In a food-crazy nation like Singapore, eating our national pastime and food is a national obsession. Buffets are practically our soft spot – our four favourite words are all-you-can-eat. Among the slew of restaurants that offer various buffet spreads, we’ve unearthed six dim sum buffets to satisfy all your xiao long bao and siew mai cravings.
1. Bao Today
Back by popular demand, this dim sum buffet at Bao Today is exclusively available at their Hotel Rendezvous outlet. Sink your teeth into over 30 dim sum selections for $16.80++. The best part? This affordable all-you-can-eat deal is available during dinner time and weekends – office workers rejoice.
Address: Bao Today Hotel Rendezvous 9 Bras Brasah Road #01-02
Hours: 6 -8PM, 8-10PM
Price: $16.80++ on weekdays, $19.80++ on weekends
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2. Ban Heng Pavillion Restaurant
Another affordable restaurant on the list, the dim sum at Ban Heng is divided into two categories – steamed and fried. Steamed selections include siew mai, xiao long bao, and char siew bao, while cuttlefish balls and dumplings are some of the fried offerings on the menu. Congee, Yang Zhou fried rice and fried noodles are also available if you need the carbs.
Address: 1 Maritime Square, #04-01 HarbourFront Centre, Singapore 099253
Hours: 11:30–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Price: $18.80 on weekdays, $21.80++ on weekends
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3. Yum Cha Restaurant
Yum Cha is no stranger in the dim sum scene. A crowd favourite since the 2000s, it has won the hearts of patrons with their pocket-friendly prices and an extensive menu of over 70 items to fulfil all your dim sum cravings without breaking the bank. Notable dishes in their weekday lunch buffet include the fish roe siew mai stuffed with whole prawns, as well as the steamed pork ribs with a subtle hint of sour plum. Their prawn & mango sesame fritters is also another must-try.
Address: 20 Trengganu Street (Off Temple Street), #02-01
Hours: 3-6PM
Price: $23.80++
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4. Peony Jade
Peony Jade offers a weekday and weekend dim sum ala carte buffet. Apart from the staple dim sum spread, other hand-made specialities include deep-fried prawn in creamy yolk, banana fritters and roasted duck. For its ambience, price and variety, we reckon the trek to the ever-secluded Keppel Club is well worth the effort.
Address: 10 Bukit Chermin Road Road 3rd Floor
Hours: 11-230PM
Price: $33.80++ on weekdays, $32.80++ on weekends
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5. Yan Ting
Indulge in wok-baked Boston lobster, shrimp dumplings with black truffle, pan fried scallops and fresh abalone soup at this epic dim sum restaurant in St Regis Hotel. With over 60 carefully curated selections made with premium ingredients, it doesn’t get more extravagant than this – who said dim sum can’t be luxe?
Address: 29 Tanglin Rd, St.Regis Hotel (Level 1U), Singapore 247911
Hours: 1030-1230PM, 1-3PM (only on weekends)
Price: $108++
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6. Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
One can never get enough of xiao long baos. Undisputedly a hot favourite, this soupy, meaty goodness in a dumpling is the pride and joy of dim sum. Instead of ordering a second basket at Din Tai Fung, head to Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao instead. Their XLB buffet will have you eating to your heart’s desire at just a fraction of the price.
Address: 241 Holland Avenue, 278976
Hours: 11AM-12AM
Price: $23.80++ on weekdays, $25.80++ on weekends
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