A celebrated stalwart in Singapore’s city centre, Pan Pacific Singapore’s multifaceted buffet restaurant, Edge, is one that never fails to take our breath away. Exuding a marvellous theatrical spread, the team of chefs bring to the fore flavours and delicacies from all over the globe with a menu that constantly changes and evolves. With 7 interactive live food theatres, 16 food stations (at least) and over a hundred dishes to choose from, this is one buffet restaurant that’ll push your appetite to the edge—literally.

We’ve always been avid fans of their weekday buffets. And just when we think that things couldn’t get any better, they go and pull off something as incredible as a Sunday brunch that encompasses everything you could ever want in a perfect weekend from a botanical gin cocktail bar stocked with a wide selection of top-tier labels, premium seafood on ice, a temple of desserts and so much more.

There’s something for everyone, even the little ones. From an onsite balloon sculptor to a newly furnished kid’s playroom that comes with their very own buffet spread, games and more, there’s no doubt that your little ones will be in for an epic Sunday. And while the kids are kept entertained, why not indulge even further with unlimited glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, cocktails and G&Ts?

Happening every Sunday from 17th March to 26th May 2019, this feast fit for a king is one that’s worth the splurge. Sundays are for sleeping in for many, but for us, a good brunch trumps the extra hours of shut-eye.

For our readers, you may quote “ladyironchef” upon making reservations to enjoy the non-alcohol package at S$98++ adults, S$49++ Child, or the alcoholic package at S$178++ that’s inclusive of free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

A SASHIMI LOVER’S DREAM

A heavy hitter among the Japanese food-obsessed, Edge’s Japanese station goes far beyond your typical sushi and miso soup. Segregated into different parts, diners can choose to luxuriate in hearty deep-fried tempura, enjoy soba noodles, chicken karage and more! And don’t even get us started on their wide array of sashimi options.

On weekends, their options go far beyond their usual trio of salmon, tuna and octopus, featuring the likes of hamachi (Japanese amberjack) as well. Hand-sliced upon order, each strip of fish is thick, meaty and fresh-tasting.

TRIO OF FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Boasting a wide selection of deliciously sweet premium crustaceans from Alaskan king crabs to Boston lobsters and shellfish of sorts, one can never go wrong by beginning at the seafood on ice station. Oysters are a luxury and you’ll be happy to know that Edge makes available not just one variety, but three.

WHOLE ALASKAN KING CRAB LEG STATION

A new addition to their Sunday brunch lineup is the Whole Alaskan King Crab Leg station where diners can enjoy unlimited servings of this fleshy behemoth of a crab lightly poached in a court bouillon—or in simpler terms, a flavourful, aromatic broth used to poaching fish and shellfish—and served simply with fresh, crispy iceberg lettuce and an velvety smooth mustard butter sauce.

The flavourful broth elevated simply with a few sprigs of fresh herbs, a mirepoix (carrots, onion & celery), bay leaf and white wine, pairs exceptionally well with the sweet crab, giving the crustacean a nice aromatic lift and an even greater depth of flavour.

A SUNDAY ROAST EXPERIENCE

If you’ve never experienced a proper British Sunday roast, Edge will have you wishing for it every weekend. Over at the live carving station, neatly assembled on carving boards in all its colossal, meaty glory is a selection of roast meat delights.

Choose from the Mustard Roast Beef Prime Ribs—served with a side of roasted spuds and a bordelaise jus—, Deep-Fried Whole Spring Chicken with Herbs and Garlic, Lamb Rack with Herb Crust and a Chorizo and Chestnut-stuffed Roast Duck. Hand-carved upon request, every slice glistens and oozes with indescribable succulence. Unless you’re vegetarian, there’s no reason why anybody should give the live carving station a miss.

FLAVOURS OF EUROPE

Taking up residence along the line as you venture past the roast meats and pasta section is a section dedicated to the flavours and signature dishes of Europe. Whether you crave the rich, robust flavours of Spain in the form of a hearty seafood paella or a fancy truffle scented angel hair pasta adorned with caviar, this section has it all.

