18 Great Buffets in Singapore with Nearby Fun Attractions!

June 1st, 2014 by Raevian | Tagged in: buffet, Father's Day

Below is a list of eighteen great buffet joints in Singapore. From Local Delights to Chinese Steamboat to Japanese Hotpot to International Buffets, there is bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds!

In addition, we have also listed local attractions that are near the buffet joints. After indulging in the buffet feast, make your way to these attractions for a great day of fun with family and friends!

1. Buffet Town @ Raffles City
If you love indulging in international buffet feasts but do not want to break the bank, Buffet Town is the place for you. Buffet Town is conveniently situated at Raffles City, where it offers diners a sumptuous buffet spread of Fresh Seafood, Japanese Sushi and Sashimi, Italian Pasta and Pizza, local delights (Chilli Crab!), and many other varieties of food. There is also a vibrant play corner in the restaurant where children can have fun and expend their endless energy (if that’s possible!).

Buffet Town
#B1-44E, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6837 3793
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 11.30am to 3pm, Dinner 6pm to 10pm

Buffet Town Price:
Lunch (Mon to Fri): Adult $26.80++ Child $18.80++
Lunch (Weekends, PH and PH eve): Adult $31.80++ Child $18.80++
Dinner (Mon to Thurs): Adult $36.80++ Child $21.80++
Dinner (Fri, Weekends, PH and PH eve): Adult $41.80++ Child $21.80++
*Special occasion charge of $8.00 apply
*Child = 6 to 12 years old

Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay

After the sumptuous feast, make your way to Gardens by the Bay (a ten-minutes car ride away), which boasts various themed-gardens on top of its world famous “Supertrees”. Marina Barrage (located beside Gardens by the Bay) is also a great place for family-bonding. Enjoy a picnic, fly kites, or bring your dog for a good run on the sprawling green field – yes pets are allowed at Marina Barrage! If you are feeling hungry after your activities, Satay by the Bay offers a variety of local delights where you can indulge in all-time favourites like Laksa, Char Kway Teow, Bak Kut Teh, and many other local foods.

2. Blue Garden Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant @ Link Hotel
Sometimes, simple is good.

While Blue Garden Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant’s food may not be as tasty as those of some other Korean BBQ joints we’ve tried, we still truly enjoy coming here for unpretentious Korean BBQ buffet. Service is decent, and we’ve never had any problems asking the staff to refill our drinks or change our BBQ grill. The meat is also cut nicely into neat serving pieces. Given the extremely affordable price and the decent array of BBQ meat and cooked food, this is definitely a pleasant joint for those looking for a no-frills Korean BBQ buffet.

Blue Garden Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant
50 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-07 Link Hotel, Singapore 168733
Tel: +65 6224 0700
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 3pm, Dinner 5pm to 10pm

Blue Garden Korean BBQ Buffet Price:
Buffet Lunch: $19.90++
Buffet Dinner: $26.90++

Nearby Attractions:
– Ikea Alexandra
– VivoCity
– Sentosa

Singkids at VivoCity

VivoCity is just a ten-minutes car ride away. This largest shopping mall in Singapore offers waterfront shopping with wide, open spaces conducive for families. There is a huge array of shops and restaurants here, and it houses a movie theatre as well. For those with kids, check out the indoor playground SingKids located on the first floor of VivoCity. Polliwogs, a similar play facility that just opened recently, is located on the third floor (rooftop level). There is also an outdoor shallow pool area on the rooftop for kids to play. Finally, the second level of VivoCity features a free outdoor play area for children as well.

3. Carousel @ Royal Plaza on Scotts
The international buffet at Carousel is one of the most popular buffets in Singapore. It has been around for a number of years and many people still consider this their favourite buffet joint despite the growing competition from numerous other buffet places in Singapore.

