Seafood lovers in Singapore have every reason to celebrate this season. Haidilao VivoCity has launched a limited-time Buy 1 Get 1 Free Seafood Hotpot promotion, running from 21 April 2026 to 10 June 2026. The promotion turns the harbourfront outlet into a must-visit destination for anyone craving premium seafood paired with Haidilao’s signature hospitality and hotpot broths. Best of all, there is no minimum spend requirement — any dine-in table at VivoCity can take advantage of the deal throughout the seven-week run.
With seafood prices climbing across Singapore and restaurant bills creeping up after every trip out, a straightforward 1-for-1 offer on premium seafood is genuinely rare. Haidilao has built the promotion around its most popular ocean-fresh items, so diners can load up the hotpot with live prawns, fish maw and sliced abalone without doubling their bill. The timing is also ideal: it covers the May Day long weekend, Mother’s Day, the Vesak Day public holiday and the June school holiday — all the usual catch-ups where a generous seafood spread tends to go down well.
The Promotion at a Glance
The mechanic is refreshingly simple. Diners who order one of the featured seafood items at Haidilao VivoCity receive a second serving on the house. There is no voucher to redeem, no minimum table size, no peak-hour exclusion and no cap on the number of items per table. Staff apply the 1-for-1 automatically when the order is keyed in at the table. Here is a breakdown of the key terms:
- Promotion period: 21 April 2026 to 10 June 2026 (approximately seven weeks).
- Outlet: Haidilao VivoCity only — 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-07, VivoCity, Singapore 098585.
- Eligible items: Live prawns, fish maw and sliced abalone — all at Buy 1 Get 1 Free.
- Dine-in only: The offer is valid for dine-in at the VivoCity outlet. It cannot be combined with takeaway, delivery or gift card redemptions.
- No minimum spend: Guests can order a single portion of the eligible seafood and still trigger the 1-for-1.
- No voucher required: The discount is applied automatically at the table when you place your order.
- Operating hours: 10:00am to 6:00am the next day (extended late-night dining hours — perfect for supper groups).
Because the deal is bundled into the regular menu pricing, diners can still layer on Haidilao’s other ongoing promotions where the terms allow — think membership redemptions, birthday perks and the weekday set meals that Haidilao has been running at various outlets across Singapore this year.
What You Get Under the 1-for-1 Seafood Deal
Live Prawns
Haidilao’s live prawns are a long-standing favourite at the seafood-forward outlets, and VivoCity is no exception. The prawns are kept in aerated tanks on-site until the moment they are prepared, then served whole and ready to be plunged into your choice of broth. A quick swim in the Tomato or Mushroom soup base yields sweet, plump meat; try them in the Signature Spicy broth for a bolder punch. At 1-for-1, ordering two rounds is not just good value — it is the most efficient way to convince your table you chose the right hotpot chain.
Fish Maw
Fish maw (花胶) is prized in Chinese cuisine for its delicate texture and its ability to soak up the flavours of a rich broth. Haidilao’s fish maw is sliced and prepped for quick cooking, so a two-minute dip is usually enough to unlock its gelatinous, silky mouthfeel. It pairs particularly well with the Pork Rib Soup base or the Tomato broth, where the subtle umami of the broth lifts the maw without overpowering it. Fish maw has historically been one of the pricier items on the Haidilao menu — which is precisely why the 1-for-1 makes it the easiest ticket to upgrade your hotpot without doubling the bill.
Sliced Abalone
Sliced abalone rounds out the trio. Haidilao serves thin, evenly-cut slices that require only a quick swish in the broth to turn tender. The slightly chewy, oceanic flavour pairs elegantly with the lighter broths — particularly the Mushroom Soup base, which lets the abalone’s natural sweetness come through. If you have been saving the abalone for a special occasion, this seven-week window is the occasion.
Why VivoCity? The Outlet Has Form for Big-Ticket Deals
The VivoCity outlet has quickly become one of the most deal-savvy Haidilao branches in Singapore. Earlier in the year, VivoCity ran a Weekday Delight Set Meal priced at S$79.90 for a full-set hotpot experience between 11:00am and 5:00pm. That set meal continues to run in parallel — a reminder that Haidilao VivoCity has been aggressively repositioning itself as a value destination, not just a chain for special occasions.
