By Amy Yeong, Foong Chi Hou and Esther Ng - Last updated May 17, 2007 AsiaOne
Eating is a Singaporean pastime, and what better way to enjoy your food than buffets? AsiaOne has compiled a list of some of the buffet offerings available, and we hope you'll find this quick guide useful in your next eat-all-you-can session. Bon appetite!
AquaMarine Where: Marina Mandarin Hotel 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square (S) 039594 Tel: 6845 1111 When: 12pm - 4pm on weekends and public holidays What:: AquaMarine's "Tunch" buffet is marketed as a "Taste of Asia", meaning the buffet is Asian rather than international, featuring three rotating menus. Prices: $33+++
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Carousel Where: Royal Plaza On Scotts 25 Scotts Road (S) 228220 Tel: 6589-7799 When:
Lunch: Noon - 2:00pm
High tea: 3:00 - 5.30pm
Dinner: 06:30pm - 10:30pm
Supper: 11pm - 3.00am Prices:
Lunch buffet is $33.50+++ on weekdays and $35+++ on weekends
Dinner is $42 on weekdays and $49 on weekends.
High tea is $23.50 on weekdays and $28.50 on weekends
Supper is $19.50 daily
What:: The food here is halal, so Muslims can now join in the big fuss over the big buffet.
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Cafe Brio's Where: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore 392 Havelock Road (S)169663 Tel: 6233-1100 When:
Breakfast: 06:30am - 10:30am
Lunch: Noon - 2:30pm
Dinner: 06:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday Bunch: Noon - 3.00pm Prices:
Breakfast American: $27.00+++(adult) and $13.00+++ (child)
Breakfast Continental: $18.00+++ (adult) and $12.00+++ (child)
Buffet Lunch: $36.00+++ (adult) and $18.00+++ (child)
Buffet Dinner: $40.00+++ (adult) and $20.00+++ (child) (Sun - Thurs) Buffet Dinner: $42.00+++ (adult) and $21.00+++ (child) (Fri & Sat)
What:: Brio's offers bites like mini hot dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets. There are also activities such as magic shows and balloon sculpting. Diners get a choice of staying indoors or to dine under alfresco settings.
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Changi Village Hotel Buffet Where: 1 Netheravon Rd (S) 508502 Tel: 63797018 When: Lunch and dinner What:: It features both conventional buffet offerings and seafood as well as barbecue items for its dinner buffet. Prices: $38+++ (adult); $18+++ (child)
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Cherry Garden - Weekend A-la-carte dim sum buffet Where: 5th level, The Oriental, Singapore 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square (S) 039797 Tel: 6885 3538 When: Saturday & Sunday, from 11 am to 3 pm What:: It features an extensive selection of more than 20 exquisite handmade dim sum – complemented by a variety of double-boiled soups, congee, fried rice and noodles, appetizers, special dishes and desserts – all served a la minute upon order. Prices: $38 per adult and $19 per child (6 to 12 years old)
Dinner: $32.90+++(adult) and $19.90+++(child) (weekdays) $33.90+++(adult) and $20.90+++(child) (weekends)
High Tea:$22.90+++(adult) and $13.90+++(child)
What:: A large spread of nonya oriented food awaits you. Ellenborough found fame in 1997 and the star remains the durian pengat, a sweet concoction of mousse. Be sure to try the slipper lobster in black bean sauce and abalone mushroom noodles.
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Goodwood Park Hotel - Local High Tea Where: Coffee Lounge Goodwood Park Hotel 22 Scotts Road (S)228221 Tel: 6730-1746 When:
A La Carte & Buffet Breakfast: 6am - 10:30am
Lunch: Noon - 2pm Dinner: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Local High Tea Buffet: 2:45pm - 5pm
Prices:
Breakfast: $25.00+++(adult) and $12.50+++(child)
Lunch: $24.80+++(adult) and $12.40+++(child) (weekdays) $26.80+++(adult) and $13.40+++(child) (weekends)
Dinner: $28.80+++(adult) and $14.40+++(child) (weekdays) $30.80+++(adult) and $15.40+++(child) (weekends)
Local High Tea Buffet: $20.80+++(adult) and $10.40(child)
What:: The buffet blends local offerings with an international selection. There are also cooking stations that whip up roti prata and popiah. One of the highlights is the dessert: apom berkuah with banana sauce.
