Singapore, one of the gourmet capitals of Asia, is known for its endless dining options and, in particular, its extraordinary buffet spreads, which attract gourmets from far and wide. However, for a first time visitor, all these options can be a bit confusing and that is exactly why I wrote this article, which is like a mini guide to the best buffets in Singapore.

Prepare your appetite – The party is about to begin…

Straits Kitchen is located inside the elegant Grand Hyatt, just off the corner of Orchard and Scotts in the heart of the city, and is probably the only buffet in Singapore serving the best of the city’s street food and local delicacies. Hawker center in a classy hotel setting. The rich variety features many local favorites representing Singapore’s various ethnicities, including Beef Rendang, Satay, Chili Gambons, Hainan Chicken Rice, Laksa and Tandoori Chicken, just to name a few…

Must-see desserts include almond jelly, banana fritters, mango pudding, and the best durian ice cream.

This is also one of the best buffets in Singapore for classy dishes like “Buddha Jumps over the Wall” soup.

Next in line, and just a few steps away, is Carousel, at Royal Plaza on Scotts, which hasn’t been around long but has already made a name for itself as one of the most sought after buffets in Singapore. Fresh seafood, sushi, and sashimi seem to be the main attraction here, but there’s also a good selection of salads, Asian dishes, grilled meats, and of course delicious desserts and freshly baked pastries to go with your coffee… Carousel too It is Halal Certified, which makes it a good option for Muslims.

Still within the same area, Shangri-la’s Line restaurant serves what must be the largest, richest and most diverse buffet in Singapore, with 16 culinary stations serving every delicacy you can imagine, from fresh seafood and sushi to delicious pizza. , pastas and dishes and other Italian foods, and from tandoori Indian specialties to delicious desserts… It’s a bit pricey, as you’d expect for a Shangri-la restaurant, but it’s a cut above the rest.

Located inside the Meritus Mandarin Hotel, on Orchard Road, the international buffet at Triple 3 (the buffet restaurant) gives Shangri-la some tough competition and is another serious contender for the title of Best Buffet in Singapore… There are several stations dining here. that prepare western and eastern delicacies, from fresh seafood and deli meats to a variety of meat dishes to the minute and much more… And you can dine indoors or ‘alfresco’, by the pool.

Last but not least, there’s the Weekend Champagne Dim Sum Brunch at Mandarin Oriental’s Cherry Garden restaurant, and while it’s only served on weekends, it’s worth the wait… Their delicately handcrafted dim sums and the Kurobuta roast pork are probably the best in town, plus you can enjoy free flow champagne and a very nice atmosphere… Who could ask for more?