The Line Buffet Shangri La Singapore

August 23, 2010 | 19 Comments

The Line Singapore

The Line Buffet at Shangri La Hotel has always been one of the buffet restaurants in Singapore that I wanted to check out. Even though the buffet isn’t exactly affordable, I know there are many folks who swear that The Line is one of the best buffets in Singapore.

The crowd at The Line was crazy when I went there two weeks back. Now, crazy is probably an understatement when the 400 seater buffet restaurant is almost filled with people on a weekday lunch. Just for your information, most of them are not even hotel guests – with the majority being buffet-loving Singaporeans.

“Can you recommend me a cheap and good buffet in Singapore?”

This is one of the common questions that I get from my readers. Like what I’ve mentioned before: the thing about buffet – if it’s good, it’s not cheap. I know many people are always on the hunt for cheap and good buffet, but lets face it – there isn’t any cheap and good buffet in Singapore. You get what you pay for.

The Line Buffet Dessert

The Line Dessert Buffet

My dear reader, if you have been reading my blog for a while, you will definitely know that I always start a buffet with desserts. I must say The Line Buffet has a pretty impressive array of desserts lined up for sweet-tooth people like me. Besides Western pastries and cakes, they also have some local kuehs available. Not to mention that there’s also the seducing chocolate fondue, and a truckload of ice cream to get you into a sugar-high.

The Line Buffet Singapore

Reason #1: why I shouldn’t go for an international buffet

I hardly looked at the other sections like the local food/western dishes/Indian spread. They just didn’t appeal to me if you get what I mean. It’s probably a shame to pay so much money for a buffet and not try everything. But hey, I’m choosing my battles and concentrating on the key areas.

The Line Shangri La

At The Line buffet, there are also chefs preparing local favorite dishes like Chinese noodles and roti prata ala minute. Given that most of the food in a buffet is prepared beforehand, it’s always refreshing to see the chef preparing some of the items on the spot.

The Line Japanese Buffet

The Line Japanese Buffet

Besides the Seafood buffet spread, the Japanese buffet counter is the next most popular counter in The Line Shangri La. Sushi and sashimi, come on – you know you want it.

The Line Buffet

The Line Buffet at Shangri La Hotel is an international buffet which has a very wide selection for their buffet lines. From the popular Japanese food, to Chinese dim sum, local favorite dishes, standard western dishes, exotic Indian cuisine, and delicate petite desserts – there’s definitely plenty of options for everyone.

Now it’s your turn, where’s the best buffet in Singapore you have been to?

Restaurant Review
The Line Buffet Shangri La
22 Orange Grove Road
Basement Shangri-la Hotel
Tel: +65 6213 4275

The Line Buffet Prices
// Weekday International Buffet Lunch $47++
Sat International Buffet Lunch $50++
Sun Brunch $78++ (non alochol)
Fri – Mon International Buffet Dinner $68++
Tue Buffet Dinner Oyster Night special $88++
Wed Buffet Dinner BBQ Night Special $78++
Thu Buffet DInner Seafood Night Special $88++

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Comments

19 Responses to “The Line Buffet Shangri La Singapore”

  1. Eli
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 4:54 am

    Wow, I… I generally eat cheap, so the prices alone mentioned here are daunting. As to the rest of it – the seating area and the buffet layouts are very enticing in the photographs, but I find your review lacking in one area. You could’ve at least told us what some of the food tastes like. You mention the selections, but not the flavor. C’mon, that’s what I’m interested in!

  2. jiaying
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 9:05 am

    buffet is super not worth it for me because i am only interested in the desserts ~

  3. Jeanne
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 9:20 am

    Wow the food looks great but the seats looks uncomfortable. I would love to have the food at The Line but the comfy-ness of The Rose Veranda.

  4. Genia
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 10:14 am

    OH! Great blog topic!
    Ritz’s GreenHouse and Oriental’s Melt~The World Cafe definitely!

  5. dweam
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 11:41 am

    Ive heard good things about The Line at Shangri La. Ive never tried it but the international buffet looks amazing! Om nom nom!

