We picked out some of the themed buffet spreads in the month of March. There’s a Turkish, Thai, Taiwanese and Penang spread. You may also want to try out the new Super Lunch Sunday buffet spread at LIME in PARKROYAL on Pickering.
Savour Turkish Flavours at Melt Café
Guest Chef Metin Isci from Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum will showcase his culinary finesse from 3 to 12 March 2016 at Melt Café. The buffet spread at the newly renovated restaurant features dishes such as Bodrum seafood soup of vegetables and fish in a piping hot Bodrum Balik Çorbasi, followed by traditional lamb and beef grilled Kebabs paired with soft thin unleavened Lavash Flatbread as well as the Tuzda Levrek, delectable Mediterranean sea bass wrapped and baked in a flaky salt crust.
Priced at S$62++ per person for lunch and S$77++ onwards per person for dinner. Call +6568853500 or email mosin-dining@mohg.com for reservations.
Melt Café is located at Level 4, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797.
Tasty Taiwan at Seasonal Tastes
From 6 to 10 March and 13 to 17 March, you can enjoy a taste of Taiwan at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin, Singapore. W Taipei’s Sous Chef Daniel Chen will prepare authentic dishes from his home city. He has selected the most popular Taiwanese delicacies for this food festival and also some local dishes from his hometown in Yilan.
Look out for the Yilan-style Pork Intestine and Garlic Stew, Crispy Stuffed Pork Drumstick as well as other favourites such as Taiwan Fried Chicken, Oyster Vermicelli, Braised Beef Noodle Soup or even a cup of Bubble Tea. For desserts, check out the Pineapple Cake or the Peanut Mochi. These dishes are served on rotation.
Tasty Taiwan is available at S$78++per adult.
Call +6569226968 or email seasonaltastes.singapore@westin.com for reservations and check whether your favourite dish is available.
Seasonal Tastes is located at Level 32, The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961.
Thai Extravaganza at Town Restaurant
From 10 to 19 March 2016, Town Restaurant is offering the second instalment of “Thai Extravaganza”. Enjoy Thai classic delicacies including Yah Nua, Tom Khai Gai and Tum Tim Grobe prepared by guest chefs from renowned Thai culinary institution MSC Thai Culinary School.
Dine and stand a chance to win a pair of return Economy class tickets to Tokyo with a stopover in Bangkok on Thai Airways.
When you dine from Wednesday to Saturdays, the buffet spread is inclusive of a fresh seafood spread and is priced at S$69++ per adult, and S$34 per child, or S$89 per adult and S$44 per child to include the gourmet barbeque selection and free flow of Tiger Beer and Singapore Sling for two hours.
From Sundays to Tuesdays, the buffet spread costs S$56++ per adult and S$28++ per child.
Town Restaurant is located at ground level at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore at 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178.
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Penang Hawkers’ Fare 30th Anniversary
The signature Penang Hawker Fare at White Rose Café in York Hotel returns this year from 11 to 27 March, 2 to 18 September and 16 December to 1 January 2017. This year York Hotel Singapore celebrates 30 years of bringing in Penang Hawkers to Singapore.
To celebrate, York Hotel is bringing new dishes, exclusive cooking workshops as well as offering prizes. There will be 12 stalls with the latest stall featuring a famous Penang item, Pasembur a Chinese-India style salad.
The café has undergone a facelift and a brand new show kitchen that will feature the hawkers showing off their culinary prowess with a la minute live cooking and preparation of crisp Lor Bak and Oyster Omelette.
Other favourites include Penang Laksa, Penang Prawn Mee, Char Kway Teow, Nasi Lemak with Nonya Chicken Kapitan, Penang Rojak, Cuttlefish Kang Kong, Lor Bak, Kway Teow Soup or Dry, Oyster Omelette, Pasembur, Ban Chang Kueh and other cold desserts.
Cooking workshops will be held on 12 and 19 March at S$12. Participants will receive a S$12 dining voucher which can be redeemed for a la carte dining at the White Rose Café.
Spend a minimum of S$80 and get Tikam Fun Dip where you can win prizes such as 30% discount vouchers for the next edition of Penang Hawkers’ Fare, S$12 meal vouchers for a la carte dining and limited-edition recyclable tote bags. There is also a grand lucky draw at the end of the final edition of the Penang Hawkers’ Fare where eight pairs of patrons will a trip to Penang inclusive of return tickets and accommodation. The winners will also experience embarking on an exclusive exploratory food trail led by York Hotel’s Executive Chef Charlie Tham.
The Penang Hawkers’ Fare is priced at S$29++ per adult and S$20++ per child under 12 for weekdays and S$33++ per adult and S$23++ per child below 12 for the weekends. Reservations are not allowed.
White Rose Café at York Hotel is located at 21 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228516.
