Melt The World Cafe Buffet Singapore

June 29, 2010 | 48 Comments

Melt the world cafe

I am not exactly sure how to approach this topic, so I am going straight to the point – Melt the World Cafe at Mandarin Oriental is the best buffet in Singapore.

Melt the World Cafe has always been on the top of my list of buffet restaurants in Singapore to try, and when they recently added in the new barbecue menu for the dinner buffet from Thursday to Saturdays, I know it’s finally time for a big feast.

It was like stepping into an enchanted room. On the right, there was Japanese sushi and Sashimi, while on the left, there was an amazing selection of seafood arranged neatly on top of the ice bed. Further behind, there’s the sizzling Thai food, irresistible Indian cuisine, evergreen local delights, tempting cheese and cold cuts, and desserts!

A lot of people may like buffet because there’s the extremely value-for-money seafood spread, but I kept a closer eyes on the sweets.

Waffles & ice cream

To some, desserts can simply mean a slice of fruit, while to others, it comes in the form of a glass of sweet dessert wine. But if you have been reading my food blog for some time, you’d know that when I say desserts – I really mean desserts. I have an extremely sweet tooth, and I have no desire to control it.

WAFFLES IRON!!

Can you imagine my excitement when I saw that there’s a chef preparing waffles? This is better than striking lottery, you know what this means? Unlimited waffles (read: as many as we can eat) that are soft, light and fluffy. Perfect as a main course (yay to desserts for dinner), or a sweet dish to round up the meal. It had the best accompaniment in the form of a scoop of cold, creamy, top quality vanilla ice cream. Otherwise, feel free to choose from toppings like the chippy chocolate chips, the heavenly nutella, or a generous cut of room temperature butter.

My first thought was to camp at the waffles counter and have an all-you-can-eat waffles buffet!

Chocolate Fondue

But my attention was diverted to the chocolate fondue, and the incredible spread of delectable desserts by the side. Now where do we begin with? The best way to eat a buffet in style is to start from the desserts. I ALWAYS eat desserts first, and it’s no exception this time. Luckily my partner also has a sweet tooth, and we had so much fun grabbing all the desserts!

Melt the world cafe Buffet Desserts

Starting from the top left corner (clockwise direction): Strawberry rhubarb crumble, Mousse gateaux, Caramel & apricot pound cake, Cheesecake with forest berry mirror, Passionfruit with chocolate mousse, Strawberry shortcake, Pear delice, and the Manjari mousse chocolate cake.

There was at least a dozen different slice cakes and tarts, alongside dessert shooters like tiramisu, panna cotta, strawberry mousse. Among all the delicious little devils, my favorite would be the Manjari mousse chocolate cake. Moist, dark, and lovely, I almost wanted to take the whole cake before my partner stopped me at the nick of time. The Strawberry shortcake was also very good, and I remember I had more than one serving of the panna cotta. By now, my head was swirling under the indulgence of all the desserts and I couldn’t even remember my own name.

Did we just have a dessert buffet?

BBQ Buffet in Singapore

If it’s up to me, I’d probably stick around the dessert section throughout dinner. But my partner had something to say to that, she dragged me to the Outdoor BBQ Hut.

With a selection of roasted pig, sausages satay, mushroom, corn, tomato, lamb, and steak, we were really spoilt for choices. And as usual, we went for a bit of everything. Don’t worry, the folks at Melt the world cafe aren’t going to let you stand beside the BBQ pit and absorb all the smell. The food was promptly delivered to our tables shortly after.

The suckling roasted pig was absolutely delicious, but we didn’t know that one serving was just a single piece of roasted pig skin – the two slices were not enough to whet our appetite. Luckily, there’s was the steak and lamb to fill our tummy. We love how the juicy grilled tomato and the succulent mushroom blended well with the BBQ meat.

Japanese Sushi Buffet

Japanese Sashimi Buffet

Buffet - Indian Food

Buffet - Pasta

Our attention shifted to the ala min pasta section, with a chef preparing pasta ‘live’ on the spot. We were half contemplating to grab some lobsters and mussels from the seafood section to throw into the tomato-based pasta, sounds like a great idea right?

Seafood Buffet

You should have see all the people crowding around the seafood platter. Tons and tons of seafood were devoured within a night, and the waiter kept bringing out more. Lobsters, mussels, prawns, scallops, and oysters!

Cheese Platter

At $78++ per person, the buffet dinner at Melt the world cafe is not cheap. But the quality and variety of the buffet selection is definitely worth the money. I need to start saving up and go back for the champagne brunch buffet!

Restaurant Review
Melt the World Cafe
5 Raffles Avenue
4F The Oriental Singapore
Tel: +65 6885 3082
// Weekdays Lunch Buffet (Mon – Sat) $56++
Sunday Brunch Buffet $88++ $98++ (Non-alcohol)
Dinner Buffet (Sun – Wed) $88++ $68++
Dinner Buffet (Thu – Sat) $98++ $78++
* Note this is an invited tasting session

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48 Responses to “Melt The World Cafe Buffet Singapore”

  1. hanxue
    June 29th, 2010 @ 9:45 am

    Awesome! Shall try it one day! :D

  2. Ruiting
    June 29th, 2010 @ 10:17 am

    OMG. How can food looks so pretty? *drools*

    Hungry……… >.<

  3. Esther
    June 29th, 2010 @ 10:34 am

    Previously The Line was my number one choice. Now, just from the pics along, Melt might have dethroned it! Gotta go try ASAP.