KIMBERLEY STREET KWAY CHAP

Going with a more Asian-forward lineup, the buffet line sees some pretty new and intriguing additions such as a corner dedicated to the tastes and flavours of Thailand. But perhaps the one station that caught our eye was their new kway chap station, dishing out hearty, flavour-packed bowls of Kimberley Street-style kway chap.

For the uninitiated, this particular style of kway chap originates from Penang, Malaysia where it is a common street food favourite, and it comprises a variety of offal and tender braised duck meat served in a herbal flavoured broth. The dish boasts an aromatic, herbal aroma but is underscored by a meaty, savoury flavour that is oh-so-comforting.

CHARCOAL WAFFLES CORNER

Savoury waffles are totally the in thing right now and what the chefs here have done with their own rendition of the said dish is off the charts. Sitting pretty on a crispy charcoal waffle, a truffle cheese sous vide egg, deep-fried baby squid, sambal Boston lobster, spinach and a spicy hollandaise sauce.

BOTANICAL GIN COCKTAIL STATION

Nothing takes the edge off quite like a refreshing gin & tonic and perhaps one station that’s unique to Edge’s Sunday brunch lineup—and a hit among the grownups—is their botanical gin cocktail bar.

Well-stocked with over 10 labels and a variety of condiments to spice up your G&Ts with, this is, hands down, one of the favourite parts of the entire buffet—for obvious reasons.

KID’S PLAY AREA & KIDS BUFFET LINE

At Edge’s Sunday brunch, there’s truly something for everyone—for the moms, the dads and especially the little ones. A new addition to the restaurant is a fully converted kid’s area that is well stocked with everything from colouring materials, toys and even an onsite balloon sculptor to entertain the little ones while the adults eat.

The area even comes with its own mini buffet line, featuring the likes of nuggets, French fries, Oreo cookies, mini beef sliders and even a cotton candy machine!

In the mood for a next-level Sunday brunch experience? Be sure to quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy the non-alcohol package at $98++ adults, $49++ Child, or the alcoholic package at $178++ that’s inclusive of 1 glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne between 17th March to 26th May 2019.

Edge Sunday Champagne Brunch
Dates: Every Sunday, 17th March 2019 to 26th May 2019
Exclusive Edge Sunday Champagne Brunch price for Ladyironchef readers:
Non-Alcohol package S$98++adults, S$49++ Child
Alcoholic package S$178 ++ (inclusive of free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne)

For dining reservations and enquiries, please call +65 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com.

Terms & Conditions

• Offer excludes eve of PH and PH, Easter Brunch and Mother’s day brunch
• Not valid in conjunction with other promotions, discount cards, promotional vouchers and in-house offer discount cards
• Prices quoted are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing Goods & Services tax, unless otherwise stated
• Please quote “Ladyironchef” upon reservation to enjoy the promotion

Edge
Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3.30pm
Reservations: +65 6826 8240 / dining.ppsin@panpacific.com
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

This post is brought to you by Pan Pacific Singapore. 

Sunday brunches have a very special place in our hearts because it is the most important meals over the weekend; bigger than breakfast and more enticing than lunch, there is really nothing not to love about a good Sunday brunch.

Nestled in Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Melt Café is one of the best choices if you are in the Marina Bay area. Their Sunday Champagne Brunch is simply out of the world—we are talking about endless gourmet food, including bubbles and fun in-house entertainment for everyone in the family.

From fresh oysters of different varieties, premium sashimi from the Japanese counter, a carving station that will satisfy the carnivores to their ever popular Indian cuisine and an outdoor barbecue grill, this is one champagne brunch that is deserving of an encore.

CRAZY CHEESE SELECTION

Brunch is made better when there is an amazing cheese selection and the one at Melt Café will definitely impress you.

Pair your wines with any cheese of your preference that are sourced from countries such as Italy, France and United Kingdom.

FRESH SEAFOOD ON ICE

The seafood counter is a dream come true for all oyster fans. The restaurant sources for oysters from different parts of the world and depending on seasonality, you get to slurp up varieties such as Taylor Pacific, Fine de Claire and Creuses de Bretagne.

