20 Best Buffets In Singapore For All Budgets, Including Hotel Buffets, Outdoor BBQ And More

21st March 2024

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Best buffets in Singapore

If you’re a big eater searching for luxurious buffet spreads to indulge in, look no further than this list of the best buffets in Singapore. Separated into three price points, this list has a mix of hotel buffets and unorthodox picks so you can find the ideal buffet for your budget.

Do note that we’ve left out Japanese buffets, Korean BBQ buffets, and dim sum buffets, as we have covered them extensively before.

Best buffets in Singapore at a glance

Do note that menu items are subject to change.

Name	Price per person (from)	Sample menu items
<$50++
A.K Zai Lok Lok	$19.90+	More than 50 types of lok lok (fried or grilled), with optional soup bases: tom yum, curry, mala, laksa, satay, pork broth
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant	$42++	Rendang Daging Sapi, Sayur Lodeh, Peha Kaki Kambing (roasted lamb leg)
Atrium Restaurant	$47++	Whole Spice Roast Baby Lamb, Lamb Chops, Rib Eye, Turkey Breast, Ayam Masak Merah, Sayur Lodeh, Beef Rendang, Udang Lemak Nenas, Slow-baked Whole Norwegian Salmon, Signature Laksa
TungLok Seafood	$49.80++	Salmon Sashimi, Chilled Jellyfish with Pomelo Sauce, Deep-fried Sea Bass with Light Soy Sauce, Steamed Oyster with Garlic and Vermicelli, Free-flow dim sum
<$100++
Ginger	$52++	Rojak, Laksa, Chicken Rice, Chicken and Lamb Satay, Seafood Dried Mee Siam, Wild Mushroom Soup, Prawns Aglio Olio
Sun’s Cafe	$56++	Fried kway teow, beef rendang, sambal prawns, live station for laksa and meatball noodle soup
Lime Restaurant	$58++	Seafood on ice, sashimi, roast beef, XO Crabmeat Fried Rice, Spicy Crab Meat Kueh Pie Tee, Pickering Lobster Laksa
Line Restaurant	$68++	Seafood on ice, hawker noodle specialties, Durian Cake, Goma Yuzu Roulade
Edge	$68++	Seafood, house-made pasta, Indian curry fish
Peppermint	$72++	Farm-to-table fare, itek sio and nasi ulam
Carousel Restaurant	$75++	Teppanyaki specials, Japanese Cold Noodles, Duck Breast
Town Restaurant	$78++	Seafood-on-ice, Western grill, al fresco barbecue station on weekends
Embu	$78++	Signature Laksa, Gumbo Chicken with Spinach and Mushroom,, Signature Chocolate Cake
Monti	$88++	Ricotta and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, Truffle Risotto, Roasted Chicken Roulade
Estate	$98++	Black Truffle Roasted Duck, Slow-Roasted Tomahawk, Baby Abalone with Tofu, Pan Seared Foie Gras
Silver Shell Cafe	$98++	Scallops, Boston Lobsters, Snow Crabs, Assorted Sushi, Lobster Bisque, Whole Baked Salmon
<$130++
Beach Road Kitchen	$108++	Signature Funghi Formaggio Pizza, charcoal-grilled Flower Crab
Colony	$112++	Oysters, Boston lobsters, snow crab, air-dried pork, air-dried beef
Rise	$112++	Sashimi, Nyonya Chap Chye, Butter Chicken, Beef Wellington, Hand-tossed Spaghetti Carbonara, free-flow seafood on ice
Basilico	$128++	Wagyu Beef Lasagna, Truffle Risotto, Roman-style Crispy Pork Belly with Rosemary Jus

<$50++

1. Atrium Restaurant

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium’s in-house Atrium Restaurant is known for their halal buffet spread, comprising local and international dishes. In the spirit of the upcoming festive season, indulge in their Kampong Ramadan Feast!

With a variety of over 40 dishes, definitely go for their signature Whole Spice Roast Baby Lamb. This roast meat comes with sides of pita bread, sambal belacan and more. Do note that this dish is only available during dinnertime, from Friday to Sunday. Otherwise, you can still enjoy other meats from the carving station, including Lamb Chops, Rib Eye, and Turkey Breast, or barbecue items on rotation such as Sirloin Steak, Sambal Squid, and Otah-otah.

