The popular Japanese retailer store Don Quijote, more commonly called Don Don Donki, is now available all over Singapore. This discount store offers many Japanese favorites that range from small snacks to fun electronics. You can even get some Japan-exclusive items at Don Don Donki. The best part of all is that all the items are affordably priced.
Plan your next shopping session by checking out our list of the best things to buy at Don Don Donki.
Things to buy |
Quality Ratings |
Value for Money |
Total Score |
Umaibo |
8 |
9 |
8.5/10 |
Otafuku Takoyaki Kodowari Cooking Set |
9 |
9 |
9/10 |
Angus Beef Shabu Shabu |
8.5 |
8 |
8.2/10 |
Millie Crepe |
8 |
8.5 |
8.2/10 |
KitKat Chocolates |
9 |
9 |
9/10 |
Retro Game Machines |
9 |
8.5 |
8.7/10 |
MSH Love Liquid Eyeliner |
9 |
8 |
8.5/10 |
Kirin Afternoon Lemon Tea |
8.5 |
8 |
8.2/10 |
Takara Mio Sparkling Sake |
8 |
8.5 |
8.2/10 |
Salmon Nigiri Aburi |
8 |
8 |
8/10 |
Umaibo
Score: 8.5/10
Umaibo is a popular childhood snack for many Japanese people. Umaibo is a puffed corn snack recognized by the cartoonish character on the thin cylinder-like packaging. It comes in a variety of flavors like Cheese, Tonkatsu, Curry, and Mentaiko. You can buy these snacks individually, but we recommend buying the full pack to taste all of the flavors.
Umaibo is a must-buy for those looking for tasty but cheap Don Don Donki food.
Highlights
- Puffed corn snack
- Many flavor varieties
- Cheap price
Otafuku Takoyaki Kodowari Cooking Set
Score: 9/10
Easily make Takoyaki at home using the Otafuku Takoyaki Kodowari Cooking Set.
This is a complete Takoyaki-making kit that contains all the base ingredients that you’ll need to make them. It contains batter ingredients, Takoyaki sauce, pickled ginger, and other toppings like dried bonito flakes, tempura bits, and nori bits. Take note that you need to buy the Takoyaki fillings and eggs for the batter separately.
The Otafuku Takoyaki Kodowari Cooking Set can be bought for less than $8.00. This kit can make up to 32 pieces of Takoyaki balls, which rounds out the costs of every Takoyaki piece at only $0.25.
Highlights
- Complete Takoyaki cooking kit
- Easy to use
- Makes up to 32 pieces of Takoyaki
Angus Beef Shabu Shabu
Score: 8.2/10
Japanese snacks and goodies aren’t the only things available at Don Don Donki. You can find a section of Angus Beef Shabu Shabu trays available in their meat section. These are thinly sliced pieces of high-quality Angus beef. Each piece of beef stays juicy and flavorful after cooking. It is generally used for Shabu Shabu or hotpot, but it can also be used for other recipes.
One tray of Angus Beef Shabu Shabu costs $10.00. It is surprisingly affordable given the quality of the beef cuts.
Highlights
- High-quality Angus Beef
- Affordable price
Millie Crepe
Score: 8.2/10
Millie Crepe is an affordable cake that comes in 4 different flavors. Millie Crepe is a layered cake that can fully satisfy any sweet tooth. Millie Crepe is packaged in a small box that contains 4 individual pieces. Each box costs less than $10 and comes in chocolate, vanilla, matcha, and strawberry flavors.
The portable packaging makes it a great snack to bring to outings, schools, and offices.
Highlights
- 4 different flavors
- Portable layered cake snack
KitKat Chocolates
Score: 9/10
There’s more to KitKat than the red packaging and original flavor it comes in. KitKat is an extremely popular confectionery in Japan. So much so, that it comes in Japan-exclusive flavors like the Sakura Matcha. Furthermore, its size and packaging make it the perfect snack to carry around.
You easily can find these Japan-exclusive flavors at Don Don Donki Singapore.
Highlights
- Japan-exclusive flavors
- Comes in individual and bulk packaging
Retro Game Machines
Score: 8.7/10
Take a trip back to your childhood with these nostalgic retro game machines. The machines have a full vintage-style layout. It comes with a colored screen, removable joysticks, and buttons. Dive back into the nostalgia as you enjoy classic titles like Pac-Man and Galaga. The retro game machines costs around $50.00 each.
You can get these machines at Don Don Donki outlets near you.
Highlights
- Vintage retro game machines
- Popular classic game titles
MSH Love Liquid Eyeliner
Score: 8.5/10
Cosmetic items may be the last thing on your mind when you think of things to buy at Don Don Donki, but the MSH Love Liquid Eyeliner is not something to overlook.
This is sebum and sweat-proof eyeliner that will last for the entire day without smudging. It is easy to hold and use. The MSH Love Liquid Eyeliner comes in various shades that include black, brown, and blue.
Highlights
- Sebum and sweat-proof eyeliner
- Comes in many shades
Kirin Afternoon Lemon Tea
Score: 8.2/10
The Kirin Afternoon Lemon Tea is the perfect beverage to drink on a tiring day. This cold drink is a strong black tea with lemon flavors. It has the right balance of bitterness and sweetness, giving the drink its refreshing quality. The Kirin Afternoon Lemon Tea is also available at Don Don Donki online for those that are too busy to swing by and buy it at the store.
Highlights
- Refreshing tea drink
- Cold black lemon tea
- The right balance of bitter and sweet
Takara Mio Sparkling Sake
Score: 8.2/10
If you prefer sweet liquors then the Takara Mio Sparkling Sake is the drink for you. Sake is a delicious Japanese liquor made from rice, koji, and water. The Takara Mio Sparkling Sake has fruity and sweet notes that are accompanied by a fragrant aroma.
Also, unlike other liquors, the Takara Mio Sparkling can be enjoyed by light drinkers since it has a low alcohol content.
Pick up a bottle of Takara Mio Sparkling Sake for your next drinking party at Don Donki.
Highlights
- Sparkling sake
- Sweet and fruity notes
- Low alcohol content
Salmon Nigiri Aburi
Score: 8/10
Japan is a country famous for its fresh seafood and bento sets. The Salmon Nigiri Aburi combines the two of those into one packaging. It is a sashimi tray composed of freshly prepared salmon. While you can get it from the Don Don Donki delivery, we recommend stopping by and getting them yourself to ensure their freshness.
Highlights
- Affordable sashimi
- Freshly prepared
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