Kopitiam Square is turning 5!

14 February is a significant date. Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day; it is the last weekend for CNY shopping this year but more importantly, it is also Kopitiam Square’s 5th birthday!

Refreshed with a brand new signage, façade design and the installation of new lights and fans, the dining and shopping experience at the newly revamped Kopitiam Square is much improved.

With 100% occupancy of its 53 food and open-concept kitchen stalls, diners can now enjoy a wider variety of delectable food choices at very affordable prices. The addition of more local heritage fare and international cuisines will whet your appetite 24/7.

With the installation of two 14ft industrial fans and construction of 2 passage walkways, dining is literally a breeze with better cross ventilation.

Shopping at the conjoining Sengkang Square Wet Market has never been easier and more rewarding with 48 fresh produce and dry goods stalls, and 12 lock-up shops available for your selection.

Kopitiam Cardholders will also enjoy 10% discount off food and beverage (excluding promotional items, tobacco and alcohol products) which allows patrons even greater savings.

For Senior Citizens Kopitiam Cardholders, they enjoy 30% discount on all beverages (except for promotional items, fruit juices and alcohol products).

A fun-filled party to celebrate Kopitiam Square’s 5th Birthday will be held on 14 February 2015 and MediaCorp celebrities Bryan Wong and Michelle Chia will be making special appearances that day. A host of activities has been lined up to keep all diners and shoppers entertained throughout – Cooking Competition; Cosplay; KPop Dance Performance; Freestyle Football performance; Stand-up Comedy Act; Live Band Performance and 10 carnival game booths!

In addition, to reward patrons for their support over the last 5 years, $5 Limited Edition Zodiac Kopitiam Card will be given out from 1pm onwards to the 1st 500 customers who top-up a minimum of $5 into their Kopitiam Card at the food centre or make a purchase worth $5 and above at the wet market (whilst stocks last).

About The Kopitiam Group of Companies:

Springing into the limelight with an audacious bid of $2.1 million for a food shop in 1988, the Kopitiam group has come a long way for a local food service management chain. It is a market leader in the local food and beverage industry with an impressive portfolio of over 90 food courts and food shops as well as Lau Pa Sat Festival Market under its belt. Each strategically located outlet offers convenience and affordable food choices for customers islandwide

Facilities:

1. 53 Food and open – concept kitchen stalls
2. 48 fresh produce and dry goods stalls
3. 12 lock-up shops
4. 116 private car park lots with electronic car park system. First 30 minutes free parking and payment by Kopitiam Card only.
5. ATM services

Other information:

Operating Hours :

Food Stalls – 24 Hours daily

Wet Market – From 6am daily

Seating capacity:

Approximately 1,200 seats

Size :

64,584 square feet

For more information, please contact:

Vincent Cheong (Mr)

Corporate Communications Manager

6339 4269 (DID)

vincentcheong@kopitiam.biz

Jacqueline Lim (Ms) – Assistant Director

6220 2138 (DID)

jacquelinelim@kopitiam.biz

Renaissance Properties Pte Ltd – A subsidiary of Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd

www.kopitiam.biz

‘Healthy Kopitiam’ was launched today by Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd at the National University Hospital’s (NUH) Kent Ridge Wing outlet. This is the first-of-its-kind joint initiative with the NUH Department of Dietetics and is supported by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) with an aim to promote healthy eating habits in Singapore.

The recent National Nutrition Survey conducted in 2010 by HPB revealed that on average 60% of Singaporeans consume at least one in three meals outside on a daily basis. This highlights the key roles that food and beverage vendors have – as a community space – in enabling consumers to improve their quality of life by eating healthily.

Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd aims to take the commercial lead and kick start this health-centric approach by adding its pioneer full-fledged healthy food court, aptly labeled ‘Healthy Kopitiam’, to its existing chain of food courts.

This in line with the efforts led by HPB to create a healthier Singapore by transforming existing infrastructure – parks, shopping malls, hawker centres, coffee shops and community clubs – into health-promoting environments.

All Kopitiam vendors at NUH’s Kent Ridge Wing outlet will provide healthier food to consumers with its improved food menu and usage of healthy ingredients whilst maintaining price affordability. All eight cooked food stalls will use healthier cooking oil that is lower in saturated fat, and have created healthier dishes that include whole-grain options and use healthier cooking methods such as steaming and grilling. Kopitiam also provides healthier desserts and beverages with reduced sugar as the Kopitiam central kitchen has started a new Research & Development initiative to moderate the sugar content in their desserts and drinks.

The involvement of NUH’s Department of Dietetics in this new initiative is paramount. Chief Dietitian, Ms Lim Su Lin, and her colleagues Ms Cassandra Lim and Ms Wong Chui Ying were involved at the get-go during this 6-month long process. Tenants had submitted their recipes to the team for further analysis and modification. Other measures included courses conducted by the Department of Dietetics to educate the tenants and reinforce their existing food and health knowledge; as well as regular on-site inspections and consultative sessions. These measures help to pave the way for tenants to learn and apply their knowledge more efficiently and effectively; and ensure that basic food and health standards are being followed.

The Kopitiam management will continue to work closely with the NUH Department of Dietetics, HPB and its tenants to modify and increase the nutritional value of current food recipes, train and broaden the knowledge of all staff in terms of healthy food preparation as well as forging key tie-ups with suppliers of healthy ingredients.

Healthy Kopitiam is located at Kent Ridge Wing, level 3 within the NUH compound and will operate from 7:00AM to 10:00PM daily. Patrons will have the opportunity to taste a wonderful array of local delights with a healthy twist. This is the second Kopitiam outlet to open in NUH with the first situated in the main building, level 1. Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd plans to increase the number of ‘Healthy Kopitiam’ outlets in commercial venues such as shopping malls, to provide more choices to diners.

Singaporeans are encouraged to jump aboard by embracing a healthy lifestyle and incorporating healthy eating habits and regular exercise into their daily lives. Simple measures such as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, choosing water instead of sweetened beverages and asking for no oil or less oil to be added to foods can go a long way to help you live a long and fruitful life.