You can also look forward to Malay dishes including Ayam Masak Merah, Sayur Lodeh, Beef Rendang and Udang Lemak Nenas. Another must-try is their Slow-baked Whole Norwegian Salmon, which pairs well with their popular chilli sauce dips. Alternatively, get a local favourite: Executive Chef Chua Yew Hock’s Signature Laksa which has sweet and creamy gravy. Chef Chua created this comfort food dish for himself while he worked overseas.

The Kampong Ramadan Feast will be available from 11 March to 10 April 2024. What’s more, DBS and Citibank credit card holders get to enjoy 50% off their bill, so prices start from $47++ per adult (UP $94++), and $12.50++ per child (UP $25++).

Find out more about Atrium Restraurant’s food offerings!

Address: 317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10am, 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 3138 2530
Website
Atrium Restaurant is a halal-certified eatery.

2. TungLok Seafood

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While seafood buffets are usually the domain of lavish hotel restaurants, the affordably priced spread at TungLok Seafood is a great option if you’re not looking to break the bank.

Their a la carte Seafood Lunch Buffet starts from $49.80++, and offers delicacies including Salmon Sashimi, Chilled Jellyfish with Pomelo Sauce, and Deep-fried Sea Bass with Light Soy Sauce. There’s also free-flow dim sum and some mouthwatering Steamed Oyster with Garlic and Vermicelli, limited to one serving per table.

The seafood buffets are only available at the Orchard Central and Paya Lebar Quarter Mall outlets.

Check out our TungLok Seafood review.

Website | Full list of outlets
TungLok Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.

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3. Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant

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Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant is known for their authentic and wide-ranging Indonesian fare, which makes their $42++ and $45++ buffet lunch and dinner respectively look like an absolute steal.

You’ll get to feast on dishes such as Rendang Daging Sapi and Sayur Lodeh, all of which feature the rich aromas and flavours of the Southeast Asian country. Be sure to get the Peha Kaki Kambing (roasted lamb leg) as well—this signature dish is said to be irresistibly succulent.

Address: 405 Havelock Road, Level 3, Furama RiverFront, Singapore 169633
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6739 6463
Website
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant is a halal-certified eatery.

4. Crystal Cafe

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One of the more unique picks on this list, Crystal Cafe’s Taiwan Porridge Buffet (from $18.80++) is perfect for those looking for a diverse range of dishes to go along with their gruel.

The braised items are all superb: whether it be pig trotters or pork belly, their robust braising and savouriness make them perfect porridge companions. There’s also a decent selection of fresh seafood dishes, including dory fish and prawns.

Address: 131 Killiney Road, Orchard Grand Court, Singapore 239571
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6830 2020
Website
Crystal Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

5. A.K Zai Lok Lok

If a dozen or so lok lok skewers is not enough for you, then head on down to a lok lok buffet such as A.K Zai Lok Lok. For $19.90+ per person, you get to binge on more than 50 types of lok lok, which can either be enjoyed fried or grilled. An additional $10 is required to boil your skewers in one of the following soup bases: tom yum, curry, mala, laksa, satay, and pork broth.

Read our A.K Zai Lok Lok review.

Address: 259 Outram Road, Singapore 169056
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 1am
Website
A.K Zai Lok Lok is not a halal-certified eatery.

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<$100++

5. Lime Restaurant

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Apart from the usual buffet favourites like seafood on ice, sashimi, and roast beef hand-carved at live stations, Lime Restaurant serves up elevated local dishes that distinguishes their spread from others. Some must-trys include the XO Crabmeat Fried Rice and Spicy Crab Meat Kueh Pie Tee, as well as their signature Pickering Lobster Laksa, which comes with half a lobster. You can’t miss their house-made desserts either, all made with less sugar for a guilt-free end to your meal.

Weekday lunch is priced at $58++ per person for Mondays and Tuesdays, and $68++ per person from Wednesdays to Fridays. This price includes unlimited servings of coffee and tea.

6. Ginger

Ginger is an award-winning halal buffet restaurant in PARKROYAL on Beach Road. The buffet spread consists of local dishes like Rojak, Laksa, Chicken Rice, Chicken and Lamb Satay, and Seafood Dried Mee Siam, alongside a selection of Western favourites such as Wild Mushroom Soup and Prawns Aglio Olio.

Enjoy all this and more at their lunch buffet, available from 12pm to 2:30pm daily at $52++ per adult. Children dine at half price at $26++ per person.