Carousel @ Royal Plaza on Scotts
25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore 228220
Tel: +65 6737 7966
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 2pm, Dinner 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Carousel Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Fri): Adult $49.00++ Child $30.00++
Lunch (Weekends and PH): Adult $55.00++ Child $34.00++
Dinner (Sun to Thur): Adult $68.00++ Child $40.00++
Dinner (Fri, Sat, and PH eve): Adult $78.00++ Child $45.00++
*Child = 4 to 11 years old

Nearby Attractions:
– Singapore Botanic Gardens
– Kbox @ Cineleisure/ Kbox @ *scape
– Play Nation @ *scape

Kbox at *scape

4. Cherry Garden @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental Hotel is known for serving splendid Chinese food, and they definitely do not disappoint with their weekend Dim Sum Brunch Buffet. We love their tender and succulent Kurobuta pork char siew, the crispy wasabi-aioli prawns with fresh mango and fish roe, the heavenly xiao long baos filled with all their wonderful juicy goodness, as well as the other standard dim sum fares like steamed har gau and siew mai. Service is good and consistent too! If you like eating dim sum, you will definitely love the dim sum brunch buffet at Cherry Garden.

Cherry Garden @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3500
Weekend Brunch Hours (Weekends and PH): 1st seating – 11am to 1pm, 2nd seating – 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Cherry Garden Dim Sum Brunch Buffet Price
$68++ per person

Art exhibition at Esplanade

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (a two-minutes car ride away) is a great place to hang out with your family. Spend your afternoon/evening strolling on the premises, where there is a variety of restaurants, contemporary and pop-art galleries, music shops, and quaint cafés. Maestro, a Singapore music company that designs and builds its own guitars and ukuleles, has a branch here too. On the third level, there is a large and well-furnished library with an eclectic music selection for your free listening. Last but not least, take a leisurely stroll along the Singapore River and enjoy the scenic cityscape!

5. The Magic of ChongQing Hot Pot @ Tanglin Shopping Centre
Located in Tanglin Shopping Centre at the relatively quiet Tanglin Road, The Magic of ChongQing Hot Pot serves delectable ala carte Chinese hot pot buffet at a reasonable price. If you like spicy food, go for the super spicy ‘mala’ soup base! You can request for the staff to scoop out the oil if you prefer it to be less spicy / oily. Can’t make up your mind over the soup base? Go for half pot “Old Faithful Chicken Stock” and half pot ‘mala’ soup! Indulge in a feast of Sichuan delights such as Chicken Balls, Sliced Bamboo Shoots, Wanton Dumplings, Pork Balls, Button Mushrooms and many others! Some of our favourites include the Fish Paste and Shrimp Wantons.

The Magic of Chong Qing Hot Pot
19 Tanglin Road, #04-06 Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909
Tel: +65 6734 8135
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 3pm, Dinner 6pm to 11pm
*Friday, Weekends, PH eve, PH: Round 1 Dinner – 6pm to 8pm, Round 2 Dinner – 8.15pm to 11pm

The Magic of Chong Qing Hot Pot Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Thur): Adult $20.90++ Child $13.90++
Lunch (Fri to Sun, PH Eve, PH): Adult $22.90++ Child $14.90++
Dinner (Mon to Thur) : Adult $32.90++ Child $22.90
Dinner (Fri to Sun, PH Eve, PH): Adult $34.90++, Child $23.90++
*Prices subject to change on PH and PH eve

Nearby Attractions
– Singapore Botanic Gardens
– Kbox @ Cineleisure/ Kbox @ *scape
– Play Nation @ *scape

Heritage Museum at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Stroll amidst 74 hectares of lush greenery and vivid foliage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens (a four-minutes car ride away). This is the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll and digest the copious amounts of buffet food in your stomach. Other than admiring the beautiful scenery, you can also laze beside the Swan Lake and catch a glimpse of the elegant swans swimming on the peaceful waters. If you like music and the arts, there are regular free performances at the amphitheatre located within Symphony Lake. Check out the list of events at the Singapore Botanic Gardens here.

6. Greenhouse @ Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Welcome to Greenhouse at The Ritz-Carlton, where elegant furnishings and whimsical giant fixtures suspended from the glass ceiling set the tone for dining at this convivial joint. The international buffet at Greenhouse is one of our favourite buffets in Singapore, with its large menu selection of delectable crabs, scallops, oysters, slipper lobsters, sushi, sashimi, local delights and many other foods.

