Best buffets in Singapore for all budgets

11/07/2024

9.6 min read

What’s better than a delicious meal? A delicious free-flow feast, of course! Whether you’re a seasoned budgeter or simply itching to splurge, here are our top recommendations for the best all-you-can-eat buffets in Singapore.

Buffet in Singapore under $50/pax

01 • The Buffet @ M Hotel (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Have Halal, Will Travel)

The Buffet @ M Hotel’s lunch menu spotlights authentic Malay cuisine, from familiar comfort foods like Soto Ayam and Beef Rendang, to chefs favourites like the Gulai Kambing (mutton curry). Their nasi padang lunch menu will make you feel like you’re sitting down for Mum’s cooking.

They also have a K-Pot dinner menu for Korean cuisine lovers, with free-flowing seafood and delicious handmade Yong Tau Foo. Some of the highlights include their K-signature fried chicken and Japchae.

Pro tip: Dine in groups of 4 and above for 10% off your bill!

📍 Address: 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908
⏰ Opening hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 6500 6116
💲 Price: From $26.80
🌐 Website: millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/m-hotel-singapore/the-buffet-restaurant/

02 • Overeat

(Photo adapted from: Confirm Good)

Overeat is trending on social media and it’s no wonder why. Their lunch buffet begins at an affordable $29.90 and features all-you-can-eat sashimi and oysters. While slurping away at the oysters, don’t miss out on their charcoal BBQ station which includes Wagyu Striploin Steak for an indulgent experience. Help yourself to the variety of Shabu-Shabu poultry selections and cook it in classic Shabu-Shabu soup flavours like Pork Bone and Sukiyaki.

📍 Address: 5 Straits View, Marina One West Tower, #02-04, Singapore 018935
⏰ Opening hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 8876 0098
💲 Price: From $29.90
🌐 Website: Facebook and Instagram

03 • Swensen’s Unlimited (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Eatbook)

Swensen’s is no stranger to us but did you know they also offer an unlimited buffet? With a whopping spread of 48 ice cream flavours on rotation including local favourites like Ondeh Ondeh and Kaya, there’re just so many options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Remember to fuel up on their main spread which includes the classic Margherita Pizza, creamy thick Onion Soup, punchy Laksa, and Hor Fun — truly deserving of the international cuisine title.

📍 Address: 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 2 Arrival Hall #01-03, Singapore 819643
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 11pm daily
📞 Contact: 6995 2500
💲 Price: From $35
🌐 Website: unlimited.swensens.com

04 • Irodori Restaurant

(Photo adapted from: Eatbook)

Free flow sashimi? Say no more! Irodori is a Japanese buffet restaurant that serves an abundance of made-on-the-spot sushi and thick sashimi. Apart from the extensive sushi menu that comprises maki rolls, nigiri sushi, and te-maki rolls, the restaurant also has a range of cooked Japanese staples like the umami-packed Udon and Japanese Curry Rice. They even provide a complimentary plate of Grilled Mentaiko Tiger Prawn per diner.

Pro tip: Get 10% off your total lunch bill when you dine between 11.30am and 2.30pm.

📍 Address: 382 Havelock Road, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview, Hotel, #03-01, Singapore 169629
⏰ Opening hours: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm daily
📞 Contact: 6737 2002
💲 Price: From $39.80
🌐 Website: irodorirestaurant.com.sg

05 • Coleman’s Cafe @ Peninsula Excelsior

Coleman’s Cafe serves Singapore’s first ever Nasi Padang buffet, boasting an extensive menu of classic dishes in the cuisine. The melty Beef Cheek Rendang and coconutty Curry Chicken perfectly complements their already flavourful Nasi Kuning. End off the meal with comforting desserts like Bubur Chacha.

Read our complete review of Coleman’s Nasi Padang buffet and make your reservation right away.

