ABBEY: We had the opportunity to try both Hai Di Lao’s hotpot and grill.
The hotpot is at their branch at Clarke Quay last February 14. Since it was Hearts’ Day they gave a rose to my wife. The staff that was assigned to us went for the extra mile; from arranging the meat plates, taking great pictures, as well as preparing the pot and cutting the food for us. It was a superb service.
The same can be said at their Seletar Mall branch. We haven’t had to worry about the meat getting burnt or getting the food literally to our plates.
The meats are juicy and tender and have less gunk. I thought the set meal for the BBQ is not enough for us unlike the buffet hotpot but surprisingly it was more than enough.
What I like is the shrimp paste, lamb and beef. Each has its own unique taste and flavor.
They go well with the dipping sauces; vinegar, soy sauce, lime and partnered with garlic, fried shallots, and seaweeds.
Both lunches ended with chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
A third visit is recommended.
🇸🇬Haidilao's Buffet and BBQ Delights for only S$69.90 for 2!
WILL: The well-known hotpot restaurant Haidilao is reinventing the wheel by now offering buffets and bbq. Abbey and I recently had the chance to try them out. While Haidilao is usually a bit pricey for us, the S$69.90 deal for two was too good to pass up.
At the Clarke Quay spot, our host Samy made us feel like VIPs. She even doubled as our photographer, capturing our day beautifully. Now, onto the food! The meat's quality blew us away; we couldn't resist piling our plates high with lamb and beef. Plus, the service matched the high standards we expect from Haidilao.
Next, we tried the BBQ at the Seletar branch. It was the first time Haidilao offered BBQ at selected branches, and we were eager to try it. The Duo Grill Set was a real treat. The staff did all the work, grilling, cutting, and serving the meat, leaving us free to enjoy every bite. The meat's marbling was superb, and the side dishes were delicious.
Overall, our experience at Haidilao was fantastic. The quality of the food and the service at both locations exceeded our expectations. It's easy to see why Haidilao has such loyal fans. We'll definitely be back for more hotpot goodness!
ABBEY: How can you catch up with friends? Sit down with food. That’s what we did as we head to TAP for their lunch buffet. There is variety of foods like honey sesame chicken, kung pao chicken, basil tofu pork (which is on the spicy side), chicken curry, spaghetti bolognese as well as soup, salad and rice. However the one that stood out is the garlic butter shrimp. They’re tasty and juicy.
We always looked out if another batch came and indulged ourselves to the seafood delight. Perfect for the two-hour timing and on to the next one. Food may differ per visit.
WILL: Hey, fellow foodies! If you're on the hunt for a wallet-friendly buffet experience right in the heart of Dhoby Ghaut, look no further than TAP Craft Beer and Bar at 9 Penang Road! I'm telling you, their buffet rate of $15.90++ is an absolute steal, especially considering its prime location.
Recently, I had the pleasure of dining there with our friends Medel and Atieh, and let me tell you, it was a blast! We couldn't believe the value for money we were getting.
Now, here's the kicker – their menu changes daily! Yep, you heard that right. So, if you're the adventurous type who loves a good culinary surprise, TAP Craft Beer and Bar is the place to be. During our visit on a Sunday, we were treated to mouthwatering delights like Garlic Butter Prawn and Basil Tofu Pork. Talk about satisfying our protein cravings!
Oh, and did I mention how conveniently located they are? You can spot them near the famous spiral staircase of Fort Canning – talk about easy access!
So, if you're looking for a budget-friendly buffet that doesn't compromise on taste or variety, We highly recommend giving TAP Craft Beer and Bar a try. Your taste buds – and your wallet – will thank you! Cheers to good food!
ABBEY: We had lunch buffet at Greenhouse (Dusit Thani) for my natal day. My first plate included salmon, tuna and swordfish sashimi, seasoned seaweed and scallop. They taste great. Then I had grilled chicken with mango sauce, double-boiled pork ribs soup and wok-fried beef cubes. The beef cubes are tender, and the wokhei flavor is there. I keep coming back for them.
I also had red pasta with meatballs, chicken sausages and bacon bits. You mix and match as much as you want. And I also indulged in the butter chicken, papadums, and pizza. For dessert, the hot chocolate pudding stood out. Top it with vanilla ice and it is perfect. I enjoyed the chocolate ice cream; less sweet and smooth.
