Hotel Buffets

Many people think of Merchant Court Hotel when this topic comes up. It has an attractive spread but as I am not a raw seafood lover, I don't exactly like the place. Besides, it costs around $45, which is very dear.

Instead, I prefer Furama Hotel near the Subordinate Courts. It was an International Buffet (Halal). The spread is rather good too, with a variety of salads, main courses and desserts. I think the dessert corner is my favourite section. The tarts, pudding and cakes were served in sauce plates and Chinese soup spoons. That was an innovative way of presentation, if I may say.

Let me give you a list of dishes the chefs served, though I may not remember all:

Soups
Cream of Cauliflower
Sharks' Fin and Seafood

Appetizers
Crab Claws
Mussels
Sashimi

Salads
Pasta(cooked to perfection)
Mixed Vegetables(served with strawberries and raspberries)
DIY with Dressings(green and red peppers, yum!)
Chicken(delicious and healthy; no skin)
Tuna
Octopus

Main Courses
Teochew Style Fried Kway Teow(healthy version; no pork lard)
Mutton Curry
Tiger Prawns in a tomato-based sauce
Cantonese Glutinous Rice with Assorted Meats(varied ingredients)
Fish in a creamy sauce
Pasta bar with different varieties of pastas and a choice of either Bolognaise or Cream sauce.
Roast Beef in Wild Mushroom Sauce(delicious and tender!)
Yakitori Chicken(delicious!)
Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce or Black Pepper Sauce(the latter is a better choice)
Singapore Chilli Crab

Desserts
Ice cream with toppings
Fruit Jelly(not too sweet, just right)
Assorted Fruit
Chocolate Fondue
Mango Pudding(good texture)
Fruit Tarts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Assorted Cakes
Fruit Cocktail
Peaches and strawberries(recommended)
Longans and figs

Coffee and Tea

There is a DBS and UOB credit card promotion at the moment. The 1-for-1 promotion lasts till 8pm, as there is a second sitting after that, and the 20% discount lasts till 10.30pm, for the night.
The buffet costs $34.80 per person without the promotions.