Address: 7500 Beach Rd, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore 199591
Opening hours:
Tel: 3138 1995
Website
Ginger is a halal-certified eatery.

7. Sun’s Cafe

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If you’re a fan of Penarakan cuisine, Sun’s Cafe at Hotel Grand Pacific is the right place for you to visit. For just $56++, you can get to enjoy a wide assortment of their signature Peranakan fare, including fried kway teow, beef rendang, sambal prawns and more! In addition, they even have a live station for laksa and meatball noodle soup! You can also get local and Western dishes a la carte here, with options such as Hainanese chicken rice, pasta and steaks on request. Don’t forget to end your meal with their selection of classic Nyonya kueh and desserts.

Address: 101 Victoria Street, Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore 188018
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6431 1818
Website
Sun’s Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

8. Edge

Edge has one of the largest international buffet lineups in Singapore, featuring a plethora of dishes that span from Western cuisine to our local fare. A Weekday Lunch ($65++) buffet will let you enjoy all the luxurious seafood on offer, along with house-made pasta, Indian curry fish, and many more.

Check out our Edge review.

Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore 039595
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6826 8240
Website
Edge is not a halal-certified eatery.

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9. Peppermint

International hotel buffet Peppermint continues to be one of the standout buffets in the country. You can expect premium farm-to-table fare, priced from $68++. Their Peranakan highlights, including itek sio and nasi ulam, are particularly outstanding dishes in a place full of high-quality food.

Check out our Peppermint review.

Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am to 10:30am, 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am to 10:30am, 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6845 1111
Website
Peppermint is a halal-certified eatery.

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10. Town Restaurant

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Indulge in an elevated buffet spread at Town Restaurant, located right next to the Singapore River at The Fullerton Hotel. They offer the finest of international and local delights, ranging from fresh seafood-on-ice, Western grill to Asian favourites. On Friday and Saturday evenings, they even offer an al fresco barbecue station where you can enjoy their charcoal-grilled selection by the river, with premium meat and seafood options such as Creole-spiced Bamboo Lobster and House-madeGarlic Dry Rub Meltique Beef. Prices start at $78++ per adult for their dinner buffet, and $118++ with the barbequed selection.

Address: 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore 049178
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 10:30am,12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6877 8911
Website
Town Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.

11. Line Restaurant

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Located in Shangri-La Hotel, The Line Restaurant features an extensive international buffet menu, with close to 100 different types of dishes from all around the world. Some of their highlights include the cold seafood counter, which stars snow crab, black mussels, white clams and more. They are also popular for their Peranakan spread and hawker noodle specialties, such as Singapore Laksa and British Hainan Beef Noodles. On top of their delectable mains, their pastries and desserts are well-loved by diners, with indulgent treats like Durian Cake and Goma Yuzu Roulade that are hard to resist. Prices start from $68++ per person here.

Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 258350
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10:30am,12:30pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6213 4398
Website
The Line Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.

12. Carousel Restaurant

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Carousel Restaurant at Royal Plaza is well known for their Mediterranean and Asian dishes, all of which are prepared in halal-certified kitchens. With their lavish spread of international food, it’s no surprise that they were awarded the Best Buffet Restaurant in Singapore at AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards for seven consecutive years.

For Japanese delights, you can try their teppanyaki specials, or go for their Japanese Cold Noodles, which stars Japanese green tea noodles served with house-made soba sauce. For a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, the Duck Breast is an excellent option, drizzled with tangy pomegranate sauce, and accompanied with creamy potato mousseline on the side.

Their lunch and dinner buffet prices start from $75++ on weekdays and $82++ on weekends for adults.

Address: 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza, Singapore 228220
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10am,12pm to 2pm, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6219 3780
Website
Carousel Restaurant is a halal-certified eatery.

13. Embu

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Be blown away by Embu’s international buffet menu, which includes Asian, Indian and European delights. Prices start from $78++ for lunch on weekdays and $98++ for dinner daily.

Indulge in their Signature Laksa from the noodle station, or have some Gumbo Chicken with Spinach and Mushroom from the European section. Their seafood options are excellent too, with Tiger Prawns, White Clams, Mud Crabs, and more. For desserts, you can’t miss their Signature Chocolate Cake, which stars a rich chocolate mousse cake coated in luscious chocolate ganache.

Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 039797
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 10:30am,12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6885 3500
Website
Embu is not a halal-certified eatery.

