$10 for $20 Worth of Food and Drinks at Swensen's ION Orchard

Neurologists have determined that the best way to keep one’s brain sentient and lively is to bombard it with pleasurable information, familiar comforts and copious amounts of sugary treats. Keep synapses flashing with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of Swensen’s vouchers, to be redeemed at its latest mega outlet in ION Orchard.

Suitable for ravenous couples, large families or flag-bearing tour groups, Swensen’s new offering will silence rambunctious toddlers and tummies. The ever-familiar dining booths, warm lighting and heartwarming aroma of freshly-vaulted dishes will have diners salivating faster than you can say Pavlov’s dog. With the recent inclusion of Asian and local favourites such as Chicken Rice, spicy Ayam Masak Merah and sizzling Claypot Kway Teow on the menu, even the staunchest grandma can join in the gastronomic delight.

Tuck into enormous Jumbo Combo dishes suitable for groups of families and friends – superbowl portions of Jumbo Seafood Pasta, Beef Lasagna (each $29.50) and a Mixed Grill Platter ($44.90) are sure to keep chompers satisfied. Fill up on dessert with the first-ever Ice Cream and Dessert Buffet ($18.90 for Adults and $13.90 for kids below 12), which offers a mind-boggling array of over flavours to tickle tongues such as Sticky Chewy Chocolate, Frosted Chocolate Malt and new additions with a local twist – cendol, milo or durian anyone? Top off sensational melts with over 40 toppings and carb-tastic treats like waffles and cakes before getting Chop Shop choppers to mix up your patent-created sundae concoction.

Reviews:

“There is also a special feature in this Swensen Ice-Cream Buffet – the Chop Shop.  You let the staff know what are your preferred flavors and they will chop and mix all the flavors with your favorite toppings to create your own unique ice-cream flavor!  We mixed Milo flavor ice-cream with chocolate chips and honey – Yummy!” – Passportchop.com Review

“I've also realised that Swensen's has expanded their menu quite a fair bit, adding more Asian variety such as nasi goreng, crayfish bee hoon etc.  The pictures on the menu almost tempted me to give them a try.  But... I managed to resist the temptation and decided to go for the good'ol Breaded Chicken Meuniere.  Besides the huge chicken fillet, there's also a generous portion of fries and a small bowl of coleslaw. The breaded batter was deep-fried to golden brown, crispy but slightly oily.  Chicken meat (not breast meat) was quite juicy and tender. =)  Being a chunky fries lover, I only have compliments for Swensen's fries, which goes great with tomato ketchup.” – Jolovesfood Review

“The tomato mussel stew is one dish that has replaced the crayfish pasta as my default Swensen’s order. Out of my 3 to 4 visits to Swensen’s over the past month, I ordered this every single time! The shellfish are stewed in a succulent tomato sauce that is also packed with onions, peppers and mushrooms. Healthy stuff! True enough, this particular dish is part of the Singapore Health Promotion Board’s Healthier Dining Program! I always finish off by slurping up all the sauce. Yum!” – Sparklette.net Review

“Main course - we had fish and chips, baked rice, pasta. I personally shared a set lunch (macaroni cream cheese) and ordered another ala carte dish THe sourdough chicken sandwich. The macaroni cream cheese was yummy.... but to eat alone may be too jelak. So, thats why I shared it with my colleague. And I love the sourdough chicken too.. juicy. Thumbs up to these two dishes.” – Yebber Review

“The mega burger is much bigger and taller than your average burger. The fillings include a layer of fresh lettuce and tomatoes, tasty grilled vegetables, one juicy succulent generous beef patty, slices of ham, 2-3 strips of very crispy bacon which went well with the BBQ sauce that came with it (nicer than Burger King's Bacon) melted cheese and onion topped with a sunny-side up egg which yoke was just nice (not too runny). The buttered bread was tasty and soft. The fillings tasted great together.” – Yebber Review