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Greenhouse - Sunday Champagne Brunch Where: Ritz-Carlton, Millenia 7 Raffles Avenue (S) 039799 Tel: 6337 8888 When: 11.30am-3.30pm every Sunday Prices: $132+++ (adult) and $76+++ (child) What:: The extensive spread includes 25 appetisers, 50 types of farmhouse cheese from France and local, Indian and Western specialities. There are 16 sections in all, including the popular oyster, sashimi and souffle. Wash everything down with Moet & Chandon champagne.
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Hotel Royal - Tropical Peking-Style Steamboat Buffet Where: Jade Room Restaurant Hotel Royal 36 Newton Road (S) 307964 Tel: 6251-8135 When:
Lunch: 11.30am-3pm
Dinner: 6.30-11pm daily
Prices:
Lunch: $13.80+++(adult) and $9+++(child) (weekdays) $16.80+++(adult) and $9+++(child) (weekends, eves and public holidays)
Dinner: $18.80+++(adult) and $12+++(child) (weekdays) $19.80+++(adult) and $12+++(child) (weekends, eves and public holidays)
What:: Diners can choose from 32 items, including sea cucumber, fresh prawns and peking dumpling, which they then cook steamboat style. The dipping sauce in particular stands out. For those who want more, 10 cooked dishes are also available.
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Hotel Phoenix - International Buffet Lunch & Dinner Where: Phoenix Garden Cafe Hotel Phoenix Basement 1 277 Orchard Road (S) 238 858 Tel: 6233-6129 When:
Buffet Breakfast: 7am to 10.30am
Buffet Lunch: Noon to 2.30pm
Buffet High Tea: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Prices:
Buffet Breakfast: : $21.80+++ (Adult) and $14.50+++ (Child)
Buffet Lunch: $24.80+++ (Adult) and $16.80+++ (Child) (Mon to Sat) $26.80+++ (Adult) and $17.80+++ (Child) (Sunday)
Buffet High Tea: $16.80+++ (Adult) and $10.00+++ (Child) (Mon to Fri) $19.80+++ (Adult) and $13.80+++ (Child) (Sat & Sun)
Buffet Dinner: $26.80+++ (Adult) and $17.80+++ (Child) (Sun to Thurs)
$29.80+++ (Adult) and $19.80+++ (Child) (Fri & Sat)
What:: Has a wide spread of Asian and international food of almost 50 different items in the spread. It is well known for its roti prata and other local goodies like oyster omelette and chilli crab.
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La Terrasse - Porridge Buffet Where:Orchard Hotel 442 Orchard Road (S) 238879 Tel: 6739 6565 When:
7:00 PM - Midnight (Sundays - Thursdays)
7:00 PM to 01:00 AM (Fridays, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays) Prices:
$19.65 (adult) and $11.80 (child) (Sundays - Thursdays)
$21.65 (adult) and $13.80 (child) (Fridays, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays) What:: This well-known porridge buffet features an a la minute porridge station serving four different kinds of porridge. Other dishes include Crispy Bean Curd Skin, Braised Peanuts, Soya Bean Fish, Sweet & Sour Pork, Fried Mussel with Sambal, Sambal Sotong and La Terrasse's Signature Pork Belly simmered in Palm Sugar.
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Melt - The World Cafe Where: 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square (S) 039797 Tel: 6885 3082 When:
Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30am
Lunch: 12noon-2:30pm
Weekend High Tea: 3pm-5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm-10:30pm
What:: Awarded "Best New Restaurant 2006” in Singapore Tatler’s Culinary Hall of Fame, the restaurant has 30 chefs in show kitchens presenting a multi-cultural cooking theatre. Prices:
Lunch: $42+++ (adults) and $21+++ (child) daily
Dinner: $52+++ (adults) from Sundays to Thursdays, $58+++ (adults) on Fridays and Saturdays.
