The best places in town for communal and group dining

No introduction necessary for Haidilao Hot Pot, since it's a hit for hungry folks at any time of the day. It’s especially popular when you're out with a bigger group – you can try an array of dishes after a drinking session – and is also ideal for sharing. Choose different soup bases: spicy mala and tomato are some of the more popular flavours. 

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Get $12 off with a minimum spend of $100 on a la carte dishes. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app now till May 16.

Find Haidilao Hot Pot at Bugis+ (04-10).

While we’re now able to fly off to Thailand for a quick escape, Thai eatery Pratunam Plus offers up hearty fare that’s reminiscent of the street food stalls of Bangkok. Take your pick: they’ve got bowls of tom yum noodles (from $7.90) and goong ob woonsen, otherwise known as claypot prawn vermicelli ($10.90). While the mains are generously-sized, they do also have several sharing dishes for you and your friends to devour, such as a prawn omelette ($8.90) and braised pork knuckle ($10.90). 

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Get 20 percent off Thai Fish Cake with a minimum spend of $30. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from April 15 till May 16.

Find Pratunam Plus at Bugis+ (#04-09).

Sometimes, after a long day, all we want is a comforting bowl of pho – it comes with a hearty broth that’s seemingly homemade while being packed with flavour. And it’s no different over at Little Saigon, where the pho bo ($17) reigns superior with its slow-braised beef bone broth. It also comes with a generous serve of beef chuck tender, brisket, and meatballs. Else, they do banh mi sandwiches well too (from $14), with fillings like grilled chicken and sauteed beef. 

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Enjoy a $10 e-voucher with no minimum spend. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from April 15 till May 16.

Find Little Saigon at Clarke Quay (#01-02 Blk E).

Having started as a teahouse in Mong Kok back in the 1960s, Tsui Wah is well-known around the world for its true Hong Kong classics. The menu is made up of homely comfort food: order its milk tea (from $3.80) and crispy bun with condensed milk ($4.20) – it comes freshly baked with a fluffy middle. Another option to share between a large group of friends? Fried rice. Choose from the likes of its BBQ pork scrambled egg fried rice ($14.80) or spiced pork chop with egg fried rice ($14.80).

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Enjoy 10 percent off a la carte items. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from now till May 16.

Find Tsui Wah at Clarke Quay (#01-03 Blk A).

It’s not just about happy hour beers and live footie screenings over at Harry’s, they’ve also got a solid lineup of pub grub. While they’ve got plenty of savoury mains, it’s the sharing platters that’ve piqued our interest. Its Carnivore Platter ($51) is good for four hungry folks to share, with dry-rubbed ribs, chicken satay, and tandoori chicken. While most will be enjoying an ice-cold pint here, they do also offer cocktails starting from $16 for a mimosa. 

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Enjoy a $10 e-voucher with no minimum spend. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from April 15 till May 16.

Find Harry’s at Clarke Quay (#01-01 Blk D).

Everyone’s been to Collin’s at some point – it’s an easy pick for friends and families to gather. They’ve also got an outlet in Funan that’s smack-bang in the middle of town. Undoubtedly, it’s the selection of steak that we’re most drawn to: black Angus ribeye ($28), drag aged tomahawk ($16/100g), Argentinian sirloin ($26) – they’ve got it all. Otherwise, the seafood options are worth trying too with mains like a charcoal-grilled salmon ($24) or sharing platters like the Mixed Seafood Combo ($32).  

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Enjoy a complimentary beverage with any main course ordered. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from April 15 till May 31.

Find Collin’s at Funan (#01-15).

It’s all about modern Peranakan cuisine over at Godmama, a contemporary twist to the beef rendang and ayam buah keluak flavours we know so well. Now, this is a place you’d want to round up your mates for, so you can try a little of everything. Start off with a few sharing plates – it’s the homemade ngoh hiang ($11.90) and otak otak ($9.90) that we’re eyeing. Its beef rendang ($18.90) will also be a hit for its braised beef shin, as will the stir-fried sambal sotong ($18.90). The cocktail list is equally interesting, with a gula Melaka old fashioned ($22) and butterfly pea G&T ($22).

Fantastic Feasts promotion: Save 25 percent with the Makan Kaki Set Menu (two pax) which comes with two starters, three mains, two desserts, and drinks. Available for redemption on the CapitaStar app from now till May 31.

Find Godmama in Funan (#04-07).

The pasta is all customisable at Little Ribbons Pasta Co., and it’s entirely up to you how it’s prepped – from sauce base to pasta type. Pick from sauces like the simple but traditional tomato-based pomodoro ($5.80) or the slow-cooked beef bolognese ($9.90). As for pasta shapes, choose from spaghetti, linguini, penne, farfalle, or fusilli. Jazz it up with several add-ons to create your own rendition of a perfect pasta: the smoked duck breast ($2) and sous vide egg ($1) are sounding like a mighty appealing combo.

Find Little Ribbons Pasta Co. at Funan (#B2-K11).

From now to May 16, head down to Bugis Town, Clarke Quay, and Funan for a sprawl of dining deals and promotions. Now, this might sound a tad bit familiar for all HP fans. With its latest F&B campaign Fantastic Feasts and where to find them, you can enjoy up to 20 percent off Korean BBQs, 25 percent off Peranakan set menus, and even free drinks. No treacle tarts or jumping chocolate frogs here but it’s still similar to the grand feasts of Hogwarts  – we’ll all be gorging ourselves silly on everything, from takeaway snacks to hot pot restaurants. 

First things first, you’ll need to sign up for the CapitaStar App (iOS | Android). Make sure to use the promo code <CQS5K> to get a bonus 5,000 STAR$®. Not everyone knows what STAR$® are, but they’re essentially CapitaLand Mall’s reward system – you can use these to redeem F&B and shopping deals. Another savvy tip for those looking to feast on a budget: pay attention to the F&B deals – they’ll be releasing more than 30 dining deals from now to May 16. And yes, this includes all the restaurants above that are perfect for group dining.

On top of the fantastic deals available, you will also earn 5X STAR$® with a minimum spend of $10* at any of the participating F&B outlets. If you spend an accumulative $100 from the same day and same mall, with a minimum of $10 per receipt, you will also be rewarded with an $8 eCapitaVoucher, which you can use to spend at any of the CapitaLand Malls. 

*T&Cs apply. 

Find out more: https://www.capitaland.com/sg/en/shop/malls/discover/fantastic-feasts.html

Don’t remember the last time you were out all day doing fun things with people you love? Make a date for a day out at the centrally located Bugis+ in town. With so many interesting shops, restaurants and experiences you can try out in one place, we won’t blame you for spending the entire day here. 

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So many bars and clubs, so little time – Clarke Quay is a veritable hub of leisure from the down and dirty to the sleek and sophisticated. Everywhere you look there's something vying for your attention. Think it's time we break it down, here are some of our favourite spots in the area and what they offer.

Bugis has gone through an overhaul over the years – transforming from a port for pirates and quarters for prostitution to the classy (and artsy) precinct it is today which includes new developments like Andaz, the National Design Centre and the modern National Library branch. Not to mention a smorgasbord of food options from all over the world – whether it's Michelin-star hawker fare, Malay cuisine or trendy cafés. While the area is evolving into a mini CBD, it hasn’t gone all business-like just yet. The colourful neighbourhood is a place of contrasts, with the historical monuments of Kampong Glam contrasting against state-of-the-art buildings like Parkview Square and Duo Tower.