12 Delicious Halal Buffets in Singapore You Must Try
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Visiting Singapore? Well, the one thing you need to know about Singaporeans is that we love our food. And naturally that leads us to be huge fans of... BUFFETS! A huuuuge variety of food for you to pick from, what's not to love right? And of course, even though our team may not be huge competitive eaters, we do enjoy our buffets. So if you're heading to this sunny island soon, we've compiled a comprehensive list of halal buffets (nope, not just muslim-friendly, but halal certified) in Singapore just for you! After all, you travel to immerse in the local culture right?
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PS. As Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, most of the buffets here features an international spread which means more variety for you!
1. Carousel
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What to expect: A scrumptious international spread with seafood, sashimi, local favourites (hainanese chicken rice, laksa, etc), Asian delights (thai, chinese, indian, etc) and of course a amazing desert corner! Yes, they have not one but three amazing chocolate fondues too.
Where: Lobby Level in Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Rd, S 228220 (Prayer rooms available)
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm to 2pm
Dinner: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Check out their opening hours for breakfast and high tea here.
Price:
Weekdays, Lunch: Adult - S$52++, Child - S$32++
Weekdays, Dinner: Adult - S$70++, Child - S$42++
Weekends, Lunch: Adult - S$60++, Child - S$38++
Weekdays, Dinner: Adult - S$83++, Child - S$49++
Full pricing list (includes breakfast and high tea)
Reservations: Reserve online, if you're looking to make a reservation for more than 2 months in advance, email them at carousel@royalplaza.com.sg.
More Info: Website
2. 21 on Rajah
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What to expect: Although 21 on Rajah may not have an impressive spread to rival the likes of other international buffets, they do have the pre-requisite seafood on ice (yep, Singaporeans love their seafood too), tapas, local favourites (chicken rice/tom yum noodles), a carving corner and more!
Where: Days Hotel, 1 Jln Rajah, S 329133, tel: 6808 6847 (Prayer rooms available)
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri and eves of Public Holidays only: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner, Mon to Thur: 6pm to 10pm
Dinner, Fri to Sun, eves of PH and PH: 6.30pm to 11pm
Check out their hours for breakfast and brunch here.
Price:
Lunch: Adult - S$29++, Child - S$14.50++
Dinner: Mon to Thu: Adult - S$39++, Child - S$19.50++
Fri to Sat, PH and eve of PH: Adult - S$43++, Child - S$21.5++
Reservations: Reserve online here
Also read: 8 Budget Cafes in Singapore that Won’t Burn a Hole in Your Pocket
3. AquaMarine
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What to expect: As you would expect from a name like this, AquaMarine's seafood spread is pretty amazing – HELLO Alaskan King Crab! With all that fresh seafood, international AND local delights, it's really not hard to see why people can't stop raving about this buffet.
Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square (Prayer room available)
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: 12pm to 2.30pm
Lunch, Sat - Sun, PH: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner: 6.30pm to 10pm
Price:
Lunch: Adult - S$58++, Child - S$29++
Weekday Dinner: Adult - S$68++, Child - S$34++
Weekend Dinner: Adult - S$78++, Child - S$39++
Reservations: Call 6845 1111 or book online here.
More Info: Website
4. Straits Kitchen
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What to expect: What's a trip to Singapore without trying ALL of the local dishes right? Well, here's your chance! Local cuisine is served in a contemporary style at Straits Kitchen with an amazing spread of Chinese, Malay and Indian food! Yes, that means you get to try a whole array of local desserts too!
Where: Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, S 228211 (Prayer room available)
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: 12pm to 2.30pm
Lunch, Sat, Sun, PH: 12.30pm to 3pm
Dinner :6.30pm to 10.30pm
Price:
Lunch: Adult - S$52++, Child - S$28++
Dinner: Adult - S$62++, Child - S$35++
Reservations: Call 6732 1234 for reservations or book online here
More Info: Website
5. Asian Market Cafe
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What to expect: You can probably already guess what Asian Market has to offer in their buffet spread from their name only. Yep, pan-Asian cuisine!
