Lavish Buffet

Lavish Buffet

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Weekday Lunch Buffet at Plate Restaurant (1 Gopeng Street - Carlton City Hotel, Level 3, Singapore 078862) Reservation: 6632 8922

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I bought the dining voucher from deal.com to enjoy this weekday lunch buffet!

(Prices updated on 18 July 2016)

Price: $48++ per person. (Includes Free Flow of Coffee, Tea and Daily Ice Tea)

Time: 12pm to 2:30pm (Mon to Fri)

Citibank Exclusive
1-For-1 
Weekday Buffet Lunch^

Citibank & UOB Exclusive
One Dines Free 
With every three paying guests*

Children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old dine at 50% off.

Children 6 years old and below dine for free.

Terms & Conditions:
Weekday Buffet Lunch is only available at Plate from 12.00pm to 2.30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
^Valid only for Citibank cardholders only from 18th April to 31st Dec 2016. Not valid on eve of public holidays, public holidays and special occasions.
*Valid only for Citibank and UOB cardholders only. Maximum of 8 guests per table per bill. Not valid on eve of public holidays, public holidays and special occasions.

Applicable for dine-in only.


Sea & Grill Friday Buffet Dinner NEW!
Every Friday | 6.30pm to 10.00pm

Plate's signature Friday Buffet Dinner takes on a brand new concept with "Sea & Grill: Flavours from the Ocean and Land". Char-grilled meats and fresh seafood take centre stage as the indulgent menu features an extensive variety of international and local dishes.

Savour a selection of fresh seafood on ice, such as Fresh Oysters, Chilled Lobsters, Half-Shelled Scallops and Snow Crabs, alongside a live barbecue counter that serves Satay Skewers, Grilled Prawns and Grilled Squid-Pineapple Sticks. Get messy at the carving station as the chefs dish out sizzling meats like Herb-Garlic Roast Chicken, Slow-roasted Prime Rib Beef, Barbecued Pork Ribs, and Slow-baked Teriyaki-Honey Whole Salmon,

Experience flavours from all around the world with a selection of fresh sashimi and sushi, create your own pasta dish at the dedicated noodle station, and an whole array of hot piping mains, such as Green Lips Mussels Mornay, Stir-fried Seafood with Lobster Bisque and Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Ratatouille. 

End on a sweet note with local desserts such as Ice Kachang, Signature Muah Chee, Durian Pengat and Assorted Nyona Kueh.

Adult:      $68++ per person, with free flow soda and juices
                Add $28++ for free flow house pour wines and beers


Citibank Exclusive
1-For-1 
Friday Buffet Dinner^


Citibank & UOB Exclusive
One Dines Free 
With every three paying guests*

Children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old dine at 50% off.
Children 6 years old and below dine for free.


Terms & Conditions:
Sea & Grill is only available every Friday from 6.30pm to 10.00pm.
^Valid only for Citibank cardholders only from 18th April to 31st Dec 2016. Not valid on eve of public holidays, public holidays and special occasions.
*Valid only for Citibank and UOB cardholders only. Maximum of 8 guests per table per bill. Not valid on eve of public holidays, public holidays and special occasions.
Prices indicated are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.



Sunday Recovery Brunch

Every Sunday | 11.30am to 3.00pm

Recover from the weekend with a relaxing yet hearty brunch. Highlights include a 'live' barbecue station serving quick-grilled minute steaks, an assortment of sausages, kebabs, eggs and other all-time grilled favourites. Complement these with a selection of breads, salads and desserts to end. At Plate, we keep it "Cheap and Cheery" on Sundays.

Draught beer is available at $9.90++ per pint and non-alcoholic drinks are available at friendly prices.

Adult:      $19++ per person

Children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old dine at 50% off.
Children 6 years old and below dine for free.

Terms & Conditions:
Sunday Recovery Brunch is only available every Sunday, from 11.30am to 3.00pm. Promotion starts on 15th March onwards.
Prices indicated are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
Available for dine-in only.


