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April 21st, 2005, 03:43 PM
The Fullerton Singapore - Gourmet Buffet Dinner
Where: Town Restaurant (tel: 6877-8128)
When: 6.30-10.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays
Cost: Starts from $28+++
What: Rolled out on April 8, the buffet allows diners to mix and match
meals.
They can pick from various main courses and help themselves to the Gourmet
Appetiser Buffet and Gourmet Dessert Buffet, which cost $20+++ and $15+++
respectively on their own.
There is also the Seafood Tower at $28+++ per person or $48+++ for two.
Or they can opt for the Appetiser and Dessert Buffet ($25+++), Seafood
Tower and Dessert Buffet ($65+++ for two) and Seafood Tower with Appetiser
and Dessert Buffet ($98+++ for two).
Conrad Centennial Singapore - Big Breakfast Buffet
Where: Oscar's Cafe & Terrace (tel: 6432-7481)
When:7am-3pm every Sunday
Cost: $28+++ (adult); $14+++ (child)
What: Launched in March this year, it serves everything from muffins to
dimsum and seafood fried rice.
The highlight is the vitamin corner, which includes a juice bar. From 11am,
pay $40+++ to combine the breakfast spread with the carving of the day.
M Hotel Singapore - Sunday High Curry
Where: Cafe 2000 (tel: 6421-6222)
When: Noon-3pm every Sunday
Cost:$28+++ (adult); $14+++ (child)
What: What started off as a pure curry buffet in February this year now
includes a Western spread. This includes roast prime ribs and Yorkshire
pudding. The fish head curry is highly recommended.
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort - Brunch 'N' Plunge
Where: Sharkey's (tel: 6371-1071)
When: 12.30-3pm
Cost:$39.50+++ (adult); children 12 years and below are charged half price
What: Enjoy a great sea view and free use of pool facilities as you tuck
into the buffet introduced in June last year. Barbecue items such as pork
ribs
and tiger king prawns, and local favourites like fried oyster omelette and
kueh, dominate the spread.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel - Children's Buffet
Where: Cafe Brio's (tel: 6233-1100)
When:Noon-3pm every Sunday
Cost: Free for kids aged 10 and below, accompanied by adults paying for the
Sunday brunch ($50+++ or $65+++ with free flow of champagne, wine and beer)
What: The spread made its debut last year and offers such items as mini hot
dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets. There are also activities such as magic
shows and balloon sculpting.
Raffles The Plaza - Plaza Market Peranakan Buffet
Where: Plaza Market Cafe (tel: 6431-6156)
When: Noon-2.30pm and 6.30-10.30pm daily; high tea from 12.30-5pm (Sat, Sun
& public holiday)
Cost: Lunch costs $25+++ (adult) and $13+++ (child); dinner costs $30+++
and $15+++ respectively; high tea is $23+++ and $12+++ respectively
What: The showcase of authentic Peranakan cuisine was introduced last year
and the ayam buah keluak and durian pudding have won fans.
The Fullerton Singapore - Chocolate Buffet
Where:The Courtyard (tel: 6877-8129)
When: 8-11pm every Friday and Saturday
Cost: $24+++ (adult); $12+++ (child)
What: Since 2002, chocolate lovers have been indulging in treats such as
the chocolate mango yoghurt mousse. The drink station with its premium
chocolate-blended drinks is the highlight.
Shangri-La Hotel - Coffee Garden's Seafood Extravaganza
Where:Coffee Garden (tel: 6213-4275)
When: 6.30-10.30pm daily
Cost: $61+++ (adult) and $31+++ (child). It used to cost less than $25.
What: The seafood buffet made its debut in 2000 as an occasional special
and was made a daily affair in February this year. The over 100 items range
from barbecue lobster to Norwegian salmon dishes. Italian, Indian and
Japanese
sections offer pizzas, curries and sashimi.
Meritus Negara Singapore - Local Delights Lunch Buffet
Where: Claymore Cafe (tel: 6831-6686)
When: Noon-2.30pm Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays. Brunch is
served on weekends from noon-4pm.
