Feeling lucky this Lunar New Year? If you do, KFC Singapore is inviting you to join their latest KFC Huat Heist for a chance to win a big cash prize!

KFC fans and customers will have a chance to win up to S$18,000 while enjoying the chain’s newest offering, the crunchy and mouth-watering Cereal Chicken. For this competition, two Huat Heist vaults will be set up at the Kallang location on Jan. 22 and on Feb. 5, which can be opened only by cracking the code given by KFC.

To join, participants must be able to spot eight lucky numbers hidden in the Cereal Chicken campaign posters, to be posted regularly on KFC Singapore’s social media page. Then, participants must purchase Cereal Chicken or Cereal Chicken Burger bundles from any KFC outlet and keep the receipt. Each receipt is equal to one chance to open the vault.

On the activation dates, those who have cracked the code can head over to KFC Kallang and present their receipt to the staff and key in their eight-digit code to attempt to open the vault. Those who would be able to unlock the two vaults first will win S$9,000 each!

Any cash prize that will not be won will be donated to charity, according to KFC’s announcement.

Prior to this, KFC has also launched their mofusand merchandise, which can be purchased with Cereal Chicken and Cereal Chicken Burger boxes.

Unleash your inner Sherlock and join the heist! To get the clues, follow KFC Singapore on Instagram. You can also check out the full mechanics here.

Location: KFC Kallang, 190 Stadium Blvd., Singapore

McDonald’s and Sanrio always have some of the cutest collaborations ever.

Just in time for the Chinese New Year, McDonald’s Singapore launched a "My Melody" Collectible Mahjong set that’s sure to make family gatherings even more special.

Sanrio fans and collectors will be able to usher in prosperity for the Lunar New Year and get this must-have addition to their collection for SG$228, after redeeming 3,888 points at the McDonald’s app.

Want to know how to get your own? Here’s how you can claim the McDonald’s "My Melody" Mahjong Set.

Step 1: Exchange 3,888 points for the ‘McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set’ Deal

From Jan. 13, 2025, at 3 PM, you’ll have to log in to your McDonald’s app and tap on the “Redeem McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set” tile. These points are accumulated from all the times you’ve ordered McFood!

After entering the waiting room, queuing, and confirming that you have sufficient points, book your slot to purchase the "McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set," which is from Jan. 20 to 23, from 3 PM to 9 PM.

Step 2: Redeem the ‘McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set’ Deal to purchase and collect at McDonald’s Suntec City

Once you have your timeslot, you can proceed to McDonald’s Suntec City branch to buy the mahjong set with your details. Remember! The staff will not accept screenshots or photographs of the "McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set" Deal.

You can redeem the deal at the Self Ordering Kiosk, with each mahjong set retailing for S$228. Once you’re done, head on to the collection counter and claim your McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set!

Mahjong Sanrio-fied, and Made Cute

The “McDonald’s My Melody Mahjong Set” is everything you can think of when you try to envision it: a set adorned with the golden arches logo with a red background, with My Melody peeking out of the brown takeaway paper bag at the back, and My Melody surrounded by McDonald’s menu items at the front.

The tiles are of the Singapore mahjong playing style, which includes the animal tiles. These animal tiles include a cat, a rat, a rooster, and a centipede. In this set, they’re Sanrio-fied — the rat is a friendly Sanrio mouse, while the centipede is now a happy caterpillar.

My Melody can be seen as the flower suit, paired with McDonald’s faves. The bamboo suit is replaced by McDonald’s garlic chili fries, while the circle suit is given a fast-food makeover, with burger buns and patties in place of the wheel.

For more information and updates on their menu and offerings, visit McDonald’s Singapore on their Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also check out their website for the Terms & Conditions.

Location: McDonald’s Suntec City 3, Temasek Blvd, #02-732, Singapore 038983

Redemption Hours: 3 PM to 9 PM, last queue at 8:30 PM

KFC Singapore is launching the most purr-fect collaboration to ring in the new year as its crowd-pleaser, Cereal Chicken, officially makes a comeback!

Made with a tasty blend of buttery cereal, curry leaves, and chilies coated on KFC’s signature Hot & Crispy Chicken, this finger-lickin’ good menu item is a fire way to start 2025 and celebrate Chinese New Year.

But that’s not all, starting Jan. 13, KFC is also launching its highly anticipated mofusand collaboration merch which includes a series of plushies, keychains, red packets, and blind sticker sheets!

If you don’t know already, mofusand is a group of cats donning cute headgear and costumes created by Japanese artist, Juno. These KFC kawaii kitties are too cute for words and are designed with some of the fast-food chain’s iconic menu items like the chicken drumstick, egg tart, and red and white striped bucket. Here’s how to get your paws on them.

KFC x mofusand Keychains

You can get the limited-edition keychains for S$12.95 with any purchase of a Cereal Chicken or Cereal Chicken Burger box. These are available in all stores, except Singapore Zoo and Sentosa, and can be ordered via POS only.

The keychains will be launched weekly with a different design each week, so make sure to remember these Mondays: Jan. 13, 20, and 27. Queue tickets will be distributed on the day and can be redeemed by 1 PM only. Each customer can purchase a maximum of two mofusand keychains with the purchase of two Cereal Boxes.

KFC x mofusand Plushie

The plushie is available for S$19.95 with a purchase of the Cereal Chicken or Burger box. There’s a maximum order of one plushie per customer. The item will launch after 11 AM on Feb. 5 at these KFC outlets:

• Kallang
• West Mall
• Tampines Mall
• Causeway Point
• Vivo City
• Serangoon Nex
• Jurong Point
• Lot 1
• Compass One
• Northpoint City

KFC x mofusand Red Packets, Stickers Sheets, and Pouches

The packets come for FREE with any purchase of the Cereal Chicken or Cereal Chicken Burger Box, Buddy Meal, or Feast. It will be available from Jan. 13 to Feb. 11 at all KFC outlets, except Singapore Zoo and Sentosa. Each pack has two designs with six packets.

