Commonwealth Concepts: Secret freebie hacks at 3 dining spots using Mastercard Click to Pay
These days, cashless payment is a walk in the park, sparing you the trouble of ATM withdrawals and lightening your wallet. Good news for foodies— Commonwealth Concepts has collaborated with Mastercard to kick-off a new payment method called Mastercard Click To Pay to be used at 3 makan establishments.
This also adds an additional layer of security. You will only need to key in your card details once. The next time you use Mastercard Click To Pay to make payment, you won’t need to key in your card details again!
This not only settles your bill without leaving the table, but also gives you freebies to be used immediately or for your next visit— that’s double the benefit!
To begin, simply whip out your phone, scan the QR code on the table, and order your favourite food and drinks.
When you’re ready to pay, ensure that ‘Mastercard Click To Pay‘ appears under Payment Method and simply use your Mastercard to complete the transaction.
The next step? Show your payment screen to the service staff to get your voucher— it’s easy as 1, 2, 3! And now, I’ll reveal the 3 dining spots where you can use Mastercard Click to Pay to snag some freebies!
1. PastaMania @ Tampines Mall
Established in 1998, PastaMania is a halal-certified Italian casual dining chain offering a diverse range of pastas.
For Easties who are regulars at Tampines Mall, you may have spotted the newly-revamped PastaMania outlet. It features a fresh interior with a brighter, modern design and vibrant atmosphere, do head down and check it out!
I skipped the classic pasta choices like Al Funghi (S$10.90) and Beef Bolognese (S$9.90) and dived straight into the fusion selections: Seafood Tom Yum (S$14.20) and Otah Aglio (S$13.80).
The fusilli pasta of the Seafood Tom Yum were tossed in a light-yellow creamy tom yum sauce and crowned with prawns, white clams and squid.
My colleague, Dean, and I were delighted at how flavourful and appetite-inducing the sauce was. With the first bite, a sourish kick awakened our taste buds, perfectly balancing the creamy richness. The clams and prawns were fresh and the squid was tender and not rubbery— a truly well-executed dish, I must say!
With a generous amount of otah pieces and crispy fried baby shrimps tossed with the spaghetti, the Otah Aglio had an immense umami-ness which reminded me of hae bi hiam, and its smoky flavour intrigued me.
From 1 to 31 July 2024, when you pay with Mastercard Click to Pay, you’ll receive a return voucher for a complimentary dish of Crispy Chicken Fillets (worth S$6.80) to be used immediately, or for your next visit.
*Not applicable at PastaMania Pronto Pioneer Mall
2. The Marmalade Pantry
A homegrown bistro café established since 1999, The Marmalade Pantry has become a household name, known for its comforting dishes which include hearty pastas, exquisite cupcakes and great tea accompaniments. Whether you want to drop by for a full meal or just chill the afternoon away with a cup of Joe, this is the place to be.
Savour their classic coffee selection and flavoured lattes that come in hot and iced options like Flat White (S$7++), Caramel Latte (S$8.5++) and Iced Cappuccino (S$8.5++). By topping up S$1, you’ll also have the option to add oat milk.
You can also explore their range of teas, served in a pot, that come in 8 varieties such as Earl Grey Neroli , White Moscato and Pomegranate Red Currant (S$8.50++ for all).
Arriving sizzling hot at our table was the Kimchi Steak Fried Rice (S$28++). Sliced sirloin steak, sous vide egg, kimchi, sesame seeds and shreds of nori topped the orange-hued grains.
After prodding the egg to release its luscious golden river of richness, I combined everything together in one large mouthful. The tender beef harmonised really well with the pearl-grained rice, creamy egg and tangy kimchi— a definite struggle to stop at just one spoonful.
The Seared Scallop & Prawn Pasta (S$30++) wasn’t your run-off-the-mill seafood pasta. The pasta was tossed in a rich prawn bisque sauce, injecting a robust oceanic essence to the dish.
The linguine was al dente and cooked to perfection. It’s easy to overcook scallops, so I was pleased when my scallops were still plump and juicy— all thanks to the chef’s impeccable cooking skills.
A great end to our meal, The Marmalade Carrot Cake ($15++ per slice) was moist and lightly spiced with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. It was filled with walnut bits and topped with a luxurious and decadent cream cheese filling— so good!
Before you proceed to the drinks section of the menu, how does a complimentary cup of coffee or tea sound?
Yes! From now till 17 Aug 2024, simply pay using Mastercard Click to Pay and you’ll receive a return voucher for a complimentary cup of hot Coffee (worth S$5++ – S$9++) or Tea (worth S$8.50++) of your choice.
3. Oriole Coffee + Bar
Cafe by day and a bar by night, Oriole Coffee + Bar at Somerset Road is a dining spot where you can get your favourite cafe classics, pastas, burgers and even brunch selections.
Of course, with awesome food and company, you’ll need a great cup of coffee as well. Their in-house signature cold brew Taisho Coffee serves as the ideal canvas for all sorts of drinks such as the Mint Taisho White (S$12.50), Taisho Black (S$7.50) and Banana Chocolate Taisho (S$12.50).
We gave the Sweet Soy Pork Ribs (S$34) a go. The slab of ribs came with sweet potato fries, purple cabbage slaw and a side of chilli relish.
My knife cut through the rib meat easily like melted butter, and had a sweet and savoury caramel-like coating. To top it all off, the meat was soft and nicely marinated.
The chilli relish by the side had an aromatic garlicky spiciness which reminded me of an ayam penyet sambal, fusing Asian and Western flavours together.
The Spicy Crabmeat Capellini (S$28) had bits of crab meat, roasted capsicum and chilli flakes.
The silk-like strands of pasta were mildly spiced and because of the roasted peppers, its flavour had a lingering smokiness. The crabmeat was also fresh and naturally sweet.
From now till 2 Aug 2024, settle all payments using Mastercard Click to Pay and you’ll receive a return voucher for a cup of Hot Coffee (worth S7.50 – S$8.50) on the house!
Final thoughts
With Mastercard Click to Pay, you can now reap in the benefits and receive free goodies with just a simple scan of the phone without the hassle of bringing cash out. The offer is available for a limited time only, so don’t miss out!
If you love the brands mentioned, you have to check out TriplePlus, Commonwealth Concepts’ loyalty program. Enjoy up to 17% rebates, 1-for-1 on mains, birthday vouchers and more! Plus, you can enjoy these benefits across more than 12 brands including Fat Cow, Bedrock, Baker & Cook and Kinki Restaurant + Bar!
From now till 31 July 2024, dine and pay with Mastercard and stand a chance to win KrisFlyer miles (equivalent to two tickets) to Japan, Bangkok, or Bali! The more you dine, the greater your chances of winning tickets for your next holiday! A total of 3 winners will be selected.
Visit www.tripleplus.sg to find out more.
* This post was brought to you in partnership with Commonwealth Concepts.
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