Cost: $16.90+++ for weekdays and $19.90+++ for weekend brunch. Children pay
$9.90+++ for both. What: It started off as the Yong Tau Foo Buffet in 1997
but local
favourites like laksa were added last month. The duck noodles and prawn mee
soup are
big draws.
Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore - Buffet Lunch & Dinner
Where: Ellenborough Market Cafe (tel: 6239-1848)
When: Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm daily
Cost: $19.90+++ for lunch and $24.90+++ for dinner on weekdays, $25.90+++
for weekend dinner. Children pay $11.90+++ for lunch, $13.90+++ for weekday
dinner and $14.90+++ for weekend dinner.
What: This spread with a strong nonya component has gained fame since 1997
and the star remains the durian pengat, a yummy mousse. Other must-haves
include the slipper lobster in black bean sauce and abalone mushroom
noodles.
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore - Sunday Champagne Brunch
Where: Greenhouse (tel: 6434-5288)
When: 11.30am-3.30pm every Sunday
Cost: $88+++ (adult); $45+++ (child)
What: The extensive spread launched in 1996 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.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore - Sunday Brunch At One-Ninety
Where: One-Ninety (tel: 6831-7250)
When: There are two sittings: 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3pm
Cost: $68+++ (adult) and $30+++ (child); Pay $98+++ to add free flow of
Veuve Clicquot champagne.
What: This eight-year-old brunch has 20 hot and cold stations offering
fresh oysters, sukiyaki, dimsum and pasta. The sinful dessert buffet station
carries 25 sweet treats. Kids get their own spread and activities.
Hotel Inter-Continental - Olive Tree Mediterranean Buffet
Where: Olive Tree Mediterranean Restaurant (tel: 6431-1061)
When: 11.30am-2.30pm for lunch (Mon-Fri) and 6.30-10.30pm for dinner
(Sun-Thu) Cost: $39+++ for lunch and $52+++ for dinner. Free for children
under seven
years. Those aged between seven and 12 years will be charged according to
their age. For instance, a seven-year-old will be charged $7+++ and a
10-year-old will pay $10+++. What: It has attracted a strong following
since 1995. The menu changes daily and offers more than 20 items, including
the
popular seafood on ice and pasta.
OLD FAVES
Where: Town Restaurant (tel: 6877-8128)
When: 6.30-10.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays
Cost: Starts from $28+++
What: Rolled out on April 8, the buffet allows diners to mix and match
meals.
They can pick from various main courses and help themselves to the Gourmet
Appetiser Buffet and Gourmet Dessert Buffet, which cost $20+++ and $15+++
respectively on their own.
There is also the Seafood Tower at $28+++ per person or $48+++ for two.
Or they can opt for the Appetiser and Dessert Buffet ($25+++), Seafood
Tower and Dessert Buffet ($65+++ for two) and Seafood Tower with Appetiser
and Dessert Buffet ($98+++ for two).
Conrad Centennial Singapore - Big Breakfast Buffet
Where: Oscar's Cafe & Terrace (tel: 6432-7481)
When:7am-3pm every Sunday
Cost: $28+++ (adult); $14+++ (child)
What: Launched in March this year, it serves everything from muffins to
dimsum and seafood fried rice.
The highlight is the vitamin corner, which includes a juice bar. From 11am,
pay $40+++ to combine the breakfast spread with the carving of the day.
M Hotel Singapore - Sunday High Curry
Where: Cafe 2000 (tel: 6421-6222)
When: Noon-3pm every Sunday
Cost:$28+++ (adult); $14+++ (child)
What: What started off as a pure curry buffet in February this year now
includes a Western spread. This includes roast prime ribs and Yorkshire
pudding. The fish head curry is highly recommended.
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort - Brunch 'N' Plunge
Where: Sharkey's (tel: 6371-1071)
When: 12.30-3pm
Cost:$39.50+++ (adult); children 12 years and below are charged half price
What: Enjoy a great sea view and free use of pool facilities as you tuck
into the buffet introduced in June last year. Barbecue items such as pork
ribs
and tiger king prawns, and local favourites like fried oyster omelette and
kueh, dominate the spread.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel - Children's Buffet
Where: Cafe Brio's (tel: 6233-1100)
When:Noon-3pm every Sunday
Cost: Free for kids aged 10 and below, accompanied by adults paying for the
Sunday brunch ($50+++ or $65+++ with free flow of champagne, wine and beer)
What: The spread made its debut last year and offers such items as mini hot
dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets. There are also activities such as magic
shows and balloon sculpting.
