Makan: Treat yourself to these deals this weekend (April 3 to April 5)

From indulgent sweet treats to hearty meals, enjoy various flavours with these new culinary launches.

Here’s where to eat and drink next.

1. Free burgers at Amoy Street? Say no more

The team behind Scarpetta has embarked on a new venture just a few doors down from its handmade pasta bar: Smash Street.

The concept is simple: smash burgers. That’s a type of hamburger in which a ball of ground beef is pressed firmly onto a hot skillet, creating a thin patty with crisp edges all around. Where $20 gourmet burgers are the norm, Smash Street’s offerings start from a more accessible $14.

To celebrate its debut, the burger bar is giving away 1,000 free smash burgers on April 3 and 4, with 500 burgers split across lunch and dinner on both days. Lettuce be grill — who could resist this offer?

2. Hit those macros with Guzman Y Gomez’s double protein offer

Gym bros, is ordering two meat dishes at the cai fan store burning a hole in your wallet? Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) might have the answer.

From now till April 5, GYG is offering all diners a free double protein upgrade, with seven options to choose from, including its tender grilled steak, pan-seared barramundi and pulled pork. You can mix-and-match, or double down on your favourite item at no extra cost.

The only catch? You’ll have to place your order through the GYG app — but for a free meat upgrade, that seems worth the extra step.

3. An egg-citing day of fun and games await the family at HortPark

Vineyard at HortPark is back with its yearly Easter tradition. This year, it’s called “An Eggsta Special Buffet Lunch”.

Happening on April 5, the star of the event is an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a hearty spread that includes everything from avocado devilled eggs with avruga caviar and Wagyu beef sliders to choux pastries and sinfully sweet macarons.

There’s plenty for the little ones too, with an egg hunt, balloon sculpting and magic show lined up, while parents sit back and enjoy their much-needed rest and indulgence.

4. Explore Australian flavours at selected Fairprice outlets

With 10 tasting booths across selected FairPrice stores, shoppers can explore and sample an array of Australian products, from familiar favourites to hard-to-find treats.

New and exclusive items at FairPrice include Sunbites Grain Waves Chips, Bains Wholefoods Chickpea Chips, Borland Biscuits and Red Tractor Granola.

Customers who spend $80 in a single receipt at participating Fairprice Finest stores can redeem a free customised wobblehead standee doll, with three exclusive designs to choose from.

The Fairprice Australia Fair runs from March 26 to April 15.

5. Yappari Steak brings Japanese lava stone steaks to Food Republic Wisma Atria

Foodies at Wisma Atria now have another reason to visit Food Republic. Yappari Steak has opened its newest outlet, bringing a Japanese steakhouse experience to a food atrium.

Each cut of 150-day grain-fed Black Angus misuji is served on Mount Fuji lava stone plates, which lock in juiciness while searing the steak to tender perfection. Some highlights include Yappari Steak (top blade) from $19.80, Sagari (hanging tender) from $23.80, and Nakaochi Karubi (rib finger) from $22.80.

For cheese lovers, the new cheese fondue — available in original or truffle — adds an indulgent dip for your steak experience.

6. Molly Tea debuts in Singapore with aromatic teas at flagship Orchard outlet

Founded in Shenzhen, China, popular tea brand Molly Tea has opened its flagship store in Singapore — its largest in Southeast Asia.

The brand offers premium brews such as the Snowy Jasmine drink, a jasmine milk tea topped with whipped cream. For something lighter, try the Premium Jasmine Apple Milk Tea, a fragrant and fruity blend of Guangxi tea and fresh apple juice.

Matcha lovers can also look forward to a novel twist with the White Champaca Matcha, an aromatic cup of White Champaca tea topped with a cloud of matcha cheese foam.

7. Domino’s promises a bite of comfort with new Golden Fiesta Pizza

Domino’s is bringing an explosion of flavours with its newly launched Golden Fiesta Pizza. Think caramelised chunky pineapple on the crust, paired with an island seafood sauce, a drizzle of pineapple barbecue sauce and savoury toppings.

The Golden Fiesta Pizza (from $13.95) is available in three flavours: Chargrilled Chicken, Tuna and Prawn, each promising a hearty indulgence. P.S. Our favourite is the prawn pizza.

For a sweet ending to your meal, dig into Domino’s limited-time Strawberry Cheese Tarts ($5.50 for a box of two). These buttery treats are filled with Hokkaido cream cheese and melted mozzarella, then topped with smooth strawberry sauce and real strawberry chunks for a rich, creamy finish.

8. Orchid Live Seafood introduces surprise blind seafood concept with cute mystery plushies

Step aside, blind boxes. Well, sort of, because Orchid Live Seafood is debuting its premium mystery seafood bag on March 14.

Take your pick from a range of sealed live seafood mystery bags, available in two different tiers — Tier 1 at $48++ and Tier 2 at $68++ — and enjoy the seafood offer that you draw at that price. 

Those who choose Tier 1 can get a chance to win bamboo clams (U.P. $67.20), Boston lobster (U.P. $88), or large prawns (U.P. $58). The higher tier includes dishes like Dungeness crab (U.P. $138 per kg), South Australian braised abalones, (U.P. $80) and soon hock or turbot (U.P. $90 to $108 per kg). 

The seafood mystery bag promotion will end on April 17. 

9. Goodwood Park’s Durian Fiesta returns with choux, choco bears and durian plushies

Durian lovers can look forward to the return of Goodwood Park Hotel’s annual Durian Fiesta, running from March 13 to Aug 9.

This year’s edition features a fresh line-up of durian desserts crafted by the hotel’s pastry chefs, including the D24 Mini Choco Bear, ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Choco Choux and the eye-catching D24 Thorny King cake, alongside treats such as the D24 Raspberry Gem, D24 Tiramisu Sphere and D24 Nana Cake.

For the first time, the popular durian event will also introduce exclusive merchandise. Fans can snap up collectibles such as the Duri Puff Pal soft toy, Durian Squishy, sticker packs and a Spikey Shopper Bag — perfect for bringing home a piece of the durian-themed festivities.

10. Jumbo Group launches first food hall 'Jumboree' at Tai Seng

Tai Seng has a new hidden gem: Jumboree, the first-ever food hall concept by Jumbo Group. The lively space brings together over 10 food brands under one roof — from seafood to everyday bites.

At the heart of it all is Jumbo 1987, where diners can enjoy Jumbo Seafood's signature dishes at nett prices, including the award-winning chilli crab and nostalgic favourites like Curry Fish Head with Jumbo You Tiao. Other standouts include Live Lobster Mapo Tofu and Maotai Sanbei Chicken. 

There is also alcohol on tap from $0.36 per 10ml and even a live band from Mondays to Saturdays — turning Jumboree into an all-day hangout for food, drinks and good company.

11. Din Tai Fung launches crab roe dry noodles, brings back cocoa wafer bun

Din Tai Fung is introducing a new seasonal dish — Dry Noodles with Chef’s Premium Crab & Roe Sauce — available from now till April 30 at 19 select outlets. 

Inspired by crab roe noodles, which are all the hype in China, the dish features springy noodles tossed in a rich, savoury sauce made with premium crab meat and roe for a bold yet comforting seafood indulgence.

Alongside the new launch, diners can also look forward to the return of the Cocoa Wafer Bun, a fan-favourite dessert available from March 9 to April 30.

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