Travel between Singapore and Hong Kong is officially coming back, with a new arrangement between the two governments that will allow you to travel without undergoing any quarantines.
However, no date has been set yet and the exact timeframe will only be announced ‘in the coming weeks’. In the meantime, many of us Singaporeans are already eager to pack our bags to indulge in the kind of shopping and dining experiences that Hong Kong offers.
If you're itching to get on with it, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently lined up a campaign '100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong' to offer exclusive promotions to locals who miss Hong Kong's food and delicacies.
So while we can’t travel to Hong Kong just yet, from now till 15 Nov 2020, you can satisfy your cravings with these exclusive offers from brands such as Jenny Bakery, Kam’s Roast, Mui Kee Congee, Social Place, Hang Heung, and Joy Luck Teahouse!
Hang Heung
I never leave Hong Kong without bringing home some Wife Cakes (老婆餅), and there isn’t a brand more iconic than Hang Heung. The pastry needs little introduction – flaky thin crust filled with handmade winter melon paste, this Cantonese delicacy is a heritage of Hong Kong.
From now till 15 Nov, Hang Heung is offering a free box of six pieces Country Egg Rolls with $88 spend. Valid for in-store purchase only and for the first 1,000 redemptions.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-33, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Joy Luck Teahouse
Enjoy three iconic Hong Kong food brands under one roof at Joy Luck Teahouse – Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Café and Tak Hing Fishball Company.
Hoover Cake Shop is well known for their egg tarts, which was listed by The Guardian as the “Top 10 dishes to try in Hong Kong”. It's also Chow Yun-Fat’s favourite bakery shop! Kam Kee Café is the quintessential cha chaan teng (Hong Kong teahouse), while Tak Hing Fishball Company is renowned for its fresh, handmade fishballs.
From now till 15 Nov, enjoy 10% off your total bill at Joy Luck Teahouse by flashing the ‘100 Reason to Miss Hong Kong’ campaign logo.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-61, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 | 200 Victoria Street, #B1-K25, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021
Jenny Bakery
Jenny Bakery’s butter cookies have been a hot favourite amongst locals and tourists since 2005. Started by a real Auntie Jenny, all her cookies are 100% handmade from start to end.
There are two outlets in Hong Kong but you'll be pleased to know you can now get them in Singapore too via an online delivery platform. To maintain extreme freshness, the butter cookies are imported directly from their Hong Kong factory.
Make your order online here and use the promo code “MissyouHK” to enjoy 25% off your purchase!
Kam’s Roast Singapore
Unlike the original restaurant in Hong Kong, Kam's Roast Singapore serves roast duck instead of roast goose. That said, the duck is cooked in the same fashion as the goose to ensure that standards are consistent.
If this is your first time trying out Kam’s Roast, you should definitely try the “4 treasures” which includes the Signature Roast Duck, Soya Chicken, BBQ Pork (Char Siu), and Crispy Pork.
Flash the ‘100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong’ campaign logo and enjoy 15% your total dine-in bill! This promotion is available from Mondays to Thursdays.
Address: 9 Scotts Road, #01-04/05/06/07, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210 | 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-210, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Mui Kee Congee
Start off your week with some comfort food from Mui Kee Congee, who has been serving Cantonese congee since 1979 in Mongkok and expanded to Singapore in 2018.
Until 15 Nov 2020, enjoy a Miss You Hong Kong special bundle for $51.36, which includes two parrotfish belly congee, one drunken chicken in Shaoxing wine, one poached kai lan, one crispy dough fritters, and two grass jelly with longan drinks.
For customers who are dining in or are opting for takeaway, you can enjoy an additional 10% off this bundle by flashing the ‘100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong’ campaign logo!
Address: 1 Scotts Road, #01-12, Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Social Place
Social Place is known for its cosy atmosphere, contemporary Chinese cuisine and modern dim sum dishes. The Hong Kong and Singapore menus vary slightly – with Hong Kong offering a signature Roasted White King Pigeon, while the Singapore outlet offers the Roasted Quail.
Enjoy other dishes such as the Flamin-ple’, Truffle Shiitake Buns, Custard Charcoal Buns, and Small Pig Puddings, together with some exclusive Hong Kong craft beers that would remind you of your time in Lan Kwai Fong.
Get a free custard charcoal bun set with a minimum spend of $50 (before tax). The promotion is available on weekdays, dine-in only.