📍 Address: Peninsula Excelsior Hotel, 5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179805
⏰ Opening hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm daily
📞 Contact: 6337 2200
💲 Price: From $38
🌐 Website: peninsulaexcelsior.com.sg/fb-promotions/nasi-padang-buffet/

Buffet in Singapore under $80/pax

06 • Clove

(Photo adapted from: Fairmont Singapore)

Nestled in Swissôtel, Clove embraces abundant natural lighting and a cosy ambience in their space, so remember to take plenty of photos for the ‘Gram. Their lunch menu starts from $68 and offers delectable cuisines from around the world — from Switzerland’s cheese platters to Singapore’s Seafood Laksa. Wrap up your feast with their must-try desserts, including the exquisite chocolate cake and their Matcha Yuzu Brownie. The latter is an interesting and refreshing mix of tangy and sweet flavours, which is definitely worth checking out.

Pro tip: Use any OCBC or DBS/POSB card for up to 30% off, or AMEX Love Dining for 50% off your bill! Learn more.

📍 Address: 2 Stamford Road, Level 2 Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore 178882
⏰ Lunch opening hours: Mon – Fri, 12pm – 2.30pm | Sat and Sun, 12.30pm – 3pm
⏰ Dinner opening hours: Mon – Sat, 6pm – 10pm
📞 Contact: 6431 6156
💲 Price: From $68
🌐 Website: swissotel-singapore-stamford.com/restaurants-bars/clove/

07 • The Line

(Photo adapted from: Quandoo)

Feast on fancy Asian and Western mains like Irish Lamb and flavourful Butter Prawns at The Line. The simplicity of their Fishball Noodle Soup will take you back to the good old days, while their signature Vietnamese Spring Roll with Smoked Salmon and Avocado guarantees you a trip around the world without leaving your table. Balance the indulgence from the mains with the salad bar which stars their in-house hummus. We say that the food here is sure worth lining up for.

📍 Address: Tower Wing, Lower Lobby, 22 Orange Grove Road
⏰ Opening hours: Thurs – Sun, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
📞 Contact: 6213 4398
💲 Price: From $68
🌐 Website: shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurants/the-line/

08 • Peppermint (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Tripadvisor)

Organic, healthy dining is in, and Peppermint’s farm-to-table cuisine takes this seriously. They recently introduced a few new menus that include plant-based items sourced sustainably and locally, like their Truffle Mash Potatoes. You can even head to their very own urban farm to check out the herbs and plants used in their dishes.

Their open kitchen concept allows you to marvel at their chefs hard at work to serve up amazing dishes, including the zingy Szechuan Mala Razor Clams amongst others. Remember to give their minty and sweet signature Peppermint Cucumber Sorbet a shot.

📍 Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4 PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594
⏰ Lunch opening hours: Mon – Fri, 12pm – 2.30pm | Sat, Sun and PH, 12pm – 3pm
⏰ Dinner opening hours: 6.30pm – 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 6845 1000
💲 Price: From $72
🌐 Website: panpacific.com/dining/peppermint.html

09 • Rise

(Photo adapted from: Timeout)

Planning an extravagant date to impress your significant other? Rise is an award-winning buffet restaurant that will allow you to rise to the occasion. Pair the creamy and decadent Mafaldine Pasta with their Charcuterie Boards, featuring fancy French and German cheeses and various sourdough flavours. Finish your meal with a sweet treat of Chocolate Sorbet or the alcoholic Rum and Raisin Sorbet.

📍 Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Lobby Hotel Tower 1, Singapore 018972
⏰ Lunch opening hours: 12pm – 3.30pm, daily
⏰ Dinner opening hours: Sun Thurs, 5pm – 9.30pm | Fri and Sat, 5pm – 10.15pm
📞 Contact: 6688 5525
💲 Price: From $72
🌐 Website: marinabaysands.com/restaurants/rise

10 • Colony

(Photo adapted from: Eatbook)

Who can say no to unlimited servings of fresh seafood on ice, beef brisket, dim sum, roast duck, butter chicken, and much more? Colony elevates familiar dishes and brings them to a new level with sophistication, skill, and high-quality ingredients. Not only that, the amazing presentation of their choices will tempt you into taking a portion of everything and filling your plate up to your heart’s content.