About The Kopitiam Group of Companies:

Springing into the limelight with an audacious bid of $2.1 million for a food shop in 1988, the Kopitiam group has come a long way for a local food service management chain. It is a market leader in the local food and beverage industry with an impressive portfolio of over 90 food courts and food shops as well as Lau Pa Sat Festival Market under its belt. Each strategically located outlet offers convenience and affordable food choices for customers islandwide

About Kopitiam Premium Card

Kopitiam Card is the Nation’s 1st Dining Stored Value Card. Cardholder enjoy 10% discount when they use the card to purchase their food and drinks at Kopitiam food courts.

Should you have any further enquiries, please contact:

Ms. Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: 6339 4269
Mobile: 9662 9538
Email: gohwl@kopitiam.biz

Appendix A

20% off drinks, desserts and fruits at Kopitiam with Chinese New Year stored-value card
 
5th January 2011 – In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Kopitiam will be launching a series of limited edition Kopitiam Cards that bear the design of 12 Chinese zodiac signs. The cards will be available in all Kopitiam outlets islandwide from 21st January 2011.
 
Instead of the usual 10 percent discount, owners of the Chinese New Year cards are able to enjoy 20 percent off from the drinks, desserts and fruits stall at all outlets for the first 15 days of Chinese New Year.
 
“Existing Kopitiam Cardholders who wish to add to their collection of cards will find this a must-get especially with the incentive that comes with it,” said Mr. Alden Tan, managing Director of Kopitiam Group of companies.
 
Design of Card
 
The Chinese New Year Kopitiam Card is designed with red as the primary colour as it brings alive the spirit of Chinese New Year. The names of the zodiac animals are written in traditional Chinese caligraphy and integrated into the images of the zodiac animals. The images are accompanied by a golden scroll which symbolizes wealth and happiness.
 
The cards will be introduced in stages, one zodiac sign per day. The first card to kick off will be the Dragon. The last card will be the Rabbit and this will be issued on the eve of Chinese New Year’s Eve as a symbolic gesture to usher in the Year of The Rabbit, the Chinese Zodiac for 2011.
 
In addition to the limited edition cards, a Special Card Jacket to hold all the cards for display will be available to give-away. For those who purchase the card with Rabbit design, they will also be entitled to free Chinese New year red packets with Kopitiam logo.
 
Should you have any further enquiries, please contact:
 
Ms. Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: 6339 4269
Mobile: 9662 9538
Email: gohwl@kopitiam.biz

11 Kopitiam outlets island wide listed below will be screening all 64 matches LIVE.
 
Outlets are as follows:
 
Central Zone
 

 
North-East Zone
 

 
North-west Zone
 

 
East Zone
 

 
West Zone
 

 
For enquiries, please contact:
 
Ms Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Kopitiam Group of Companies
Tel: 6333 3344 / 6339 4269
Email: corpcom@kopitiam.biz

Kopitiam Square, Sengkang’s 1st Market and Food Centre, operates 24-hours and showcases numerous well-known hawker brand names like Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow, Lai Heng Minced Meat Noodle, Old Bugis Kway Chap & Pig’s Organ Soup, Pontian Wanton Mee, A1 Porridge House, Zheng Zhong Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh, The Old Stall (Old Hokkien Street Prawn Noodle), Qiu Lian Ban Mian, Hong Lim Curry Chicken Noodle, Zhu Jiang Roasted Delights, O’ Braim Aneka Selera and etc.
 
Take your pick from a myriad of local breakfast delights such as fried black carrot cake, fishball noodle, wanton noodle, nasi lemak, mee rebus, century egg & minced meat porridge and Kopitiam’s special $2 Value Set or linger over an aromatic cup of local kopi or teh.
 
Bao Luo Wan Xiang – Stall 21
 
At the helm of Bao Luo Wan Xiang, which is a play on words with a Chinese idiom and fragrant buns, are two experienced Hong Kong Dim Sum chefs, Chef Lee Chu from Hong Kong and Chef Yap Yoke Ying (Singaporean). Both chefs have close to half a century worth of culinary experience in total.
 
Chef Lee, a consultant to Bao Luo Wan Xiang, was awarded a distinguished membership to the renowned culinary society – Les Amis D’Escoffier Society in 2005. With his over 35 years of experience in the Hong Kong Dim Sum industry, with a specialization in Roasted Items, visitors to Buo Luo Wan Xiang can expect excellent Hong Kong fare at affordable prices.
 
Golden Bridge – Stall 3 & 4
 
There is a wide variety of ngoh hiang that you can choose from like fried prawn crackers, ngoh hiang, century egg with ginger slice, etc. Complemented with their famous homemade chilli sauce and crushed peanut, you’ll want to come back for more.
 
You can purchase fishball noodles, minced meat noodles, laksa, lor mee and prawn noodles from this stall. Try the Lor Mee – its deep-fried meat roll wrapped in beancurd skin is a must-try.
 
Promotion:
Ngoh Hiang – 15% discount off total bill
 
Fishball Noodles/Minced Meat Noodles/Laksa/Lor Mee/Prawn Noodles $3 (U.P. $3.30)
* Enjoy 10% discount with the Kopitiam Card.
 
Lai Heng Fried Kway Teow – Stall 27
 
Mr Saw Cheng Poh, Owner & Chef, stepped into the F&B industry as a helper at a Fried Kway Teow stall at an early age. He managed to master the fine art of Fried Kway Teow within 7 months, and went on to open his first stall.
 
When Lakeview Hawker Centre (now defunct) started sourcing for tenants in the early 70s, Mr Saw spotted a great opportunity and rented a stall in the food centre. This turned out to be a turning point in his career. Because of his dedication to his craft, Mr Saw’s stall was popular among foodies who were willing to travel a distance, just to have a taste of his Fried Kway Teow.
 
Mr Saw revealed that great-tasting Char Kway Teow depends on the following:

1. the “wok hai” or the heat in the wok, and not so much the raw ingredients, as the quality might differ.
2. the dark sauce used at this stall is his own secret blend.

 
He applies the same methodology to his Fried Carrot Cake too.
 
Awards won – Singapore Food & Entertainment Guide – Best Buy (1993) & Singapore Gourmet Hunt 2001
 
Promotion:
Black Carrot Cake $2.50 (U.P. $3)
 
Lai Heng Minced Meat Noodle – Stall 28
 
Their firm, springy noodle and the bouncy fishballs are perfect matches.
 
They are famous for their distinctive chilli sauce. The main ingredients of the soup stock are pork bones and old hens, rich flavourful stock that has been boiled for more than 10 hours to perfection.
 
