Lavish Buffet

Lavish Buffet

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Steamboat at Beauty In The Pot (11 Tanjong Katong Road - One KM Mall, #02-21, Singapore 437157) Reservation: 6702 2542

Note: Please make your weekend lunch and dinner reservation at least 1 to 2 weeks in advanced as they're always full house!

Operating Hours:

Mon – Thurs
11am to 3pm (Last order at 2.00pm)
5.30pm to 1am (Last order at 12.15am)

Fri, Sat and eve of PH
11am to 3am (Last order at 2.15am)

Sun and PH
11am to 1am (Last order at 12.15am)


Reservations will only be held for 15 mins.


Beauty in the pot is another crowd pleaser hotpot restaurant under the Paradise Group. Relish in the essence of health and beauty with every steaming pot of soup. this hotpot concept offers nourishing soup bases that promise rich flavours coupled with abundant benefits. Delight your taste buds in a uniquely mysterious ambience with an array of extensive menu of fresh ingredients and homemade specialties that are specially selected by the culinary team, for a heavenly match.





Sauces and Condiments Station + Free Flow Rice
($2.80++ per pax)








It's nice to see the restaurant provide a bag basket for every small table!


Beauty Collagen Broth ($20++ per pot)
Their signature broth - Beauty Collagen Broth at $20++ per pot, $25++ for twin flavours. Comprising of shark’s cartilage and was boiled for many hours every day! The collagen broth was not too salty, taste just nice and thick that will made u keep lingering for more! Many thumbs up for this yummy broth!

The staff will bring out 4 bottles of broth to your table and you can refill the broth for your soup base as many as you like!



Abalone 
(Half Portion: 3pcs = $16++) 
(Full Portion: 6 pcs = $32++)
 They have premium abalones here -  Very tender and juicy abalones. You'll love it manz after dipped into the collagen soup for around 3 mins! Melt in the mouth!!!


Sliced Toman Fish
(Half Portion: $8++) 
(Full Portion: $16++)
This is for half portion. The fish was fresh, smooth and tender!



Century Egg Fish Paste ($10++)


Ebiko Prawn Paste ($16++)
This is the most popular paste here-Ebiko! The texture was springy with interesting ebiko bits!


Fish Paste ($8++)
The fish paste was extremely smooth and tender that will melt in your mouth!


Homemade Fish Tofu
($1.80++ per piece)

This fish tofu looked so cute! Comprising of yellowtail fish, soya bean and egg white, which is why they were melted in the mouth. Popular order here!


Assorted Balls Platter ($11++)
Mushroom/Fish/Soft Bone Pork/Cuttlefish


Sliced Chicken Thigh 
(Half Portion: $5++) 
(Full Portion: $10++)
This is for half portion.


Sliced Pork Belly
(Half Portion: $7++) 
(Full Portion: $14++)


Pork Roll Dumpling
(Half Portion: $3++) 
(Full Portion: $6++)


Fresh Scallop
(Half Portion: $12++) 
(Full Portion: $24++)
This is for half portion.


Complimentary Pomelo Sorbet after the meal to cleanse our palate. This is part of the reason for me to keep coming back for steamboat cravings cos it's really shiok to have such a refreshing sorbet after having a heaty steamboat!


Take a peep at their menu!







 









Overall Impression: One thing special about Beauty In the Pot is, they will always bow to you each time they attend to your table, of course some staff will skip this step sometimes especially when they're busy. Haha.. Nevertheless, their service is still very good most of the time! Nothing to complain about the food and broth, just that the price is a little steep. Overall, this place has cosy and nice ambience with high quality food and service, which is why it is always packed!