  4. Joyce
    June 29th, 2010 @ 10:47 am

    Try the buffet brunch, that’s really good too :) Even the kiddie’s section is equally scrumptious!

  5. Mike
    June 29th, 2010 @ 12:04 pm

    Look what you’ve gone and done – now you are going to force me to take you to the buffet at 333 so that I can unseat Melt as your “best buffet in Singapore”

  6. Shirin
    June 29th, 2010 @ 9:34 pm

    Hey Brad! Sorry I haven’t been around much (with commenting and stuff!) The food looks amazing and actually, I think that $78+ is quite a fair price for the quality and quantity? I’d definitely bring Nick here and he can amuse himself with the outdoor hut and sashimi/seafood table while I dig through the dessert buffet like you and your partner did! ;P

  7. alison
    June 30th, 2010 @ 2:43 pm

    I am SOLD! The seafood platter looks incredible.

  8. jiaying
    June 30th, 2010 @ 7:11 pm

    totally agree with the ihaveasweettoothandihavenodesiretocontrolit statement. i am proud of my sweet tooth.

  9. min
    June 30th, 2010 @ 7:37 pm

    regal causeway bay hotel in hongkong has an amazing waffles iron. those deep set ones. and langham hotel in hongkong has a mini pancake machine. it was heaven staying in these hotels. :)

  10. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    June 30th, 2010 @ 8:06 pm

    hanxue: you should you should!! wait for a special occasion and feast :D

    ruiting: Aww.. “how can food looks pretty” i can’t put it better! hee

    esther: GO GO girl! i haven try the line cos it’s always very crowded, maybe i shld check it out soon

    Joyce: the champagne buffet brunch at Melt the world cafe during weekends right? i know, but need to start saving up for it! lol

    mike: HAHAH lets see if Triple 3 can really unseat melt the world cafe as the “Best buffet in Singapore”

    shirin: YES! 78++ is quite pricey, but u can gorge yourself silly! hehe it’s totally awesome, but buffets are so sinful things

    alison: Looks like you will attack the seafood corner first! haha i left it quite late, until i am done with my desserts and other starters :p

    jiaying: HIGH 5! i am so proud of you too!

    isostop: We should totally get a pancake/waffle machine at home :D

  11. misterang
    June 30th, 2010 @ 8:42 pm

    this is ….. OMG ……..!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. J2Kfm (Malaysian Food Blog)
    June 30th, 2010 @ 10:03 pm

    But hey, that IS cheap in comparison. Here in Malaysia, a RM80 (dollar for dollar) buffet may not even net you a lobster! Let alone the crazy desserts you had.

  13. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    June 30th, 2010 @ 10:34 pm

    misterang: hahaha save up dude, save up

    j2kfm: but lobster in Malaysia is cheap! haha well, buffets are always value-for-money if you can eat

  14. Joyce
    June 30th, 2010 @ 10:35 pm

    Went to 333 a couple of month’s back for buffet lunch and I was rather disappointed with it. I expected more from a place like Mandarin (and from the price they were charging, even though it worked out well with the credit card promo).

  15. FFichiban
    June 30th, 2010 @ 11:45 pm

    Mannnnn Australian buffets so suck balls compare to ones overseas :(

  16. jon marc
    July 1st, 2010 @ 11:09 am

    i salute you. you have a dream partner and u can still blog food.

  17. Sebastian
    July 1st, 2010 @ 8:10 pm

    Melt is one of the best buffet in Singapore. Surprisingly not many people knows about it, and they rave about The Line who enjoy more media coverage. The Line to me sucks in comparison to the Melt. Line is family and ‘buffet in foodcourt’ feel to it, whereas Melt is more classy.

  18. min
    July 1st, 2010 @ 11:03 pm

    i have a waffle maker! not a machine. but good enough for the days when i NEED a waffle. :)

  19. Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog
    July 2nd, 2010 @ 10:41 pm

    Outstanding buffet! Plenty of delights. Need to take a fly to Singapore right now :)

    Cheers,

    Gera

  20. Cassie
    July 3rd, 2010 @ 12:41 am

    okie me and bf are totally sold.. we just won $$ for Holland win over Brazil and Melt the World Cafe is our lovely prize ;p Just curious thou the only diff btw the buffet lunch and dinner is the BBQ? Spread for sashimi and seafood remains the same?

  21. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    July 3rd, 2010 @ 9:21 am

    joyce: Oh dear, i heard a lot of good things about triple 3, was going to try that next actually! what credit card promotion did u use?

    ffichiban: this is the reason/excuse for u to come to Singapore :D

    jon: Thanks dude, hope u are eating well too

    Sebastian: Yeah, the line receive more media coverage so most people think of the line when they want buffet. Personally i have not visited the line yet, maybe next time! haha

    min: I am so envy of your waffle maker!