Awards won – Live To Eat! 2007
 
Promotion:
Fishball Noodle $2.50 (U.P. $3)
 
Sg Nasi Lemak – Stall 29
 
Mrs Teo, who is the stallholder, takes pride in preparing her Nasi Lemak. She is quite initiative and innovative. Observing that her customers are always in a hurry, she hit upon an idea to pre-pack her Nasi Lemak combo in advance. She calls this her Nasi Lemak fast food concept, which appeals to the youngsters.
 
Her Nasi is very special as she uses her own special concoction of pandan leave juice to cook the rice in a traditional aluminum pot, the conventional way. This draws out the rich aroma of pandan leaves and coconut milk.
 
Crispy Chicken Wing is her best seller among the 30+ food items that is available daily. Golden brown in colour, it is crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
 
Nasi Lemak is never complete without Sambal Chilli, which according to Mrs Teo, hers is prepared Nonya-style. It is fragrant, spicy and sweet – even the children love to eat it. Simply Sedap!
 
Promotion:
Buy 2 sets of Nasi Lemak and enjoy 50 cents discount.
* Enjoy 10% discount with the Kopitiam Card.
 

Pontian Wanton Noodle – Stall 32
 
This stall originating from Pontian, Johor Malaysia has a long history dating back 60 years. Their handmade noodle is firm and stringy, unlike most, the noodle will not turn soggy even if it is not consumed immediately. The stall will ensure that the black sauce thoroughly coats the noodle and when complemented with their char siew, delicious!
 
Don’t miss the Deep-Fried Wanton. A lot of work goes into the preparation of the meat filling. The pork is finely minced to a paste, marinated, wrapped with wanton skin and then fried till golden brown. Served with mayonnaise, it is crunchy and creamy.
 
Promotion:
Pontian Wanton Noodle (Dry) $3 (U.P. $3.20)
* Enjoy 10% discount with the Kopitiam Card.
 
A1 Porridge House – Stall 34
 
Mr Ter Moon Ser, the boss of A1 Porridge House, learnt the recipe from a young Chef, when he was on vacation in China.
 
He perfected the recipe and added fresh ingredients into his porridge to suit the local palate. His soup base is primarily big pork bone and premium dried scallop and he uses Premium Japanese Pearl Rice which has to be cooked for at least 8 hours.
 
Choose from eight steamy hot claypot porridges such as Frog Leg, Sliced Fish, Century Egg Minced Meat, Pork Rib, Shredded Chicken, Assorted Meat, Hong Kong-style and Dried Scallop Gingko Nut.
 
His signature porridge, Dried Scallop Gingko Nut, is the public’s favourite.
 
Promotion:
Century Egg Minced Meat Porridge $3.90 (U.P. $4.90)
 
Old Bugis Kway Chap – Stall 38
 
The stall is operated by two cousins whose grandfather used to sell Kway Chap in Bugis back in the 1970s. The Kway Chap is prepared based on their grandfather’s secret recipe.
 
The first thing that strikes you about their Kway Chap is the hearty portion and their gravy. The thick and flavorful gravy is made from special ingredients that are braised together with pig’s entrails etc.
 
Their specialties are Dry Kway Chap and Old Bugis Rice Set.
 
Dry Kway Chap – Flat rice noodle is served with braised fatty pork, pig’s trotter, pig’s entrail, duck meat, tau pok, braised hard-boiled egg and other side dishes of your choice.
 
Old Bugis Rice Set (古早饭) – Fragrant white rice, braised pork belly, braised hard-boiled egg, tau pok, preserved vegetable and special thick gravy.
 
Promotion:
Kway Chap $3.30 (U.P. $3.80)
 
Song Le Teochew Fried Kway Teow – Stall 47
 
Black or white, the fried carrot cake here is yummy. Freshly made with the recipe passed down from generation to generation, this carrot cake is chockfull of white radish.
 
For Black Fried Carrot Cake, dark sweet sauce is an essential condiment. At Song Le, the dark sweet sauce is a special recipe.
 
Promotion:
Fried Carrot Cake $2.80 (U.P. $3.30)
 
Song Le Fishball Minced Meat Noodle – Stall 48
 
The success of this yummy minced meat noodles lies in the sauce. It is stewed for hours using premium and fresh ingredients.
 
Their homemade chilli sauce is a winning mix of chilli, dried shrimp and anchovies.
 
Promotion:
Minced Meat Noodle $3 (U.P. $3.50)
 
Emma & Family – Stall 53
The star attraction is Nasi Ayam Goreng. The chicken is seasoned with different spices before it is deep-fried. The Nasi Ayam Goreng here has a strong following of die-hard fans that absolutely love this dish.
 
Mee Rebus is also one of the hot favourites. Usually, mutton is added in the gravy. However, at this stall, they substitute mutton in favour of curry powder and dried shrimp to create that yummy gravy.
 
Promotion:
Mee Rebus $2.50 (U.P. $3.30)
 
O’ Braim Aneka Selera – Stall 56
 
This muslim stall offers a fusion of Chinese, Muslim, Indonesian and Thailand cuisine. Its more notable dishes are laksa, goreng pisang and chicken rice.
 
Laksa – The Laksa stock comprises of the sweetness of fresh prawn and the creaminess of coconut milk which explains the long queue at their stall. Fresh cockles, fried beancurd, prawn, beansprout, bee hoon and homemade chilli paste are also added to this dish.
 
Goreng Pisang – this snack is crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside.
 
Chicken rice – This chicken rice is unconventional. The chicken is marinated and deep-fried. So good, you can even eat on its own.
 
Promotion:
Chicken Rice $2.80 (U.P. $3.30)
 

The Old Stall – Hokkien Street Prawn Noodle – Stall 60
 
This prawn noodle stall has a 66-year history and the recipe was passed down to Mr Tan Guan Aik who is the 4th generation.
 
Soup base consists of big pork bone, dried scallop, dried shrimp, garlic and prawn shell. The soup does not use MSG additives, hence, the authentic taste of the ingredients. The soup base has to be boiled for at least 2 hours daily to draw out the full flavor.
 
Their signature dish is Pork Rib Prawn Noodle.
 
Pork Rib Prawn Noodle – The pork rib is tender and juicy, and it is complemented by the peppery and garlicky stock.
 
