Safari-Themed Don Don Donki At Yishun Now Open With Promos On Wagyu, Gyoza & Sushi + Freebies To Redeem

It’s official - Japanese discount chain store Don Don Donki has finally opened at Yishun’s Northpoint City shopping mall. To celebrate this first long-awaited outlet in the North of Singapore, Donki is dishing out special opening deals, freebies, and mini events from now till 9 October 2022, Sunday.

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A couple of months back, it was announced that Cold Storage at Northpoint City would be closing its shutters for good - news that saddened many. The supermarket, one of the oldest tenants in the mall, was the only Cold Storage store in the area, with the next closest one located all the way at NEX in Serangoon.

But the silver lining was that Don Don Donki would be taking over the sizeable space, much to the joy of those who love Japanese-made food and daily goods.

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It doesn’t seem like Donki’s Yishun branch has any outlet-exclusive products, but what it does have is a cute safari theme - fitting for a neighbourhood which has gained a “wild” reputation. Many of the shelves and upper beams of the store are draped in leafy vines, and perched among the foliage are stuffed toys of wild animals like lions. 

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Look closely and you’ll spot Donpen and Donko - Donki’s penguin mascots - dressed in safari wear. These adorable characters appear as decorative motifs around the store, as well as on the various sign boards denoting the different categories of products.

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Like any other Don Don Donki outlet, the Yishun one has hot ready-to-eat meals, as well as sushi, sashimi, snacks like mochi, and frozen items. There are also fresh Japanese fruits like kyoho grapes and melons, as well as fresh meats suitable for steak, hotpot, or BBQ feasts at home.

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Unfortunately there isn’t a Japanese food court here, so you’ll still have to get your cooked Japanese cuisine from outlets like Yayoi or Gochi-So Shokudo within the same building, but good news for booze-lovers: There’s a dedicated Liquor section with sake, wine, and Suntory Horoyoi, a much-loved canned shochu cocktail in multiple fruity flavours.

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Alas, Donki Yishun isn’t one of those 24-hour outlets, but with opening hours till 11pm, it still  gives you good opportunities for last-minute grocery runs.

Opening promotions at Don Don Donki Yishun

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It pays to be one of the first few people to visit Don Don Donki at  Northpoint City, for there are ongoing opening promotions happening from now till 9 October or while stocks last. Special discounts include:

• 100g Japan A4 Wagyu at $15 (U.P. $25.80)
• 8 pieces Shrimp Gyoza at $4.90 (U.P. $6.90)
• Calbee Frugra granola at $8.90 (U.P. $11.50)
• Salmon Aburi Nigiri at $10 (U.P. $14)

Spend a minimum of $68 in a single receipt and you get to nab a Donki Cooler Bag at $9.90 (U.P. $15.90). Those who spend $80 using a UOB card will receive an exclusive free Safari Bag, with additional freebies in store for Donki members.

If you like being close to the action, catch the Live Tuna Cutting demonstration on 9 October, Sunday, at 2pm.

Goodie bags are also up for grabs - simply snap a photo with the Donpen Safari Jeep and upload it on Instagram with the tags @donkisg and #DonkiNPC to stand a chance to be one of 5 winners.

Don Don Donki Yishun
Address: 930 Yishun Ave 2, B1-06/07 Northpoint City, North Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm daily
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