The best buffets under $100 to eat till you drop

Price: From $50

Looking to treat yourself to a hearty breakfast during the weekend? Soak in the picturesque view of Singapore’s city skyline whilst tucking into a mouth-watering spread of your favourite breakfast dishes at Alley on 25, located within Andaz Singapore. The Lazy Breakfast Buffet, available only on weekends and public holidays, features an array of unlimited breakfast staples. Aside from a selection of bread and pastries, assorted cheeses, cold cuts and seafoods, freshly baked waffles, egg station (cooked to order) and more, diners will also get to select one breakfast main from their special menu. This includes classics such as avocado toast and eggs benedict to indulgent options such as lobster mac & cheese as well as grilled Angus sirloin (for an additional $10).

While the breakfast buffet includes drink options such as coffee, tea, juices and healthy smoothies, you can also top up an extra $45 for the unlimited beverage package, which offers tipples like beer, wine, prosecco and soft drinks.

5 Fraser St, Level 25, Andaz Singapore, Singapore 189354

Price: From $62

Tucked away on the fifth floor of the new Hilton Singapore Orchard, Estate is where east meets west with the hotel’s residential restaurant’s stunning selection of culinary delights. Lunch will set you back $62++ (Mondays to Thursdays) or $70++ (Fridays, Saturdays, public holidays and eve of public holidays), while dinner is priced at $82++ (Sundays to Thursdays) or $99 (Fridays, Saturdays, public holidays and eve of public holidays).

Estate’s modern-colonial residential-style setting features several open kitchens at various stations, allowing for a live display of culinary showmanship where diners are able to peek at the chefs whipping up their dishes à la minute. Go with an empty stomach, for you’ll find a wide range of cuisines at Estate, from Asian-inspired dishes like Sichuan-style chicken to western grill offerings as well as Indian food, dim sum, and more. If you’re heading to the restaurant for dinner, make sure to give the black truffle roasted duck a try. With charcoal-black skin, tender duck meat and a tinge of sweetness, there’s a reason why the dish is touted as a highlight at the restaurant.

333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867

Price: From $49

With resident culinary master executive chef Vincent Aw at the helm, Ginger’s irresistible buffet menu serves up a range of elevated local favourites whipped up from the restaurant’s halal-certified kitchen. Set against a vibrant botanical setting that’s dressed in pastel pink and olive green hues, the restaurant presents delectable dishes like black pepper lobster, soya poached chicken noodles, and even Hainan oxtail stew. If you’re more of a fan of Western dishes, make sure to dig into the salmon with saffron and seafood ragout, roast Angus beef with truffle puree, and foie gras puff pastry with caramelised apple.

Finish your meal off with a selection of local desserts like durian pengat, coffee gula melaka ice cream and assorted nonya kueh. Lunch at Ginger is $49 per adult, while dinner is priced at $69.

7500 Beach Rd, ParkRoyal on Beach Road, Singapore 199591

Price: From $35.80

Craving for some authentic Indonesian fare that’s big on flavour? Head over to Kintamani Indonesian restaurant, located at Furama Riverfront. Bring an appetite and feast on dishes such as Rendang Daging Sapi Jakarta (slow-cooked beef simmered with thick coconut sauce and spices) and Ikan Colo-Colo Bali (fried fish with black sweet sauce). Be sure to leave space in your stomach for the restaurant’s signature dish, the succulent and rich Peha Kaki Kambing (roasted lamb leg).

Lunch is priced at $35.80++ (Monday to Thursday) or $38.80++ (Friday to Sunday), while dinner costs $40.80++ (Monday to Thursday) or $43.80++ (Friday to Sunday).

405 Havelock Rd, Level 3 Furama RiverFront, Singapore 169633

Price: From $55.90

Feast to your heart’s content at The Three Peacocks, Singapore’s largest outdoor BBQ buffet. Located at a 12-minute walk from Labrador Park MRT Station, the outdoor space boasts a cosy, relaxed atmosphere with rattan decor and fairy lights strung about. The extensive spread of international dishes include over 100 menu items, some of which can be grilled at your table. Get started with a seafood welcome platter, which typically includes tiger prawns, crayfish, mussels and cockles. For more seafood options, head to the seafood bar where you’ll find oysters, scallops, mud crabs and more. Meat-wise, you’re looking at a variety of options that include free-flow Australian wagyu, Iberico black pork, sukiyaki tenderloin beef cubes and more.

If you’re tired of grilling, you can pick up some dishes from the varying live stations around the outdoor area. You’ll find delicious options such as grilled mentaiko cheese and garlic scallops, salmon teppanyaki, and even fried treats like truffle sweet potato fries and deep-fried calamari. The Three Peacocks also has wok specialities such as sambal fried rice and satay pork cubes, for those looking to satiate their appetite with local favourites.

