Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore’s gorgeous all-day dining restaurant J65 is an ultimate gourmet paradise if you are keen on mainly local fare. Its wholesome Sunday Champagne brunch has left an impeccable impression and we are now equally enthralled by their latest launch of regional hawker-themed dinner buffets.

J65 is fronted by Executive Chef Frederick Kho, a Malaysian native cook who specialises in homestyle Nonya, Peranakan and Straits dishes. Along with his talented kitchen crew, patrons can watch the A-team in action at the spacious open kitchen. Think tantalising local delights such as satays, kong bak pau, homemade popiahs, Penang hokkien mee and the list goes on.

From now till Tuesday, 31 May 2016, quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a scrumptious dinner buffet at only S$35++* per person (usual price from S$45++ to S$55++). Additionally, for those of you who celebrate your birthday at J65, you will receive a complimentary buffet plus a free three-tier stand of cupcakes and an over-the-top chocolate milkshake. Stop pinching yourself, the deal is real and it is valid from now till the end of 2016.

Been meaning to travel around Asia but can’t find the time? No worries. There is no need to fly when you have direct access to Asia’s best street food right at Hotel Jen Singapore’s J65.

There is a star item every day of the week, and while buffet restaurants usually do “items on rotation” where you’d be left to play with luck and possibly be disappointed when your favourite item isn’t “on rotation” that day, J65 does it differently.

No disappointment here. Just go on the days that has the dish you want to try/ like.

Here goes – Kong Bak Pau and Duck Mee Sua on Mondays; Ayam Penyet and Penang Hokkien Mee on Tuesdays; Sup Ekor and Hakka Beef Noodles on Wednesdays; Claypot Pork Rice and Bak Chor Mee on Thursdays; Woodlands Bazarr Special Lamb Shank with Nasi Briyani and Penang Lor Mee on Fridays.

The weekend features several Southeast Asian specialty choices too – Ayam Percik and Crispy Fish Noodles on Saturdays, and Nyonya Classic Ayam Pongteh and Curry Chicken Noodle on Sundays.

We know what you are thinking. You are probably condemning the idea of eating hawker fare at a hotel buffet.

But let us reiterate that on top of the (much more) comfortable and clean environment, the authenticity of these local food are unrivalled; J65′s team of experienced chefs have an impressive track record of preparing Southeast Asian delights. No efforts have been spared, and no corners have been cut in bringing you the most quality selection.

More importantly, free flow of everything we like is always a wonderful idea.

Then, there is the Asian Noodle Station, where you get to watch the chefs prepare a feast. The Singapore Chicken Rice and assorted roast meats are to die for, seriously! The head chef has a wealth of experience in roasting, and you bet those fragrant slabs of meat are worthy of all the calories you are about to gain. Sorry, what diet?

If you think that is all with J65′s offer of Asian food, you are wrong. We are merely at the beginning of introducing the comprehensive variety.

There’s Kueh Pie Tee at the DIY stand, or you can request for a freshly handcrafted crabmeat popiah and watch in awe as the chefs fold and roll your tasty snack.

A DIY Rojak section will also be part of the line-up, and you know what this means? We get to toss as much pineapple and you tiao (dough fritters) as you want! We don’t know about you but we gave up hoping that our hawker-bought Rojak would have more pineapple chunks than bean sprouts.

And we have more.

From Singapore-style crabs, everyone’s favourite salted egg yolk prawns to Tandoori chicken with naan; fresh sashimi to a whole bed of cold seafood on ice. We honestly doubt you can even try a bit of everything because the spread’s really huge.

Ready for desserts? We promise you will feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory.

Stuff yourselves silly with their chocolate cakes, cherry pistachio tarts, pina colada, Japanese mochis, brownies and whatnot. Fans of nyonya kuehs like we are? Yes, there is a whole platter and you should totally take one each. Of course, take more for your favourite one. Limitless kueh lapis for you?

Of course, don’t forget to unleash your inner child at the ice cream station. Grab the ice cream in your favourite flavours, and pile on all the toppings you want. This sort of unadulterated fun is priceless, and was exactly what we yearned for the most when we were kids – just eat as much ice cream as you want, with as much chocolate rice/ gummy bears/ marshmallow etc.

COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET FOR CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY AT J65

Celebrate your birthday during dinnertime at J65 with at least three other friends and you get to dine for free. On top of that, you will also receive a crazy chocolate brownie milkshake alongside a tier of frosted cupcakes. Seriously, how can your birthday not be awesome?!

This offer is not in conjunction with other promotions, discounts and is subjected to restaurant’s availability.

LIMITED TIME PROMOTION OF S$35++ (USUAL PRICE S$45 TO S$55++) FOR LADYIRONCHEF’S READERS

Quote ladyironchef to redeem this special offer of S$35++/pax for dinner buffet at J65. This promotion is valid from now until 31 May 2016. not valid for Mother’s Day weekend, eve of and on public holidays.

J65
Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Reservations: +65 6831 4374 / J65@hoteljen.com
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Dinner Buffet
Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$45++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$55++ per pax

Lunch Buffet
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm / S$29++ per pax
Sun: 12pm – 3pm / S$55++ per pax

This post was brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

The title Birthday Party Venues in Singapore says it all. Since I get emails every day asking me for recommendations, I might as well come up with a list of suitable Restaurants for Birthday Party Celebration.

Here’s my list of Birthday Party Venues in Singapore:

Having headache on where to go for your upcoming 21st Birthday Party? Planning for your friend’s surprise Birthday Party? Need some budget Birthday Party Ideas? Or if you want to know where is the best restaurant to throw a fancy Birthday Party — read on!

By the way, you can also use this list of restaurants for: Party Venues Ideas, Wedding Solemnisation Restaurant Venues, Hens Night Venues, restaurants for Business/Corporate Luncheon venues, and Kids Friendly Restaurants for birthday parties.

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES UNDER $30/PAX

With a Pinch of Salt

If you are looking for a place to throw a Birthday Party for your child, With a Pinch of Salt cafe may just be the right place. They have several buffet packages starting from $15/pax nett to $21/pax nett.

For enquiries on event venues, email: eat@withapinchofsalt.com.sg

297 Tanjong Katong Road
Tel: +65 6348 2297

The Garden Slug

“I need ideas and suitable venues for my 21st Birthday Party“.

The Garden Slug is a nice cafe to celebrate your birthday or have a nice private dinner with a group of friends. For five main dishes and one dessert, The Garden Slug charges $30/pax nett (minimum 20 guests).

Should you need extra entertainment, they can also arrange for entertainers, roving photographers, balloon twisters, magicians etc.

For enquiries on event venues, email: sophia@thegardenslug.com

55 Lorong L Telok Kurau
#01-59/61 Bright Centre
Tel: +65 6346 0504

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $30-$50/PAX

Basillico Italian Restaurant

Looking for a buffet restaurant to pig-out and have a big feast? Basilico Italian Restaurant at The Regent Singapore is one of the best cheapest buffets in Singapore at just $40++/pax for the Saturday Lunch Buffet.

The only catch is that you must throw your birthday party on a Saturday lunch. Reservations are required in advance, the buffet is extremely popular.

1 Cuscaden Road Level 2
The Regent Singapore Singapore
Tel: +65 6725 3232

Dallas Restaurant & Bar

Situated at the end of Boat Quay, Dallas Restaurant has a 10 items Canepe Menu at $35++/pax. Otherwise, you can go for the 4 course dinner menu at $40++/pax. Dallas is a good option if you are looking for a place to have a casual corporate cocktail party.

31 Boat Quay
Boat Quay Conservation area
Tel: 6532 2131

For enquiries on event venues, email: enquiries@Dallas.sg

Sabio Spanish Tapas Bar

Sabio is one of the newest Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Singapore. Housed within a shop house on Duxton Hill, it has been designed to represent an authentic tapas bar in Spain.

Depending on the number of guests who are attending the Birthday Party, Sabio will decide whether they will provide the whole space or just reserve tables in a corner of the restaurant. Prices range from $8-18 for a tapas, $22 for the Chicken & Seafood Paella, and $6-8 for desserts.