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One-Ninety - Sunday Brunch Where: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore 190 Orchard Boulevard (S) 248646 Tel: 6831-7250 When: 11am - 3pm Prices: $43+++ (adult) and $25+++ (child) What:: A semi buffet of appetizers including dim sum and pasta and desserts, with an a la carte main course, topped off with a wide selection of deserts.
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Orchard Cafe Where:Orchard Hotel 442 Orchard Road (S) 238879 Tel: 6739 6565 When:
Breakfast 06:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Dinner 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM (last order 11.30pm) Prices:
Breakfast min $28.00
Lunch min $32.00
Dinner min $40.00 What:: Helmed by award winning Chef Eric Teo, Orchard Cafe's buffet spread is among the the most popular in town. Expect Asian favourites, fresh seafood and shellfish, live cooking section, noodle specialities, and a wide array of deserts.
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Olive Tree Restaurant Where: Olive Tree Restaurant InterContinental Singapore 80 Middle Road S(188966) Tel: 6825-1061 When:
Lunch: Noon -2.30pm (Mon-Fri)
Dinner: 6pm-10pm (Daily) Prices:
Weekday Lunch: $38+++ (adult) and $16+++(child) for lunch. Child (6 years & below) dines free with every paying adult. $10.00+++ per child without any accompanying adult
Dinner: Sunday to Thursday $57.00+++ (adult) Friday & Saturday (Seafood Night) $62.00+++ (adult) Child (7 - 12 years old) $19.00+++ Child (6 years & below) Dines free with every paying adult. $10.00+++ per child without any accompany adult What:: The spread is a showcase of Mediterranean cooking. Popular items include the popular seafood on ice and pasta. The menu changes daily.
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Paulaner Brauhaus' Sunday German Brunch Where: 9 Raffles Boulevard Time Square @ Millenia Walk Singapore 039596 Tel: 6883 2572 When: 11:30am to 2:30pm (Sunday) Prices:
With free flow soft drinks: $30+++ (adult)
With free flow Paulaner beer: $40+++ (adult)
What:: Buffet spread of German and international dishes with free flow soft drinks at $30+++ ($40+++ for free flow of Paulaner beer). Children aged 12 and below pay according to their age and children under 5 dine for free. Sunday brunch is available from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Parents can place their kids at the kids' corner where a child minder is available to entertain them with activities such as face-painting and balloon sculpting.
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Plaza Market Café Where: Raffles The Plaza, Level 2 80 Bras Basah Road (S) 189560 Tel: 6431 5255 When: Noon - 2.30pm and 6.00 - 10pm daily; high tea from 12.30 - 5pm (Sat, Sun & public holiday) Prices:
Lunch: $32+++ (adult) and $18+++ (child)
Dinner: $42(adult) and $22+++ (child)
High tea: $25.50(adult) and $14+++ (child)
What:: The Peranakan Buffet is offers authentic Peranakan dishes, a dazzling fusion of Chinese and Malay cooking, spiced up with international cuisine. The buffet includes a salad counter, selection of main courses and 'live' cooking and carving stations.
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Pete's Place Where: Pete's Place Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road (S)228211 Tel: 6732 1234 When:
Dinner: 6pm-10.30pm * What:: Pete's Place is an Italian restaurant which prides itself on simplicity and authenticity with classics like Cioppino, a spaghetti with half lobster, scallops, clams and prawns in seafood sauce and fresh herbs and Pam Pam Pizza. The salad bar has four types of dressing, seven types of bread and a whole range of vegetable selections. The sauteed butter mushrooms are recommended. Prices:
Italian Buffet Lunch: : $26.00+++(adult) and $19.50+++(child) (Mon - Sat)
Lunch: Noon-2.30pm (weekdays); Noon-3.30pm (weekends and public holidays)
Dinner: 6.30pm-10pm Prices: Lunch/Dinner:$33.00+++(adult) and $20.80+++(child) What:: One of the most famous buffet selections in Singapore, it now offers 40 different dishes to choose on. The most popular dishes include the laksa, hokkien mee soup, char kway teow, all done Penang style.
