Best high tea buffets in Singapore
Like many out there, I am guilty of spending my afternoons as a kid “drinking tea” with my Barbie dolls. Yet, growing up made me realise how high tea sessions are so out of my reach, simply because they are too atas and expensive. That is, until my best friend recommended Chilli Padi Tok Panjang, which offers an affordable Peranakan high tea buffet. Since then, I’ve sifted out more high tea buffets that can fulfil my inner tai tai and yours. Here are the best high tea buffets in Singapore to try if you’re looking to pamper yourself.
1. Peach Garden
Peach Garden is that one restaurant you can rely on for family gatherings or reunions on special occasions, such as New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year. Their 1-for-1 Weekend High Tea Buffet is available at Thomson Plaza for $46++ per person. There are plenty of dim sum and seafood options to indulge in, all free-flow of course.
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Peach Garden is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. J65
Bring your Muslim friends to J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La, where you can feast on both local and Western favourites with their High Tea Buffet. It’s originally priced at $88++, but with the 1-for-1 deal, it works out to just $44++ per person. There’s a catch: a minimum of two diners is required to enjoy this deal. Their Oxtail Stew with Cremolata is a must-try; it’s slow-cooked till the tendons are melt-in-your-mouth tender. There’s also a seafood counter for unlimited servings of Mud Crab and Prawn, and Mussel! When you’re done with the savouries, end your meal on a sweet note with more than nine dessert choices, including Chocolate Brownie, Assorted Swiss Rolls, and Pulut Hitam Scones.
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J65 is a halal-certified eatery.
3. Yum Cha
Located in Chinatown, Yum Cha offers a whole range of Cantonese dim sum for you to feast on. Their Weekday High Tea Buffet ($32.80++ per person) will spoil you with their menu of over 50 dishes, including crowd favourites such as XLB, siew mai, and liu sha bao. There are also more filling options, with the likes of Century Egg and Lean Meat Congee, Hong Kong Soya Noodle, and Crispy Prawn Paste Chicken. Round off your meal with some sweet treats—some popular choices include Baked Mini Egg Tarts, Fragrant Coconut Mango Pudding, and Crispy Red Bean with Banana.
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Yum Cha is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Tea Lounge
Located at Conrad Singapore Orchard is Tea Lounge, known for its themed high tea. At the time of writing, there’s Easter Weekend High Tea ($88++ per person) to look forward to, which takes place from 3 April to 5 April 2026. Alternatively, consider the Eid al-Fitr Weekend High Tea ($84++ per person), happening on 21 March and 22 March 2026. The latter features lots of local delights—from ketupat and beef rendang to ayam masak mera and nasi kuning—alongside live stations.
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Tea Lounge is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Lao Beijing
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The gu zao (old-school) feel of this place will transport you back to 1980s China. Sip some Chinese tea from a bone china cup while indulging in Lao Beijing’s High Tea Buffet ($18.80++ per person). Bring your grandparents here to talk about the good ol’ times and help yourself to five different kinds of noodles and an array of appetisers in addition to the dim sum ready to fill your stomach. You can even DIY popiah however you like!
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Lao Bei Jing is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Tiffany Cafe & Restaurant
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Just a stone’s throw away from the Singapore River lies Tiffany Cafe & Restaurant. Their Weekend Hi Tea Buffet ($30++ per person) may have a spread of English and Asian cuisines, but what draws returning customers is their Durian Pengat—a creamy, fragrant durian bomb that explodes with rich flavours in your mouth. If you don’t eat durian, don’t fret, as they also have a range of other desserts.
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Tiffany Cafe & Restaurant is not a halal-certified restaurant but uses no pork or lard.
7. Swatow
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Swatow prides itself on serving good-quality dim sum and Teochew dishes. Drop by for their All-You-Can-Eat High-Tea Buffet (from $33.80++ per person). Be attentive to the bell that indicates their pushcarts coming out; otherwise, all the goodies will get snatched by other diners! Do note that this high tea buffet is exclusively available at their Toa Payoh outlet, from 3pm to 5pm.
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Swatow is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Carousel
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A scrumptious affair, Carousel’s Weekend High Tea ($50++ per person) offers an array of fresh seafood, Western fare, and some classic hawker dishes. After indulging in fresh salmon and tuna sashimi, wrap up the meal with their wide selection of desserts, such as Bread and Butter Pudding with Vanilla Sauce and Shaved Ice Kachang, available in 18 different condiments.
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Carousel is a halal-certified eatery.
9. National Kitchen by Violet Oon
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For a local experience like no other, enjoy a hearty Singapore High Tea Set at National Kitchen by Violet Oon, boasting your usual high tea with a Peranakan twist in the iconic National Gallery. Priced at $66++ for two, the high tea set comprises a range of sweet and savoury treats: Chilli Crab in Crispy Shell on the savoury front, and Coconut Pannacotta for a sweet treat are some examples. End your high tea with their Rum Balls, a fudgy truffle-like treat infused with rum.
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National Kitchen by Violet Oon is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel
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High tea at L’ Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel is an elegant affair. Here, you’ll be pampered with a pool view and a collection of desserts with a chocolate fountain. Release your inner tai tai and go for this English Mega Afternoon Tea Buffet (from $65++ per person) to show yourself some love. Start with the Chef’s Special, the Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with Butternut Puree & Cheese Crumble, then move on to finger foods: Smoked Salmon with Mascarpone & Banana Shallot sandwiches and Caprese Salad with Pesto croissant sandwich are popular picks.
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L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Make your childhood dream of being a tai tai come true for a few hours at these high tea buffets. If buffets aren’t for you, here are some affordable high tea sessions to check out instead. Otherwise, read our guide to the best buffets in Singapore.
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