Meanwhile, the sticker sheets come for FREE with a minimum spend of S$12 during breakfast hours from Jan. 13 to Feb 11 at KFC Breakfast Stores.

The limited-edition pouches come for FREE with any purchase of the Cereal Chicken Family Feast, but only via KFC delivery from Jan. 20. All the merch is available while stocks last so make sure to save the dates!

For more information, click here. You can also follow KFC Singapore on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

You could say this is a “Cooking Papa” simulator in Singapore.

Singaporean content creator, Luke Chan, more popularly known as "Lukeychan," has made a 180-degree turn from his online persona and forayed into the F&B industry with his Italian café, PastaPapa.

Hidden in the Sports Lifestyle Center at Bukit Merah, PastaPapa is a partnership between Chan his gym partner, DLLM Lok Lok’s owner Jayden Loh, and two others.

While it seems like a very normal Italian café, selling Italian cuisine like pasta, risotto, tiramisu, and panna cotta, there’s an experience you won’t see in any other restaurant: You can cook your own food through PastaPapa’s self-cooking stations.

For about S$39.90 (for two), diners have the option of DIY-ing their own meals and cooking their own pasta mains, choosing from either Bolognese, Carbonara, Vongole, or Seafood Aglio Olio, along with a choice of appetizer, two bowls of mushroom soup, and a choice of dessert.

Of course, this includes wearing a chef’s whites, and instructional videos to guide the “chef” along the way—for the immersive experience.

The videos were made and animated in the “Cooking Mama” style, with the voice-over done by Luke Chan himself. Diners and chefs can expect hearing phrases much like in the cooking simulator game, once they get their dishes done!

If diners aren’t in the mood to cook, PastaPapa has their regular menu, with their signatures including the Carbonara (S$11.90), Bolognese (S$10.90), and Seafood Aglio Olio (S$13.90). Their appetizers feature French Fries (S$7.00), Truffle Fries (S$9.50), Flame Torched Smoked Duck (S$6.90), Popcorn Chicken (S$8.00), and more.

What are you waiting for? Head on to PastaPapa to get your “Cooking Papa” simulation on! Follow PastaPapa on their Instagram!

Location: PastaPapa, 3500A Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 159837

Opening Hours: 12 PM to 10 PM (Closed on Sundays)

Still figuring out where to host your Lunar New Year gathering? Whether it's a festive family reunion or a lively luncheon with colleagues, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has you covered with two standout dining spots: the Halal-certified Atrium Restaurant and the elegant Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant.

From Jan. 13 to Feb. 12, 2025, Atrium Restaurant will serve up a Chinese New Year-themed buffet featuring festive treats like yu sheng, dim sum, chicken bak kwa, and fried nian gao with sweet potato. Rotational highlights include salmon sashimi, oysters, grilled lamb chops, laksa, and chocolate fondue.

Special festive dishes like Mini Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and Braised 10-Head Abalone will be available from CNY Eve to Day 4 (from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1). Prices start at S$98, with an exclusive 1-for-1 offer for adults.

Looking for something more refined? Head to Xin Cuisine for their Reunion Dinner. Starting from S$768++ for six diners, enjoy dishes like Vegetarian Salmon Yu Sheng, Braised Dice Abalone with Shredded Fish Maw, Sautéed Prawns in X.O. Sauce, and Steamed Marble Goby Hong Kong Style. Plus, enjoy a 10% discount on banquet menus!

For those who want to celebrate at home, pre-order Xin Cuisine’s Chinese New Year takeaways until Feb. 9, 2025, which include a luxurious Sliced 2-Head Abalone Yu Sheng from S$128, or a traditional Pen Cai packed with abalone, scallops, fish maw, and prawns, priced from S$398. For sweeter offerings, try Xin’s in-house signatures: Yam and Pumpkin Cake for S$55 per box or Nian Gao with Coconut Sauce for S$53.

Location: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Level 4

Opening Hours: Wed-Sun, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

For more information, visit Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium on their website, or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

Missed those sweet and tangy tarts from BAKE Cheese Tart? Great news, because the Japanese dessert brand is making a comeback in Singapore with a pop-up outlet — but for a limited time only!

According to the brand’s press release, the reopening is “a response to overwhelming demand and fond memories from fans who fell in love with its iconic tarts.”

Unveiled at Takashimaya along Orchard Road last Dec. 27, BAKE Cheese Tart’s new pop-up outlet offers their classic cheese tarts, made with smooth Hokkaido cream cheese and crispy double-baked crust, among other flavors.

To celebrate its opening and the Lunar New Year season, the outlet is also offering an exclusive promo. From today until Jan. 27, customers who purchase a six-tart set, which comes in Lunar New Year-themed packaging, will receive one complimentary Earl Grey Cheese Tart.

The Earl Grey Cheese Tart is a first-in-Singapore offering and is made with a blend of fragrant Earl Grey tea and their classic cream cheese filling.

BAKE Cheese Tart first opened in Singapore with a West Gate outlet in 2016, which saw long queues and rave reviews from dessert lovers in the city. In 2019, the brand closed its Singapore stores to make way for its sister brand, ZAKUZAKU.

Get your hands on these sweet treats while they’re here! For more details, follow BAKE Cheese Tart Singapore on Instagram.

Location: BAKE Cheese Tart, Basement 2, Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore