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This Hotel Has $22.80++ Teochew Porridge Buffet, Get 50% Off Second Diner

Holiday Inn Express Novena has cheap Teochew porridge buffet

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It’s rare to find buffets that cost less than $30, but for a limited time only, you can find one at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena. The hotel has brought back their popular 90-minute Teochew Porridge Buffet, priced from $22.80++ per person!

Visit for lunch on Saturday or Sunday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm, to enjoy the buffet at just $22.80++ per person—a steal in this economy. Alternatively, visit for dinner from Friday to Sunday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm, and pay $28.80++ per person instead. WhatsApp 91700684 to snag a seat!

That’s not all: every second adult gets 50% off the buffet price, bringing down the price to $11.40++ and $14.40++ for lunch and dinner, respectively.

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This porridge buffet offers more than 20 traditional Teochew and local dishes you can have your fill of, along with sweet potato porridge. These include favourites such as steamed fish cake, chai poh omelette, and braised pork belly.


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There seem to be several fish dishes you can try as well, such as steamed pomfret and deep-fried batang fish. Fans of typical Teochew porridge are likely to enjoy the spread of dishes available here.

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Don’t miss out on the condiment bar too, where you’ll find a whole lineup of toppings to zhng up your porridge.

We’re not sure when the Teochew Porridge Buffet at Holiday Inn will run for, so head down soon before it’s too late!

For a story about a famous 90-year-old Teochew porridge stall, read our Choon Seng Teochew Porridge feature. For buffets for all budgets, read our best buffets in Singapore guide.

Address: 201 Balestier Road, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lobby Level, Singapore 329926
Buffet hours: Fri 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:30pm to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 9170 0684
Website
Express Cafe & Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.

Feature image adapted from Pearlyn via Google Maps and samlivestoeat via Google Maps

Enze Kay

Enze is a Singapore-based food writer. He enjoys noodle dishes from around the world, but local classics such as bak chor mee, wonton mee, and hokkien mee hold a special place in his heart.

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