Greenhouse at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore - Where Gastronomy Meets Greenery, Golf, and Plane Watching!
WILL: As always, we are on the lookout not only for a new restaurant but also for a food place with astounding ambiance. The greenhouse, with a view of the golf course and planes landing, is the perfect venue to celebrate Abbey's birthday.
The Greenhouse is a Thai cuisine restaurant that, of course, serves various cuisines. What is surprising is that they only serve a few Thai dishes, which, for me, is not enough. However, we are not here to rant but to celebrate Abbey’s birthday, so we just enjoyed what was offered.
What I love most, of course, is their DIY Tom Yum. You can add whatever seafood you like. Next is their pasta bar. And the dish I like the most is their dim sum… fresh hakaw!
Would I recommend it? Yes! But I won't be back for a second round.
ABBEY: We went to Overeat @ Marina One to meet the winners of our October giveaway. There is literally a lot of choices. We started with fresh salmon and tuna (there is no tuna left when I went back the second time) sashimi while the lala, fish and crab balls, pork slices are being boiled in the hotpot. Yes, they do have hotpot. Just grab a pitcher of your preferred soup from the station.
I also had braised pork which no need of chewing; the fat and meat just disintegrate. Hahaha. I enjoyed peeling a couple of shrimps as well as the crunchy crust of the sweet beef slices along with the fried rice. It’s also worth mentioning the mac and cheese. I need to wait for its refill to get my serving. The chocolate ice cream went well with the coffee.
You can also have unlimited drinks for additional charge. Visit Overeat and get to see Marina One magnificent building.
WILL: OverEatsSG has recently gained considerable attention on TikTok and various social media platforms due to its diverse food offerings and an attractive price point of only S$26.80++ per person for Saturday lunch, particularly noteworthy considering its Marina Bay location.
However, the dining experience did not live up to the hype. The hotpot soup base lacked delightfulness and left much to be desired in terms of taste. Frozen fish and overly watery pasta further contributed to the underwhelming experience.
When seeking value in a buffet, it's crucial to focus on items that offer the highest quality. In the case of OverEatsSG, the standout choices are limited to the salmon and tuna sashimi. For those who appreciate these options, OverEatsSG can still be considered a value-for-money dining option.
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Overeat SG
(H) Tue-Sun 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
(A) 5 Straits View #02-04, Marina One West Tower, Singapore 018935
ABBEY: There came a time that I want to have a buffet. So Wilma granted it. We went to Gangnam Story Korean Steamboat and BBQ Buffet at Orchard Central. As usual we’re there on time. This was the time where the buffet items were being served to you as per pandemic protocol.
I enjoyed plates of beef, pork and chicken; marinated or not. But I liked pork the most. Also we had scallops and salmon slices. We also have hotpot for our soup.
We put pork and fish balls, and sausages. You can wash them all down with the free flow of juice, tea and coffee. And if you still have some space in your tummy you can enjoy a serving or two of chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
WILL: Abbey is craving for a bbq but sad to say that month all bbq pits were still closed due to the prevention measures of COVID-19. So after our Embassy visit, we went to Orchard Central to indulge on a hotpot plus bbq.
So what’s special with Gangnam Story? They have a variety of seafood for you, unlike others that typically offers meats. What is my favourite on Gangnam Wings? Salmon and scallops. The fatty salmon will definitely melt in your mouth. Pork, chicken, beef meats do not have this gunk unlike the other restaurants. Be careful on your Mala soup, it is numbingly spicy. The drinks and ice cream is included in the buffet!
If you are in Orchard and looking for an eat-all-you-can option, this is a good choice for you!
ABBEY: At last we set foot at Beach Road Kitchen. We had our buffet lunch courtesy of the November birthday celebrators.
I indulged in grilled beef ribs, pork belly, and ham. I think I had three to four servings. They are really that delicious. They have chicken tandoori but not that much appealing to me. Their prawns are fresh as well as the sashimi. I also had the “Impossible” beef bolognese; you won’t notice that there’s no beef in it. Creamy and beefy-licious.