Please kindly note that Greenhouse has been scheduled to undergo a five-month transformation and it will be replaced by a new restaurant called “Colony”. Colony will open on 23 September 2015. For more details, click here.

Greenhouse @ The Ritz Carlton Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 6434 5288
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm, Dinner 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Sunday Vintage Champagne Brunch: 12pm to 3.30pm

Greenhouse Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Sat): International Buffet $58++ per adult
Dinner (Sun to Thur): Asian Buffet $68++ per adult
Dinner (Fri to Sat): International Buffet $82++ per adult
Sunday Vintage Champagne Brunch: $388++ per adult (Dome), $168++ per adult (Moët & Chandon)
*All child prices are half of adult prices

Singapore Flyer

After a satisfying buffet, check out the popular Singapore Flyer, which is located just beside the hotel! It offers a panoramic view of the Marina Bay area and on good days you can even catch a glimpse of neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia!

7. Guo Fu Steamboat @ China Square Central
Guo Fu Steamboat is a no-frills Chinese restaurant that offers unpretentious steamboat buffet at an affordable price. Indulge in a sumptuous Chinese steamboat feast of unlimited thinly-sliced meat, seafood, meat balls, fish balls, mushrooms, vegetables and other cooked side dishes! We love coming here for gatherings. The abundant servings of food along with the savoury soup bases make dining here a gratifying experience every time!

Guo Fu Steamboat @ China Square Central
20 Cross Street, China Square Central, #01-31/32/33 China Court, Singapore 048422
Tel: +65 6557 0906
Opening Hours (Daily): 11.30am to 10.30pm

Guo Fu Steamboat Buffet Price
$24++ per person

ArtScience Museum (background: Left – Marina Bay Sands, Right – Marina Bay Financial Centre)

The ArtScience Museum is just a short seven-minutes car ride away. Designed to resemble the shape of an open Lotus, a divine symbol in Asian cultures, the museum houses permanent exhibitions along with other touring exhibitions. Children will be happy to know that the current exhibition is “Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction”, which offers a fascinating look into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs through fossils and vivid illustrations.

8. Himawari Japanese Restaurant @ Alexandra
Himawari Japanese Restaurant is located at Alexandra Road, amidst an enclave of low-lying office buildings and quaint restaurants. It specializes in Japanese cuisine and steamboat, and offers both buffet and ala carte options.

The restaurant is modelled after a traditional Izakaya joint and has a pleasant ambience. We chose the buffet option, which consists of a Japanese steamboat (sukiyaki or shabu-shabu) and unlimited servings of ala carte items. We enjoyed our savoury shabu-shabu steamboat and the feast of homely Japanese food. We ordered the usual Japanese fare: sashimi, tempura, chawanmushi, edamame, agedashi tofu, yakitori, soft-shell crab, sliced pork/chicken for the steamboat, and many more.

We like going to this restaurant on a weekend because it is tucked away within a quiet enclave, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Himawari Japanese Restaurant @ Alexandra
991B Alexandra Rd, Singapore 119970
Tel: 6272 1110
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm to 10pm

Himawari Japanese Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Thur): Adult $38.80++ Child/Senior $27.80++
Lunch (Fri to Sun, PH Eve): Adult $41.80++ Child/Senior $27.80++
Dinner (Mon to Thur): Adult $42.80++ Child/Senior $30.80
Dinner (Fri to Sun, PH Eve): Adult $45.80++, Child $30.80++
*Senior = above 65 years old

Nearby Attractions
– Ikea Alexandra
– VivoCity
– Sentosa

Ikea Alexandra

If you are in mood to check out home furnishings, Ikea Alexandra is just a ten-minutes drive away! It is a great place to shop for affordable furniture and house paraphernalia. We also like walking amidst the elegantly designed living-spaces mockups. The Ikea restaurant offers delicious and affordable food, such as the popular Swedish meatballs and the Poached Salmon. This is a great place to get home-design inspirations, eat good and affordable food, or just hang out. Ikea store is open daily from 10am to 11pm, and the restaurant is open daily as well from 9am to 10.30pm. For those taking public transport, there is even a free shuttle service. Check out Ikea’s website for the shuttle schedule.

