teens between 12 to 17 and $40++ for children below 12. Reservations can be made here.

If brunch is more your style, then Opus Bar & Grill has created a menu featuring playful twists of iconic local dishes.

Think of items such as Hainanese Chicken Rice Roll, Satay Bee Hoon Noodles, Seafood Laksa Shakshuka, Chicken Satay Pizza and Slow-Roasted Biryani-Spiced Australian Prime Ribs. For traditionalists, there are Rojak Fruit Salad, Ayam Masak Merah, Nasi Goreng, Char Kway Teow and more. As for desserts, options include Rainbow Lapis, Pandan Chiffon Cake and National Day-themed Nyonya Kueh.

The brunch menu, priced at $118++ or $59++ for children between 6 to 12, is available for dine-in every Sunday in August. Reservations can be made here.

Mr. Stork in Andaz Singapore welcomes you to unwind and celebrate National Day with local-inspired cocktails and bar grub while enjoying the fireworks.

The former includes Singapore Sling (of course), Temasek Sling and Simha-Pura as well as three Gin and Tonic cocktails made with spirits from Singapore’s first gin distillery, Tanglin Gin. The latter, on the other hand, comprises updated local favourites such as Chicken Rice Arancini, Tandoori Chicken Satay, Salted Egg Prawn Toast, Chilli Crab Cake and Prata Pizza. The curated menu is available from now till Aug 31 and there will be live DJ sets on Aug 8 and 9.

The first three cocktails are sold at $25 each while the second three at $20 each. The snacks are also sold at $20 individually and they can be bought in their respective bundles for $58. Reservations can be made here.

Get spoilt for choice with the lunch buffet at the White Rose Cafe in York Hotel happening only on National Day.

The smorgasbord of dishes likely includes every local favourite you can think of. Think Roti Prata with Chicken Curry, Oyster Omelette, Singapore Rojak, Assorted Deep-fried Ngoh Hiang with Bee Hoon, Deep-fried Tau Kwa Pau with Braised Duck, Laksa Lemak, Assam Pedas, Chendol Pudding and Durian Pengat Profiterole.

The buffet is priced at $58+ for adults and $29+ for children between 7 to 11 years old. UOB card members also enjoy 15 percent off with a minimum of two to dine. Reservations can be made here.

Enjoy a slow and quiet afternoon with The Marmalade Pantry’s Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea Set for two.

The menu consists of sweet and savoury options. The former has Kueh Salat Petite Cupcake, Gula Melaka Mousse Cake, Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis, Pandan Cream Puff and Plain & Raisin Buttermilk Scone. The latter has Beetroot Rojak Shooter, Hainanese Chicken Quinoa, Coconut Cake with Sambal Prawn Mayo, Chicken Cranberry Sandwich and Truffle Egg Mayo Sandwich. You also get two pots of tea with options from Monogram.

Priced at $78++ for two persons, the afternoon tea set is only available at The Marmalade Pantry Downtown, Anchorpoint and Ion Orchard outlets from now till Oct 31. Reservations can be made here.

Durian lovers, this is your time to shine. Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay has introduced its Go Lokal buffet menu.

The highlight is the dinner services happening on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays — there will be a durian buffet held outdoors where you can tuck into unlimited servings of Musang King, Red Prawn (D13) and D24 durians. This is accompanied by a slew of local delights from Chicken Bak Kut Teh, BBQ Chicken Wings, Herbal Roasted Duck, Durian Pengat and more.

The weekend dinner buffet is priced at $118++ for adults and $59++ for children between the ages of six to 12. It is available from now till August 12. Reservations can be made here.

American-style burger restaurant and bar 25 Degrees is also joining in the fun by introducing local flavours into their menu.

First up is the National Day Burger that riffs off Chilli Crab. Crispy tempura soft shell crab is doused with homemade chilli crab sauce before being encased in either a roasted or steamed mantou bun. Then, slurp up the kaya toast-inspired smoothie milkshake, which is made with vanilla ice cream, matcha powder, pandan syrup, kaya jam and garnished with toast chunks.

The burger and milkshake are priced at $20 and $28 respectively and are available from now till August 31. Visit its website for more information.

Rempapa wants you to celebrate National Day with your elderly parents as they offer two limited edition snacks and a 20 percent discount on dining for Pioneer and Merdeka generation cardholders.

The two snacks are Epok Epok Sayur ($8 for three) and Roti John ($10). Epok Epok Sayur features a homemade shortcrust pastry shell stuffed with lightly sauteed vegetables, tau kwa and dried shrimp served alongside chilli cuka. Roti John is a grilled bun stuffed with Masala Spiced Chicken served with chilli and tomato sauce.

The snacks are available between Aug 7 to 13, 2023 and the discount run from Aug 1 to 31, 2023. Visit its website for more information.

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