Anyone who's ever been to South Korea can attest to how hypermarket chain Lotte Mart is a lifesaver when it comes to getting one's fill of affordable and tasty Korean treats. Now, K-makan fans in Singapore can indulge in Lotte Mart's offerings, thanks to the new Lotte Mart Express at FairPrice Xtra VivoCity.
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Here, you can fill your cart with a variety of Korean treats, including corn chips, choco pie and soju highballs.
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There's even a self-cooking station for instant noodles from brands like Nongshim and Samyang, where customers can also select add-ons like cheese, hotdogs and veggies to jazz up their food.
The space is also home to food kiosk Yorihada Kitchen, where you can munch on freshly cooked dishes such as gimbap (from $4.90), tteokbokki (from S$5.90) and eomuk (Korean fish cakes, $5.90).
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Customers who spend at least $30 at Lotte Mart Express will also get one chance at the store's gachapon machine (coin-operated vending machines), which has prizes in the form of snacks.
Photos: NTUC Fairprice
Source: CNA/hq
The original version of this story first appeared in CNA.
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