9. Ikoi Japanese Restaurant @ Hotel Miramar Singapore
If you love Sashimi, this is the place for you. Ikoi Japanese Restaurant at Hotel Miramar Singapore offers diners sumptuous Japanese buffet at an affordable price. Some of the popular items include Tempura, Chawanmushi, Sushi, and a wide variety of grilled items. Complimentary items such as the Dobin mushi (Japanese teapot seafood broth) and Nikujaga (literally, meat-potato) are also served at regular intervals. However, the highlight of the buffet has got to be the SASHIMI! There is a mouthwatering selection of Maguro (tuna), Hamachi (yellowtail), Mekajiki (swordfish), the all-time favourite Sake (salmon), and many others. The sashimi are served in generous thick slices, and taste wonderfully fresh and delicious! In fact, we felt that the sashimi alone made up for the buffet price (which is not very high in the first place). We highly recommend this cozy Japanese joint for the sashimi lovers.

Ikoi Japanese Restaurant
401 Havelock Road, #01-01 Hotel Miramar, Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6887 3788
Opening Hours: (Daily) 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 11pm

Ikoi Japanese Buffet Price
Adult: $38++
Child: $22++ (below 10 years / under 1.3m height)

Nearby Attractions
– Ikea Alexandra
– VivoCity
– Sentosa

Universal Studios, Singapore

If you are in the mood, why not drive 15 minutes to have a day on fun on Sentosa Island? With beautiful beaches and a huge variety of attractions such as the Universal Studios theme park and the S.E.A. Aquarium, there is definitely something for everyone at Sentosa.

10. Ju Shin Jung Korean BBQ @ East Coast
11. Ju Shin Jung Korean BBQ @ West Coast
Staying at the East and West ends of Singapore? Lazy to travel to town? Don’t mind the strong BBQ smell? Want to dine near the sea? Or maybe your father loves to indulge in copious amounts of meat? If that’s the case, Westerners, make your way to Ju Shin Jung at West Coast. Easterners, make your way to Ju Shin Jung at East Coast Park. These two unpretentious Korean BBQ branches offer sumptuous Korean BBQ buffet feast with unlimited amounts of meat! We love indulging in the delicious Korean BBQ meat. The Ju Shin Jung staff are really polite and helpful as well. Both branches have a play area for children so you can indulge in sinful Korean BBQ without being distracted.

Scenic East Coast Park

Ju Shin Jung at East Coast: Ju Shin Jung is located right at East Coast Park! It truly feels wonderful to have a scenic coastal view once you step out of the restaurant. Cycle or rollerblade on the well-designated paths, have a picnic or bbq, go for a barefoot stroll on the beach, enjoy the sea breeze, and basically have a great day!

Ju Shin Jung Korean BBQ @ East Coast
#02-01, Leisure Court, 1018 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449877
Tel: +65 6447 9279
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 4pm, Dinner 6pm to 11pm

Nearby Attractions
– East Coast Park
– Kbox @ Bedok Point
– LilliPutt @ Big Splash (East Coast Park)

Ju Shin Jung at West Coast: Westerners can also check out West Coast Park, but it is a lot smaller than its Eastern counterpart. If you are interested in Chinese mythology, the Haw Par Villa (yes it’s still around!) is located just opposite Ju Shin Jung West. It showcases 150 dioramas, depicting scenes from popular folklore such as ‘Journey to the West’ and ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’. The highlight of the theme park is the well-known ‘Ten Courts of Hell’, which depicts graphic scenes of Hell based on Chinese beliefs. The park is open every day from 9am to 7pm and admission is free.