Promotion:
Prawn Noodle (Medium) $4 (U.P. $4.50)*
Pork Ribs Soup/Pigtail Soup/Pork Ribs Noodle/Pigtail Noodle $5 (U.P. $5.50)*
Chilli Powder – 3 boxes for $12 (U.P. 3 boxes for $15)*
* Enjoy 10% discount with the Kopitiam Card.
 
Promotion
Valid from 18 April to 16 May 2010, from 6am to 11am
Stall 3 Golden Bridge – Ngo Hiang/Satay 15% discount off total bill
Stall 3 Golden Bridge – Fishball Noodles/Minced Meat Noodles/Laksa/Lor Mee/Prawn Noodles $3 (U.P. $3.30)*
Stall 27 Lai Heng Fried Kway Teow – Black Carrot Cake $2.50 (U.P. $3)
Stall 28 Lai Heng Minced Meat Noodle – Fishball Noodle $2.50 (U.P. $3)
Stall 29 Sg NasiLemak – Buy 2 sets of Nasi Lemak and get 50 cents off *
Stall 32 Pontian Wanton Noodle – Pontian Wanton Noodle (Dry) $3 (U.P. $3.20)*
Stall 34 A1 Porridge House – Century Egg Minced Meat Porridge $3.90 (U.P. $4.90)
Stall 38 Old Bugis Kway Chap – Kway Chap $3.30 (U.P. $3.80)
Stall 47 Song Le Teochew Fried Kway Teow – Fried Carrot Cake $2.80 (U.P. $3.30)
Stall 48 Song Le Fishball Minced Meat Noodle – Minced Meat Noodle $3 (U.P. $3.50)
Stall 53 Emma & Family – Mee Rebus $2.50 (U.P. $3.30)
Stall 56 O’ Braim Aneka Selera – Chicken Rice $2.80 (U.P. $3.30)
Stall 60 The Old Stall – Prawn Noodle (Medium) $4 (U.P. $4.50)*
Stall 60 The Old Stall – Pork Ribs Soup/Pigtail Soup/Pork Ribs Noodle/Pigtail Noodle $5 (U.P. $5.50)*
Stall 60 The Old Stall – Chilli Powder – 3 boxes for $12 (U.P. 3 boxes for $15)*
 
* Further discount of 10% applies with payment by Kopitiam Card.
 
Premium Kopitiam Card Discount Privileges (BLUE COLOUR) :-
 
Singapore’s 1st stored-value dining card is accepted at Kopitiam Square. The Premium Kopitiam Card entitles all customers to 10% discount on all F&B items, except promotional items, when paying with the Premium Kopitiam Card.
 
Other Information :-
 
Kopitiam Square, is located opposite of Sengkang MRT Station, 48 wet market stalls, 12 retail shops and 60 food stalls, half of which operates 24-hours.
 
Kopitiam Square is the first market and food centre in Singapore to use the cashless dining system.
 
There are 116 carpark lots available. Since 15 March 2010, we have implemented the 1st hour FREE carparking system.
 
Operating hours: 24-hours daily
Seating capacity: 1300 seats
Size of outlet: approximately 64,584 square feet
 

For more information:
 
Contact Person:
 
Ms Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Email: gohwl@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4772
 
Ms Suzenna Chan, Executive
Corporate Communications Executive
E-mail: suzennachan@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4772

Come 5 March 2010, Kopitiam’s latest food court ‘The Basement’ will open in Centrepoint! As the name implies, The Basement is located at Centrepoint’s basement 2.
 
To highlight its unique location, the interior of the outlet has taken on a thematic design with bricks, wood crates and piping features to reflect an underground look.
 
This food court houses 7 well-known brand names. They are SQ Express, Kim Nara Korean Cuisine, Little Fish Village, Feng Yun Live Herbal Prawn Noodle, Lakeview Fried Kway Teow, Chef Han Chicken Rice and chinese savoury stall from Shanghai, China – Long Pao (Dragon Robe) Crab Roe Dumplings (龙袍蟹黄汤包).
 
Our patrons will also have a chance to taste our famous “Old Esplanade’s Number One Chendol” in this outlet. This signature dessert has a rich taste of the gula melaka and thick coconut milk flavor, generous serving of the chendol, red beans and kidney beans. Parents and Grandparents might be able to recall this dessert that was sold in the little dessert stall started by our Chairman, Mr Lim Bee Huat, at the old Esplanade.
 
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE STALLS
 
Kim Nara Korean Cuisine – Stall 4
 
Kim Nara Korean Cuisine is a spin-off from their flagship store (Kim Dae Mun) located from Concorde Hotel basement food court. The long queue during lunchtime attests to the popularity of the stall.
 
At their new stall at The Basement, customers can look forward to a wide variety of authentic Korean dishes.
 
SQ Xpress – Stall 5
 
Indian food cuisine fans will love SQ Express which will serve Indian dishes cook with authentic flavors. The stall is managed by Celebrity Chef Devagi Sanmugam. Chef Devagi is one of Singapore’s most dynamic and talented food personalities. She is cookbook author, food columnist, cooking instructor, entrepreneur. The stall is an offshoot of Chef Devagi’s famous Spice Queen restaurant which is located at Race Course Road.
 
Not only is their Chicken Briyani affordable, it is also low in calories, free of artificial colouring and additives. In other words, it is healthy without compromising on the wholesome, fragrant lingering taste. The condiments that accompany the Chicken Briyani will get you hooked on this dish.
 
SQ Xpress also serve Mutton Briyani.
 
Little Fish Village – Stall 8
 
To ensure the freshness of the dishes served at his stall, the boss personally picks fresh fish every morning. His signature dish is Fish Head in Mini Steamboat.
Fresh ingredients are used to make the thick broth for the steamboat. This dish is simply one-of-a-kind.
 
Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow – Stall 11
 
Mr Saw Cheng Poh, Owner & Chef, stepped into the F&B kitchen as a helper at a Hokkien Kway Teow stall whilst still in his teens. After only 7 months, he mastered the fine art of cooking Fried Kway Teow and opened his first stall.
 
When the now defunct Lakeview Hawker Centre started sourcing for tenants in the early 70s, Mr Saw spotted a great opportunity and became one of the pioneering hawkers there where he remained for more than 20 years. Lakeview Hawker Centre proves to be the pivoting point in developing his business further.
 
Mr Saw reveals that the success for a great tasting Char Kway Teow lies in :
 

1. the “wok hei” or the heat of the wok, and not so much in the raw ingredients, as their quality might differ from day to day.
2. the dark sauces used at this stall make up his own secret blend.