We were also given our piece of cake with cappuccino. The staffs are attentive and friendly.
WILL: You must meet your good friends in a good restaurant, right? So why not meet them for a buffet lunch at Beach Road Kitchen located at JW Marriott.
What’s the difference of this restaurant to others? They have this concept of Chefs-on-Show. Beach Toad Kitchen showcases live stations for your food. It is well guaranteed that it is freshly cooked and just out of the stove or grill. The restaurant’s ambiance is light and waiters are very attentive to clear your table after every plate of food you had.
Please do not skip their funghi pizza. What else? Grilled Pork just perfect with meatless bolognese pasta! I will confess, I have three rounds of Seafood on Ice! Hehe!
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Beach Road Kitchen of JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
WILL: Yan Ting is one of the most awarded restaurant in Singapore. It is nestled at St. Regis hotel and because of that you will definitely receive tantamount ways of luxuries and being a VIP.
On our email correspondence, Restaurant Guest Relation used this phrase “As such, I personally remain at your disposal should you require any assistance.”, gosh, I feel like a master. Haha! Oh! I emailed not only for reservation but to let them know what we are celebrating. Because of that, Abbey was presented a thick round chocolate cake to make his 10th Year in Singapore extra special. Thanks Yat Thien and Jeanie.
Let’s go to the dumplings. If you are there for the dumplings, stick to it. Haha! There’s a pages of food that you will surely persuaded to order but...but...but consider your time. 2-hours of tasting all and determining what is the best will take those 2-hours. Haha. What food that hit to me most?
The Deep-fried Phoenix-tail Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk - it has this crunchy in the outside but crumbly on the inside. Man! The salted egg is legit!
Trio of Mushroom Dumpling with Black Truffle - I love mushroom and truffle and it is a no brainer why I like it.
Double-boiled Bamboo Fungus Consomme with Cabbage and Mushroom - Soup is distinctive to any other soup. The mushroom taste is powerful and yet calmed by the sweetness of cabbage. It became an extra unique due to the bamboo fungus texture!
Due to time and tummy restrictions, I totally regret not to get a taste of their congee nor rice selections.
Don’t forget to savour the one-time serving lobster! Gosh! It is indeed a winner! The meat is tender and fresh.
Very recommendable. Specially to people who want privacy, a peaceful dining place, a luxury!
Thanks Yan Ting for taking care of before, during and after our reservation! May HE bless us all!
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Yan Ting Dim Sum Bruch Buffet at The St. Regis Singapore
(W) https://www.yantingrestaurant.com
(H) Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays:
First Seating: 10:30am to 12:30pm (Last order at 12:15pm)
Second Seating: 1pm to 3pm (Last order at 2:45pm)
(A) 29 Tanglin Road, The St. Regis Singapore, Level 1U, Singapore, 247911
ABBEY: I began to like sushi when Wilma told me to try it. We had a couple of visits on sushi bars but this is the first time on Ramen Ten . The diner is located at Level 1 of Far East Plaza in Scotts Road. This was an online group discount promo which costs $17.90. The promo consists of a bowl of ramen, a choice of your drink, and buffet of sushi (white plates only). We didn't expect the bowl of ramen that big. I almost not able to finish it. Actual price is not more $10 each bowl. I ate a lot of inari, and egg sushi as I was allergic to prawn. Its sad that the torched salmon belly is not served on a white plate else I could have eaten only those. You can also ask the chef to make you made-to-order sushi, white or any colored plate.
WILL: Abbey is a type of guy that will go for the "usual", he doesn't hate new things but he will always choose the things he used to do, places he used to go and restaurants he used to dined, that's why I am very surprised that he asked me out and to have lunch at the Ramen Ten at Far East Plaza. Of course, I affirmed the invitation of my husband. It is a rainy sunday, when we go to Orchard to taste and be merry with sushi. It was located just in front of Royal Plaza on Scotts Road, so you will never get wrong on this mall. As we enter, the crew immediately offered us a seat and we chose to seat at the counter. They informed us that we can only eat the sushis on white plates. I tried one of their sushi but it I don't like the taste of their rice, it seems the sushi is out there in the conveyor for quite some time. The rice is too hard and too cold. :( so we decided to take our ramen, included to the voucher that Abbey bought from StreetDeal. We were both shocked with the serving size of their complimentary ramen, it can occupy two rumbling tummies. The soup and noodles was so fine and delicious. To stop my frustration on their conveyor sushi, I decided to give it a try on their famous spicy sushi (included in the deal), spicy prawn and spicy tofu, oishi! On the Nigiri set, I asked for spicy squid tempura and ebi fried sushi. Overall I am so delighted to try this restaurant, for sure this is on my list for a spicy sushi and ramen cravings.
