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Sky22 Review: Semi-Buffet With A Main Course And A Picturesque View From $22++

29th March 2018

Sky22 at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore

Sky22 - Flatlay

When youโ€™re living paycheck-to-paycheck like I am, dining in a hotel is an indulgent treat left for special occasions. In fact, even eating out at a casual restaurant is a luxury – Iโ€™m more of a hawker centre type of girl. But Sky22โ€™s all-new semi-buffet ($22++ for weekday lunch, $30++ for Sun-Thur dinner) called out to me. Not only is it considerably affordable for a meal in a hotel at Novena, the mains that came with the free-flowing appetisers, soups, cheese and desserts were all well-executed.

Food at Sky22

Sky22 - Salad bar

While waiting for our food, we decided to build our own salad bowl at the salad buffet line. They had a wide variety of greens, proteins like salmon, as well as condiments like chia seeds, flax and cashew nuts.

Sky22 - Ready food

But if you rather have salad that has already been prepared, they also have a few selections, including Mushroom Salad and Pasta Salad.

Sky22 - Assam Laksa Lemak

The mains offered with the semi-buffet are on a rotational basis. And during our tasting we tried the Assam Laksa Lemak. As I stirred the silky noodles, mint leaves, julienned pineapple, torch ginger flower and cucumber together, the tantalising aroma of the tamarind-rich broth became even more apparent. It was definitely appetite whetting, and I couldnโ€™t wait to dig in.

Sky22 - Close up on Assam Laksa Lemak

As I slurped up the noodles with gusto, I found chunks of mackerel in the complex tasting broth too. The dish reminded me of when I had legit Penang laksa in Malaysia, minus the sweltering heat and roadside ambience, of course.

Sky22 - BBQ Pork Ribs & Cajun Fries

Next up was the Barbecue Pork Ribs with Cajun Fries. Slow-smoked in a grill for four hours, the meat easily slid off the bone.

Sky22 - Close up of BBQ Ribs

I really liked how the ribs were marinated with house-made char siew sauce, giving it a more honeyed flavour than the usual American-style BBQ glaze.

Sky22 - Beef Casserole

Simmered for three hours in a tomato sauce thatโ€™s enriched with herbs like bay leaves and rosemary, the Beef Casserole brought upon a mix of comforting flavours.

Sky22 - CLose up of Beef Casserole

The fluffy rice pilaf served together also ensured that the chunks of beef werenโ€™t too rich, and perked up the flavours of the simple dish with its zesty undertone. It was one of my favourite dishes, despite its uncomplicated nature.

Sky22 - Oven-Baked Camembert Cheese

We also had the pleasure of trying Sky22โ€™s signature dishes from their a la carte menu. I was anticipating the highly raved Oven-Baked Camembert Cheese ($18++), which made multiple appearances on Instagram. Resting on crusty sourdough was gooey camembert cheese and a juicy portobello mushroom.

Sky22 - Oven-Baked Camembert Cheese close up

Slathering it with the accompanying walnut pesto, the vegetarian dish was creamy, nutty and very delicious.

Sky22 - Tigetr Prawn Laksa Lemak

The Tiger Prawn Laksa Lemak ($18++) was another mind-blowingly good dish. Crowning the orangey-red lemak base were two plump prawns, quail eggs, fish cakes and beancurd. It was not as coconutty as expected, but if you like your food with a lot of spice, this piquant dish is right up your alley.

Sky22 - Gula Melak Creme Brulee

The desserts at the buffet table were rather boring, and the taste did not meet my expectations. As a fan of gula melaka, the Gula Melaka Creme Brulee had none of that palm sugar goodness and was pretty meh. Itโ€™s better to just skip it and save your calories.

Sky22 - Sky22 Bubur Cha Cha Cup

If you need to end your meal on a sweet note, I recommend ordering the Sky 22 Bubur Cha Cha Cup ($12++). A modern interpretation of the Chinese dessert, the sweet treat came with house-made coconut ice-cream surrounded by sweet potato, banana slices, gnocchi, sago, and pandan jelly. Even though I was full to the brim, I couldnโ€™t stop myself from sneaking bites of the colourful dish. It was not at all sweet, and the chewy gnocchi lent an interesting texture.

Ambience at Sky22

Sky22 - Ambience

In our compact city dotted with grey concrete towers and colourful flats, a restaurant in town boasting a scenic view of lush greenery is rare. But Sky22 is a hidden gem tucked away in Novena that serves just that. The sunlight-flooded restaurant overlooks MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Bukit Timah Hill, as well as quaint bungalows and Novena Church. The interior, too, is kept classy, with a neutral colour palette that makes the space warm and welcoming.

The verdict

Sky22 - Verdict shot

At $22++ for a full meal and unlimited appetisers as well as desserts, I say thatโ€™s quite a steal! Especially when you put the gorgeous view in the picture. I would go back just for the view alone – it really is something spectacular. I like how the food fuses local ingredients and flavours together without being boring.

For more buffet places, check out these 1-for-1 buffets from $4.90++ as well as Yakinikuohji, which offers Japanese-style BBQ buffet from $20.30+.

Address: 99 Irrawaddy Road, Level 22, Courtyard by Marriott, Singapore 329568
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6378 2040
Website

This was a media tasting at Sky22.

  • 7.5/10
    - 7.5/10
7.5/10

Summary

Pros
– Relatively cheap semi-buffet
– Large portions
– Great ambience

Cons
– Semi-buffet lunch is only available on weekdays
– A la carte menu is pricey

Operating Hours: Daily 6:30am to 10pm

Tel: 6588 1359

Address: 99 Irrawaddy Road, Level 22, Courtyard by Marriott, Singapore 329568

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