 
Feng Yun Live Herbal Prawn Noodle – Stall 12
 
What differentiates this prawn noodle stall from the others? It uses live succulent Tiger prawns scooped out of the tank, and cooked only when there is an order. The soup is cooked with a herbal mix of angelica root, codonopsis, lycium and other healthy ingredients, and boiled for at least 5 hours daily. this rich herbal concoction can help lower bad cholesterol that one could get from eating too much prawns.
 
Highly recommended – Dry prawn noodles is topped with a special thick gravy, made from stewed pork stewed with oyster sauce and soy sauce. For that extra kick, try this dish with the specially made chili.
 
Chef Han Chicken Rice – Stall 13
 
Chef Han was the former executive sous chef of Meritus Mandarin Hotel who propelled the popularity of the hotel’s Chatterbox Chicken Rice. Now our customers can eat this chicken rice at The Basement without having to pay a bomb.
 
Long Pao (Dragon Robe) Crab Roe Dumplings (龙袍蟹黄汤包) – Stall 14 & 15
 
Fans of ‘Long Pao (Dragon Robe) Crab Roe Dumplings’ will be pleased to know that the famous dumpling stall from Shanghai is coming to Singapore.
 
In Shanghai, the stall has drawn rave reviews from regulars and the media. The boss, Mr Gu, decided to open their first outlet in Centrepoint in Singapore so that Singaporeans could have a taste of the stall’s dim sum without having to fly to Shanghai!
 
Chefs are flown in from Shanghai to helm the kitchen of the Singapore branch. Their signature dishes are hairy Crab meat dumplings and hairy crab roe dumplings. Other dumpling fillings include prawn, seafood and pure crab meat. Its skin is thin while the inside is juicy when you bite into the dumpling
 
Cashless Dining at The Basement
Singapore’s 1st stored-value dining card ‘The Kopitiam Card’ is accepted at THE BASEMENT. With this card, customers can save the hassle of cash payment when they dine at The Basement. They also enjoy 10% discount on all F&B items, except promotional items, when paying with the Kopitiam Card.
 
Promotion from 5- 14 March 2010
Make a beeline to feast on the signature dishes at $2 for a 10-day period. Finish your sumptuous meal on a sweet note with our famous dessert Number One Chendol at $1, down from the usual $3.
 
Other Information :-

Number of stalls: 14 + 1 stalls
Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily.
Seating capacity: 370 seats
Size of outlet: 9255 square feet
 
For more information:
 
Contact Persons:
 
Ms Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Email: gohwl@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4772
 
Ms Suzenna Chan
Corporate Communications Executive
E-mail: suzennachan@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4772
 
Food List and Pricing for

 
Stall 1 – Dessert Stall

 
Stall 2 – Chang Cheng Mixed Vegetable Rice

 
Stall 3 – Rong Kee Roasted Delight
 

 
Stall 4 – Kim Dae Mun

 
Stall 5 – SQ Express
 

 
Stall 6 – Golden Apple Ban Mian
 

 
Stall 7 – Wang Ji Yong Tau Foo
 

 
Stall 8 – Little Fish Village
 

 
Stall 9 – Pig Organ Soup • Kway Chap • Herbal Soup
 

 
Stall 10 – EAT
 

 
Stall 11 – Lakeview Char Kway Teow

 
Stall 12 – Live Tiger King Prawn
 

 
Stall 13 – Chef Han Chicken Rice
 

 
Stall 14 & 15 – 龙袍蟹粉小笼包 (opening on 15 March 2010)
 

 
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Dear Sir/Madam
 
Kopitiam Outlets Stay Open During Chinese New Year Holidays
 
We are pleased to enclose herewith the operating hours of Kopitiam outlets during the Chinese New Year holidays. 38 selected Kopitiam outlets islandwide will be open on 14 February 2010 (the first day of Chinese New Year).
 
At these Kopitiam outlets, customer can savour primarily Indian, Muslim, Ban Mian and Western cuisine (where available). At least 25% of the food stalls (on average) at these 38 Kopitiam outlets will be open during this festive period.
 
Kopitiam’s all time favourite $2 Value Sets will be available at these outlets too.
 
All outlets will resume full operation from 17 February 2010 (fourth day of CNY).
 
For enquiries, please contact:
 
Ms Goh Wee Ling
Corporate Communications Manager
Kopitiam Group of Companies
Tel: 6333 3344 / 6339 4269
Email: corpcom@kopitiam.biz
 
Ms Maisy Heeng
Asst Manager, Corporate Communications
Kopitiam Group of Companies
Tel: 6333 3344 / 6339 4772
Email: corpcom@kopitiam.biz

Sengkang and Punggol residents will now enjoy a new market and food centre in the heart of Sengkang. It is named Kopitiam Square.
 
The modern market and food centre hopes to address the needs and preferences of the younger generation like the residents in Sengkang, including cashless payment technology (i.e. Kopitiam stored value card payment facilities), the first air-cleaning system that removes fish odour etc which will enhance the visits for the younger generation.
 
Sengkang’s 1st Market cum Food Centre aims to be the focal point in the Northeast precinct of Singapore and will be developed into a place for interaction and bonding amongst the residents as well. For instance, there are plans for cooking classes in the market, where young couples can come together and learn to cook with fresh produce procured from the market.
 
There are 60 food stalls offering a good range of local hawker fare including the “must have” chicken rice, bak kut teh, char kway teow, zichar, roti prata etc. Prices will stay competitive from $3 upwards. Enjoy savings when making payment with Premium Kopitiam Cards, every day, every time.
 
Construction started in June 2009 and was completed on 14 December 2009.
 
Unique Features at the new Market and Food Centre:
 

 
The first Mobile POS service in a food centre was launched at the new Food Centre where customers can pay with the Kopitiam Card. This is a handheld payment system which allows runners to be able to serve customers where they sit and pay with Singapore’s first dining stored value card – Kopitiam Card.
 
Rooftop Carpark Cashless Payment – drivers can also pay for carpark charges through the Kopitiam Card.
 
Stallholders can also be paid through the Kopitiam Cards for purchases.
 

 
This air cleaning system will be built in the air extraction duct and will be very useful in extracting smell like fish odours.
 

 
Hawkers and stallholders will wear standardized uniforms for a clean and neat professional look.
 