Crustaceans such as Alaska King Crabs and Boston Lobsters also stood out among the clams, mussels and prawns at the counter.

JAPANESE DELIGHTS

Tucked away at a corner beside the desserts, the Japanese food station takes on the form of an L-shaped counter which showcases a scrumptious range of both hot and cold Japanese delights.

When you are there, keep a lookout for a large wooden basin which is filled with five types of sashimi including the likes of salmon, tuna, octopus and more. Other tantalising options are the sushi, cold soba, and crispy deep-fried tempura with Japanese curry.

FOIE GRAS & CARVING STATION

Nothing gets better than a ‘live’ carving station at a buffet—until you add on a Foie Gras counter as well. The idea of endless rounds of foie gras is tempting, yes?

To make things even better, the carving station also boasts local and western delicacies such as char siew pork, roasted pork, roasted chicken, slow-roasted Australian prime rib beef and whole baked honey ham.

INDIAN COUNTER

With its over-the-top offerings, it may not occur to you that the Indian counter is actually one of the signatures at Melt Café and let us just say that no one should leave the buffet restaurant without a taste of their savoury curries and buttery naan.

Noteworthy Indian recipes you should not miss for anything in the world are the Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, and more.

OUTDOOR BARBECUE GRILL STATION

Besides the indoor carving station, meat lovers can also head outside to the al fresco terrace where the BBQ grill section is. Take your pick among tantalising options such as the Suckling Pig, Beef Steak, Barbecue Chicken Wings, Pork Collar and Grilled Salmon.

You really have to save space for their Suckling Pig, which is roasted whole in the oven at the outdoor terrace. This method of roasting ensures that the juices are all locked in so the meat remains tender.

DESSERT ENCLAVE

Melt Café’s glorious dessert shrine is reason enough to get you out of bed on a Sunday morning. Featuring desserts from award-winning pastry chefs, this is where you will find all those with a sweet tooth going nuts for the stunning desserts.

The new Amaretto Sabayon—exclusive to Melt Café’s Sunday Champagne Brunch—is a real showstopper, as the dessert is doused with liquid nitrogen to create an enchanting theatrical effect before it is paired with red fruit compote and a topping of your choice.

Other sweet treats that are worth all the calories include the handmade waffles, handcrafted cakes, chocolate fondue, tiramisu in a chocolate cup and premium chocolates.

UNLIMITED CHAMPAGNE, WINES, COCKTAILS, BEERS AND MORE

Alongside world-class international cuisine, Melt Café also offers a neat range of alcoholic beverages because what is a champagne brunch without downing back a tipple or five?

For S$178++, you get to enjoy free-flow Ruinart “R” de Brut Champagne, wines, cocktails, beers, juices and soft drinks. But if you are looking for something more premium to spoil yourself with, there is also an upgraded option at S$218++ which entitles you to unlimited flow of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY

When it comes to Sunday Champagne Brunch at Melt Café, everything is spot on and we are talking about more than just the food. To elevate your dining experience, diners also get to interact with a magician who will perform numerous magic tricks to entertain you and your guests.

Parents will also be delighted to know that they will be able to relax and enjoy their brunch and drinks while their little ones are kept entertained in the Little Fan Land. The interactive kids’ room is equipped with soft toys, finger snacks, desserts, a movie screening and colouring stations for your kiddos.

Sunday Champagne Brunch
Every Sunday
12pm – 3pm
Adult: S$218++ (includes free-flow Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, wines, cocktails and beers)
Adult: S$178++ (includes Ruinart “R” de Brut Champagne, wines, cocktails and beers)
Adult: S$118++ (includes free-flow chilled juices and soft drinks)

Melt Café
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3500
Daily: 6.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by Melt Café.

If you love luxuriating in weekend brunches, then you need to check out the all-new Food Exchange at Novotel Singapore on Stevens for your next weekend indulgence.