14. Estate

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Estate at Hilton Singapore Orchard is unique for its Dinner Buffet Experience, which features 10 Chef Signatures—premium, cooked-to-order dishes that are plated and served to table—on top of their regular buffet spread. These signatures include delicacies like Black Truffle Roasted Duck, Slow-Roasted Tomahawk, Baby Abalone with Tofu, and Pan Seared Foie Gras. Enjoy this buffet experience from Sundays to Thursdays for $98++ per person.

Address: 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10pm, Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6831 6270
Website
Estate is not a halal-certified eatery.

15. Monti

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Housed in The Fullerton Pavilion, which boasts floor-to-ceiling glass windows and unblocked waterfront views of Marina Bay Sands, Monti is probably the place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Even more so when you consider that they have a weekend all-you-can-eat brunch menu.

Priced at $88++ per person, diners can indulge in a selection of classic Italian dishes, ranging from Ricotta and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, to Truffle Risotto, and Roasted Chicken Roulade. For an additional $25++, you can also have free-flow coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, and mocktails.

Address: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore 049327
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11:30pm
Tel: 9111 5529
Website
Monti is not a halal-certified eatery.

16. Silver Shell Cafe

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Enjoy your buffet spread against stunning beachfront views at Silver Shell Cafe. Situated along Sentosa Beach in Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, the restaurant offers a range of themed menus featuring international cuisine.

A particular highlight is their Seafood Sensation menu, which is on rotation from Friday to Saturday during dinner. For $98++ per adult, have as many Scallops, Boston Lobsters, and Snow Crabs as you can eat while indulging in Assorted Sushi, Lobster Bisque, and Whole Baked Salmon.

Address: 101 Siloso Road, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore 098970
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 11am, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6371 1966
Website
Silver Shell Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

<$130++

17. Rise

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Located in Tower 1 of the luxurious Marina Bay Sands is Rise, an open concept buffet restaurant. The dinner buffet spread is as you’d expect of a menu with the tagline “The World at Your Table”—featuring cuisine from all around the globe, you’ll find everything from Sashimi, Nyonya Chap Chye, Butter Chicken, and Beef Wellington to Hand-tossed Spaghetti Carbonara.

Priced at $112++ per person from Sundays to Thursdays and $122++ for Fridays and Saturdays, Rise is definitely on the pricier end. But it may very well be worth it to have their free-flow seafood on ice, which includes a variety of fresh lobsters and crabs.

Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Lobby Hotel Tower 1, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6688 5525
Website
Rise is not a halal-certified eatery.

18. Basilico

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When it comes to Italian fare, you can’t go wrong with the hotel buffet at Basilico. Their Weekend Brunch (from $128++) gets you mouthwatering dishes such as Wagyu Beef Lasagna, Truffle Risotto, and Roman-style Crispy Pork Belly with Rosemary Jus. Upgrade your brunch for free-flow alcohol—for $168++, you can drink all the Prosecco, red and white wines, and draft beers that you want.

The Weekend Brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm to 3pm.

Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 2, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
Opening hours:Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6725 3232
Website
Basilico is not a halal-certified eatery.

19. Colony

For a swanky seafood buffet, try Colony’s Seafood Dinner ($112++). Oysters, Boston lobsters, and snow crab are some of the first-rate seafood dishes you’ll get to enjoy here, together with cold cuts such as air-dried pork and air-dried beef. Plus, you’ll get to dine in the elegant setting of the posh Ritz-Carlton. The Seafood Dinner is available on Fridays and Saturdays, between 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Last orders are taken at 10:15pm.

Check out our Colony review.

Address: 7 Raffles Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Singapore 039799
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm, Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6434 5288
Website
Colony is not a halal-certified eatery.

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20. Beach Road Kitchen

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Located in JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, Beach Road Kitchen’s Dinner Buffet ($108++) entitles you to a free flow of terrific food and champagne. The very best of international and local cuisine feature here, ranging anywhere from oven-baked Signature Funghi Formaggio Pizza to charcoal-grilled Flower Crab.

The buffet also has a chefs-on-show concept, which lets you see the chefs craft these delectable dishes at live-action stations. Do note that the dinner buffet priced at this tier is only available from Friday to Saturday, between 6pm and 10pm.

Address: 30 Beach Road, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, Singapore 189763
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6818 1913
Website
Beach Road Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.

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