 
50% of the food stalls will be operating 24-hours.
 

 
The market stalls will operate till 9pm.
 

 
Circulars will be sent regularly to the residents to inform about upcoming activities and promotions being organised for the residents.
 
Basic Information on Kopitiam Square – Sengkang’s First Market and Food Centre :-
 
Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State for National Development & Education, and Mr Charles Chong, Adviser to Pasir Ris-Punggol GROs, graced the Grand Opening Ceremony on 10 January 2010.
 
Facilities include :
– 48 wet produce stalls
– 12 lock-up shops
– 60 cooked food stalls (with halal stalls)
– 116 carpark lots with electronic carpark system complete with Kopitiam Stored Value Card payment facilities
– Restrooms
 
Seating capacity: approx 1,200 pax.
 
Size of outlet: 64,584 square feet.

Kopitiam Plaza By the Park reopens its doors on 20 April 2009 after a refurbishment exercise lasting 3 weeks and costing an approximate $1 million.
 
This 24-hour food court showcases numerous well-known names such as Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow, Tang Ren Jie Fishball Noodle, Blanco Court Fish Soup, Mr Prata and Kim’s Korean Cuisine.
 
Blanco Court Fish Soup – Stall 2
 
Operated by Mr & Mrs Quek, Blanco Court Fish Soup is famed for their fish soup with deep-fried golden omelette. Their history dates back to when they were chased off Fraser Street in 1979, and they were given a stall at the newly opened Blanco Court (now defunct). To woo their customers, they simply added a deep-fried golden omelette to their fish soup.
 
Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow – Stall 10
 
Mr Saw Cheng Poh, Owner & Chef, stepped into the F&B industry as a helper at a Hokkien Kway Teow stall whilst still in his teens. After a short stint of 7 months with the towkay, he mastered the fine art of Fried Kway Teow and opened his very first stall.
 
When Lakeview Hawker Centre (defunct) started sourcing for tenants in the early 70s, Mr Saw spotted a great opportunity and became one of the pioneering hawkers there where he remained for more than 20 years. Lakeview Hawker Centre proves to be the pivoting point in his career.
 
Mr Saw reveals that the secret to his recipe for a great Char Kway Teow is :

1. the “wok hai” or the heat in the wok, and not so much the raw ingredients, as the quality might differ.
2. the dark sauce used at this stall is his own secret blend.

 
He has found a successor who is in training now to take over the reigns when he retires, so Singaporeans can be assured that Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow will continue to flourish.
 
Mr Prata – Stall 15
 
Mr Prata is famed for their varieties of pratas (over 20 varieties) and murtabaks (8 varieties), as well as their typical South Indian curry. But that’s not all, they also offer Roti John, Roti Boom, Thosai and Gorengs. Mr Prata have branches located at Evans Road, Clementi and Tampines.
 
Kim’s Korean Cuisine – Stall 16
 
Kim’s Korean Cuisine is a spin-off from their flagship store located along Upper Thomson Road called Auntie Kim’s Korean Restaurant. This showcases authentic Korean cuisines with many of their ingredients directly imported from Korea. The menu boasts of Korean street fare like Duk Pok Ki (Pan-fried Rice Cake with Chilli Sauce) and traditional fare like Sangetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup),Yook Gae Jang (Spicy Beef Soup) and Bimbimak (Claypot Rice with Vegetables).
 
Make a beeline to feast on delectable delights, and end your sumptuous meal on a sweet note with mouth-watering desserts like Esplanade Bo Bo Cha Cha or linger over an aromatic cup of local kopi.
 
Midnight Dim Sum Promotion till end of 2009 :-
 
From 11pm to 6am daily, savour Hong Kong dim sum at $2 each (applicable for items priced above $2).
 
Premium Kopitiam Card Discount Privileges (BLUE COLOUR) :-
 
Singapore’s 1st stored-value card is accepted at Kopitiam Plaza By the Park. The Kopitiam Card entitles all customers to 10% discount on all items, except promotional items, when paying with the Premium Kopitiam Card.
 
Other Information :-
 
Other Amenities : The largest outdoor screen that telecast sports programme in the evenings.
 
Number of Stalls : 17
Operating Hours : 24-hours daily.
Seating capacity : 340 seats
Size of outlet : 9,000 square feet.
 
For more information :
 
Contact Persons:
 
1.Ms Ng Pei Ling, Assistant Director
Corporate Communications & Information
E-mail: peiling@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4269
 
2.Ms Maisy Heeng, Assistant Manager
Corporate Communications
E-mail: maisyheeng@kopitiam.biz
Contact Numbers: 6339 4772

Singapore’s 1st-of-its-kind Paging System – iPager
 
FEAST is set to revolutionize the dining scene in Jurong with the brand new Restaurant Queue Pager System – iPager, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore. Customers who select to dine in FEAST’s common dining hall can now sit comfortably whilst waiting to be paged. Shaped like a coaster, the iPager will allow customers to pick up their food orders from their preferred Restaurant when the iPager lights up. It is efficient and convenient.
 
Total Investment: $10,000.
 
FEAST – the Kopitiam Group’s First Multi-Restaurant Concept in Jurong Point
 
FEAST showcases Asian culinary fanfare from 5 local hawker greats to 8 Asian restaurants. Check out the medley of restaurants – a parade of Asian cultures and flavours from West Asia to East Asia, and True Singapore Taste all housed together in one chic restaurant premises.
 
Total Renovation Cost: $4 million (including tenants).
 
Location
 
Located in Jurong Point’s new extension on Level 3 and it is easily accessible by Boon Lay MRT station and Boon Lay Interchange.
 

 
Signature Food Trail at FEAST
 
Sakura Halal Thai-Chinese Restaurant (Halal)
 
Sakura Cuisine Restaurant history dates back more than 15 years ago as West Coast Seafood where their clientele base made up of primarily Malays, Japanese and Chinese. Currently, there are 4 outlets in Singapore, namely at Far East Plaza (level 5), Northpoint (B1), Capitol Building (Street Level) and Kopitiam City (above Buangkok MRT), where they continue to thrive and prosper.
 
Sakura showcases Thai and Chinese street food cuisines and the menu boasts of more than 80 dishes to choose from. A team of Chefs from Thailand, Malaysia and China work together in harmony to present the most appetizing and delectable dishes.
 