📍 Address: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799
⏰ Opening Hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily (Dinner menu available from Sun – Thurs)
📞 Contact: 6434 5288
💲 Price: From $74
🌐 Website: colony.com

11 • Carousel (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Seaco)

Known for its Mediterranean and seafood spread, Carousel is a unique buffet that blends various Asian and European cuisines. Their Glazed Skate Wing, made from the relative of the stingray, is enveloped in Fennel Green Cream Sauce. Rarely available in Singapore, this buttery smooth and chewy goodness cannot be missed. If it’s up your alley, you can also try their Teppanyaki Live station and watch the chefs sear your favourite poultry to perfection.

📍 Address: 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore 228220
⏰ Opening hours: 12pm – 2pm, 6.30pm – 9.30pm daily
📞 Contact: 6219 3780
💲 Price: From $75
🌐 Website: carouselbuffet.com

12 • embu

(Photo adapted from: embu’s Facebook)

embu draws its name from one of Singapore’s heritage trees, the Tembusu. Dig into their Signature Laksa and juicy Tandoori Chicken or their super-fresh seafood selection, which features Dill-Marinated Tiger Prawns and the addictive and tantalising Sambal Squid. For dessert, they have a huge Chocolate Fountain where you can dip marshmallows and other sweets in unlimited chocolatey goodness — it’s every adult’s childhood dream.

Speaking of childhood, embu is the ultimate family-friendly buffet place, with a massive outdoor patio for the younglings to run about. There’s even a dedicated kids’ buffet corner with an assortment of sandwiches!

📍 Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797
⏰ Opening hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 6338 0066
💲 Price: From $75
🌐 Website: mandarinoriental.com/en/singapore/marina-bay/dine/embu

Buffets in Singapore above $80/pax

13 • Permata (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Inside Recent)

One of the best halal buffets in Singapore, Permata is located in the heart of Kampong Glam and refreshes its menu monthly to keep things fresh. This July, tuck into the Flavours of Malacca — a spread that foregrounds Malacca’s rich culinary landscape with the restaurant’s own spin. Among the must-tries are Malacca’s iconic Chicken Rice Balls, and the spicy and shiok Okra Sambal Belachan.

Pro tip: Enjoy Permata’s 1-for-1 halal buffet promo for less than $50 per adult.

📍 Address: 73 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198497
⏰ Lunch opening hours: 12pm – 3pm daily
⏰ Dinner opening hours: Mon – Thurs, 6pm – 10pm | Fri – Sun, 5pm – 9.30pm
📞 Contact: 9082 9941
💲 Price: From $88
🌐 Website: gedungkuning.sg/permata

14 • Asian Market Cafe (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Accor)

As the name goes, Asian Market Cafe brings together Pan-Asian favourites to celebrate our island’s cuisine. From July to September, catch their National Day spread, with stations named after places like Serangoon, Pasir Panjang, and Joo Chiat. Try the perfectly charred and succulent Satay selection, Nasi Lemak, fresh seafood, and the super wok-hei fried Hainanese Chicken.

📍 Address: 80 Bras Basah Road, Level 2 Fairmont, Singapore 189560
⏰ Lunch opening hours: Mon – Fri, 12pm – 2.30pm | Sat and Sun, 12pm – 3pm
⏰ Dinner opening hours: 6pm – 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 6431 6156
💲 Price: From $88
🌐 Website: fairmont-singapore.com/dining/asian-market-cafe/

15 • Epicure Brunch

(Photo adapted from: Millenium Hotel)

Epicure Brunch is open only on Sundays and is the perfect spot to spend a slow afternoon with the fam – all while munching on unlimited food. The novelty of foie gras accompanied by the sweet Peach Salsa is a sure hit at the live station. Comfort options include the Singaporean Chili Crab, New England Clam Chowder Soup, Lamb cooked in North Indian style, and Caesar Salad.

📍 Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
⏰ Opening Hours: Sun, 12pm – 3pm
📞 Contact: 6233 1338
💲 Price: From $128
🌐 Website: millenniumhotels.com

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