Where: Level 2, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road, S 189560, tel: 6431 6156 (Did we mention that this restaurant is really near TEN other halal cafes in Singapore?)
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: 12pm to 2.30pm
Lunch, Sat, Sun: 12pm to 4pm
Dinner, Sun to Thur: 6pm to 10pm
Dinner, Fri and Sat: 6pm to 10.30pm
Price:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: Adult - S$55++, Child - S$28++
Dinner, daily: Adult - S$65++, Child - S$33++
Reservations: Call 6431 6156, email: dining.singapore@fairmont.com or book online here.
More Info: Website
6. 1market By Chef Wan
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What to expect: We have yet to visit this for ourselves and were a little iffy over the mixed reviews that we found online. However, it seems that whenever they have a special event (e.g. crab extravaganza / nyonya preview) the reception was pretty positive. Other than your usual seafood fare, the focus for 1market is definitely local food with satay, beef rendang, butter crab and more!
Where: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road #04-45 to 49, S 238839
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 11am to 2.30pm
Dinner: 6pm to 10pm
Price:
Lunch, Mon to Thur: Adult - S$31.80++, Child - S$18.80++
Dinner, Mon to Thur: Adult - S$43.80++, Child - S$22.80++
Lunch, Fri to Sun, PH, Eve of PH: Adult - S$37.80++, Child - S$23.80++
Dinner, Fri to Sun, PH, Eve of PH: Adult - S$47.80++, Child - S$25.80++
Reservations: Call 6341 9159 or make your reservation here
More Info: Website
7. Katong Kitchen
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What to expect: It's pretty easy to miss Katong Kitchen amidst all the other more well-located hotel restaurants. But if you plan to explore the more residential parts of Singapore, check out Katong Kitchen for some Nyonya fare! Rightfully located in the Peranakan neighbourhood in Katong, this restaurant also serves Macanese, Asian, local Chinese and Western fare.
Where: 25 Marine Parade Road Village Hotel Katong Singapore 449536
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm to 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Price:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: Adult - S$38++, Child - S$19++
Dinner, Mon to Thur: Adult - S$48++, Child - S$24++
Dinner, Fri to Sun, PH, Eve of PH: Adult - S$58++, Child - S$29++
Reservations: Call 6551 2124 or email them at katongkitchen@kitchenlanguage.com.sg
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Also read: 8 Fantastic Supper Places in the East of Singapore
8. Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant
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What to expect: Craving for some Indonesian food but not quite sure exactly what to order? Perhaps it's time to visit Kintamani Restaurant. We've heard nothing but rave reviews for this one, from the food to the awesome service! Get your tastebuds ready for some traditional Balinese cuisine as well as fusion Indonesian fare.
Where: 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633, Singapore 169633
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm to 2.30pm
Dinner: 6pm to 10.30pm
Price:
Lunch: Adult - S$50++, Child - S$16++
Dinner: Adult - S$55++, Child - S$20++
Reservations: Call 6333 8898 or make your reservation here
More Info: Website
9. Penang St. Buffet
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What to expect: We admit. Penang is really near Singapore, but really, it can be pretty tough to find halal local food there, so here's an alternative: Penang St. Buffet! (Yes, we earlier went to their crab madness buffet and are still hoping that they would bring it back soon.) Apart from their authentic Penang cuisine, they also have a pretty awesome seafood spread in their premium buffet offering!
Where: Causeway Point #05-12, 1 Woodlands Square, #05-11/12 Singapore 738099
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 4pm
Lunch, Sat to Sun and PH: 11.30am to 4.30pm (Sat-Sun, PH)
Dinner, Mon to Thur: 5.30pm to 10pm
Dinner, Fri to Sun and PH: 5pm to 10pm
Price (Premium Buffet):
Lunch, Mon to Fri: Adult - S$26.90++, Child - S$12.90++
Lunch, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: Adult - S$32.90++, Child - S$14.90++
Dinner, Mon to Thu: Adult - S$34.90++, Child - S$14.90++
Dinner, Sat to Sun, Public Holidays: Adult - S$38.90++, Child - S$15.90++
Only have time for a quick lunch? Check out their 90mins meal pricing here.