  6. Ethan
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 2:05 pm

    This review is hardly a review at all. You mentioned there is a wide array of desserts (most of which arent very good by the way), that there is a popular Japanese section (fair enough but pretty standard) and that it is very international.

    How about some critique or opinions? Or recommendations? What was good and what wasnt?

    Better champagne buffets are at the Hyatt (Mezza9) and at Hilton.

    Actually, The Line was one of the less impressive buffets I have been to. The only thing nice was the bright airy natural lighting.

  7. nadnut
    August 23rd, 2010 @ 2:21 pm

    The Line is one of my fave buffet places to go… just that a bit mafan to get there. lol

  8. Zhen
    August 24th, 2010 @ 9:45 am

    Should go and try the seafood night!! There are lobsters, crabs, oysters and many many more!! Great for me cos I am a seafood lover. But at $100 aft gst, it’s a burnt for the pocket and will only go once in a blue moon.

    On the budget side, you can go traders hotel for their buffet. It’s cheaper and always with card discount. I heard their dessert chef are the same. :)

    Greenhouse buffet is passable, not fantastic, quite small selection. But desserts are nice. I have a sweet tooth too!!

    Can’t wait to try melt, next on my schedule!

    Yup! Good buffet comes with a price, that I agree!! :) )

  9. imsohigh
    August 24th, 2010 @ 11:59 am

    hello i am a muslim reader from malaysia

    is the buffet pork free?

  10. ZacLee
    August 24th, 2010 @ 1:14 pm

    you probably only taste the dessert.

    You should try the chinese noodle and comment on that taste to tell the rest, is the money worth.

  11. JC
    August 26th, 2010 @ 12:40 pm

    I agree with Eli, while the photos are good, the review does not talk about the quality of the food… That’s the most critical thing, looks are important but secondary

  12. EJ
    August 28th, 2010 @ 10:53 pm

    I have eaten at The Line a few times recently and have enjoyed the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Buffets. The food is excellent, fresh and great quality produce. There is an extensive variety to chose from. The service is excellent too.
    I do however think that the buffets are expensive.
    The desserts for me were less impressive than the other dishes. The Kueh for example is not as good as I have enjoyed in other places or Peranakan restaurants in Singapore and Malaysia. This disappointed me as I recently went there specifically for their Peranakan promotion. Having said that the Peranakan main courses were delicious.

  13. bta
    August 29th, 2010 @ 1:45 am

    I like Pariss International Buffet at Marina Square actually! It’s really cheap and nice!

  14. Eat and Eat
    August 31st, 2010 @ 7:30 am

    My hubby and I LOVE The Line (despite the occasional misses, they somehow are able to redeem themselves)…. in fact, we normally chiong only for their Marine Harvest Night. I did recomm my gfs the place, but hv rec’d feedback that the food quality can be quite inconsistent. But i love their breakfast buffet!

  15. vivian
    October 20th, 2010 @ 12:00 am

    How does this buffet compare to the buffet at the Lemon Garden cafe at the shangri la in kuala lumpar?

  16. elyn
    October 27th, 2010 @ 11:54 pm

    i’m vegetarian.My company having gathering so need to look for place have buffet with vegetarian/halal and international food…where can we go ?

  17. Zhen
    January 21st, 2011 @ 4:28 pm

    Yup, agree with Eli and JC. The reason we read food blog is to see how other people rate the food they have tried. To find suggestion for places to eat. Without critics and comments, how do we know that the food is good? You’re not even reviewing!! And can you please give respond to the comments here. I believe the rest agree with me.

  18. Chimichurri
    December 7th, 2011 @ 10:13 pm

    My girlfriend is very demanding, she say no food is fit for her tummy but the best! I’m gonna bring her to this buffet to fill her gourmet belly with tasty treatz

  19. Mel
    April 6th, 2012 @ 10:32 am

    I’m going there today at lunch! But i need to go outside because the inside booking is full.
    :( but i am still excited! :)

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