8 Port Rd, Labrador Park, Singapore 117540

Price: From $18.90

This all-you-can-eat sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant has become a household name with nine outlets islandwide. If you’re able to pop by during lunchtime on a weekday, you’d be able to gorge yourself to your tummy’s delight for just $18.90+, so long as your feasting time doesn’t overrun 80 minutes. If you’re looking for something a little more decadent, you can opt for the all-day premium meat buffet, offering the best succulent wagyu and iberico cuts for just a small top-up fee of $5.90+.

Those who aren’t the biggest fans of meat, don’t fear – the sumptuous broths and veggie bar (complete with eggs, corn, mushrooms, udon/ instant/ ramen noodles) will make sure everyone leaves with warm bellies and warm hearts.

68 Orchard Rd, #04-62, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839

Price: From $12.90

Those who frequent the Dhoby Ghaut area would’ve definitely caught a whiff of the mouthwatering smell of grilling meat wafting out of this Korean BBQ establishment, located on the ground floor of the School of the Arts building. The buffet bar offers a wide selection of over 50 items, including deliciously marinated meats which you can grill to your liking (favs include pork belly and marinated rib eye), veggies, soups, seafood, and even cooked food such as Korean garlic chicken.

You can also top up $2.50 for ice cream, and their Korean alcoholic drinks are discounted. Talk about bang for your buck. Because of the price point, this place is popular with students and the youthful vibe is apparent – the TV screens set up around the buzzing restaurant loop catchy Kpop music videos and performances. Perfect for large gatherings, but be warned, the stubborn smell of grease and fat will linger on you the whole day.

1 Zubir Said Drive, School of the Arts #01-04, Singapore 227968

Price: From $12.90

Under the famous Astons brand is the lesser-known Manle, which literally translates from Chinese to “full and happy”. While Manle’s other outlet at Downtown East offers hotpot dinner buffets as well, what truly sets Manle apart from the crowd of mainstream buffets is its all-day Teochew porridge buffet. True to its parent company’s branding, it offers hearty, delicious meals at an extremely affordable price.

If you’re able to catch their weekday buffet lunch (11:30am to 4pm), for only $12.90+, you can choose from over 40 dishes to go with your porridge. This includes traditional and modern Teochew dishes, claypots, beverages, fruits and desserts. Definitely a buffet that’ll leave you feeling man (full) and le (happy), without the bloated, greasy feeling.

180 Kitchener Road, City Square Mall #B1-01/-02, Singapore 208539

Price: From $55

If you’re looking for something a little less budget and a little more bougie, here’s the buffet for you. The expected damage for a weekday lunch is $55+, while dinners will cost you around $78+ (Monday and Tuesday) or $88+ (Wednesday to Sunday). Here, with seven open kitchens and a variety of local and Pacific Rim dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice. They offer different spreads on different days and timings, so be sure to do your research beforehand.

Mondays to Fridays offer A Heritage Lunch Affair; think teh tarik, Singapore sling, laksa, tandoori and naan. Saturdays offer Makan Makan Dining Experience; indulge in all things Asian – Peranakan, Singaporean street food, Indonesian, even a hot stone and noodle station. Mondays to Sundays offer Around the World Dinner, which sees more global flavours such as Thai and Korean cuisines, while still including local favourites like Chilli Crab, and features recent Chinese fad Ma La Xiang Guo. Sundays offer Extravagant Champagne Brunch, which is just as classy as it sounds – seafood on ice, cheese platters, angus beef, foie gras, dessert pastries, and of course, champagne.

For a healthier option, Edge also allows you to opt for brown rice instead of white for all rice-based dishes, at no extra charge. Do remember to get a little more dressed up though – they have a smart-casual dress code.

7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Pan Pacific Hotel Level 3, Singapore 039595

Price: From $65

Here’s another fancy one for those who feel like pigging out in style. The Line at Shangri-La Hotel is often hailed as one of the greatest, offering a wide array of international cuisines such as Western, Japanese, Chinese, seafood, salads, and desserts. But what The Line is best known for is their selection of our favourite local delicacies, such as satay and laksa.

The Line has a whopping 16 live kitchens, where diners can watch the chefs preparing their meals in action. Like Edge, they offer different buffet spreads depending on the day of the week. Tuesday sees Grandma’s Kitchen, where guest chef Shermay Lee will prepare authentic Peranakan food, and, if you bring your grandma along, she dines for free. Wednesday sees Mad for Wagyu (beef lovers rejoice), Thursday brings the Marine Harvest (lobster, scallops, crabs and prawns.. I’m sold), and Sunday, as always, is for Champagne Brunch. Having all these buffet options that are heavy on the stomach and easy on the pocket certainly are reasons to pop the bubbly.

22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel, Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 258350