3-Course Set Dinner NEW!
Saturdays to Thursdays | 6.30pm to 10.00pm

Make dinner a simple but indulgent affair as Plate serves up a 3-course set dinner menu full of flavour and verve. Start with delectable appetisers such as Crabmeat Cake 'Tempura' or Crispy Prawn Kataifi; followed with a hearty main course including the House-spiced Crispy Chicken Thigh or Philo-wrapped Salmon Fillet with Mushroom and Olive Tapenade; and end the meal with a Chocolate Lava Cake orKahlua Crème Brûlée.

$35++ per person
With a complimentary glass of beer, house wine or juice

Terms & Conditions:
Only available from Saturday to Thursday, 6.30pm to 10.00pm.
Prices indicated are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

Available for dine-in only.

I find the quality of the food here was quite good, confirmed much better than the Carlton Hotel in City Hall. If you're working near Tanjong Pagar or you're on leave, why not come down to Plate to try this affordable with quality buffet? 















Surrounded by lush greenery and bathed in natural daylight!







Chilled Seafood Counter
Black Mussels, Crabs, Half Shell Scallops and Tiger Prawns



Appetisers and Japanese Selections
Creamy Crabmeat Roll On Pastry Tart,  Creamy Potato Salad with Pickles & Mock Bacon Bits, Marinated Beef Salad Roll with Gherkins, Grilled Zucchinis, Asparagus & Beans Salad,
Assorted Sushi and Maki, Chilled Soba Noodles, Seasoned Baby Octopus with Wakame & Sesame


Creamy Crabmeat Roll On Pastry Tart

I love the creamy crabmeat atop the pastry tart, very nice appetiser!







Fresh Garden Salads





Main Dishes Hot Selections:


Eggplant & Leek Tomato Lasagne




Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet with Sorrel Sauce
I love the creamy sorrel sauce, its a classic french sauce, complemented very well with the sea bass!



Glazed Pumpkin with Mirin, Soy Sauce & Togarashi




Assorted Seafood Bouillabaise




Oven-Roasted Chicken Cordon Bleu with Bell Pepper Puree
The meat was surprisingly quite tender, the oven-roasted exterior was crisp with yummy bell pepper puree!



Muah Chee
I didn't expected to see muah chee here.. Haha.. And surprisingly the glutinous rice was as smooth as we found in those pasar malam. Coated with ground peanut and sugar provided beside. Nice!





Baked Smoked Duck Enchiladas



Sweet Potatoes



Spring Roll




Superior Crabmeat & Bamboo Shoot Soup
Though there wasn't much crabmeat or ingredients in the soup, but I can assure you that the soup really tasted like those we had in wedding banquet dinner, maybe not as thick as those type, but the yummy taste is there, very nice! I went back for 4-5 bowls! Haha!



Cream Of Forest Mushroom
Not bad mushroom soup!









Decent Dessert Station





I'm delighted to see they actually provided the coco powder for cappucino (Placed above the coffee machine) Now we can put as much as we like! :)





There was Pineapple Juice on that day!




DIY Ice-Kachiang!



Our childhood Ice-Cream In a Cup!


Overall Impression: The service here was good, the staff were mostly with a warm smile and very polite. Plates were cleared regularly too. The ambience here was really cosy and relax, the feeling is just like at your own home. 

The food quality here definitely meets up to my expectations!

*Recommended*


Note: Parking Charges in Carlton City Hotel is around $5 per hour on weekday lunch. If you want to find cheaper parking place nearby, you can park at Tanjong Pagar Plaza opposite Carlton City Hotel. 

Note: This hotel is NOT the one at City Hall. The nearest MRT for Carlton City hotel is Tanjong Pagar.

Friday, 19 June 2015

Lunch Buffet at Seasonal Tastes (The Westin Singapore - 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Level 32) Reservation: 6922 6968

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New Prices updated on 15 Aug 2016

Lunch buffet: (12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.)
Monday to Saturday, SGD48++ per person

Sunday Neptune's Table, SGD88++ per person 
(Available every Sunday from 12p.m. - 3p.m.)

Dinner buffet: (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)

Sunday to Thursday, SGD68++ per person
Friday and Saturday, SGD82++ per person







Revisited on 18 June 2016. Seasonal Tastes, the hotel's signature dining venue, is a very spacious restaurant that offers a live interactive kitchen concept to provide a truly personalised dining experience amongst restaurants in Marina Bay, Singapore. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows that show off breathtaking sea view. From Asian to international fare, Seasonal Tastes offers something to please everyone.