Unlike most Thai restaurants, Sakura Restaurant’s décor is modern and contemporary.
 
Sakura Cuisine is halal certified by MUIS. Hence, they do not serve pork or alcohol. They are very popular with the Malay community in Singapore.
 
There are no service charges at Sakura chain of Restaurants.
 
Anjappar Authentic Chettinaad Restaurant
 
Established in Chennai in the year 1964, Anjappar is the pioneer in bringing the food of the famed Chettiars to the people world around. Chettinaad is a region about 500km south of Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
 
With more than 40 years of experience and 25 outlets to date,   Anjappar’s humble beginnings started in Chennai more than 40 years back offering the Chennaites some typical Chettinaad food. Anjappar became synonym for Chettinaad cuisine.
 
There are two outlets in Singapore, namely at Race Course Road and Syed Alwi Road. Anjappar offers a wide selection of Chettinaad cuisine, including about 12 different varieties of thosais, Indian breads, and of course the biriyanis.
 
Pepper Lunch
 
After years of success in Japan, Pepper Lunch, the D-I-Y casual steakhouse came to Singapore in 2005 and is now a popular place for steak lovers. Using premium beef from Australia and New Zealand, Norwegian salmon, selected chicken meat, freshly ground pepper and quality rice, Pepper Lunch delivers a sizzling meal served on our special iron hot plate.
 
We invite you to experience the fun of cooking your meal yourself. Whether it is Beef Pepper Rice with Garlic Soy Sauce, medium rare Pepper Steak or beautifully browned Hamburger Steak, you can now Sizzle it Your Way, only at Pepper Lunch.
 
To date, there are 15 outlets in Singapore, including Pepper Lunch Express.
 
Baek-Doo-San Korean Restaurant
 
Managed by the same owners of Woo Lee Korean Restaurant which was set-up in 1992 in Ansan City, South Korea, it embodies the same purpose of spreading Korean culinary art, while maintaining the cooking tradition and practices passed down from generations to generations.
 
Baek-Doo-San showcases authentic Korean cuisines with 90% of their ingredients directly imported from Korea and the menu boasts of the culinary expertise and masterful skills of a Master Chef, as well as the warm hospitable services of the Operations Manager, also from Korea.
 
Shou La Shou Beijing Restaurant
 
Shou La Shou Beijing Restaurant is the brainchild of restaurateur, Mr Fei Li Ming, previously an Executive Chef from Qingdao Guo Bin Hotel where his clientele included Chinese leaders, ventured to Singapore to set up shop. Shou La Shou Beijing Restaurant is currently located at 141 – 143 Jalan Besar.
 
His philosophy about his cuisine : “Fresh better than frozen, handmade better than machine-made”.
 
Shou La Shou showcases authentic Chinese cuisines and the menu boasts of the culinary expertise and masterful skills of a team of specialty chefs from Qingdao, China.
 
Botejyu
 
Founded in 1946 in the gourmet city of Tamade – Osaka, Botejyu has become one of the oldest and most popular Okonomiyaki restaurants in Japan over the past 60 years.
 
Botejyu was derived from “Bote” meaning “to flip over” in Japanese and “Jyu” the sizzling sound of the Okonomiyaki cooking on the Teppan grill. Put together, Botejyu illustrates the rhythm of making Okonomiyaki.
 
Ajisen Ramen
 
Originating from KUMAMOTO Japan, AJISEN RAMEN is famous for its white broth, made by simmering different kinds of bones and fishes for many hours. AJISEN RAMEN has been called the “King of White Broth.”  Tonkotsu soup is rich in collagen, a protein which is good for the skin. AJISEN’S emphasis on simple and hygienic preparation brings out very tasty and healthy noodles.
 
First opened in 1968, AJISEN RAMEN now has over 400 chains of restaurants worldwide. With restaurants in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, China, USA, Canada, and throughout Japan, AJISEN RAMEN is the largest ramen shop chain in Japan today.
 
AJISEN serves TONKOTSU ramen with extensive garnishing in its ramen line-ups. The ingredients in the preparation of AJISEN RAMEN soup are imported from Japan. Briefly and lightly cooked, ramen noodles remain springy and smooth to the taste.
 
Java Village (Halal)
 
In the east of Indonesia’s most populous island, Java, is a little place called Java Village famed for its authentic ethnic cuisine. There, the local folk take pride in preparing dishes from closely guarded recipes of generations past. Many of the dishes loved by the rest of the region like Ayam Penyet, Gado Gado, and Nasi Kuning hale from this culinary hotspot.

Today, that flavour of East Java can be found at a restaurant named after this very place. At the Java Village Restaurant, warm Indonesian hospitality and lovingly prepared Javanese delights find their home. From the freshest ingredients, to spices flown from Indonesia – no expense has been spared to bring back the true taste of tradition.
 
For a taste of Indonesia, for a touch from the past – Java Village.
 
True Singapore Taste – Famous Hawker Fare
 
Set against a restaurant setting, there are 5 famous hawker stalls to choose from. Take your pick from a myriad of Local delights like 73+1 Teochew Fishball Noodle, Lakeview Lai Heng Char Kway Teow, Lau Di Fang Scissor Cut Curry Rice, Fatty Weng Fried Oyster Omelette & Fish Soup and Hong Lim Curry Chicken Noodle. Make a beeline to feast on delectable delights, and end your sumptuous meal on a sweet note with mouth-watering desserts or linger over an aromatic cup of local kopi.
 
Premium Kopitiam Card Discount Privileges (BLUE COLOUR)
 
Singapore’s 1st stored-value card is accepted at FEAST at Jurong Point. The Kopitiam Card entitles all customers to discount on all items, except promotional items, when paying with the Premium Kopitiam Card.
 
5% discount – 8 participating restaurants include : Sakura Halal Thai-Chinese Restaurant, Anjappar Authentic Chettinaad Restaurant, Pepper Lunch, Baek-Doo-San Korean Restaurant, Shou La Shou Beijing Restaurant, Botejyu, Ajisen Ramen and Java Village.
 
10% discounts – participating tenants include : All Kopitiam food shop tenants.
 
Other Information :-
 
Operating Hours : 10am to 10pm daily.
 
Seating capacity : 716 seats.
 
Size of outlet : 16,950 square feet.
 
