Save those diet and fitness resolutions for next year, because Christmas is a time for bonding with loved ones over indulgent feasts of eat-all-you-can succulent roasts and decadent desserts such as these.
The Buffet Restaurant at M Hotel
For a really unconventional Christmas dinner, try the first halal Chinese-style hotpot buffet in the city centre. Pick from an extensive spread of fresh seafood, handmade yong tau foo items and premium meats, and cook them in your choice of MSG-free steamboat broths. Then, enjoy them with a selection of house-made dipping sauces. Don’t miss the special Christmas live stations too. Along with the signature herbal live tiger prawns, the carving station features roast turkey and turkey ham. Leave space for desserts from durian puffs to log cakes and more.
From $65++ per adult
NSmen enjoy 20% off till 29 December 2022, and SAFRA members enjoy 15% off till 30 December 2023. More info at safra.sg/promotions/the-buffet-restaurant
Level 2, M Hotel Singapore City Centre, 81 Anson Road; more info at mhotel.com.sg
Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel
Make this year-end one to remember with Coffee Lounge’s festive international buffet lunch and dinner. It’s perfect for multi-generational dining, because besides western, Japanese and local delights, the spread also features its famed Taiwan porridge specials. Also not to be missed are Oven-roasted Turkey Breast, Braised Duck Leg with Wok-fried Yam Rice, and Wok-fried Vermicelli and Tiger Prawns enhanced with Tiger Beer. Finally, the dessert station beckons with everything from Christmas Chocolate Log Cake and Stollen to Chendol Panna Cotta and Gingerbread Soft Serve.
From $62++ per adult and $37.20++ per child
SAFRA members enjoy 25% off till 30 December 2022. More info at safra.sg/promotions/coffee-lounge
Lobby level, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road; more info at goodwoodparkhotel.com
Royale at Mercure Singapore Bugis
Get a jump start on sharing the joys of this magical season with loved ones at Royale’s Festive Prelude buffet. Available for lunch and dinner, key highlights such as the seafood and crustacean ice bar, cheese platter, and Thai Roasted Turkey with Nam Prik Sauce await. Gingerbread Spiced Gammon Ham, Slow-roasted Black Angus Ribeye and Kampot Black Pepper Crab are some additional dinner-exclusive items on rotation. Not forgetting sweet temptations including Dark Cherry Almond Pie, Cinnamon Bread and Butter Pudding, and Bubur Pulut Hitam.
From $58++ per adult and $29++ per child
SAFRA members enjoy 15% off all festive buffets till 1 January 2023. More info at safra.sg/promotions/royale-restaurant
Level 3, Mercure Singapore Bugis, 122 Middle Road; more info at mercure-singapore-bugis.com
Window on the Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
Halal-certified buffet restaurant, Window on the Park, presents extensive east-meets-west lunch and dinner spreads for your festive get-togethers. Executive Chef Chen Wei Chung and his team invite you to try Roasted Beef Striploin, Chicken and Chestnut Stuffing, Sautéed Buttered Carrot Cello, and Roasted Salmon Fillet with Crushed Baby Potato and Salmoriglio. Grilled Chicken Thigh with Mustard Mongolian Sauce and the new Whole Baked Chicken with Bulgogi Sauce add an Asian twist. Don’t miss the trio of Christmas Chocolate, Opalys Mango Calamansi, and Raspberry Pistachio log cakes for a sweet ending.
From $58++ per adult and $30++ per child
SAFRA members enjoy 20% off till 2 January 2023. More info at safra.sg/promotions/window-on-the-park
Level 2, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, 11 Cavenagh Road; more info at singaporeorchard.holidayinn.com
Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro
Have a merry hilltop feast with a view at the Jolly Good Times at Arbora a la carte buffet brunch and dinner, where an authentic Brazilian churrasco grill and carving station takes centrestage. Feast on a slew of smoky, succulent grilled meats, such as Picanha (beef rump cap), Roasted Tom Turkey, Honey Glazed Gammon Ham, and crispy Porchetta. The menu also offers appetisers, salads, soups, pastas, and hot mains. Completing the experience is an edible Arbora Wonderland Christmas village dessert centrepiece, and family-fun activities to keep the kids entertained.
From $98++ per adult and $49++ per child, on selected dates from 23 December 2022 till 2 January 2023.
109 Mount Faber Road; Tel: 6771 5046
Oscar’s at Conrad Centennial Singapore
Oscar’s showcases the art of celebrating Christmas with its festive buffet lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Explore local flavours such as Slow-braised Turkey with Bak Kut Teh spices and western mains like Classic Beef Bourguignon. At the live stations, chefs serve up the likes of Pulled Iberico Pork on Ginger Brioche and Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings. Exclusively for dinner from Wednesdays to Sundays, the spread expands outdoors to a uniquely local charcoal barbecue. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth at the dessert station, replete with Yule Logs, panettone and Valrhona 70% chocolate fountain.
From $68++ per adult and $34++ per child, daily till 6 January 2023.
Level 1, Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Boulevard; Tel: 6432 7481
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