PUBLISHED July 1st, 2021 06:00 am | UPDATED November 18th, 2024 10:54 pm
Whether you are a blow-out partier or an intimate, small gathering sort of person, it’s hard to feel indifferent about your birthday (or turning a year older). And if you have ever planned any kind of birthday festivity, you know that they’re not cheap. Worry not, Singapore is always filled with amazing birthday deals that’ll help you save money and make it a whole lot more memorable. Here are some of the best you can find:
Food & Drinks
Tanuki Raw
Birthday boys and girls get: a complimentary slice of sashimi to celebrate every year you’ve been alive.
If you’ve a love affair with salmon, take a trip down to Tanuki Raw’s Jewel Changi. Not only do they serve up some of the freshest salmon sashimi in Singapore – by utilising the whole fish rather than frozen fillets – they also have one of the best birthday deals around. Pair your sashimi with refreshing tipples like the Yuzu Sake Spritz (S$16) or indulge in more Japanese flavours with the exclusive Jewel Truffle Gyu (S$18) featuring charcoal grilled US beef short rib in their house-made sukiyaki sauce.
Making a reservation with Tanuki Raw here and in the “Request” column enter “BIRTHDAY SASHIMI PROMO” and your age. Valid Mon-Thu, once a year on your birthday month, only at Tanuki Raw at Jewel Changi, located at 78 Airport Boulevard, #05-202 Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666, p. +65 8590 4900. For more information, visit their website.
Hakata Ikkousha Ramen
Birthday boys and girls get: The number of free gyoza as dictated by your age.
Known for their authentic, award-winning tonkotsu broth, Hakata Ikkousha Ramen also has some of the best gyoza you can find in Singapore. Well-seasoned, crisp and not too oily, gorge yourself on their mouth-watering gyoza with their amazing birthday deal. Turning 30? Enjoy 30 gyozas! Simply order a minimum of four ramen bowl to enjoy the promotion.
To claim, head down to any Hakata Ikkousha Ramen outlet or make an online order and call them to verify your age and identity. Valid on the day of, one day before, and one day after your birth date till 31st December 2021. Hakata Ikkousha Ramen is located at Tanjong Pagar and Chijmes, visit their website for more information and details.
Suki-Suki Thai Hotpot
Birthday boys and girls get: A free hot pot buffet with any two paying friends.
Mass-market hotpot places like Suki-ya and GoroGoro Steamboat also offer free buffets but if you’re looking to try something new, check out Suki-Suki Thai Hotpot. Boasting an array of broths, fresh meats and seafood with authentic Thai flavours, highlights of their menu include the fragrant Sweet Chicken Basil broth and tender Beef Short Ribs. Prices start at S$17.9++ for lunch and S$23.90++ for dinner. and the dinner buffet starts at but if it’s your birthday, you can dine for free!
This deal is valid during your birthday month at both outlets at HomeTeamNS Khatib located at #01-01, 2 Yishun Walk, HomeTeams Clubhouse, Singapore 767944. +65 6908 5616. and SAFRA Toa Payoh, located at 293 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-04, Singapore 319387. For more details, visit their Facebook Page.
Shin Minori
Birthday boys and girls get: A free Omizu ala-carte lunch buffet with a paying friend.
Delivers authentic Japanese flavours to you at an affordable price, Shin Minori’s all-rounder of a premium Japanese buffet presents freshly sliced sashimi and sushi include Hamachi and Aburi Mekajiki Zuki Sushi (blowtorched soy-marinated swordfish). Also expect trendy rolls such as the Harvest Maki to grilled items like the Yaki Ebi Be-Kon Bata Yaki (butter grilled bacon wrapped shrimp).
Register for this deal here and bring one paying friend along. Redeemable from Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays and special occasions. Available at UE Square outlet, located at 81 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore 239917, p. +65 6733 2272, and the Katong Outlet, located at #02-08 88 E Coast Rd, Katong Square, Singapore 423371, p. +65 6386 7337. For more details, visit their website.
Cajun on Wheels
Birthday boys and girls get: A free lobster with the purchase of an Olympian Bucket (S$226)
For Halal-certified creole and cajun seafood on your birthday, head to Cajun on Wheels at Plaza Singapura. Fresh seafood packed with astounding Louisiana flavours, paired with a variety of appetising sides, make for a delightful gastronomic experience. Their Olympian Bucket (S$226) is a mammoth of a feast with four Sri Lankan crabs, prawns, white clams, blue mussels and a whole Boston lobster alongside sweet corn and baby potatoes.
To claim this deal, make a reservation, indicate “Birthday Lobster” in the comment column, and purchase an Olympian Bucket. This offer is only available at the Plaza Singapura outlet, located at 68 Orchard Rd, #03-92 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839. +65 6341 9665. For more information, visit their website.
KOI
Birthday boys and girls get: Two medium-sized drinks with KOIThélicious membership
It is not an exaggeration to say that Singapore has an obsession with bubble tea, and KOI, in particular, is a market leader in the sector. From addicting classics such as the Golden Bubble Milk Tea (S$4/S$5.3) to the unique Hazelnut Ceylon Black Tea Latte (S$4.6/S$6.1), KOI never fails to satisfy our hankering for some boba goodness. Become a KOIThélicious member by purchasing a KOI card for $10 and register your card on the KOI website.
The birthday drink can be redeemed once a year on your birthday months. Available at all KOI outlets. For more information, please visit the KOI website.
Mr. Coconut
Birthday boys and girls get: A complimentary drink, yoghurt or ice cream with loyalty program sign-up
Coconut water has always been a popular drink to cool off with this side of the equator, and Mr. Coconut has made it one of the latest hypes in Singapore. Combine its natural cooling effects with an ice-blend like in MrCoconut’s classic Coconut Shake (from S$3.9), and you have the ultimate refresher.
Sign-up for their loyalty program using your mobile number and you can redeem this amazing birthday deal once a year on your birthday month. Available at all outlets with the exception of Jewel Changi Airport.
Activities
Wild Wild Wet
Birthday boys and girls get: Free entry if you’re an NTUC or nEbO Plus! member
A staple in our childhoods, Wild Wild Wet is one of the largest waterparks in Singapore. With new rides such as the Torpedo and the Royal Flush, the waterpark is very different from what you will remember it to be and is perfect for all the adrenaline junkies out there. Head down to Wild Wild Wet to relive your childhood memories on your birthday.
To qualify for free entry at Wild Wild Wet, sign up for an NTUC or nEbO Plus! Membership and present your membership card at the ticketing counter for redemption. Valid for one-time redemption on the birthday month. For more information, see here. Wild Wild Wet is located at 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599. +65 6581 9128. Open Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm. Closed Tue.
The Rink
Birthday boys and girls get: to skate for free with one paying friend
Escape from the blazing Singapore sun and enter a wintery wonderland at The Rink, Singapore’s first and only Olympic-size ice skating rink that draws both beginners and the experienced alike. If you know others whose birthdays also fall in the same month, you can celebrate together so long as you each bring along one paying friend!
One paying skater (starts from S$14) admits 1 free birthday skater, applicable on the birthday month, and limited to one redemption a day (per pair). For more information, visit their website. The Rink is located at 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-11 JCube, Singapore 609731. +65 6684 2374. Open Mon 10am-12am, Tue-Thu 10am-9.30pm, Fri 10am-11.30pm, Sat 10am-11.45pm, Sun 10am-9pm.
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