Comfortably nestled in the spanking new Novotel Singapore on Stevens, this sleek restaurant spins up a plethora of international cuisine, allowing you to tuck into delectable food while overlooking the view of the hotel’s infinity pool.

As far as lavish Sunday brunches are concerned, freshness, quality and variety are some of the factors that we value most. Helmed by award-winning Finnish Head Chef Janne Ollikainen, the extensive buffet line at Food Exchange encompasses everything from fresh sashimi and seafood to hot cooking stations that serve up eggs, pasta and risotto à la minute, a myriad of roasted meats and more. They even have their very own DIY Bloody Mary bar so you can concoct your own brunch-time cocktail!

Food Exchange really epitomises the notion that brunch need not be stodgy to be immensely satisfying—just good quality ingredients executed properly. This Sunday Brunch is available at S$78++ per person; should you wish to further amplify your meal, a nominal top-up of S$50++ will entitle you to free-flow Moet Chandon champagne, red, white, rosé wine and draft beer.

Sunday brunches are a costly affair, but here’s the thing: what if we told you we have a special price for our readers? Simply quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the Sunday Brunch at S$120 for two pax that will run from now all the way until 25 February 2018! Do note that this promotion does not include alcohol, you can top up S$50++ per pax for free-flow alcohol.

Adorned with marble tabletops and lush leafy backdrops, the restaurant exudes a chic and stylish vibe. There is also an infinity pool located right outside where you can dine al fresco or simply take a dip before or after your meal.

Food Exchange’s Sunday brunch buffet offers a tempting fusion of Thai, Singaporean, Indian and European cuisine. Dishes are skilfully prepared using the freshest of regional ingredients at the open kitchen stations where curious diners are able to watch and marvel at the chefs at work.

CHARCUTERIE

One of our favourite things to pair with a dry, crisp glass of champagne is charcuterie (cold cured meats) and we were absolutely blown away by the restaurant’s range of cold cut options. Help yourself to endless servings of charcuterie options including the rich, robust flavours of the Jamon Iberico ham that boasted a sweet, nutty acorn flavour as well as the salty and rich coppa ham.

Other cured meat options to look forward to is the mortadella ham, smoked duck, beef salami and turkey ham which pair just as well with a bubbly or even a regular glass of wine. All their charcuterie are sliced on a regular basis to ensure utmost freshness.

THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD ON ICE WITH GIANT PRAWNS AND SNOW CRABS

If there was any way to accurately judge the standard of a buffet restaurant, perhaps looking at how fresh their live seafood offerings are would be one of them—and Food Exchange is definitely not one to disappoint.

Tuck into a sizeable yet manageable variety of crustaceans and shellfish from crayfish, snow crabs, mussels to MASSIVE tiger prawns as big as your face. Savour them alongside the many sauce options from the classic cocktail sauce to the piquant wasabi mayonnaise.

When you come across a restaurant that dedicates an entire long table just to cheese, you just know that they are mighty serious about it.

Whether it is a mild, creamy camembert or brie or a bold, stinky blue that you are after, you can bet that the cheese “shrine” will have something to entice. Man, we spent so much time there!

INDIAN TANDOORI SELECTION

Showcasing the very best of North Indian food, the Indian tandoori section consists of tandoori chicken, a few curry options and a variety of Naan bread for you to soak up those glorious curries and chutneys.

LIVE MEAT CARVING STATION

For the religious meat eaters, head on over to the live meat carving station. Simply approach one of the chefs behind the counter who will gladly carve up a slice or two of your preferred meat(s).

Be blown away by the incredibly moist and succulent roast chicken that comes served with a hearty chicken jus or let your senses take flight with the tender roast beef and pork neck that ooze flavour as well as a gorgeously pink interior.

FOIE-GRAS, EGG & PASTA LIVE STATION

Over at the live cooking stations, you can get a full array of enticing à la minute options from pasta, risotto and eggs; but our favourite was the pan-seared foie-gras prepared à la minute. Crispy on the outside but luxurious and fatty in the middle, this was the ultimate indulgence that had us going back for seconds and even thirds.

