5 Best International Buffets in Singapore to Eat Like A King

FOOD:

• Cold seafood, Indian, Japanese and dessert stations are the standouts among various food counters at Carousel. There are three dessert counters, offering chocolate fountains, hot desserts, and Asian desserts.
• Cold seafood station features many delicious dishes such as lobster, oyster, crab, scallop, and prawn. These high-quality dishes are beautifully presented on the ice bed and promptly replenished.
• Japanese counter boasts an array of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and soba.
• There are three impressive dessert stations carrying both Asian and Western items.

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekday breakfast: S$32.00++ (adult) | S$20.00++ (child)
• Weekend breakfast: S$32.00++ (adult) | S$20.00++ (child)
• Weekday lunch: S$58.00++ (adult) | S$36.00++ (child)
• Weekend lunch: S$68.00++ (adult) | S$43.00++ (child)
• Weekday high tea: S$42.00++ (adult) | S$27.00++ (child)
• Weekend high tea: S$48.00++ (adult) | S$32.00++ (child)
• Weekday dinner: S$80.00++ (adult) | S$46.00++(child)
• Weekend dinner: S$88.00++ (adult) | S$49.00++ (child)
  * 15% off total food bill for paying by credit cards of AMEX, CIMB, Citibank, Maybank, OCBC, DBS/POSB, UOB.

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NOTES:

• Free corkage for the first bottle of wine or champagne opened. From the second bottle onwards, an amount of S$40++ will be charged per bottle.
• All prices are subject to service charge and GST.
• Children between ages 4 -11 years old will be charged at child price.
• It is worth calling ahead to make a booking.

FOOD:

• Wide variety of food: There are 16 theatre kitchens at The Line, featuring approximately 100 different types of dishes from different countries such as China, Japan, India, and Italy. Foods are cooked freshly at these live cooking stations, so you can have them piping hot.
• Variable menu: Different types of foods are emphasized on different days of the week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for Marine Harvest theme; it is time for seafood lovers to revel in their favorites. The rest days are when international cuisine is highlighted with slight changes in types of foods.

MUST TRIES:

• Lobster
• Mussel
• Scallop
• Tandoori prawn
• Salmon belly sashimi
• Lamb rack
• Custard puff
• Creme brulee
• Hazelnut cake
• Coconut ice cream
• Lychee sorbet
• Fruit tarts
• Chocolate fudge cake
• Champagne jelly

HOT DRINK STATION: There is a hot drink station, offering various types of tea and coffee for your desserts or even main courses if you don’t want to pay extra for cold drink or wine. It is a plus point at The Line.

Image: The Line at Shangri-La Hotel

ATMOSPHERE: The Line’s dining room is designed by Adam D. Tihany, a renowned American interior designer. It is a spacious layout with a modern look that can hold up to 400 persons. The place is always packed with buffet lovers so it is crowded and noisy, accordingly.

SERVICE:

• The staff brings you a comfortable experience with a friendly and helpful manner.
• Plate clearing is prompt.

DRESS CODE: Casual

SEATING CAPACITY: 230 (indoor) + 96 (outdoor)

PRICES:
Breakfast buffet: $43++ (adult), $22++ (child, 6-11 years old)

Lunch buffet:

• Monday to Friday – $65++ (adult), $32++ (child, 6-11 years old)
• Saturday – $75++ (adult), $37++ (child, 6-11 years old)

Sunday brunch:

• Adult – $178++, free flow Veuve Clicquot, housepour, wines, draft beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea, $118++ free flow soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea.
• Child – $59++, free flow soft drinks, chilled juices

Dinner buffet:

• Monday, Wednesday and Sunday – $80++ (adult), $40++ (child, 6-11 years old)
• Tuesday and Thursday (Marine Harvest) – $98++ (adult). $49++ (child, 6-11 years old)
• Friday and Saturday – $95++ (adult), $47++ (child, 6-11 years old)

Prices are subject to change, depending on the promotion.

FOOD:

• Cold seafood counter features fresh lobsters, crab claws, oysters, scallops, prawns and mussels.
• There is a good selection of noodles, sushi and sashimi at Japanese counter. Salmon, tuna and yellowtail sashimi are the must-try items.
• Dessert section is also one of the best parts of Melt’s buffet. You can get both Asian and Western desserts there such as nonya kuehs, ice kachang, mousses, cakes, mignardises, homemade ice cream, Belgian waffles and chocolate fondue. Among them, Belgian waffle topped with ice cream is a highlighted dish.