Ju Shin Jung Korean BBQ @ West Coast
Address #01-18, 27 West Coast Highway, Singapore 117867
Tel: +65 6464 0872
Opening Hours: (Mon) 6pm to 11pm, (Tue to Sun) 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 11pm

Nearby Attractions
– Haw Par Villa

Ju Shin Jung Korean BBQ Price
Lunch: Adult $29++ Child $16++
Dinner: Adult $35++ Child $19++

12. Katong Kitchen @ Village Hotel Katong
Located on level four of the Village Hotel Katong, Katong Kitchen is a new international concept restaurant that recently opened its doors on 15 October 2013. It features an eclectic buffet spread of Nonya, Macanese, Asian, Local Chinese, and Western cuisine. A little background on “Village Hotel Katong”: it started operations on 15 October 2013 too, and is the new flagship Village hotel. The hotel design reflects the strong Peranakan heritage of the surrounding Joo Chiat and Katong district in Singapore. The famous 328 Katong Laksa is located nearby too!

Katong Kitchen @ Village Hotel Katong
25 Marine Parade, Village Hotel Katong, Singapore 449536
Tel: +65 6551 2141
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm, Dinner 6.30pm to 10pm

Katong Kitchen International Buffet Price
Lunch (Daily): Adult $38++ Child $19++
Dinner (Mon to Fri): Adult $48++ Child $24++
Dinner (Weekends and PH): Adult $58++ Child $29++
*Child = 6 to 12 years old

Nearby Attractions
– East Coast Park
– Kbox @ Bedok Point
– LilliPutt @ Big Splash (East Coast Park)

LilliPutt at Big Splash. Station 15: Boat Quay!

Always wanted to play golf but haven’t had a chance? Make your way to LilliPutt at Big Splash in East Coast Park (a four-minutes car ride away)! Do not worry about handicaps here; everyone plays on a level playing field! Test your golfing skills at eighteen golf holes, all modeled after famous Singapore landmarks. This indoor mini golf course offers great fun for people of all ages!

13. Kuishin Bo @ Jurong Point Shopping Centre
A convenient joint for those staying in the far West of Singapore. The Japanese buffet at Kuishin Bo presents a rich selection of zuwaikani (snow crabs), sashimi, seafood, sushi, tempura, ramen, as well as a variety of desserts. “Special” food items are served every half hour, but the servings are limited and you have to be fast! Kuishin Bo is located in Japanese Street at the basement of Jurong Point Shopping Centre.

Kuishin Bo @ Jurong Point Shopping Centre
#B1-47/51 Jurong West Central 2, Singapore 648886
Tel: +65 6792 9286
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 11.30am to 3pm, Dinner 5.30pm to 10pm

Kuishin Bo Buffet Price (Jurong Point)
Lunch (Mon to Fri): Adult $29.90++ Child $16.90++
Lunch (Weekends & PH): Adult $31.90++ Child $16.90++
Dinner (Mon to Thurs): Adult $40.90++ Child $16.90++
Dinner (Fri to Sun, PH eve, PH): Adult $44.90++ Child $16.90++
*Child = below 1.4m

Nearby Attractions:
– Jurong Central Park
– Kidz Amaze @ Safra Jurong
– Kbox @ Safra Jurong
– Jurong Bird Park
– Singapore Science Centre / Snow City/ Omni Theatre
– Singapore Discovery Centre

Kidz Amaze at Safra Jurong

After finishing the buffet, make your way to Jurong Central Park, where you can take a leisurely stroll with your family in the park while your food digests. And children can finally get away from their iPhones and be closer to nature. Kidz Amaze, one of Singapore’s largest indoor playgrounds, is located just beside at Safra Jurong. Children will be in playground-heaven here – Kidz Amaze consists of a three-storey vertical play maze where children can run amok. Friendly facilitators are situated on the ground to ensure safety. There is a Kbox branch here too. You can also travel to Jurong Bird Park, which is just a six-minutes car ride away. If you are in the mood to learn more about Singapore, check out Singapore Discovery Centre (click here for directions) at Upper Jurong Road. It offers a variety of Singapore-themed interactive exhibitions and even houses a giant-screen three-dimensional movie theatre with an interesting list of movies. Finally, there is good old Singapore Science Centre (nine-minutes ride away) at Jurong East, which houses fourteen galleries of science-related exhibitions, along with twenty thousand square metres of outdoor exhibition space. Make sure you visit Snow City and the Omni Theatre next door as well – click here to see the cool IMAX movie trailers at the Omni Theatre!