5 Duxton Hill Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 4645

Standing Sushi Bar

How about a Japanese Food Party?

For $35++/pax, Standing Sushi Bar provides a buffet style party with appetisers, seven kinds of sushi, three different Robatayaki skewers, two Agemono (fried) items, Udon and free flow of green tea.

I don’t know about you, but I think having Japanese food is a great Birthday Party idea. To get the whole space at Standing Sushi Bar 8Q SAM, you need a minimum of 30 guests. Their maximum capacity is 75 people.

For enquiries on event venues, email: eat@standingsushibar.com

8 Queen Street #01-03 Singapore
Tel: +65 6333 1335

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $50-$100/PAX

Graze Restaurant

The new Graze at 38 Martin Road (first photo of this post) has two intimate private dining rooms can seat 22 and 26 people respectively. There are 3 Private Dinner Menu options: $65++ per pax, $75++ per pax and $85++ per pax.

There is also a drinks package available for $50++ per pax that includes 2 hours free flow of Oxford Landing Chardonnay, Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Singha draught beer, soft drinks and juices.

For enquiries on event venues, email: info@graze.sg

38 Martin Road
Tel: +65 6509 1680

Prive Bakery Cafe Bar

Located just 3 minutes drive away from Harborfront, Prive Bakery Cafe Bar at Keppel Island is a gorgeous place for brunch, desserts or drinks. If you are planning to throw a Christmas party for a group of friends (less than 50 pax), call them 3-4 days in advance to make a reservation. For exclusive events and special menus (like Canapés, Buffets), they need a minimum of 50 guests.

For enquiries on event venues, email: rae@prive.com.sg

2 Keppel Bay Vista
GF Marina @ Keppel Bay
Tel: +65 6776 0777

Zsofi Tapas Bar

Thinking of throwing a Birthday Party with some drinks and tapas for a group of friends? Little India may not be the place where you have in mind, but trust me, Zsofi Tapas Bar serves affordable and good Spanish food, and they are definitely a cool place for a nights out. Prices vary for different requirement, but to give you a better idea what to expect: a basic party package (min 30 pax) comes at $50 per guest for 3 drinks & 3 tapas.

For enquiries on event venues, email: janice@tapasbar.com.sg

68 Dunlop Street Singapore
Tel: +65 6297 5875

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $100/PAX UPWARDS

Forlino Restaurant

Be it private or corporate dinner, weddings and solemnizations, Forlino is the ideal choice. For the exclusive use of the whole restaurant, there are certain booking charges. Otherwise, Forlino does not require any minimum spending for the use of its private dining rooms.

To book the private dining rooms (the Gaia private room for 12 guests and the Serena private room for 22 guests) for your party, the Italian restaurant has several set lunch ($68++/pax) and dinner menus ($88++/pax to $138++/pax) available.

I think Forlino is a good place to have your Hens Night Party. There’s nothing more sexy than Italian Food to celebrate the occasion.

For enquiries on event venues, email: anna@il-lido.com

1 Fullerton Road
#02-06 One Fullerton
Tel: +65 6877 6995

Salt Grill & Sky Bar

Looking for a restaurant with a good view in Singapore? Salt Grill & Sky Bar at level 55 of Ion Orchard is the perfect place to have an intimate birthday dinner with your loved ones. Prices start at $140/pax for the degustation menu.

2 Orchard Turn Level 55 & 56
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6592 5118

Waku Ghin

If money is not an issue, I’d definitely go to Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands. At $400 per person for the degustation menu, Waku Ghin is all about the complete dining experience, this is not just an ordinary meal.

10 Bayfront Avenue #L2-02
Casino Level 2 Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8507

Hopefully this list will help you find the perfect Birthday Party Venue, and I will get less emails asking me for recommendations (JUST KIDDING). If you need any help, feel free to reach me at bradleyfk@gmail.com

In the coming weeks, I will be coming up with different lists of romantic restaurants for Wedding Venues and Hens Night Party. Oh ya, don’t forget to get the best cake in Singapore for your birthday party! Have a good weekend.