*Recommended*


Friday, 15 July 2016

Lunch Buffet at Colony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (7 Raffles Avenue, Lobby Level, Singapore 039799) Reservation: 6434 5288

It's such a hassle to make reservation through phone - Book now through Chope for Instant Reservations!
New Updated Prices from Jan 2017

Lunch Buffet
Available from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays

SGD 58++ per adult 
SGD 29++ per child (6 to 12 years of age) 

Lunch Buffet
Available from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., Saturdays

SGD 62++ per adult 
SGD 31++ per child (6 to 12 years of age) 

 Dinner Buffet
Available from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., daily 

Sundays to Thursdays: 
SGD 78++ per adult 
SGD 39++ per child (6 to 12 years of age) 

Fridays and Saturdays: 
SGD 92++ per adult 
SGD 46++ per child (6 to 12 years of age) 


The Journey Afternoon Tea 
Available from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays 

Unlimited servings from The Patisserie with a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial champagne and Colony's custom tea blend 
SGD 49++ per person 

À la carte cakes, pastries and sandwiches will be available at The Bakery 

Sunday Vintage Champagne Brunch 
Available from 12.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., Sundays 

SGD 188++ per adult* 
SGD 138++ per adult^ 
SGD 94++ per child^ (six to 12 years of age) 
SGD 47++ per child^ (three to five years of age) 


*Inclusive of unlimited Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Blanc 2006 and Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2006, selected cocktails/mocktails, house pour red/white wines, draft beer and soft drinks. 

^Inclusive of unlimited soft drinks and fruit flavoured sparkling mineral water. 

Note: Advanced 2-3 weeks reservation is highly recommended for weekends as Colony is a very popular place for buffet!

Ongoing Credit Card Promotions from Jan 2017
(Except Public Holiday & Eve of Public Holiday): 



DBS/POSB - 10% off total bill  

DBS Premium Cards (DBS Insignia card, DBS Black Visa and AMEX, DBS Treasures Black Elite, DBS Women World)
-15% off total bill       

UOB - 10% off total bill 

UOB Premium Cards (UOB Privilege Banking, UOB Reserve and UOB Infinite)                 
-15% off total bill        


Revisited on 14 June, 9 July 2016 and 8 Oct 2016. Colony is the buffet restaurant that has replaced "The Greenhouse" at Ritz Carlton since Sep 2015. Ever since they opened their doors, Colony has been a crowd pleaser. Do make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. 

The restaurant has a modern "colonial" themed decor, surrounded by many vintage postcards with a classy ambience; it's hard for me not to fall in love with this place! And I can tell you, this is one of the most spacious and most beautiful hotel restaurant in Singapore. Especially during dinner time, it transforms into a romantic and magical ambience. 

This elegant British-colonial restaurant features eight different conservatory kitchens, helmed by ‘live’ culinary showmanship, bringing diners on a culinary journey through Singapore’s heritage cuisines.



Sofa seat table great for couples! :)






Night ambience!


The Patisserie on 14 June 2016






The Patisserie on 9 July 2016











The Patisserie on 8 Oct 2016



Tiramisu

Their Tiramisu were really fantastic! Remember to save some stomach space for this no matter how full you are!

Mango Cheese Cake





Passionfruit with Coconut flakes



Red Velvet





Lemon Meringue Tart








Creme Brulee



Live Crepe Suzette Station



Matcha and Plain Crepes
 You can let the chef know if you'd like to have it with or without the sauce. Love the crepes!




Very Nice Milk Tea Ice-Cream on 8 Oct 2016



It was lucky they have the unique flavours like Earl Grey and Chendol gelato that time. But they have changed the flavours after that. The earl grey and chendol were really good!


Apple Crumble


The Ice Bar:
Poached Prawn/Half Shell Scallop/White Clam
Alaskan King Crab/Australian Black Mussel




Salad Bar


Cold Cuts & Cheese


Sandwiches & Antipasto

Iberico, Smoked Salmon, Air-dried Beef on Ciabatta Bread



Sushi & Sashimi


The Steam Basket Station:
(There will be 1 Fried Dim Sum)

Fried Spring Roll on 14 June 2016

Fried Seafood Roll on 9 July 2016

Deep Fried Ngoh Hiang on 8 Oct 2016



Pandan Custard Salted Egg Pau (Must-Try)

Fragrant pandan smell and taste with smooth salted egg custard flowing out!


Chicken Siew Mai


Char Siew Bao




Glutinous Rice in Lotus leaf



Prawn Dumpling (Har Kow)

You can find all Cooked Food + Bakery + Fruit Juices at this big Main Kitchen here!