Served alongside a sweet and tangy berry compote and balsamic reduction, the rich goose liver was balanced out very nicely.

DIY BLOODY MARY

No brunch is ever truly complete without a Bloody Mary cocktail. This iconic brunch time aperitif is famed for its immensely savoury qualities that do well to stimulate the appetite and over at Food Exchange, they even have their own DIY Bloody Mary counter.

For the uninitiated, here is our pro tip: For a traditional Bloody Mary, you’re always going to start with a shot or two of good quality vodka followed a dash of Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, tomato juice as well as a tiny drop of tabasco for some heat. Lastly, squeeze a few drops of lime or lemon juice to brighten the drink up.

S$78++ per pax (S$60++ per pax if you quote ‘ladyironchef’) and it is inclusive of unlimited Bloody Mary cocktails? Sounds more than fantastic.

FREE-FLOW CHAMPAGNE, WINE & BEER

For an additional fee of S$50, you get to enjoy free-flow of Moet Chandon champagne, rosé, red and wine, as well as draft beers. The way we see it, if you’re planning to eat like royalty, you may as well drink like it too.

This Sunday Brunch is available at S$78++ per person or at S$128++ for free-flow Moet Chandon champagne, red, white, rosé wine and draft beer.

And to make things better, from now until 25 February 2018, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy this lavish Sunday brunch buffet for 2 persons at only S$120++!

Sundays rarely get better than this and with so many enticing eats in store at Food Exchange at Novotel Singapore on Stevens, you’d be incredibly silly to pass off this opportunity.

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Weekday Lunch: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 2:30pm, S$42++
Saturday Lunch: Saturday, 12:00pm – 2:30pm, S$52++
Sunday Family Brunch: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm, S$78++ / $128++ (Free flow Moet Champaign, Rose wine, Red wine, White wine and Draft Beer)
Hoiday Brunch: S$150++ for 2  (Non Alc) on 25 Dec 2017 Brunch and 01 Jan 2018

Weekday Dinner: Monday to Friday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm, S$58++
Weekend Dinner: Saturday to Sunday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm, S$68++

Food Exchange
Novotel Singapore on Stevens
28 Stevens Road,
#01-01, Singapore 257878
Tel: +65 6491 6100
Email: h9543@accor.com
www.novotel-singapore-stevens.com/restaurants-bars/food-exchange/

Mon to Fri: 6.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat: 6.30am – 11am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 6.30am – 11am, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Stevens

This post was brought to you by Novotel Singapore on Stevens.

Prego at Fairmont Singapore is one of the most reputable Italian restaurants in Singapore, and they are known for signature Italian favourites such as wood-fired pizza. But what we truly love is the all-new Italian Sunday Brunch Buffet—one of the best indulgences if you have a hankering for Italiano-everything.

Prego’s head chef Antonio Facchinetti and his team have introduced a whole new gastronomic experience and the Italian Sunday Brunch happens every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. It is a massive showcase of Italian fiesta, from cold cuts and premium cheeses to a la minute pasta and grilled meats.

Here are some of the highlights you can expect at Prego’s Sunday Brunch Buffet, and why you should start your year right with a great Italian Brunch.

THE STYLISH INTERIOR

With Parmesan cheese wheels, sausages and Italian Prosciutto as part of the decorations, you would be impressed at how the modern Italian restaurant is still able to keep its traditions strong.

The warm hues in Prego also make for a very relaxed yet casual chic dining atmosphere—perfect for family brunch and couples who are looking to have a romantic date.

It is hard to find a place in Singapore where you can go to for a true Italian communal dining experience.

FREE-FLOW SPARKLING WINE

Sunday brunch is just not the same without some bubbles! And at Prego, you can choose to indulge in free-flow Berlucchi ’61 Brut Franciacorta as part of your feast. The sweet Italian Sparkling Wine is carefully selected to pair with the curated line-up.

So, go on. Drink up because free-flow sparkling wine is the perfect way to spend Sunday afternoons.

