Grab’s acquisition of Chope is just the latest of its efforts to build an F&B presence beyond delivery

GOING out for the night or getting dinner delivered – these might be contrasting choices, but the Grab app wants to be part of both of them. At Clarke Quay MRT station, a buzzy, neon-lit sign announces “GrabFood Dine Out Deals in bars 24/7”.

Commuters arriving at the station in the nightlife district are greeted by a wall-length poster touting “1 for 1 drinks”, “$2 shots” and “20% off your bill”.

The striking ad, which sprung up in late June, is just one indicator of Grab’s efforts to go beyond delivery and establish itself in the dining-out space – as part of its ambitions to become a “super-app”.