Level 1 @Westin Hotel


You will find this antique lift button at level 1!



Hotel Lobby @Level 32!











Free Flow Coffee and Tea
Cappuccino



Enjoying a pot of chamomile tea with sea view. They're using the tea brand called "JING" It's just feeling like having high tea! Bonne Maman Honey was provided as well! :)




DIY Salad Station



Mussels, Prawns, Scallops and Flower Crabs On Ice Station



Assorted Sushi


Appetizers Station






Pasta Station






I like the creamy yummy pasta!




Mushroom and Herbal Chicken Soup


Mutton / Chicken / Beef Satay

Rolled Pork Belly



Baked Char Siew Chicken


Steam Fish


Sweet Potato Gratin



Laksa Station



Fried Mee

Cheese



Dessert Station

Orange Konnyaku


Crunchy Coffee Diplomate


Mini Chocolate Oranges Fingers Cake

 Chocolate Fondue

Peach Crumble Tart


 Berry Lime Tiramisu

 Bonafie Cake

Mini Bailey's Cake

 Fruit Salad

 Red Bean Soup




Mango/Avocado/Dark Chocolate/
Bloody Orange Sorbet/Vanilla Gelato



Overall Impression: The service here was alright. Don't expect wide variety of food during their lunch buffet. Food and dessert quality were slightly dropped now compared to 2015. But the ambience is really very relaxing and comfortable with the sea view, so it makes up for the quality in some of the food items. This restaurant is really huge that can hold big gatherings. So if you like spacious and high-rise hotel restaurant with sea view, adequate food quantity and quality, this is the place for you!


Complimentary Parking:  (Only for Parking at Asia Square Tower 2)

Guests who dine at Seasonal Tastes enjoy complimentary per entry parking for the following time:

Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. onwards
Saturday & Sunday all day 


Lunch Buffet Items on 30 May 2015 (Sat).







I really like the presentation of their dessert station especially the roller coaster shape to place the shooter glass, it's more attractive, isn't it!
















It's nice to see the nonya kuehs in a 3-tier stand! But you can skip the oneh oneh, it's so dry and hard.... :(





I'm so happy to see they have Coconut Gelato! The gelato here was premium quality but a little disappointed to see there was no sorbet that day...




I love their mango pudding with a small flower atop to enhance the dessert presentation! The taste was also simple and good! Kept went back for this! The rest of the dessert were quite nice too!






Left: Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables. Right: The whole chicken stuffed with bacon is something similar like those stuffed X'mas turkey. Surprisingly the meat was not tough, quite tender and tasted great with bacon together! 



Stir Fried Char Siew 




Mashed Potato with Truffle



Mexican Style Ribs - Very Nice!



Beef Lasagna

Fried Fish Fillet



Ham and Smoked Salmon



Toasted Sandwich Station


Now they do not have sandwich & pizza station :(
Choices of ingredients - Right to Left (Lobster Claw, Smoked Salmon, Ham and Omelette)



Choices of Bread
Unlike other hotel restaurants with boring selection of bread, Seasonal Tastes has better selection!


Chef will toast the bread for you


And here is my yummy sandwich! I love their Focaccia Bread, crisp after toasted with smoked salmon, ham and crabmeat inside! Marvellous! Must-Try!



Lunch Buffet Items on 18 July 2015 (Sat). 





Lovely Mango Pudding with Coconut Flakes




Mango Mousse Cake



Green Tea Tiramisu



Cheese Cake



Lychee Cake



Bread & Butter Pudding





Premium Gelato 



Roasted Lamb Leg



Roasted Vegetables



Seared Butter Fish 


Herb Roasted Potato



Slow Braised Beef Brisket



Braised Pork Belly



Wok Fried Black Pepper Beef 


Stir Fried Chicken


Now they do not have sandwich & pizza station :(
Choose from the ingredients here to customise your Pizza and Sandwich! - Right to Left (Lobster Claw, Smoked Salmon, Ham and Omelette)