1-for-1 Taiwanese food promo for you & your bestie
Till 5 Jun, Jiak Ba Food Heaven's outlet is rolling out the perfect promo to celebrate the beginning of the holidays. Yes, you heard that right — it's a 1-for-1 offer: a meal for 2, but at half the price!
Available only at their China Street outlet, the 1-for-1 promo allows you to get 2 of the same dish. The offer is available from 11am to 7pm, so don't worry about squeezing in during your lunch break.
By day, Jiak Bar borrows its concept from Taiwanese eateries serving hot cooked food, then becomes an izakaya-style diner at night. As the newest outlet of Jiak Ba Food Heaven, expect some fresh vibes and even fresher 小炒 (xiao chao, small plates of various wok-fired dishes).
For the promotion, you get to pick from 1 of 2 signature dishes. Check out this Braised Meat Rice Set (S$9.80) with chunks of pork dunked in a thick, soupy glaze.
It comes with assorted veggies to make sure you hit your fibre goals, a whole braised egg, and soup to cleanse your palate. It's truly a well-rounded, hearty meal that hits home at any time of day.
If rice isn't your carb of choice, you can get the Braised Beef Noodle (S$14.80) instead. Featuring a soup enriched by soy sauce, tender beef and fragrant spices, could any noodle NOT taste good? The bok choy sops up all that braised goodness, becoming a crunchy appetiser to start this indulgent meal.
Remember, this offer only stands till 5 Jun, so push back all your pre-planned lunch spots. If you're not taking up Jiak Bar's promo, someone else will!
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