Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore - Buffet Lunch &
Dinner
Where: Ellenborough Market Cafe (tel: 6239-1848 )
When: Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm daily
Cost: $19.90+++ for lunch and $24.90+++ for dinner on weekdays,
$25.90+++ for weekend dinner. Children pay $11.90+++ for lunch,
$13.90+++ for weekday dinner and $14.90 +++ for weekend
dinner.
What: This spread with a strong nonya component has gained fame
since 1997 and the star remains the durian pengat, a yummy mousse.
Other must-haves include the slipper lobster in black bean sauce
and abalone mushroom noodles.
Grand Hyatt Singapore - The Pete's Place Salad
Where: Pete's Place (tel: 6416-7113)
When: 11.30am-2.30pm (Mon-Sat) and 6-10.30pm daily
Cost: $16+++; It costs $19.50+++ if you throw in soup and dessert,
and $26+++ with the pasta main courses. Children pay $19.50+++ and
get the whole works.
What: Toss your own greens from the fresh selection of 20 main
salads, nine toppings and five dressings. If you are going for the
pasta, try the signature dish, Cioppino, a tomato-base seafood
pasta.
Hotel Phoenix - International Buffet Lunch & Dinner
Where: Phoenix Garden Cafe (tel: 6233-6129)
When: Noon-2.30pm and 6.30-10pm daily; a Local Hi-tea Buffet is
also served daily from 3.30-5.30pm.
Cost: $23+++ for lunch and $25+++ for dinner; children pay
$16.50+++ and $17.50+++ respectively
What: There are about 50 items in the spread, more than double that
when it made its debut. More soups and salads are now on offer, to
suit the health-conscious palate of Singaporeans today. The
signature dish - roti prata - is a must-try, as is the durian
cake.
Hotel Royal - Tropical Peking-Style Steamboat Buffet
Where: Jade Room Restaurant (tel: 6251-8135)
When: 11.15am-2.30pm and 6.15-10.30pm daily Cost: $13.80+++ for
lunch and $18.80+++ for dinner. Children pay $9+++ and $12+++
respectively. On weekends, eves and public holidays, adults pay
$16.80+++ and $19.80+++ respectively.
What: The tangy dipping sauce, concocted from 13 ingredients
including sesame, peanuts, chilli and vinegar, is the secret weapon
here. Diners can take their pick from 32 items, including sea
cucumber, fresh prawns and peking dumpling. There is also a choice
of 10 cooked dishes such as fried chicken wings.