THE BEST OF ITALIAN CHEESE AT THE SEASONAL STATIONS

Italians take pride in producing some of the best cheeses in the world. Taste a slice of Italy right here at Prego, where you have creamy Ricotta, milky Burrata and very smooth Mozzarella to indulge in all you want.

The menus for the four seasonal stations in Prego change from time to time based on seasonality. Some of the dishes on rotation are exquisite creations by the chefs which include Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Breadcrumbs, Wild Frittata with Mushrooms and Grilled Portobello “Steak” Salad.

An assortment of Italian bread and bruschetta is also part of the line-up.

And just beside the Home-Crafted Rustic Italian Bread & Bruschetta Station, there are more Italian farm cheeses in the likes of Asiago and Taleggio. Those who prefer hard cheeses can opt for these!

LIVE PASTA CRAFTING AND RISOTTO BAR

The star of our Sunday Buffet Brunch goes to the ‘live’ pasta crafting and risotto bar. Visitors get to watch the chefs in action as they masterfully craft out fresh pasta right before you.

The fun part? You get to create your own pasta dish at this station! Choose from various kinds of pasta such as ravioli, spaghetti and squid ink pasta (depending on season).

When you are done, pick a sauce of your choice including Spiced Tomato Sauce with Seafood, traditional Bolognese sauce, creamy Carbonara or the seasonal Truffle cream sauce. There are plenty of toppings to go with your pasta too—mushrooms, peppers, ham etc.

At the risotto bar, you get a generous serving of Black Truffle Risotto from the chef who uses only premium Acquerello Rice—one of Italy’s top risotto rice producer. Needless to say, this was one of the best truffle risottos we had. Every grain was full and plump, and lavishly coated with cream and cheese, then topped off with a generous serving of seasonal black truffle.

The risotto counter showcases the most premium of seasonal produce – expect different seasonal specialties when you return to Prego. *Hint: Asparagus and Roasted King Prawns Risotto next!

MEAT AND SEAFOOD GRILL

Here’s the one station that will get the carnivores all excited—the grill. This is where you can have your meat and seafood grilled a la minute and served warm to you.

Get ready for the wide selection on offer which includes Lamb Rack with Garlic & Thyme, Salmon Fillet with Dill & Lemon, Beef Sirloin with Rosemary and Chicken Thigh with Lemon & Oregano.

FRESH SEAFOOD

If grilled seafood ain’t your thing, go for the oysters, scallops and poached Alaska crab legs instead. This station is the epitome of seafood luxury and the sheer selection will leave you bewildered!

We love how easy it is to slurp up the freshly shucked oysters and dig into the pre-cracked crab legs. Seriously, ready-to-eat fresh crabs is a luxury beyond imagination!

ITALIAN GELATO CART AND ALL KINDS OF DESSERTS

We were blown away by the limelight of the dessert counter. What do you know, it was an Italian gelato cart! Build your very own Italian gelato on a cone with the various flavours.

Did we mention there’s tiramisu as well? You can have a whole tray of tiramisu all to yourself! And that’s not all. The dessert counter also comes with Traditional Cannoli, Wild Berries Pannacotta, Chocolate Salame, Ricotta Cheesecake, among other sweet delights!

Sunday Brunch Buffet at Prego (12pm – 3pm)
Adult: S$128++**, S$98++*
Child: S$49++*

**includes unlimited Berlucchi ’61 Brut Franciacorta, Italian Signature Cocktails, House Wines, Tiger Draught, Juices and Soft Drinks
* includes unlimited non-alcoholic drinks

Prego 
Fairmont Singapore, Level 1
80 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post is brought to you by Fairmont Singapore.

Sundays are a great time to gather with your friends and family; Sundays are fun days to tuck in to mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s immensely popular Champagne Brunch  that features a galore of international cuisines. With Perrier Jouët Champagne, no less.

You have no idea how our eyes are always drawn to the fresh seafood section of Maine lobsters, French oysters and king prawns every single time we step in to mezza9 on Sundays. Beyond that, what never cease to amaze us are the eight other stations, each presenting a cuisine of the world. From European fare to Chinese roast meats to Japanese delights, there is certainly something for everybody here.