    Gera: COME COME! fly over to Singapore for a holiday : )

    cassie: Congrats on the win! hehe i think there are some slight changes for lunch and dinner (it’s cheaper after all). The additional BBQ spread is only available for Thu – Sat buffet dinner.

  22. Carlos
    July 3rd, 2010 @ 10:50 am

    OMG, now I want to go back to Singapore just for this buffet! At $78 is quite ok it looks like its really worth it. (Besides last dinner I had with the nuffies, I ended up paying like $87 dollars!!! Ask Wen about it!) Thanks for this Brad!

    Cheers,
    Carlos
    http://www.foodiemanila.com

  23. Carrie
    July 4th, 2010 @ 2:44 am

    oh wow the sushi spread there looks incredible. we use to have a fantastic brunch buffet like this in my area but the place closed and i’m desperately seeking something similar

  24. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    July 4th, 2010 @ 11:22 am

    carlos: dude the next time u are in town, remember melt the world cafe at mandarin oriental! : )

    carrie: oh dear, there’s no alternative buffet places in your area now?

  25. Elena
    July 12th, 2010 @ 2:04 pm

    Hello!

    I read your post and decided to visit Melt over the weekend for their Sunday brunch. The food was decadent (read: massive) and the absolute best was the fore gras! Heavenly! Service was excellent too and the selection of food beats The Line hands-down!

  26. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    July 13th, 2010 @ 7:35 pm

    Elena: HAHAHAH i like the way u say it (read: masive) : ) yeah it’s totally heavenly right! i’d totally fork out the money for such a quality buffet. This is definitely one of the best buffet in Singapore!

  27. Evan
    August 6th, 2010 @ 5:50 pm

    Hey~ is there any foie servings?

  28. Junny
    September 22nd, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

    if bring the children, how much the charges for buffet on lunch & dinner?

  29. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    October 2nd, 2010 @ 11:30 am

    evan: You mean foie gras? not that I remember of.

    Junny: Ahh i am not very sure about the children rates, why don’t you give them a call to check? : )

  30. kinki888
    October 12th, 2010 @ 12:09 pm

    Went 333 before, it was ok but it didn’t WOW me, didn’t create a deep impression.

  31. Ceres AnaSéline
    December 15th, 2010 @ 5:04 pm

    Alright, my next stop is Singapore!!

  32. sweet tooth fairy
    December 15th, 2010 @ 7:17 pm

    is the rate in US dollar or in singaporean dollar?

  33. teresa
    January 27th, 2011 @ 10:58 am

    Been to The Line, and it was really just so so. Just wanna double confirm if the price is $78++ or $88++ for weekday dinner buffet. Is the ambience there good? :) thanks for helping out!

  34. ladyironchef
    January 27th, 2011 @ 11:16 am

    teresa: please call the restaurant to confirm the latest prices. Ambience is good, melt is still one of my favourite buffet restaurants in Singapore

  35. teresa
    January 27th, 2011 @ 3:41 pm

    thanks! :)

  36. vietfoodrecipes
    February 28th, 2011 @ 8:36 am

    so delicious and beautifully displayed. Definitely want to try when I’m in the area

  37. kaixin
    March 12th, 2011 @ 12:53 pm

    is the seafood platter included in the buffet for lunch? or is it only for weekend dinner?

  38. ladyironchef
    March 12th, 2011 @ 1:21 pm

    Kaixin: Seafood spread is only available during buffet dinner and Sunday brunch. I have updated the changes in prices for the buffet too.

  39. joe
    April 18th, 2011 @ 9:03 pm

    Seafood spread is available included in Sunday buffet dinner also?

  40. ladyironchef
    April 18th, 2011 @ 10:27 pm

    joe: Seafood spread should be available during Sunday buffet dinner. Please verify it with them when you call to make a reservation

  41. Jillian
    June 4th, 2011 @ 8:01 pm

    I don’t really enjoy the food but I like the aimbiance…

  42. Goti
    August 15th, 2011 @ 8:52 pm

    Do they serve the same food during lunch?

  43. ladyironchef
    August 15th, 2011 @ 10:34 pm

    goti: the buffet lunch at melt the world cafe has a smaller seafood spread

  44. chris
    November 4th, 2011 @ 4:35 pm

    Does the dinner buffet include champagne ?

  45. ladyironchef
    November 4th, 2011 @ 6:00 pm

    Chris: No it doesn’t come with champagne.

  46. Irene
    November 9th, 2011 @ 2:45 pm

    We are going there for dinner tonight, hope is really as good as what u have posted!!

  47. Clara
    November 21st, 2011 @ 1:03 pm

    My family is a regular there.
    But only for Breakfast.
    We were not so impressed by the Dinner buffet The Melt offers.

  48. Jun
    November 25th, 2011 @ 11:35 am

    So the price still remains the same right ?

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