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Pret a Manger – Chicken’s Involved, Pig’s Committed [Closed]

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By Veron Ang

Pret a Manger is a chain of trendy sandwich bars from Britain that make fresh sandwiches in-house daily. The name is in French, which means “ready to eat”. Some time last year, pret opened its first outlet in Singapore.

Strategically based along Robinson Road, Pret is a hot spot for office workers that are too busy to sit down for a meal. People in a hurry can simply pop by and grab a sandwich to go. All sandwiches are pre-made early in the day. Customers can then choose from the assortment of sandwiches that are placed neatly in racks of chillers. Besides being fuss-free, Pret also prides itself in using all-natural ingredients with absolutely no preservatives added.

But more importantly, are they any good?

Pret sandwiches and wrap

I was there with a friend recently. We found that they had some very interesting fillings for their sandwiches, baguettes and wraps. I was especially keen to try out their crayfish & roquette sandwich. Anything with crayfish is an instant favourite with me!

Crayfish & Roquette Sandwich

Crayfish & Roquette Sandwich
S$3.90
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$3.90 for a two-inch-thick crayfish sandwich is a steal isn’t it? I had expected the price to be much steeper than this. The sandwich was good. Wheat bread, nice. Crayfish, yum. I didn’t even mind the roquette despite not being a fan of vegetables.

Pret sandwich box

All sandwiches come in these cute triangular “pretboxes” with clear windows. Pret really took pain to guarantee that all their food is fresh. At the end of each day, all unsold food is donated to the Singapore council of women’s organisation’s star shelter, a home for abused women.

Coronation Chicken Sandwich

Coronation Chicken Sandwich
S$3.80
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Even though the pretboxes are labelled “Pret Petit” and the sandwiches are really half-size sandwiches, the portions are certainly not “petit”. I had trouble finishing mine!

Tandoori Chicken Wrap

Tandoori Chicken Wrap
S$7.50
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My favourite was the tandoori chicken wrap. It had obviously been created to suit Asian taste buds. The wrap was huge and came in two smaller separate portions. I guess a person would have trouble finishing the whole thing alone. More people should get to enjoy this anyway. It’s very flavourful and very tasty! I loved it!

Hot Mocha

Hot Mocha
S$5
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The drinks are the cutest of all. Note how they had decorated our hot mocha with chocolate powdered stars. How very adorable!

Kenny G — The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time

Then, my friend whipped out the new Kenny G album (I am a huge fan) out of nowhere. The Pret folks gamely played it for us as their background music! Now, that’s good service for you! Pret has definitely won me over.

One last interesting titbit: Pret works with well-known jewellers Tiffany & Co. To make solid silver stars. Each star is used to reward a particular staff member whenever a customer writes or calls to commend him or her for good service. Wow!

Pret a Manger
The Ogilvy Centre
35 Robinson Road #01-02/06
Singapore 068876
Website

Tags: breakfast, brunch, burgers & sandwiches, café/bistro, casual, English, Lau Pa Sat, lunch, Raffles Place, takeout/kiosk, western

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Veron Ang is the Founder and Chief Editor of Sparklette, a Singapore restaurants guide, lifestyle and travel blog. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and runs a web design firm at Sparklette Studio. To get in touch, head on over to the contact page or follow @Sparklette and @VeronSG on Twitter.

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Aristocrat
31 comments

I have a weak spot for bread. Now if only they will open an outlet in NUS.
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Posted January 4, 2007 at 11:38 pm
Fernando
29 comments

Man Im a sandwich Junkie too… shame its a bit of a hike, to be a viable lunch option for me. *sigh*
That wont stop me swinging by soon though. Now Im having major cravings! YUMMY…
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Posted January 4, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Veron
3438 comments

Wow, I didn’t realise we have so many sandwich fans here. Delivery is an option you can consider by the way.
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Posted January 4, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Dating Specialist
5 comments

