If you’re willing to join the queue, use these credit card promotions to indulge in Michelin starred eats for less.
Valid as of 22 July 2016. This list will be regularly updated to reflect the latest credit card promotions and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Despite our reputation as a food-crazy capital, Singapore stayed largely outside Asia’s Michelin scene. That is, until the 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore came out yesterday.
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Of the 200 restaurants surveyed by the guide, 29 received the highly-coveted star, and only one was awarded the highest 3-star rating. An additional 34 eateries also received the Bib Gourmand rating for value-for-money food under S$45.
Whether or not you agree with the guide’s anonymous reviewers, you’re still likely to get a better meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant than anywhere else. After all, consistently good food is what earns them the accolade in the first place.
What is the Singapore Michelin Guide?
The Singapore Michelin Guide gives restaurants up to 3 stars to distinguish those that serve exceptional food. Most places get 0 stars, so gaining Michelin star status is quite an achievement. Table setting, decor, or service quality doesn’t matter; the inspectors only care about how great the food is.
In general, the star ratings mean:
- One star – A very good restaurant in its category, offering food at a consistently high standard. Drop by if it’s in your neighbourhood.
- Two stars – A restaurant with excellent cuisine and skillfully prepared dishes of outstanding quality. Definitely worth a detour.
- Three stars – One of the best restaurants in the world. Book a flight just to savour its distinctive signature dishes.
Not all Michelin restaurants charge fine dining prices, and those that do are said to be worth it. But we at SingSaver.com.sg believe that you don’t need to pay full price on anything, even Michelin starred food.
So if you’re willing to queue up at these award-winning restaurants, here are the credit card promotions you can use to score a discounted meal:
Two Michelin Stars
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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Led by legendary chef and restauranteur Joël Robuchon, L’Atelier serves French haute cuisine in a highly stylized environment. Known for its friendly ambiance, diners have the theatrical pleasure of watching the chefs slice and dice their meal to perfection through the restaurant’s open kitchen.
Even before the release of the Singapore Michelin Guide, L’Atalier has been a favourite destination for fine French dining at relatively affordable rates. Expect long queues now that their Michelin star status has been made official.
Until 31 August, 2016, all HSBC credit card holders get 5% off the à la carte bill. We suggest using the HSBC Revolution Card when you dine to earn 5X the points on your dining spend.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway Hotel Michael Level 1, Resorts World Sentosa
Phone: +65 6577 6688
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Mandarin Orchard Singapore
Known famously as “The Szechwan Sage,” Chef Chen Kenichi’s signature dishes brings out the seven flavours that make Szechwan food distinctive – pungent, sweet, hot, sour, bitter, salty, and aromatic.
Shisen Hanten along Orchard road is the chain’s first restaurant outside of Japan, setting the stage for third-generation Chen Kentaro to introduce Japan’s best loved Szechwan restaurant to Singaporean foodies.
Until 31 August 2016, ANZ cardmembers get 15% off the ala carte menu. We recommend using the ANZ Optimum World MasterCard so you can get 5% cashback on your dining spend and save even more.
Meanwhile, CIMB cardmembers get 10% off the total bill until 31 December 2016.
One Michelin Star
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Alma by Juan Amador
Alma, meaning soul in Spanish, is helmed by 3-Michelin star chef Juan Amador. It offers Spanish-European soul food with Asian influences, and aims to serve up moments that make life worth living.
UOB cardmembers get 10% off the a la carte menu and set menu for lunch or dinner (except for blackout dates). Get free flow sangria or house choice for sparkling, red, and white wine for just S$25 net between 5 – 8 pm on Mondays to Wednesdays.
If you can manage to get reservations on a Saturday or Sunday, consider using the UOB YOLO Card. Weekend dining gets you 8% cashback until 30 September 2016, while weekday dining gives you 3%.
Address: 22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221
Phone: 6735 9937
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Crystal Jade Golden Palace
Known for its consistently good Teochew favourites and stylish interiors, Crystal Jade Golden Palace serves up a delicious meal at reasonable prices. Of the new Michelin-starred restaurants, this is probably one of the most affordable.