Raffles The Plaza - Plaza Market Peranakan Buffet
Where: Plaza Market Cafe (tel: 6431-6156)
When: Noon-2.30pm and 6.30-10.30pm daily; high tea from 12.30-5pm (Sat, Sun
& public holiday)
Cost: Lunch costs $25+++ (adult) and $13+++ (child); dinner costs $30+++
and $15+++ respectively; high tea is $23+++ and $12+++ respectively
What: The showcase of authentic Peranakan cuisine was introduced last year
and the ayam buah keluak and durian pudding have won fans.
The Fullerton Singapore - Chocolate Buffet
Where:The Courtyard (tel: 6877-8129)
When: 8-11pm every Friday and Saturday
Cost: $24+++ (adult); $12+++ (child)
What: Since 2002, chocolate lovers have been indulging in treats such as
the chocolate mango yoghurt mousse. The drink station with its premium
chocolate-blended drinks is the highlight.
Shangri-La Hotel - Coffee Garden's Seafood Extravaganza
Where:Coffee Garden (tel: 6213-4275)
When: 6.30-10.30pm daily
Cost: $61+++ (adult) and $31+++ (child). It used to cost less than $25.
What: The seafood buffet made its debut in 2000 as an occasional special
and was made a daily affair in February this year. The over 100 items range
from barbecue lobster to Norwegian salmon dishes. Italian, Indian and
Japanese
sections offer pizzas, curries and sashimi.
Meritus Negara Singapore - Local Delights Lunch Buffet
Where: Claymore Cafe (tel: 6831-6686)
When: Noon-2.30pm Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays. Brunch is
served on weekends from noon-4pm.
Cost: $16.90+++ for weekdays and $19.90+++ for weekend brunch. Children pay
$9.90+++ for both. What: It started off as the Yong Tau Foo Buffet in 1997
but local
favourites like laksa were added last month. The duck noodles and prawn mee
soup are
big draws.
Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore - Buffet Lunch & Dinner
Where: Ellenborough Market Cafe (tel: 6239-1848)
When: Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm daily
Cost: $19.90+++ for lunch and $24.90+++ for dinner on weekdays, $25.90+++
for weekend dinner. Children pay $11.90+++ for lunch, $13.90+++ for weekday
dinner and $14.90+++ for weekend dinner.
What: This spread with a strong nonya component has gained fame since 1997
and the star remains the durian pengat, a yummy mousse. Other must-haves
include the slipper lobster in black bean sauce and abalone mushroom
noodles.
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore - Sunday Champagne Brunch
Where: Greenhouse (tel: 6434-5288)
When: 11.30am-3.30pm every Sunday
Cost: $88+++ (adult); $45+++ (child)
What: The extensive spread launched in 1996 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.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore - Sunday Brunch At One-Ninety
Where: One-Ninety (tel: 6831-7250)
When: There are two sittings: 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3pm
Cost: $68+++ (adult) and $30+++ (child); Pay $98+++ to add free flow of
Veuve Clicquot champagne.
What: This eight-year-old brunch has 20 hot and cold stations offering
fresh oysters, sukiyaki, dimsum and pasta. The sinful dessert buffet station
carries 25 sweet treats. Kids get their own spread and activities.
Hotel Inter-Continental - Olive Tree Mediterranean Buffet
Where: Olive Tree Mediterranean Restaurant (tel: 6431-1061)
When: 11.30am-2.30pm for lunch (Mon-Fri) and 6.30-10.30pm for dinner
(Sun-Thu) Cost: $39+++ for lunch and $52+++ for dinner. Free for children
under seven
years. Those aged between seven and 12 years will be charged according to
their age. For instance, a seven-year-old will be charged $7+++ and a
10-year-old will pay $10+++. What: It has attracted a strong following
since 1995. The menu changes daily and offers more than 20 items, including
the
popular seafood on ice and pasta.
OLD FAVES