Oh man. I didn’t know Pret is in SG! Finally!
I’m a sucker for their super delicious and fresh and innovative gourmet sandwiches when they were in HK! Yes I was working there then, and an outlet opened just next to my office building. But comparitively, the price there seems much dearer than in SG.
Thanks Veron for bringing this info to us. Yay! LOL :D
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Posted January 5, 2007 at 3:03 am
Carrie

Hi Veron,
Thanks for the nice info!
Btw, Pret is located at which building of Robinson road?
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Posted January 5, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Veron
3438 comments

:) I have the address and map up there dearie. Oh you should check with them for their opening hours too. Pret operates during office hours and they close rather early.
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Posted January 5, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Edmund
16 comments

Totally agree, this place rocks! Great value for money, tasty sandwiches and cool dining environment.
You’ll be suprised (or maybe not) that Pret is under the same management as Fish & Co.
Anyway, the whole Robinson Rd – Telok Ayer/amoy St area is a goldmind waiting to be discovered by tourists and locals alike. Many novel F&B merchants in this part of town. Unique in that each lane and side-street provides a hidden suprise – an oasis of tranquility surrounded by the sky-scraping CBD buildings and rush-hour traffic.
For my current publication, i visited the newly opened The Javanese Spa. The massage was awesome. Anyway, i spoke with the management about your blog as they were exploring marketing options, and guess what Veron?? The spa owner actually is a reader and fan of yours! haha..
I mentioned that you may be able to drop by and visit, do a little write-up and they’ll be happy to offer a free 1hr spa/massage package for you..
The Javanese Spa
182 Telok Ayer St
Tel: 6220 8896
cheers
Edmund~
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Posted January 17, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Veron
3438 comments

What? For real?? Javanese massage??? *erupts in girlish squeals* That is so awesome! Thanks Edmund, you are my hero! And I can’t believe the spa owner reads my tiny blog. What are the odds? This is so cool!
Oh I didn’t know Pret had anything to do with Fish & Co., but I do know that McDonald’s has a stake in it too!
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Posted January 17, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Edmund
16 comments

haha.. you’re welcome! thought you might enjoy it. Was browsing through you blog for good reviews and leads for the publication i’m working on, and noticed there was a lack of reviews in the “wellness, beauty and lifestyle” category.
i’m in no way connected to the Javanese Spa, nor do i get any commission whatsoever. I just like to help those who help others. Anyway, many cool cafe’s and restaurants in the Telok Ayer St area. You’ll have a field day doing reviews! I also recommend the ‘lil gem of a restaurant called Nexus Gourmet.
p.s: your blog isn’t “tiny” judging by your Alexa site ranking.. its up there amongst the most-read in s’pore.
cheers!
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Posted January 18, 2007 at 10:49 am
Serene
1 comment

wow, the sandwiches look exactly like those in Pret London. However, I must warn you that after eating Pret foods for a while, you begin to notice this distinct “pret-a-manger” taste in all their sandwiches and wraps, no matter what flavour it is!
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Posted February 2, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Veron
3438 comments

Now I’m intrigued! I wonder what that taste is like.
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Posted February 2, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Anonymous
5 comments

thanks veron for the info!
i was searching ALL OVER the web for the ‘how does the building looks like’ and your blog is a one-stop for all my questions ((:
i cant wait to try pret sandwiches out after the way you put it, it just makes me, a total sandwich lover, salivates!
thanks lovely (;
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Posted March 7, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Veron
3438 comments

No problem! I’m craving a second round at Pret too!
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Posted March 9, 2007 at 11:54 pm
sarah tay
1 comment

every time I visit London for work, Pret would definitely be lunch for me, was hoping that they would come to spore but thought it was impossible. Now that’s a dream come true. But just hope that they would branch out coz I don’t work in the CBD, nor do I live in the central districts, just have to keep waiting!!!
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Posted June 9, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Yuwen
1 comment

I’m so glad there is an outlet here in Singapore, I enjoy them the most in UK!
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Posted March 28, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Veron
3438 comments

Oh dear, I’m so sorry to disappoint you, but this Pret outlet has closed early this year!
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Posted March 29, 2008 at 11:56 pm