Yes, it’s that time of year — Ramadan, the sacred Muslim holy month, during which the world’s Muslims are encouraged to be humble (reference), strengthen their faith, and spend time in reflection and repentance.
The entire month will see devotees fast every day from dawn to sunset to empathize with the needy, and each night is meant to be spent with loved ones to iftar (break the fast) when the evening call to prayer is made. The iftar is something that hungry and thirsty devotees will look forward to each day (for obvious reasons), and on some days, they’ll make an event out of it with big meals — and what bigger meal is out there than buffets?
Whether its seafood, Straits favorites, or region-wide cuisine you’re after, here are some spots across Singapore where you can gorge yourself (with moderation!) throughout the whole Ramadan month this year.
Saltwater: May 5-June 5
Saltwater offers an extensive menu filled with familiar local delights such as kambing soup and beef rendang. If red meats aren’t your thing, head to the seafood station where you can have your fill of prawns, snow crabs and smoked salmon, amongst other seafood-y things.
Monday to Thursday: $50++
Friday to Sunday: $60++
FIND IT: 1 Netheravon Rd, Village Hotel Changi, Level 1
Open 6:30pm-10pm; Reservations at 6379 7018
Straits Cafe: May 5-June 5
Like its name suggests, Straits Cafe offers delights inspired by the classic dishes of Penang, Melaka, Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur, which are all heavily influenced by Peranakan culture. The restaurant’s buffet will be serving up Nonya chap chye, ayam masak merah and braised white bee hoon soup with clams. Head to the dessert station to try four after-meal sweets that are all durian infused.
Monday to Thursday: $54++
Friday to Sunday: $62++
FIND IT: 9 Bras Basah Rd, 1 Rendezvous Hotel
Open 6:30pm to 10pm; Reservations at 6708 7745
Katong Kitchen: May 5-June 5
Inspired by Katong of the past, this restaurant offers dishes that are well-known and loved by all four major cuisines represented by Singapore’s native population. Here you will find dishes such as satay-marinated oven roasted lamb, kueh pie tee and of course, katong laksa.
Monday to Thursday: $50++
Friday to Sunday: $60++
FIND IT: 25 Marine Parade, Villafe Hotel Katong, Level 4
Open 6:30pm-10pm; Reservations at 6551 2141
Carousel: May 6-June 4
Carousel serves an array of dishes influenced by Singapore’s rich heritage: There’s Singapore chili crab with golden mantou, grilled stingray with sambal and chinchalok, chicken rice balls, and more. Hit the dessert section, too, where they’ll have old-timey snacks like iced gem biscuits, chocolate wafers, and spiral 5-spice biscuits.
Lunch, Weekdays: $58++ for adults; $36++ for children
Lunch, Weekends: $68++ for adults; $43++ for children
Dinner, Weekdays: $80++ for adults; $46++ for children
Dinner, Weekends: $88++ for adults; $49++ for children
FIND IT: 25 Scotts Rd, Royal Plaza Hotel
Open noon-2pm (Lunch), 6:30pm-9:30pm (Dinner); Reservations at 6219 3780
Rumah Rasa: May 6-June 4
With the Bay Hotel restaurant located next to Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim mosque, this is an ideal spot to break fast after prayers. For Ramadan, the restaurant will have a live station serving piping hot bowls of Medan-style Laksa Assam. On the weekends, the live BBQ station will feature meats such as Balinese Ayam Panggang Betutu, assorted satay meats, marinated sotong and more.
Sunday to Thursday: $38++ for adults, $22 for children
Friday, Saturday & PH: $45++ for adults, $28 for children
FIND IT: Rumah Rasa, 50 Telok Blangah Road
Open 6:30pm-9:30pm; Reservations at 6818 6681
Blue Jasmine: May 13-26
The restaurant at Park Hotel Farrer Park will have a revolving buffet menu every week to showcase Thai and other regional flavors, so you won’t get bored if you’re coming on the reg. Head down from May 13-19 for Seafood Night where you can enjoy copious amounts of fresh Rojak Buah, Thai Crab Cakes and Seafood Lemak Api. If not, May 20-26 will be Grill and Roast Night. Look forward to dishes such as Gado Gado Salad, Devil Wings and an assortment of Grilled meats.
Price: $58++ per adult, $29++ per child (6-12 years old)
FIND IT: 10 Farrer Park Station Road, Level 5, Park Hotel, Farrer Park
Open 6:30pm-10pm; Reservations at 6824 8851
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