Quality Bakery Selection

We love this bread with some salt on it! 




The Fruit Stall
One of the highlights here is "The Fruit Stall". There were cut fruits as well as assortment of whole fruit selection. Guests may create their customised cold-pressed juice blend from the selection of fresh fruits available and the friendly staff will fresh-press it for you. You wont find fresh fruit juices included in buffets at hotel restaurants elsewhere in Singapore. So far Colony is the only buffet restaurant in Singapore that includes fresh juice options. 

Apple/Pink Guava/Mango
Pineapple/Grapefruit/Orange Juice
+
2 Types of Specialty Beverages:
Barley Water with Aloe Vera and 
Lavender Milk Tea on 14 June 2016
I did not expect the combination of Barley and Aloe Vera to be so fantastic, really great for such a hot weather in Singapore! But so sad that they hardly have this drink. Hope this will be their signature drink and we can always see it there!

Mango/Pink Guava/Pineapple
Apple/Grapefruit/Orange Juice
+
2 Types of Specialty Beverages:
Soya Bean with Grass Jelly and 
Raspberry Ice Tea on 8 Oct 2016

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice!


 You can also enjoy a personalized table-side experience whereby Colony’s resident mixologist will go around asking if you'd like to order their handcraft specialty cocktails. Of course with additional charges!

The Wok Station

Winter Melon Chicken Soup
 

Cereal Prawn
The prawns at Colony were all quite big and succulent! I really love their cereal, so tasty and fragrant!

Gong Bao Chicken


Fried Chicken Wing


"Jiang Zhen" Style Steamed Fish with Brown Bean Paste
Their steamed fish here were really tender with sweet-sour sauce! 


Braised Pork In Vinegar

Seafood Fried Rice

Stir Fried Vegetables

Fried Noodles with Duck


Colony Laksa with Homemade Lobster Ball


Homemade Lobster Ball 

I like their disposable chopsticks with their restaurant name "Colony" printed on the cover. Look so atas chopsticks! Hehe..

Their laksa was super good! The gravy was thick, aromatic and quite spicy, with very juicy and tender lobster ball as well as other generous ingredients inside. Must-Try! (Let the chef know if you cannot take spicy)

The Tandoor

The Grill & Rotisserie
(There is Live Carving that I've forgotten to take photo - Oven Roasted Lamb Leg Au Jus)

Roasted Chicken

Pork Collar

Beef Stew



Pork Stew


A Selection of 2 Varieties will be on rotation
(Chicken/Pork/Beef/Mutton Satay)
(Beef / Pork Satay Below)



Baked Butternut Squash


Mashed Potatoes


Crackling Pork Belly, Roasted Duck and Chicken Rice



Selection of Pasta, Spaghetti, Penne




Spaghetti, Squid Ink Pasta, Penne, Angel Hair



Free Flow of Coffee and 
Ronnefeldt (Germany)Tea Selection
They served premium quality of coffee and cappucino here! One cup is definitely not enough! 



Cappucino with generous cocoa powder!

 You can type "Birthday Celebration for who" at the Special Request box if you're using Chope to make reservations online. For any anniversary or birthday celebration, they will prepare a small cake for your celebration!


Overall Impression: They have a wide selection of food and dessert! Food and dessert quality here were between average to slightly above average! And I really like their free flow beverages from the fruit stall, high quality coffee and tea selection.

(Updated on 31 Jan 2017: Their dessert quality has dropped, they tried to do different desserts from other hotels, but it turned out to be worst and nothing was good)

As for the service, I really have nothing to complain about no matter how many times I'm there. They will assign each staff to look after each section so we're able to get the staff attention easily most of the time. They were all ready to clear our plates and try their very best to provide great service to everyone. We were very impressed with the service team here!! 

I have to say if you want to have beautiful ambience + quality food + high level of service, Colony has it all. There is nowhere else in Singapore that can beat Colony.

My own opinion: Colony is the BEST hotel buffet restaurant in Singapore!

*Highly Recommended*