In the mood to feast and indulge soon? We list some of the top
buffet spots to feast during the festive period, plus details on
when to start making your reservations.
Lemongrass Rendang Spiced Turkey from The Fullerton Hotel.
Image: Fullerton Hotel
Christmas is still three weeks away but restaurants and hotels here
are already revved up and ready to take reservations for the
festive season.
In fact, some hotels here have been taking in bookings for this
year’s festive buffets last year, according to the
hotel representatives that Yahoo Singapore contacted.
“Each year, we receive enthusiastic interest and enquiries on our
Christmas offerings as early as a year prior to the occasion and
this year is no exception,” said Mr Giovanni Viterale, general
manager of The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel.
He also observed that reservations are coming in at “a faster pace
as compared to last year” but did not share exact figures.
Other hotels contacted said bookings typically begin from late
October, though the bulk of bookings still tend to be made in
December.
“We have been receiving enquiries since late October and several
bookings for our Christmas brunch and Christmas Eve dinners have
been confirmed,” said Ms Justina Loh, the director of marketing
communications at Goodwood Park Hotel.
She added: “The restaurants are usually fully booked every year.
We’d recommend late November as a good time to start placing
reservations.”
“We have actually started earlier this year as we have received
more enquiries from hotel guests who will be staying with us over
the festive period,” noted Mr Chandran Apu Kutan, restaurant
manager of Table by Rang Mahal. The restaurant, located at Naumi
Hotel at Seah Street, received reservations as early as
mid-October.
It seems it’s not just the locals who are keen on these festive
meals - tourists are as well, hotel insiders said. To make your
holiday plans easier, plan your holiday celebrations with this
list. Happy feasting!
Town Restaurant at The
Fullerton Hotel
When: Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec
20, Dec 27, from 12pm to 3.30pm
Where: 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel, Tel: 6877
8128
Prices: From $129 per adult and $65 per child, inclusive of juices
and soda
The Town Restaurant’s festive Sunday brunch includes a mix of
pastas, roast meats, seafood, as well as a selection of cheese and
Christmas desserts. Top picks include a Champagne laced risotto
served with parmesan and shaved black truffles, as well as
tortellini with capon broth, Boston-imported lobsters, snow crabs
and live prawns.
Tandoor at Holiday Inn Singapore
Orchard City Centre
When: Dec 5 to 31, 12pm to
2.30pm
Where: 11 Cavenagh Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre,
Tel: +65 6733 8333
Prices: From $38 per diner, inclusive of a glass of G.H. Mumm
champagne
Those in search of a more unusual Christmas spread should check out
this festive spread. Get to sup on dishes with a North Indian
touch, such as a tandoori turkey flavoured with Indian spices.
Don’t be too surprised if you might find more of such festive
treats done with a spicy kick.
Edge at Pan Pacific
Singapore
When: Dec 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 12pm
to 4pm
Where: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Singapore, Tel: 6826
8240
Prices: From $64 per child, $188 per adult inclusive of free flow
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Champagne and other selected drinks for
adult diners
Seafood fiends should flock to Japanese restaurant Edge for
crustaceans, sashimi and more seafood on ice as part of its Sunday
champagne brunch. The restaurant will serve curry tonkatsu (breaded
pork cutlet) as well as a selection of cheese, charcuterie, festive
cakes plus pizza and foie gras. You won’t miss out on localised
dishes either, as this buffet spread also includes dim sum, naans,
beef rendang and grilled satay.
Asian Market Café at Fairmont
Singapore
When: Dec 7-30, from 12pm to 2.30pm for
weekdays and 6pm to 10pm daily
Where: 80 Bras Basah Road, Fairmont Singapore, Tel: 6431 6156
Prices: From $48 per child and $88 per adult
If you’ve had enough of the classic roast turkey, why not opt for a
Singapore-inspired festive meal at this halal-certified restaurant.
Think festive dishes infused with a mix of dishes and ingredients
from Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines, as well as Japanese and
Thai-inspired treats.
The Carvery at Park Hotel
Alexandra
When: December 11 to 31, from 12 to 3pm
and 6pm to 10pm
Where: Park Hotel Alexandra, 323 Alexandra Road, Tel: 6828
8880
Prices: From $25 per child, $45 per adult diner for lunch
Meat lovers in search of a hearty meal should zip to this
restaurant, located at Park Hotel Alexandra which officially opened
on Nov 4. Besides the traditional stuffed turkey, The Carvery will
also serve coffee roasted baby ribs, spiced orange roasted duck,
crispy pork knuckles and dry-aged beef prime rib along with classic
Christmas desserts as part of its festive buffet.