14. Melt – The World Café @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Dine in style at Melt – The World Café, where the modern cosmopolitan design and sophisticated ambience combine to create a nice space for patrons to dine comfortably. Other than the large variety of seafood and usual buffet fare, Melt also offers an eclectic range of gourmet delights like the Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin Fillet, Mandarin Oriental Thai Green Curry, Royal Tandoori Selections, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Mandarin Oriental Cheese Cake.

Melt – The World Café @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Reservations: +65 6885 3500 or email mosin-dining@mohg.com
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm, Dinner 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm to 3pm

Melt – The World Café Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Sat): Adult $68++ Child (0 to 6) Free, Child (7 to 9) $20.40++, Child (10 to 12) $34++
Dinner (Sun to Wed): Adult $82++ Child (0 to 6) Free, Child (7 to 9) $24.15++, Child (10 to 12) $41++
Dinner (Thur to Sat): Adult $88++ Child (0 to 6) Free, Child (7 to 9) $26++, Child (10 to 12) $44++
Sunday brunch buffet: Adult $108++ (non-alcohol), Child (0 to 6) Free, Child (7 to 9) $32.40++, Child (10 to 12) $54++, Adult $158++ (with free-flow champagne)

Melt – The World Café Father’s Day Buffet Promotion 2014 (June 15 only)
Father’s Day BBQ Dinner – $88++
Father’s Day Champagne Brunch – $128++ (free flow of soft drinks and juices), $168++ (free flow of champagne, wines, beers, cocktails, soft drinks and juices)
Click here to see the Father’s Day buffet menus!

Afterwards, if you are in a nostalgic mood, check out the Mint Museum of Toys, which is just a short four-minutes car ride away. At the Mint Museum, children will realize that games can actually come in tangible forms other than smartphone apps, and adults will take a nostalgic journey with the vintage toys on display. These toys hail from more than forty countries, dating back to the mid 1800s!

15. Oscar’s Café & Terrace @ Conrad Centennial Hotel
Oscar’s Cafe & Terrace is conveniently located at Conrad Centennial Singapore, opposite Suntec City. This well-known restaurant is truly a convivial joint where diners can revel in an impressive international buffet spread. Alfresco dining is available too. The alfresco noodle bar is an interesting concept, with the chef serving delicious bowls of local delights such as Laksa and Bak Kut Teh.

Oscar’s Café & Terrace @ Conrad Centennial Hotel
Two Temasek Boulevard, Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore 038982
Tel: +65 6432 7481
Opening Hours (Daily): Lunch Buffet 12pm to 2.30pm, Dinner Buffet 6pm to 10pm

Oscar’s Café & Terrace Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Fri): $52.00++
Lunch (Sat): $58++
Dinner (Mon to Thur): $65.00++
Dinner (Fri to Sun): $78.00++
Sunday Brunch (12pm to 3pm): $78.00++ (non-alcohol), $148.00++ (free flow of alcoholic beverages)

Nearby Attractions
– Singapore Flyer
– National Museum/ Asian Civilization Museum/ Mint Museum of Toys
– Esplanade
– Gardens by the Bay/ Marina Barrage
– ArtScience Museum
– Kbox @ Marina Square
Asian Civilization Museum

The Asian Civilization Museum is just a five-minutes car ride away. This is a great place for those interested in the pan-Asian cultures of Singapore. Located at the refurbished Empress Place Building, it houses 11 galleries that contains over 1300 artifacts from the civilizations of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia/ Islamic countries.

16. StraitsKitchen @ Grand Hyatt Hotel
Dive into StraitsKitchen’s Singapore-inspired buffet and savour a wide array of local delights! Diners get to indulge in a wide variety of local favourites, such as Satay, Beef Rendang, Chicken Rice, Laksa, Tandoori Chicken, Murtabak, and the world-famous Black Pepper crab! StraitsKitchen also offers a wonderful dessert selection of Rojak, Cheng Teng, Almond Jelly, Banana Fritters, Durian ice-cream and many others! We enjoy coming here because the casual and convivial atmosphere set diners at ease, making this a great place for gatherings with family and friends.