Reservations: Call 6894 7872 or email them at cwp@gdgroup.com.sg
More Info: Website
10. Buffet City
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What to expect: Have absolutely no idea what to eat? Well at Buffet City, you get a mish-mash of everything. Yep, we mean everything. Japanese, Thai, seafood, pizza, dim sum, etc. Again, we haven't been to this particular restaurant and reviews are pretty mixed. Some love it, some not so much... One thing's for sure, the price is much lower than most buffets out there.
Where: 101 Cantonment Road #01-04, Tanjong Pagar Community Centre, Singapore 089774
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 11am to 2.30pm
Dinner: 5.30pm to 9pm
Price:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: Adult - S$26.80++, Child - S$17.80++
Lunch, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: Adult - S$27.80++, Child - S$19.80++
Dinner, Mon to Thu: Adult - S$27.80++, Child - S$18.80++
Dinner, Sat to Sun, PH: Adult - S$29.80++, Child - S$20.80++
Reservations: Call 6410 9084 or make your reservation here
More Info: Website
11. Sakura International Buffet
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What to expect: Sakura International Buffet is pretty known amongst the locals for their seafood fare and Japanese food (although they do also have other local and western fare). Don't go there expecting all the frills though, considering that their prices are pretty low compared to the other buffets. We say this is definitely worth the amount you're paying.The only downside? Their locations are not exactly the best if you're only in town for a short trip.
Where: Check this site for all their outlets.
Opening Hours:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: 12pm to 3pm
Brunch, Sat to Sun, PH and Eve of PH: 11.30am to 3pm
Dinner, Mon to Thur: 6pm to 10pm
Dinner, Fri to Sun, PH, Eve of PH: 5.30pm to 10pm
Price:
Lunch, Mon to Fri: Adult - S$23++, Child - S$13.90++
Brunch, Sat, Sun, PH and Eve of PH: Adult - S$31.90++, Child - S$14.90++
Dinner, Mon to Thu: Adult - S$31.90++, Child - S$14.90++
Dinner, Sat to Sun, PH, Eve of PH: Adult - S$33.90++, Child - S$15.90++
Reservations: Call the respective outlets
More Info: Website
12. The Landmark
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What to expect: Craving for some Mediterranean fare? The Landmark is a pretty cosy buffet restaurant offering an international spread with Asian, Western, Indian and Mediterranean influences! (While you're in the area, don't forget to check out the ten halal cafes that are nearby too)
Where: Village Hotel, #05,01 390, Victoria Street, Singapore 188061
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm to 2.30pm
Dinner: 7pm to 10.30pm
Price:
Lunch: Adult - S$20++, Child - S$13++
Dinner, Mon to Thu, Sun: Adult - S$30++, Child - S$15++
Dinner, Fri & Sun, Seafood Buffet: Adult - S$48++, Child - S$20++
Reservations: Call 6299 1512 or email them at venue@landmark.com.sg
More Info: Website
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BONUS: Swensen's Ice Cream Buffet!
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What to expect: We didn't say that all buffets have to be about food now, did we? If buffets are not your thing, how about ICE CREAM instead? Get your fill of ice cream, waffles, cakes and more! They even have a section where they'll help you mix your ice cream with toppings on a cold marble slab.
Where: 2 Orchard Turn,#B1-31, ION Orchard (Alight at Orchard MRT Station)
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 10.30am to 10.30pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 8am to 10.30pm
Price:
Weekdays: Adult - S$19.90++, Child - S$14.90++
Weekends: Adult - S$20.90++, Child - S$15.90++
Reservations: Call 6884 5967
More Info: Website
So, are you ready to feast yet? :P Let us know if we've missed out any buffet restaurant that you absolutely loved!
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*Prices are all non-inclusive of taxes and service charge. Ages for children vary according to restaurants. Do check the official website for more. All information (prices, opening hours and halal status of restaurants/eateries) are accurate at time of posting. We advise all readers to check on the information via the official website as prices for buffets tend to vary during seasonal periods.