Colony at the
Ritz-Carlton
When: Dec 24 from 7pm to 10.30pm and
Dec 25 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Where: 7 Raffles Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Tel:
6434 5288
Prices: From $49 per child, $98 per adult on Dec 25 to $226 per
adult, inclusive of sparkling wine, house pour wines on Dec 24
As part of its Sunday Champagne brunch, this new buffet restaurant
will feature a mix of Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, western and
local dishes, as well as roasted turkey, plum pudding. Christmas
carollers, plus Santa Claus and Santarina appearances will also
help keep the kids entertained on the eve of Christmas.
Orchard Cafe at Orchard
Hotel Singapore
When: Dec 24-25, from 12pm to
2.30pm and 6pm to 10pm
Where: 442 Orchard Road, Orchard Hotel Singapore, Tel: 6739
6565
Prices: From $68 per diner for Dec 24 lunch to $88 for Dec 25
dinner
Dine on a festive spread that includes the staple roast turkey with
giblet gravy and cranberry sauce, slow roasted beef striploin and
other classic Christmas dishes. Don’t miss one of the newest
dishes: slow roasted beef striploin with mustard and herbs, as well
as the gammon ham bone served with beetroot and muscovado
sugar.
Tablescape at Mövenpick
Heritage Hotel Sentosa
When: Dec 24, from 6.30 pm
to 10.30 pm
Where: Tablescape, Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, 23 Beach
View
Prices: From $30 per child, $98 per adult
Festive feasting gets a fantastical theme, with pastries and sweets
inspired by the Lewis Carroll novelAlice’s Adventures in
Wonderland. Expect photo-worthy treats such as the Christmas
Croquembouche, larger than life mushroom-shaped brownies along with
classic Christmas dishes like the roasted stuffed turkey and
Asian-style dishes.
Basilico at Regent
Singapore
When: Dec 24 from 6.30pm to 10pm and
Dec 25 from 11am to 1.15pm and 1.45pm to 3.45pm
Where: Regent Singapore, Level 2, Tel: 6725 3232
Prices: From $94 per diner
Expect an Italian-style feast for the buffet dishes at Basilico.
The restaurant will serve over 40 Italian specialty cheeses,
homemade agnolotti (pasta with meat or vegetable filling), braised
lamb and foie gras, just to name a few dishes. Not to be missed:
the dessert selection, which will include nougat crème brûlée,
Amedei Chuao dark chocolate and orange gelato as well as an
espresso and cardamom tart.
Grand Copthorne
Waterfront
When: Dec 24, 25, from 6pm to
10pm
Where: 392 Havelock Road, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Singapore, Tel: 6733 0880
Prices: From $49 per child, $98 per adult
You’re as likely to find western-style Christmas mains as well as
local dishes like Singapore chilli crab with deep-fried flower roll
bun, mutton biryani rice at this Christmas buffet. Other top dishes
include braised ox-tail stew, roast turkey, seafood on ice and
assorted Christmas cakes and breads.
L’Espresso at Goodwood
Park
When: Dec 25, from 10.30am to 1pm and 2pm to
5pm
Where: 22 Scotts Rd, Goodwood Park Hotel, Tel: 6730 1743
Prices: From $90 per child, $158 per adult
As part of its Christmas brunch buffet, this popular afternoon tea
venue will serve its signature teatime treats, alongside festive
cakes and dishes such as the traditional Christmas chocolate log
cake and honey glazed boneless ham. A bonus perk for parents: this
festive buffet includes activities for the kids too, which the
little ones can try out after their meals.
Brasserie Les Saveurs at St
Regis
When: Dec 25-26, from 12pm to 3pm
Where: 29 Tanglin Road, St Regis Singapore, Tel: 6506 6860
Prices: From $89 per child and $178 per adult
Go all out to indulge on a selection of main courses such as
char-grilled halibut fillet, pan-seared Kurobuta pork loin and
braised cheek, followed by a spread of seafood on ice, foie gras,
cheeses and other festive treats at this champagne brunch. Seafood
highlights include Alaskan king crabs, Boston-imported lobsters,
pan-seared Hokkaido scallops and more crustaceans.
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