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Raffles Hotel - Curry Buffet Where: Tiffin Room Raffles Hotel 1 Beach Road (S) 189673 Tel: 6412-1190 When:
Breakfast: 7.30am - 10.30am
Lunch: Monday-Saturday: 12 noon to 2.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am to 2.30pm
High tea: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Dinner: Daily: 7pm to 10.30pm Prices:
Breakfast: $41+++(adult) and 28+++(child)
Lunch:$45+++ (adult) and $28+++(child)
High tea:$37+++ (adult)
Dinner: $49+++(adult) and $32+++(child) What:: The Tiffin Curry Buffet, featuring traditional Indian and Asian cuisine, is a spicy break from the usual international menus. The menu changes, featuring numerous types of curries from different regions from time to time.
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Ristorante Bologna - La Grande Abuffatta Where: Marina Mandarin Hotel 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square (S) 039594 Tel: 6845 1111 When: Every Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. What:: Expect delicious antipasti, fine cheese, and other mouthwatering Italian fare with Prosecco and limencello. Prices: $58+++ (adult) and $29+++ (child)
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The Buffet Restaurant Where: M Hotel Singapore 81 Anson Road (S) 079908 Tel: 6421-6222 When: Lunch: Noon-2.30 (Mon-Fri); Dinner : 6.30- 10.30(Mon-Fri) (2 Seatings for Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm and 8.30 pm) Prices: Lunch: $32+++ (adult) and $15+++ (child) Dinner: $38+++ (adult) and $19+++(child) What:: The Buffet Lunch features an exhaustive International spread to feast on during lunch. A small sampling of the range includes morsels of fine sushi, fresh sashimi, Asian and Western cuisine, salads, desserts and a whole lot more. The Buffet Dinner is a steamboat buffet served during dinner daily with a wide range of seafood like drunken prawns, oysters and yong tau foo among other perennial favourites.
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The Line Where: Shangri-La Hotel Orange Grove Road (S) 258350 Tel: 6213 4275 When: 6 to 10.30am (breakfast, till 11am on weekends), noon to 2.30pm (lunch), noon to 3pm (brunch - Saturdays and Sundays), 6.30 to 10.30pm (dinner), 10.30pm to 6am (supper) What:: International cuisine is featured over 16 culinary stations while the Bar offers a large selection of premium wines, juices and smoothies for the health conscious. Prices: $43 for lunch (Mon - Fri). On Saturdays, it's $45, and Sundays, $68 and $95 (with champagne). $78 for brunch. On Thursday nights (seafood buffet), dinner is at $88.
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The Square Where: Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore 177A River Valley Road (S) 179031 Tel: 6338 3333 When: 06, 13, 20, 27 May (Sunday brunch) What:: The French Brunch, in conjunction with the Voilah! French Festival, will feature fresh oysters, foie gras, French mussels, cochon de lait (suckling pig), cuisine des regions and a wide selection of French cheese and home-baked bread. Guests will be entitled to a shot of Pastis Aperitif at the beginning of the meal. Prices: $50+++ per adult
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Triple 3, The Buffet Restaurant Where: Meritus Mandarin Singapore 333 Orchard Road (S) 238867 Tel: 6831 6271/72 When: 12pm - 2:30pm (Lunch); 6:30pm - 10pm (Dinner, Mon - Thurs); 6:30 - 10pm (Dinner, Fri & Sat) What:: The International Buffet features a wide spread of Eastern and Western flavours with a fresh selection of cold cuts, seafood, as well as desserts. Menu changes monthly. Prices:
For Lunch Buffet: $45.00+++ and $27.00+++ (child)
For Weekday Dinner Buffet: $60.00+++ and $36.00+++ (child)
For Weekend Dinner Buffet: $65.00+++ and $39.00+++ (child)
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Top of the 'M' - High Tea Where: Meritus Mandarin Singapore 333 Orchard Road (S) 238867 Tel: 6831 6258/88 When: Every Saturday, 12pm - 2pm or 2:30 pm - 4:30pm What:: French and British High Tea. Prices: $35+++
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