ABBEY: We passed by this restaurant a couple of times in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. As the name implies they cater meat; red or white; be it fish, chicken, beef, pork and mutton. I saw their add for 1-for-1 buffet lunch. Since that time I start thinking when can we have lunch there since Wilma is always in the office at that time. Lo and behold, the opportunity presented itself when we visited ArtScience Museum. It was jam-packed but its nice we were given a table even we didn't made a reservation. I started with spring roll, chicken sausage, and rice. Their rice is flavorful and soft; just the way I like it. After that I always ask the to give me a slice of what they offer. The beef is very tasty and moist. As lunch time is about to end I feasted on grilled white tuna. I think I finished 6-7 pieces. Its very delicious. The buffet starts at 34sgd. The staffs welcome the guests warmly.
WILL: We are a trying hard herbivore, ahm should I mean vegetarian. If you will see our push cart in Sheng Siong every week, you will see a lot green vegetables were inside. This is for healthier us, healthier...together forever. Ha! Abbey told me that we will have our lunch date at Carnivore at Marina Bay Sands The Shoppe, hesitant of the price but who am I to resist? He planned this, this is his day. Upon seeing the poster, gosh, their buffet lunch is 1-for-1 so we will only pay $17 each. :) Now, I am here to meet all the meat!!! Fish, pork, beef, and mutton is present. This is the only buffet I gone through that I do not need to come back and forth at their table, the have those roving passadors that will ask if you want the meat they carry. My favorite and very unforgettable is their roasted beef, so soft that you can say it melts in your mouth. I have 5 rounds of their salmon, soft and this salmon really carries the natural oil of it.
We will surely come back here. All the staffs were very friendly. Roving passadors seems never been tired of walking and slicing the meats in front of their guests. Oh, please make a reservation or see yourself on a long queue.
Deja vu.. this is Westin Philippine Plaza, right? When we had a wedding coverage in this hotel, I told myself, someday I'll eat at their restaurant. And it happened :)
We went there 10 minutes before 11:30am. Takot magutom. Picture-picture muna, sight-seeing. At exactly 11:30, we attacked :) Hindi pa nga handa yung ibang food. I first got pizza and pasta. Sarap nun. Thin crust, pero sobrang daming toppings at ang pasta nilunod ko sa sauce. Next, is pizza again, and beef yakisoba. Sobrang lambot ng karne ng baka. Isang dekada nila yatang pinressure cooker yun. Wagyu beef po yun.
I also tried our local Bistek Tagalog, roast pork, grilled pork chop, dimsum. Lastly yung chocolate ice cream. Ang sarap talaga. Kaya talagang bondat ang tiyan ko. Minsan lang naman. Nakatulog pa yata ako sa busog nung nagfi-fix si Wil sa restroom.
Definitely, we'll come back sa Spiral :)
Wilma: Well, antagal na namin gusto kumain dito pero time is not friendly with us, malayo kasi sa office namin.
I reserved a week before, kasi I know lagi jam packed. And we did not went wrong, ang daming guests na hindi nakakain kasi all seats were reserved. As usual, lugi ako sa buffet. Liit kasi ng bodega ko, hehe. I love the pasta, pero this time, I went for the red sauce. Pizza is sooo good, thin crust, but there's something with the dough na very delicious. Siomai, just an ordinary taste. Steamed lapu-lapu, strawberry gelato, marshmallows dipped in chocalate fondant, cakes, grilled meats, ano pa ba?, dami ko nakain di ko na matandaan ang name. hehe.. Konti ang pics, because wala na kami time to take pictures na-overwhelmed kami ng dami ng food. Masarap sya in all. There's a lot of fruits pa, and take note my fave fruits. Mangosteen, unriped papaya and dragon fruit.