Seoul-Delish! at Orchard Hotel Singapore
More than 40 authentic Korean delicacies comprising traditional presentations and contemporary interpretations will be served at Orchard Café during dinner from 16 March to 3 April 2016. Guest Chefs Gu Yong Hoi and Kang Jung Sun from Millennium Seoul Hilton will be specially flown in to satisfy your Korean cravings.
Enjoy traditional Sam Gye Tang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup), Deung Galbi Kimchi Jjim (Spicy Pork Rib Stew with Kimchi), Doenjang Samgyeopsal Gui (Roast Pork Belly with Bean Paste Sauce), Sundubu Jjigae (Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew) and Japchae (Sautéed Glass Noodles with Vegetables), as well as quintessential Korean street food such as Dukboki (Spicy Rice Sticks with Chilli Sauce), Odeng (Fish Cakes in Anchovy Stock); and many more.
Highly-recommended specialties including Modum Jeon (Assorted Korean Pancakes), Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice with Assorted Vegetables), LA Galbi (Barbecued Sliced Beef Short Ribs) and Dak Galbi (Stir-fried Diced Chicken, Assorted Vegetables, Rice Cakes in Chilli Pepper Paste and Ramen or Rice) will be prepared à la minute at the live stations.
The Omija Hwacha (Traditional Five-Flavoured Tea) will go well with your meal. End it off with Korean sweet treats such as Dduk (rice cakes) and Yakgwa (honey pastries).
Diners are entitled to participate in a lucky draw to win a 3-day/2-night complimentary stay at the Millenium Seoul Hilton.
Dinner is served from 6pm to 10pm daily. Priced at S$68++ for adults and S$34++ for children from Sundays to Thursdays and S$78++ for adults and S$39++ for children from Fridays to Saturdays.
Call +6567396565 or email orchardcafe.ohs@millenniumhotels.com for reservations.
Orchard Cafe is located in Orchard Hotel Singapore, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879.
New Scandinavian Flavours at Triple Three
Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard Singapore goes Scandinavian from 24 March to 3 April 2016. Priced at S$118++ for adults and S$48++ for children aged between 6 and 12), the New Scandinavian Flavours is available for dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm daily or Sunday lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm.
Highlights include a smorgasbord of Smoked Halibut, Trout, Lamb and Salmon Gravlax, Red and Black Lumpfish caviar, Capelin and Salmon Roe, Mashed Haddock with Potatoes and Rye Bread, Baked Whole Halibut with Lemon and Dill and Beer Batter Atlantic Cod with Remoulade Dressing, Danish Meatballs, and Anchovy and Rosemary Roasted Lamb Shoulder.
Scandinavian desserts should not be missed. There are Krum Kaka, Apple Gjetost Pie, Lingonberry Yoghurt Crème, Goat Cheese Mousse with Cloudberry Compote and Danish Cookies.
Call +6568316288 or email dine.orchard@meritushotels.com for reservations.
Triple Three is located at Mandarin Orchard Singapore at 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Easter Brunch at Azur Restaurant
From 25 to 27 March 2016, Azur Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport offers brunch and diner buffet from S$49++ per adult and S$25++ per child.
Enjoy a selection of traditional Easter dishes and modern favourites such as Sheppard’s Pie, Scotch Eggs, Roasted Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust, Pan-Fried Foie Gras with Green Apple Chutney on Toasted Brioche, Hot Cross Buns and Vanilla Bread and Butter Pudding.
on 27 March 2016, Bar ’75 will be transformed into a Kids’ Entertainment Zone offering a special Kids’ Buffet serving up dishes such as chicken nuggets, pasta, fish balls, juices and jello.
Book before 13 March 2017 with full prepayment and get a 15% discount off the buffet price. Up to two children under the age of 12 will also dine free with every two paying adults.
Call +6568235354 or email azur.cpca@ihg.com for reservations.
Azur Restaurant is located at Level 3, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport at 75 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819664
Pearl of Orient Penang Fiesta at Pan Pacific Orchard
10 at Claymore at Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore offers a Pearl of Orient Penang Fiesta at its buffet spread during dinner. Priced at S$42++ for lunch from Monday to Friday and S$48++ on Saturday and Sundays as well as S$68 for dinner daily, Pearl of Orient Penang Fiesta offers Plates of Pleasures from the best of Penang’s street food.
Executive Chef Andy Oh and his team will present original creations from his home town in Penang such as the signature Penang Char Kway Teow with Blue Crab Lump, ‘Live’ King Prawn Noodle Broth, Assam Laksa with Barramundi Fillet, XO Seafood Pohpiah, “Bak Kut Teh” with Kurobuta Belly Ribs, Penang Rojak, Pork trotters in Black Vinegar, Chicken Kapitan, Teochew Chendol and Durian Pancake.
Call +6568316686 or email dining.ppsgo@panpacific.com for reservations.
10 at Claymore is located in Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore at 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540
York Hotel…. Why no reservations allowed D:
Sadness….
Because they are extremely popular.