The harbourfront location helps too. VivoCity sits directly above HarbourFront MRT Interchange (both the North East Line and the Circle Line), making it one of the most accessible dining destinations in the south of Singapore. Sentosa visitors can walk in from the VivoCity Sentosa Express link bridge, and groups driving in have access to VivoCity’s extensive basement car park. The combination of MRT access, ample parking and seven-week availability means the 1-for-1 seafood deal is genuinely practical for anyone in the west, south or central parts of the island.
How to Make the Most of the Deal
A 1-for-1 promotion is only as good as the planning you put behind it. A few tips to maximise the experience at Haidilao VivoCity:
- Book ahead, especially on weekends. VivoCity is one of Haidilao’s busier outlets. The 1-for-1 is likely to drive up demand, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations can be made via the Haidilao Singapore app or WeChat mini-programme.
- Split the trio across the table. Since the offer covers live prawns, fish maw and sliced abalone, consider ordering one of each per two diners. You’ll get double portions on everything and leave with an authentic cross-section of Haidilao’s seafood range.
- Pair with the broth that flatters each item. Live prawns love the Signature Spicy broth; fish maw comes alive in the Pork Rib Soup; sliced abalone is best in the Mushroom Soup or Tomato broth.
- Stack with concurrent offers where possible. Haidilao’s April 2026 island-wide Draw a Fish, Get Free Abalone promotion has been running in parallel, along with the Selected Seafood Platter launch. Do confirm with your server which offers can be combined at the VivoCity outlet.
- Go supper mode. VivoCity trades until 6:00am the next day — the 1-for-1 applies right through the late-night hours, so post-concert or post-shift supper groups get the full benefit.
- Sign up for the Haidilao app. Members earn points on the full, pre-discount bill at most outlets, which compounds the value on a 1-for-1 spend.
Why Seafood Hotpot Makes Sense Right Now
Beyond the 1-for-1 savings, there is a broader case for trying seafood hotpot this season. Hotpot tends to be thought of as a cold-weather meal, but Singapore’s year-round climate and the rise of air-conditioned foodie destinations like VivoCity have made the format a staple for birthdays, farewells and family reunions. Seafood in particular is a natural fit for hotpot because the cooking method — a brief swim in a seasoned broth — preserves the fresh, clean flavours that can be lost to grilling or deep-frying. Prawns stay sweet, fish maw retains its gelatinous bite, and abalone slices cook tender in seconds.
Nutritionally, the trio holds up well. Prawns are a lean source of protein with notable amounts of selenium and vitamin B12. Fish maw is low in fat and traditionally considered a collagen-rich ingredient. Sliced abalone contributes iron and omega-3 fatty acids. A hotpot spread built around these items leans lighter than the usual meat-dominated menus, which can be a welcome change after Singapore’s long run of beef-and-pork-centric supper spots.
Getting to Haidilao VivoCity
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-07, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: 10:00am to 6:00am the next day (daily)
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront MRT (Circle Line & North East Line) — direct mall link
Car park: VivoCity basement car parks, access via Telok Blangah Road or HarbourFront Walk
Reservations: Via the Haidilao Singapore app or by calling the outlet directly
For the official outlet listing and latest service updates, visit Haidilao Singapore’s official website. Diners can also check the VivoCity directory for tenant opening hours and mall-wide promotions that may coincide with the seafood hotpot deal.
The Verdict
Haidilao VivoCity’s Buy 1 Get 1 Free Seafood Hotpot promotion is one of the most compelling hotpot deals on the island right now. The seven-week run, the absence of a minimum spend, the late-night hours and the choice of live prawns, fish maw and sliced abalone together make it almost impossible to walk away without a sensible saving. Whether you are planning a Mother’s Day lunch, a post-exam family dinner or a casual supper after a concert at Sentosa, it is difficult to argue against premium seafood at half the usual price in a hotpot that has been perfected over decades.
Mark the dates — 21 April 2026 to 10 June 2026 — book a table and get ready for a seafood feast that actually fits the family budget.
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