If you have a Crystal Jade Jadeite membership as well as a DBS or POSB credit card, you can get a 12% rebate on your a la carte food bill. Dine during your birthday month to earn twice the rebate, and get a surprise on Member’s Day. This promotion ends on 31 December 2016.
Dine on a weekend using the POSB Everyday Card to maximise your rebates. Until 31 October 2016, you can earn 9% rebate on local weekend dining and 3% rebate on weekday dining.
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #05-22 Paragon Shopping Centre, Paragon Shopping Centre, 238859
Phone: 6734 6866
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JAAN, Swissotel the Stamford
Nestled within the Swissotel the Stamford is an intimate, 40-seat restaurant serving fine modern French cuisine. Featuring an artisanal menu by Chef de Cuisine Kirk Westaway, JAAN offers simple but beautiful dishes that reflect his creativity and culinary discipline.
OCBC Voyage, OCBC Premier Voyage, and Bank of Singapore Voyage cardmembers get 15% off the 7-course and 10-course set for lunch, inclusive of a glass of wine.
Offer is valid until 31 May 2017, except during public holidays and special occasions (i.e. Valentine’s day). Payment must be made with an OCBC debit or credit card.
Address: 2 Stamford Rd, 178882
Phone: 6338 8585
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The Kitchen at Bacchanalia
Founded by well-traveled chefs, The Kitchen at Bacchanalia is a cosy restaurant that reflects the multicultural worldview of their creators. Each dish is a celebration of every ingredient’s flavour and texture, which creates a truly unique dining experience. Come in for their ever-changing lunch set menu at S$48++ and the seven-course dinner menu S$165++.
HSBC cardmembers get 15% off the a la carte bill when they pay with their credit card. Valid until 31 August 2016.
Address: 39 Hongkong St, 059678
Phone: 9179 4552
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Putien Restaurant
Putein traces its origin all the way to Putian, a lovely coastal town in China’s Fujian province. Modern Putian cuisine is simple, pure, and unpretentious, and Putein strives to deliver the most enjoyable gastronomic experience to honour its roots.
Until 31 August 2016, OCBC cardmembers get 15% off Putien’s seasonal clam menu. And until 31 January 2017, OCBC diners get a S$10 return voucher with every S$50 spent when payments are made with an OCBC credit or debit card.
Dine with the OCBC 365 card to save even more! Weekend dining gets you 6% while weekday dining earns 3% cashback.
Address: 127 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208514
Phone: +65 6295 6358
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Summer Pavilion, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia
Savour exquisite Cantonese cuisine handcrafted by Chinese Executive Chef, Cheung Siu Kong. Must-try dishes include the braised four-head South African abalone, mushroom dumpling in clear broth, and pan-fried shredded yam and pumpkin.
Until 31 August 2016, DBS and POSB cardmembers get 10% off the total bill at Summer Pavilion (excluding set menus and takeaway).
Address: 7 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799
Phone: 6434 5286
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Song of India
Inside a black and white heritage bungalow is some of the finest Indian cuisine Singapore has to offer. Since 2006, Song of India has been taking Indian food to new heights, with tempting signature dishes like lahsoona jhinga, star spiced foi gras, and nalli gosht.
Standard Chartered credit cardmembers get 12% off the total a la carte bill, plus a S$10 GrabCar voucher with a minimum spend of S$120. The GrabCar voucher is valid for only 24 hours and can only be claimed with payment on your Standard Chartered credit card.
You also get an additional 6% cashback with a minimum monthly spend of S$300 at participating restaurants from The Good Life dining programme (subject to a monthly cap of S$50 and a quarterly cap of S$100).
Address: 33 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228226
Phone: 6836 0055
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By Lauren Dado
Lauren is the Content Manager at SingSaver.com.sg. When she’s not finding ways to save time and money, she’s surfing, traveling, or doing yoga. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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