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 erved
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.
York Hotel - Penang Hawkers' Fare
Where: White Rose Cafe (tel: 6737-0511 ext 1156)
When: Held traditionally during school holidays in March and September for
17 days each time, the buffet sometimes has an extra run in December.
Cost: $21.80+++ (adult) and $17.80+++ (child) for lunch and dinner.
What: The first-come-first-served spread is one of the most
widely-anticipated culinary draws here. Hawkers from Penang's Gurney Drive
set up stalls offering perennial favourites such as Penang laksa,
cuttlefish kang kong and crispy lor bak.
Raffles Hotel - International Buffet High Tea
Where: Tiffin Room (tel: 6331-1612)
When: 3.30- 5pm daily
Cost: $31.50+++ (adult) and $18+++ (child)
What: The high tea has earned a name for its indulgent spread and service.
The scones with jam, butter and whipped cream, chicken pie and dim sum are
top draws. Tiffin Room is also famous for its curry buffets.
Meritus Mandarin Singapore - International Buffet
Where: Triple 3, The Buffet Restaurant (tel: 6831-6271/72)
When: Noon-3pm and 6.30-10:30pm daily
Cost: Lunch costs $41.80+++ (adult) and $24.80+++ (child), while dinner is
priced at $52+++ and $32+++ respectively.
What: Formerly known as The Stables, the restaurant now offers more than 60 dishes, comprising 22 appetisers, 20 types of hot food and 20 choices of
dessert. There is a different theme each month, but the baked honey-glazed
ham, roast prime rib of beef, salmon sashimi and rock oysters are trademark