StraitsKitchen @ Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel
10 Scotts Rd, Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel, Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6738 1234
Opening hours:
(Mon to Fri) 12pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm
(Weekends and PH) 12.30pm to 3pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm

StraitsKitchen Buffet Price:
Lunch (Daily): Adult $45++ Child $25++
Dinner (Daily): Adult $55++ Child $30++

Nearby Attractions:
– Singapore Botanic Gardens
– Kbox @ Cineleisure/ Kbox @ *scape
– Play Nation @ *scape

Playing console games at Play Nation (*scape)

After the sumptuous buffet, if you are in the mood for games, check out Play Nation! It is located nearby (four-minutes car ride) at *Scape (beside Cineleisure). It offers over 200 board and card games, as well as more than 100 console games for the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. For the console gamers, the joint provides lots of comfortable beanbags for you to laze back and focus on your game on the large TV screen. Aspiring dancers can practice their moves using the Nintendo Wii by imitating animated characters on the screen. The prices for the games here are super affordable as well. You can feel that the owners sincerely just want their patrons to have fun and enjoy themselves. Have a great afternoon of fun at Play Nation!

17. SukiYa @ Marina Square
If you love sukiyaki, if you love shabu-shabu, then this is the place for you. SukiYa (すき家) at Marina Square offers diners unpretentious Japanese hotpot with unlimited servings of thinly sliced meat at an affordable price. Overall, we felt that the quality of the food was decent enough for the price we paid. If you don’t mind nonchalant service and simply just want to savour unpretentious and affordable Japanese hotpot with free flow of meat, this would be the place for you.

SukiYa @ Marina Square
#02-138 B/C, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6337 9969
Opening Hours:
(Sun to Thur) Lunch 11.30am to 4pm, Dinner 4pm to 10pm
(Fri, Sat, PH eve, PH) Lunch 11.30am to 4pm, Dinner 4pm to 10.30pm

SukiYa Buffet Price / Timing
Lunch (Mon to Fri): $17.90 ++ , 80 minutes
Lunch (Weekends): $19.90++, 80 minutes
Dinner (Mon to Fri): $23.90++, 100 minutes
Dinner (Weekends): $25.90++ , 100 Minutes
*$2 extra per person on weekends, PH eve, and PH

Kbox at Marina Square

If the singing gene runs in your family, you’ll be happy to know that there is a Kbox branch right in Marina Square itself! Join your dad in a raucous mix of oldies, pop songs, duets, and group numbers while standing on the sofa. It’s all about belting your hearts out and having fun. Most importantly, you get to spend quality time with your family.

18. The Line @ Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Indulge in an international buffet feast at The Line @ Shangri-La Hotel. The elegant and contemporary design of the restaurant creates a luxurious but comfortable ambience for its patrons. Service is impeccable, with the well-trained staff changing our plates and refilling our drinks consistently. With a delectable selection of fresh seafood, Japanese sushi and sashimi, Chinese cuisine, local delights, exotic Indian food and sinful desserts, this ranks as one of our top international buffets in Singapore. Tip: for some reason, The Line does not put crab claws at the seafood counter. However, you can request for them from the chef on duty. He will give you a few of the crab claws filled with succulent and juicy crabmeat!

The Line @ Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore 258350
Tel: +65 6213 4275
Opening Hours:
(Mon to Fri) Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm to 10.30pm
(Weekends and PH) Lunch 12pm to 3pm, Dinner 6pm to 10.30pm

The Line @ Shangri-La Buffet Price
Lunch (Mon to Fri): International Buffet Adult $53++ Child $27++
Lunch (Sat and PH): International Buffet Adult $59++ Child $27++
Dinner (Mon, Wed, Sun): International Buffet $72++ per adult, $36++ per child
Dinner (Tues, Thurs): Marine Harvest Buffet $92++ per adult (inclusive of free flow of sparkling, white & red wines, draft beer, soft drinks and juice), $36++ per child
Dinner (Fri): International Buffet: $110++ per adult (inclusive of free flow of sparkling, white & red wines, draft beer, soft drinks and juices), $82++ per adult, $36++ per child
Dinner (Sat): International Buffet $82++ per adult, $36++ per child