[Foodie] Melt @ Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Hi Readers!!!

I was browsing through my pictures when I realised I didn't blog about my Valentine Day buffet dinner (it was worth blogging). Okok, I know it's a month ago... well, better later than never right? =P Anyway, we celebrated our Valentine Day at Melt. Upon reaching the venue, we were brought into our reserved seats without delay.

On each tables was a beautiful and fully bloomed rose for the ladies. Awww... so sweet of them...

I was charmed by the presentation and selection of the food. There was a large variety of them, and among the various stations I was instantly drawn to this... FOIE GRAS STATION! I was like "What!!! They have a Foie Gras Station!!!" This is a station which I have yet to see in other buffets...

Yumz! of course Melt also have the usual stations such as sushis, sashimis, seafood, oyster, pasta, meat, desserts, etc... Pictures shown below...

Since it was during Valentine day, their desserts are mainly design in a romantic way. Lots and lots of hearts and love all around. It's a really pretty sight...

Overall, the buffet isn't really cheap. Maybe it's Valentine Day, we spent $108++ per person. In terms of service, they were rather attentive, plates were clear fast and it's important. Recently I went to have dinner at a place and they take a very long time to clear the plates. And the tables that we were in, are very small. So yep, clearing the plates fast is an important factor to me.

I also felt that they serving the foie gras gives them brownies points. Haha... really unique. In terms of taste, they are one of the better places to have buffet in. If you want to pamper yourself, why not this place?

Address
5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square Singapore 039797

Loves

Tiny Pea

[Foodie] Todai @ MBS

Hello Readers!!!

This is probably one of the best place to have buffet, and you will simply be spoiled for choice. Todai offer an assortment of food. From Korean to Italian to Western and many more!

So here we are, greeted at the entrance of Todai...

PS: I just love Christmas... Ain the decorations nice??? Aww....

There are also private rooms for larger groups of people. I was told by the waitress that you have to pay additional fee for this....

Okay, here are some of the sections available...

Cold Food

Salad, for a start, anyone?

Drinks

This section served beverages and miso soup.

Seafood

Snow Crab is a MUST! You totally have to try this! This is probably one of the nicest dishes here. It's so juicy and sweet! Trust me... you won't stop at one =D If you like oysters or mussels, yes they have them here as well.

Chinese

The choices from the Chinese Food are very ordinary... And after trying their Snow Crab, I felt that the Chilli Crab is not that nice, but having said that, their Chilli Crab is very popular among the other diners, the chefs have to replenish them quite frequently. Do try their Mantou, it goes well with their Chilli Crab sauce.

Sushi & Roll

Ahhh... This is the section where chefs display their creativity with sushi! There are so many pretty and colourful sushis that it felt such a waste to eat them. One thing I loved about their sushi is that they are really very fresh. However, tho some are nice to look at, they don't taste that nice. For instance, the Snowman Roll is so cute, but I didn't like the taste =( .

Churrasco

Hmmm... I didn't really enjoy this section... Just didn't find their Grilled items that fantastic. Nothing to shout about here....

Korean

It's quite seldom that Korean food are served in buffet, but here it is in Todai! Also, nothing special here.

Italian

Italian served pizzas. At least, their pizza crust is the thin ones, so you won't feel soooo bloated.

Western

They served steak and the usual western food you can find in Singapore. I love their Escargot, it's hot and creamy. Yummy....

Pastry

One of my favourite section. Love how pretty the chefs made their pastries. They served fruits, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, waffles (OMG! There are simply tooooo many choices). Of all the desserts, I love their Cheesecake the most.

There are other selection in which I have not mention about, for instant they have Sashimis, Oven food, Fried food (they serve tempura...) etc.... These are the very common food which you can find in most buffets.

My stomach was very bloated =( and I could hardly walk by the time I finished eating. I doubt I completed all the sections. So yeah I will be back again! We spent about $82 (including GST) per person on a friday night.

Address
2 Bayfront Ave, #B2-01 The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Tel: 6688 7771

Tiny Pea

[Foodie] Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Update (30 July 2012):
Noted that they have move to Orchard Central...


Hihi Readers!!!

I had my dinner on two different occasion at this Japanese Buffet Restaurant called Kiseki. I have, in fact, enjoyed myself during the 2 visits. The prices differ during lunch and dinner, as well as on different days.

Different from other buffet restaurant, Kiseki requires you to pay first before they show you to your seat. To prove that you have paid already, they will stamp your wrist with a chop.

There were a wide selection of food namely Sashimi, Sushi, Seafood, Appertisers, Grill Selection, Deep-Fried, Pasta, Rosti... etc... Some pictures for you =D

Food =)

Desserts <3

I loved it when they are very prompt in clearing the empty plates / bowls.

Dishes that I liked
Amongst the dishes, I liked their Sashimi, particularly when they display the Salmon Belly. Also, the Sword Fish Sashimi is awesome and fresh. The Yaki Tori is nice too. Also their Japanese Tofu Cheese Cake and their chocolate desserts are a must try item.

Dishes that I don't really fancy
I didn't like their Chawanmushi. Something is missing... Although at this point in time, I couldn't pinpoint it. Some of their desserts look good but don't taste good.

Overall I really enjoyed myself. In my honest opinion, I thought it was value for money :P

Address
260 Orchard Road The Heeren #B1-01 Singapore 233655
Tel: 6736 1216

Arigatow Gozaimashita ~~

Tiny Pea

[Foodie] Shabu-Shi Buffet Restaurant @ AMK Hub

Update (01 Feb 2012):
Walked pass AMK Hub, noted that this place has been replaced by Burger King...

Hello Readers!!!

How are all of you? Miss me? I'm going to share another Steamboat Place with you, located just outside AMK Hub... called Shubu-Shi Buffet Restaurant. Yep, as the name suggest, it's a buffet style. Weekend Buffet Dinner costs S$21.90 (excluding Service Charge and GST).

I went there for dinner at around 5pm and the place wasn't fully occupied. There were only around 3-4 tables filled with customers.

What really intrigue me is that the food rotating on the conveyor belt. Instead of the usual sushi found in Japanese eatery, it's the ingredients for the steamboat that were rotating on the conveyor belt of this Restuarant. Interesting huh. However, I felt they should at least cover the ingredients instead of just letting them rotate around the belt without any covers.

Included in this buffet are free flow of soft drinks. I took sprite, but it tasted weird. It doesn't taste like sprite at all... hmmm... In the end, I took coke.

There were a few choices of soup bases, we choose the Chicken Base soup and the Miso Soup. And... time to dig in...

Overall Verdict?
- Service: Ok... Was attended to by an aunty.
- Food: I had better steamboat elsewhere.
- Don't think I will come back again, as the food here is average.

Address
53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 #01-40 AMK Hub Singapore 569933
Tel: 6484 3313

Tata!!!

Tiny Pea