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AquaMarineWhere: Marina Mandarin Hotel6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square(S) 039594Tel: 6845 1111When: 12pm - 4pm on weekends and public holidaysWhat:: 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+++ » Read review here
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CarouselWhere: Royal Plaza On Scotts25 Scotts Road (S) 228220Tel: 6589-7799When:
Lunch: Noon - 2:00pm
High tea: 3:00 - 5.30pm
Dinner: 06:30pm - 10:30pm
Supper: 11pm - 4.00am 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. » Read review here
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Cafe Brio'sWhere: 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)
Sunday Brunch: Brunch only: $62.00+++ (adult) and $25.00+++ (child) (With Champagne/Wine/Beer: $78.00+++) 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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Ellenborough Market Café - Buffet Lunch & Dinner Where: Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore 20 Merchant Road(S)058281 Tel: 6239-1848 When:
Lunch: Noon-2.30pm
Dinner:6.30pm-10pm
High Tea: 3.30pm-5pm Prices:
Lunch: $26.90+++(adult) and $17.90(child)
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 BrunchWhere: Ritz-Carlton, Millenia7 Raffles Avenue(S) 039799Tel: 6337 8888When: 11.30am-3.30pm every Sunday Prices: $88+++ (adult) and $45+++ (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 1277 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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Kuali - The Asian KitchenWhere: 1 Raffles Boulevard Lobby Level 1Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre(S) 039593Tel: 6825 2075When: 11am to 10pm dailyWhat:: It offers a variety of international and Asian cuisine.Prices: From $13.80 - $28.80 nett, depending on time. » Read review here
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La Terrasse - Porridge Buffet Where:Orchard Hotel442 Orchard Road(S) 238879 Tel: 6739 6565When:
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 CafeWhere: 5 Raffles AvenueMarina Square(S) 039797 Tel: 6885 3082When:
Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30am
Lunch: 12noon-2:30pm
Weekend High Tea: 3pm-5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm-10:30pmWhat:: 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: $37 (adults) and $22 (child) daily
Dinner: $45 (adults) from Sundays to Thursdays, $48 (adults) on Fridays and Saturdays. Children pay $26 every night. » Read review here
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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. » Read review here
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Orchard Cafe Where:Orchard Hotel442 Orchard Road(S) 238879 Tel: 6739 6565When:
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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Oscar's Cafe & Terrace Where: Conrad Centennial Singapore 2 Temasek Boulevard (S) 038982 Tel: 6432 7481 When: Lunch: Noon to 2.30pm; Dinner: 6pm-10pm; Brunch: Noon-3pm (Sunday) Prices:
*Buffet Lunch: $39.00+++(adult) and $19.50+++ (child)
Buffet Dinner: $43.00+++(adult) and $21.50+++ (child) (Sun - Wed)$55.00+++(adult) and $22.50+++(child) (Thurs -Sat)
Sunday Brunch : Brunch only: $68+++; With Champagne: $128.00+++ What:: Oscar's serves a wide range of food ; from muffins to dim sum and seafood fried rice; from sashimi, sushi, noodles and grilled vegetables to an expansive selection of deserts and more! *prices subject to change » Read review here
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Olive Tree Mediterranean Buffet Where: Olive Tree Mediterranean RestaurantHotel Inter-Continental 80 Middle Road S(188966) Tel: 6825-1061 When:
Lunch: Noon -2.30pm (Mon-Fri)
Dinner: 6pm-10pm (Sun-Thu)Prices:
Weekday Lunch: $38+++ (adult) and $16+++(child) for lunch
Weekend Dinner: $53+++(adult) and $19+++(child) for dinner. 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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Plaza Market CaféWhere: 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 PlaceWhere: Pete's Place Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road (S)228211 Tel: 6732 1234 When:
Lunch: 12noon-2.30pm (Mon-Sat) Brunch: 11.30am-2.30pm(Sun)
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)
Soup, Salad and Dessert Buffet Lunch: $19.50+++ (adult) (Mon - Sat) Sunday
Brunch: $45.00+++ (adult) and $25.00+++ (child) *non buffet
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Princess Terrace Cafe- Penang Buffet Where: Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore 403 Havelock Road (S)169632 Tel: 6318-3168 When:
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:
Lunch: Monday-Saturday: 12 noon to 2.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Dinner: Daily: 7pm to 10.30pmPrices:
Breakfast: $41+++(adult) and 28+++(child)
Lunch:$44+++ (adult) and $28+++(child)
Dinner: $46+++(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 AbuffattaWhere: Marina Mandarin Hotel6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square(S) 039594Tel: 6845 1111When: 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) » Read review here
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The Buffet Restaurant Where: M Hotel Singapore 81 Anson Road (S) 079908Tel: 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: $30+++ (adult) and $15+++ (child)Dinner: $38+++ (child) 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 LineWhere: Shangri-La HotelOrange Grove Road(S) 258350Tel: 6213 4275When: 6 to 10.30am (breakfast, till 11am on weekends), noon to 2.30pm (lunch), 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). » Read review here
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Triple 3, The Buffet RestaurantWhere: Meritus Mandarin Singapore333 Orchard Road(S) 238867Tel: 6831 6271/72When: 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: $55.00+++ and $33.00+++ (child)
For Weekend Dinner Buffet: $58.00+++ and $35.00+++ (child)
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Top of the 'M' - High Tea Where: Meritus Mandarin Singapore333 Orchard Road(S) 238867Tel: 6831 6258/88When: Every Saturday, 12pm - 2pm or 2:30 pm - 4:30pmWhat:: French and British High Tea.Prices: $35+++
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