ATMOSPHERE: Melt – The World Cafe has a cosmopolitan look, created by various materials used including stone, wood, leather, and glass. Multi-colored giant baskets of fruit add charm to this stylish dining room. With the spacious and vibrant, Melt is recommended for large group gatherings.

SERVICE: The premium dining experience at Melt starts with a mini-presentation about each and every food station, conducted by helpful staff. Service is efficient and meticulous – staff clear the used plates promptly in a polite manner and even care for your napkin when you go for another food helping.

NOTES:

• There are credit card promotions periodically.
• Besides buffet, a la carte menu is also available.

PRICES:

• Weekdays lunch buffet (Mon-Sat): S$68++
• Sunday brunch buffet: S$108++ (non-alcohol) | S$158++ (with free-flow champagne)
• Dinner buffet (Sun-Wed): S$82++
• Dinner buffet (Thu-Sat): S$88++

FOOD STATIONS: Oscar’s buffet feature 8 food stations, which are:

• Cold seafood station: Oysters, crab legs, mussels, scallops, yabbies, and pawns
• Japanese station: Fresh sashimi and sushi rolls
• Salad station: Cold cuts, fresh greens, cheese, crackers, and toppings
• Carving station: Roast lamb, roast beef, pork knuckle, pan-fried foie gras, escargot with confit lemon, baked salmon, and more
• Chinese station: A wide range of Chinese cooked dishes that are changed daily
• Indian and Western station: Roti prata, briyani rice, cauliflower gratin, lamb rogan josh, dhal, prawn chettinad, pasta with mushroom cream sauce, salmon with yellow tomato coulis, and more
• Local favorites station: Laksa, wanton and char siew noodles, cai xin, fried noodles, onion egg omelet, carrot cake, and more
• Dessert station: Homemade waffles with ice cream, chocolate fountain, macaroons, assorted cakes, pastries, frozen yogurt, fruit, and local kuehs

DRINKS:

• Freshly-squeezed fruit juices
• Wines
• Cocktails & Mocktails
• Sparkling Juices

MUST-TRIES:

• Alaskan King Crab Legs
• Tom Yam Soup
• Oysters
• Homemade Waffles
• Prawn Noodles

ATMOSPHERE: Spacious, laid back, and modern-chic with an earthy feel, Oscar’s sets a lovely smart-casual vibe for a date night or a post-work treat but is still elegant enough for formal occasions and birthday celebrations. There is also an outdoor area for warmer days to dine in the sunshine.

SEATING: Over 200 guests

DRESS CODE: Smart Casual

PRICES:

• Buffet Breakfast: $49.00++
• Buffet Lunch: $59.00++
• Buffet Dinner: $69.00++ (Sun – Thur); $80.00++ (Fri – Sat)
• Sunday Brunch: $80.00++ (Standard) / $158.00++ (Unlimited Alcohol)

OPENING HOURS:

• Buffet breakfast: 06:00 – 10:30
• Buffet lunch: 12:00 – 14:00
• Buffet dinner: 18:00 – 22:00
• Sunday Brunch: 12:30 – 15:30
• Supper Menu: 22:00 – 06:00

FOOD STATIONS:

• The Ice Bar: Oysters, Alaskan king crab, snow crab, lobster claw, scallops, clams, prawns, mussels, yabbies, sushi, sashimi, salad, and more.
• Live Egg Station: Classic eggs benedict, lobster eggs benedict, and a selection of cheeses, cold cuts (Air-dried Wagyu beef, black forest ham, iberico ham, salami, chorizo), and canapes.
• Grills & Rotisserie: Seafood chowder, slow-baked cod, a la plancha Boston lobster, beef moussaka, five-spice crispy lamb short ribs, crackling pig, rotisserie jerk rub spring chicken, roasted duck, char siew, satay, and more.
• The Wok: Crispy noodle, crab meat, Singapore chilli prawn, crystal fin, steam cod black bean crumble, triple-fried baby squid, truffle manuka glazed pork ribs, yam rice in braised duck and more.
• The Steam Basket: Char siew paw, lotus paw, siew mai, shanghai dumpling, scallop dumpling, and more.
• The Tandoor: Yakhni shorba, butter masala tangadi, adraki lamb, prawn biryani, and an assortment of naan bread.
• The Patisserie: A delectable selection of pastry desserts and local delights.

BUFFET PRICES:

• Buffet with unlimited champagne: $192 per adult
• Buffet with soft drinks & fruit juices: $142 per adult; $96 per child (6-12yrs); $48 per child (3-5 yrs)

SEATING CAPACITY: 260 pax