As much as I love my main squad, there’s just one thing about them that I need to get off my chest. We take an average of half an hour to decide on what cuisine to eat, and then another torturous 20 minutes deciding on where. The foodie in me dies a little each time someone suggests a lunch date, because I can already imagine how long the wait will be till I can even see the food.
This year, I’ve upped my game with UOB YOLO, which offers all Cardmembers a variety of food deals, including 1-for-1 hotel buffets! Nobody in my clique has the right to whine or complain anymore, ‘cause these buffets offer various cuisines all under one roof. Plus, buffet-hopping can now finally be a thing!
It would be a pity to leave Ellenborough Market Café without snapping an #OOTD within their picturesque space – think high ceilings, Peranakan tiles, and pastel-coloured walls. While their buffet lunch (U.P. $52++) offer allows you and your gang to chomp down on a variety of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese dishes, their specialty lies in their Peranakan options. A few that caught my fancy include the fish head curry fish, sambal eggplant salad, and durian pengat.
Address: 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281
1-for-1 buffet hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm
Offer is valid until 30 June 2017
Tel: 6239 1847 / 6239 1848
Website
Atrium Restaurant exudes a chic vibe with wooden tables and colourful chairs. Only available till the end of June, their Lobster & BBQ Extravaganza (U.P. $90++ from Sun-Thur, $100++ from Fri-Sat) makes for an incredibly sumptuous dinner for seafood lovers. Savour fresh sashimi, oysters, and lobsters stuffed with roe in any way you desire – barbequed, grilled, or stir-fried. I like my seafood cooked, so Lobster Bisque and Wok-fried Salted Egg Lobster are my top picks. Be sure to help yourself to a scoop – or more – of gelato from their brand new Gelato Bar as well! You can also redeem the 1-for-1 promotion at their buffet lunch (U.P. $58++) and weekend high tea buffet (U.P. $60++).
Address: 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075
1-for-1 buffet hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Weekend high tea hours: Sat-Sun & PH 12pm to 3:30pm
Offer is valid until 30 June 2017
Tel: 6731 7172
Website
The halal-certified AquaMarine boasts a vast interior with open kitchens that show their chefs in action. The buffet area may be huge, but you don’t need a map; simply head straight to the seafood section during their buffet lunch (U.P. $60++) and help yourself to heaps of fresh sashimi, crabs, mussels, and prawns. If you’re not a fan of raw food, fret not for they also offer cooked seafood dishes, with my favourite being the classic chilli crab.
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Marina Square Singapore, Singapore 039594
1-for-1 buffet hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017 and is limited to the first 50 diners every day
Tel: 6845 1111
Website
With a buffet spread that changes daily, Café Mosaic will surprise you with new dishes even if you visit them on consecutive days. Their buffet dinner (U.P. $88++) has a wide array of dishes from various cuisines. Head down to their live cooking stations that feature mainly Singaporean dishes such as fried carrot cake and laksa, or their seafood bar that offers freshly shucked oysters. If you have a sweet tooth, their wide range of desserts are bound to please, with two of my favourites being their durian cake and chocolate mousse.
Address: 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189558
1-for-1 buffet hours: Daily 6pm to 10pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017
Tel: 6311 8195
Website
Fuel yourself for the coming week by filling your belly to the brim at Triple Three’s Sunday Family Lunch (U.P. $118++). Though they offer mainly Japanese cuisine, a variety of dishes from other countries are also available. From customisable pasta to a wide variety of meats, this buffet spread can satisfy even fussy foodies. Of course, be sure to have your fill of their seafood, maki rolls, and teppanyaki to get your money’s worth.
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238867
1-for-1 buffet hours: Sunday 3pm to 6:30pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017
Tel: 6831 6288
Website
Caprilicious features a more casual setting as compared to the rest, and their Weekend Buffet Lunch (U.P. $42.80++) comprises dishes from all over the world. Have a go at their salad bar, and tuck into comforting Singaporean fare such as laksa and satay. Don’t leave without slurping down fresh oysters from the seafood section and their assortment of sweet treats! You can also get the 1-for-1 offer for their Weekend Buffet Dinner (U.P. $50.80++) that is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, so bring your fambam over for your weekly family dinner!
Address: 3 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486037
1-for-1 buffet hours: Fri 6pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017
Tel: 6933 9878
Website
Food Capital offers interactive live stations for most of their dishes, and their open kitchen concept allows you to watch the chefs in action, as they prepare small batches of food a la minute. My friends always rave about the fresh seafood served during their buffet lunch ($58++ from Sun-Fri, $$66.60++ on Sat), which includes Canadian oysters and New Zealand snow crab leg. Give their Asian dishes a go as well, especially their tempura, tandoori chicken and chicken satay. Zi char lovers should fill up on their chilli crab with mantou. The 1-for-1 offer can also be redeemed at their buffet dinner (U.P. $74++ from Mon-Thur, $79++ from Fri-Sun).
Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
1-for-1 buffet hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017
Tel: 6233 1100
Website
It is East meets West at The Square @ Furama, as their buffet lunch (U.P. $60++) and buffet dinner (U.P. $70++) feature hit dishes from all around the globe. Highlights of the buffet include Fried Pork in Salted Egg Yolk Sauce and Sauteed Prawn with Chicken Floss, as well as Roasted Beef Striploin. Tucked at a corner of the restaurant is a mini playground for kids to entertain themselves while the adults gossip and grab more bites – great for large family gatherings.
Address: 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633
1-for-1 buffet hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 3am, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 3am
Offer is valid till 31 December 2017
Tel: 6739 6468
Website
Make the most of living in a tropical country by stripping down and enjoying barbecued fare by the pool at Cocobolo Poolside Bar + Grill. In addition to meats such as Australian Rack of Lamb and US Baby Back Ribs, their Barbecue Buffet Dinner (U.P. $68++) also includes fresh seafood catches and appetisers such as Grilled Mackerel in Banana Leaf. If the heat gets overbearing, help yourself to some Green Tea Chestnut Mousse Cake or Mini Magnum while dipping your toes in the pool.
Address: 1 Unity Street, Level 2, Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore 237983
1-for-1 buffet hours: Fri-Sat 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Offer is valid till 30 June 2017
Tel: 6593 8855
Website
Tiffany Café & Restaurant offers a mix of Western and Singaporean fare in their buffet lunch (U.P. $53.80++) and buffet dinner (U.P. $65.80++). Dig into familiar dishes such as mutton curry, mee siam, prawn with dragonfruit mayo, and chicken rice. Make your soon-to-be food baby complete with their wide array of desserts, including durian pengat, and bread and butter pudding.
Address: 60 Eu Tong Sen Street, Furama City Centre, Singapore 059804
1-for-1 buffet hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Offer is valid till 31 December 2017
Tel: 6531 5366
Website
These hotel buffets are just the tip of the iceberg – with UOB YOLO, you can enjoy over 80 1-for-1 dining deals all around Singapore.
Die-hard foodies will love this: besides the special deals, UOB YOLO offers an 8% rebate* on dining and entertainment spend on weekends so you can make the most of your Saturdays and Sundays!
Best of all, once you put any weekday dining or entertainment spend on UOB YOLO, you’ll nab yourself a free weekend Grab ride* every week, so you can cab home just in time for your food coma to take over.
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