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For more information on Kopitiam Group of Companies:
 
Contact Person : Ms Ng Pei Ling, Assistant Director
 
Corporate Communications & Information
 
E-mail : peiling@kopitiam.biz
 
Contact Numbers : 6339 4269

Mr Ang Ser Chong, was the proud owner of a spanking new Toyota Vios when he received the keys to his first car at Kopitiam City, Compassvale Link next to Buangkok MRT Station.
 
Mr Ang, was born on 8 August 1988, the year Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd was founded by Mr Lim Bee Huat, Chairman of the Group 20 years ago. The Kopitiam Group celebrates its annual dinner and dance every year on 8 August.
 
Mr Ang and his family moved into Blk 277 Compassvale Link in July 2008 and his winning entry in the Kopitiam City Grand Lucky Draw which commenced from 1 June to 25 December 2008 was picked at random by Mr Alden Tan Siang Hin, the Managing Director of the Kopitiam Group at the Punggol South CCC New Year’s Eve Countdown Party on 31 December 2008.
 
The Kopitiam Group celebrated its 20th Anniversary on 8 August 2008 at Suntec City Convention Centre with over 2,000 guests and staff. An invitation will be extended to Mr Ang and his family to attend its 21st Anniversary on 8 August 2009.
 

 
Winner: Mr Ang Ser Chong洪 赐 聪 as seen in white shirt receiving the keys to his first car from Mr Steven Lee, Centre Manager of Kopitiam City, Compassvale Link.
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Contact Person: Ng Pei Ling
Designation: Assistant Director, Corporate Communications & Information
Contact Numbers: 63394269, 96739401
Contact Email: peiling@kopitiam.biz
 

Revitalisation of Lau Pa Sat Festival Market In Line With Recent Key Developments

REVITALISATION PLAN

Working closely with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) over the past year, Renaissance Properties Pte Ltd, which manages Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, penned a detailed plan aimed at revitalizing Lau Pa Sat Festival Market for a better fit in this new burgeoning precinct.

The objectives of the Revitalisation Plan were to revamp the National Monument through an Upgrading Programme and Asset Enhancement Programme as well as to institute new features to pull more tourists and locals to this one of its kind venue.

The Upgrading Programme includes a new coat of white paint adorning the filigree and ornate structure of the building which requires tedious detailing and time, new terra-cotta flooring coupled with marble table tops and wooden stools reminiscent of the old coffee shop days, enhanced landscaping with water features, brand new Satay stalls as well as four more local food kiosks brandishing the appearance of old hawker stalls in the 60s.

The Asset Enhancement Programme rolled out the construction of a new stage in the centre court of Lau Pa Sat Festival Market which creates a platform for performances and activities. Part of the Programme also include a Food Gallery by the National Heritage Board on the history of local hawkers and food. An interactive component of the Food Gallery will be ready before end of 2008.

Exciting new features added to the Revitalisation Plan include merchandising of Lau Pa Sat paraphernalia such as Satay Fans and live bands strumming songs of yesteryears.

The overall theme of the Revitalisation Plan centred on the nostalgic appeal of Lau Pa Sat Festival Market and to recapture and preserve the local culture and traditions as well as vanishing trades. In the month of July, 6 performances by a local getai troupe will take to the new stage at Lau Pa Sat – this is the first time a local getai has uprooted from its heartland grounds to the Financial District with the mission to introduce a unique local culture to foreign visitors.

Future plans of Lau Pa Sat Festival Market will include preserving our heritage through re-enactment of local traditional weddings spanning the diverse racial fabric of Singapore, traditional outdoor wedding banquet in the 70s and traditional wedding customary rites and products.

In totality, the Revitalisation Plan adds a buzz to the landscape of this vicinity which is in proximity of the much vaunted Marina Bay development and the new downtown Financial District and re-enforces the status of this National Monument within this locale.

SINGAPORE FOOD FESTIVAL 2008

After organizing the Singapore Food Festival 2007’s record-breaking event – the Longest Satay Line, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market is proud to collaborate with Peter Knipp Holdings and STB as the Official Launch Venue of Singapore Food Festival 2008. Following are the key highlights of activities:

Singapore Food Sampler (STB Initiative)

To allow foreign visitors to savour a variety of Singapore’s local must-try dishes,
five strategically located Kopitiam food courts and Lau Pa Sat Festival Market will be participating in the above STB initiative starting from 4 July 2008.

Foreign visitors can purchase a S$10 set meal comprising of 4 petite size hawker fare and one hot local brew – tea or coffee. This sampling of local food for the uninitiated is made easier with a special “True Singapore Taste by Kopitiam’ stored value card where tourists need not fret over loose change with cashless transaction. Special decals identifiying and recommending each participating food vendor also speeds up the food sampling trail.

Participating outlets: KOPI at Terminal 3, Basement 2 Mall, Kopitiam VivoCity, Kopitiam Plaza Singapura, Kopitiam Plaza By The Park, MeiShi MeiKe By Kopitiam (Hougang Mall), Lau Pa Sat Festival Market.

Performances and Movie Screening of Old Cathay Classics

With “881” the Getai movie touching the hearts of Singaporeans and winning kudos in Japan recently, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market aims at creating a new wave of performances in this District and finding a new niche to reach out to the tourists with 6 Getai performances taking place in July 2008.

Romancing the past through music of the 60s by renowned local artistes – Vernon Cornelius (formerly from The Quest) and Olinda Cho – backed by a strong acoustic band ‘Martino Conquesta’ and performing live from 4 to 6 July 2008.

Every Friday and Saturday night henceforth till end of 2008, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market will be imbued with songs of yesteryears by live band performances led by Gerry Lachika (formerly from the renowned local band Flybaits).

To pique the interests of movie goers and rekindle childhood memories of drive-in movies, a series of old Classic Cathay Movies will be shown in the Satay Street, aka, Boon Tat Street every night from 4 to 6 July 2008.

Promotional Offers – 4 to 6 July 2008

Up to 300 tourists daily can redeem for a *free Singapore Food Sampler at Lau Pa Sat Festival Market’s SFF Redemption Booth. For redemption details, please refer to the official Singapore Food Festival advertisements. *Terms apply.

Singaporeans can give this a try before recommending to your foreign visitors with a *special promotional price of $2 at the same Redemption Booth. Limited to 300 purchases per day till 6 July 2008. For details, please refer to the official Singapore Food Festival advertisements. *Terms apply.

*Accurate at time of publishing

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