It is little wonder mezza9 is one of the best places in town for Champagne Brunches. Here are 10 Reasons to Love mezza9 at Grand Hyatt’s Sunday Champagne Brunch – a meal fit for the royalty.

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#1 CHAMPAGNE & DRINKS

Besides serving the premium Perrier Jouët Grand Brut champagne, you can also ask for free-flow of white wines, red wines, beers, mojitos and bloody marys. In our book, that’s an extremely good deal.

Some bubbly sips throughout a Sunday Brunch session is always a fabulous way to live it up. Fresh juices are also made available for children, or for those who do not take alcohol. We love the dedicated corner where a chef will be ever ready to do a juice blend for you.

#2 FRESH SEAFOOD SECTION

Here comes our favourite part of the whole experience – fresh seafood on ice. These are practically the headline. Just that giant stack of Maine lobsters was enough to make our jaws drop.

Though lobsters alone suffice to please us, we were pretty distracted by the many other seafood. Scottish Brown Crab and Spencer Gulf Wild King Prawns awaited us, and boy, did we enjoy the sweet-tasting Fin de Claire oysters that were so fresh, it felt like we were having them straight out of the ocean.

You know what they said about being on a seafood diet? Yup, “I see food, and I eat. See food diet.” Damn, we love practising our favourite diet at mezza9′s Sunday Champagne Brunch!

#3 WIDE VARIETY OF CHEESES

CHEESE SHRINE.

Our eyes popped when we spotted the biggest block of brie cheese. But the best part of the shrine? The Shropshire Blue Cheese. The full-bodied, creamy and rich flavours really drove us crazy.

If you are not that big a fan of blue cheese, we suggest you go for the Brie De Meaux. It is salty, buttery, rich and so aromatic. Other cheeses available include Grana Padano and Mimolette.

#4 SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD USED IN SUSHI & SASHIMI

Something that we’ve always loved about mezza9 is their policy of using only sustainable sources. Over-fishing, deep-sea trawling and disastrous methods of fishing are some of the worst things that many fishermen do, and this results in the wipe-out of (at times) entire species, destroying habitats of all of these fishes and sea creatures in the meanwhile.

But by using only sustainable seafood, mezza9 is definitely doing their part for our beloved marine world and this gives us another reason to love them.

They offer a selection of sashimi of sustainable fishes that includes the popular salmon, tuna, amberjack and more.

#5 EXQUISITE JAPANESE YAKITORI

How about some yakitori grilled fresh on the charcoal grill in front of you? The spread features delicious Tsukune (chicken meatball), pork belly and leek, and a variety of meat skewers.

Also sitting within the yakitori section is the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna. We are typically against fully-cooked tuna, especially of an expensive cut of Ahi, but this was cooked and seasoned so well that we fell in love upon first bite – extremely well-executed.

#6 MOUTH-WATERING WOK-FRIED CHINESE DISHES

A selection of classic Chinese dishes are available, and they are usually on rotation. We had Steamed Kampong Chicken, Wok-Fried Barramundi and Wok-Fried ‘John Stone’ Beef Tenderloin; there are your favourite Chinese roast meats too! Yes, read on.

#7 DELECTABLE ROAST MEATS – WESTERN & EASTERN

This display of freshly roasted meats made us grin from ear to ear. We had a taste of roast duck and char siew, and needless to say, the chefs nailed it.

Western roasts are also available in this section. The wide range features meats such as Slow-Roasted Apricot and Prune stuffed Pork Loin, and Oven-Roasted Black Angus Short Loin. However, the star of the day was the Spit-roasted Whole Welsh Lamb.

Do note that the roasts are on rotation, and you can expect to find new surprises every week.

#8 TANTALISING MIDDLE EASTERN FARE

You hardly see good and authentic Middle Eastern fare in buffets in Singapore but here at mezza9 on Sundays, you are treated to a great variety. From dolma to kisir, this Middle Eastern section deserves your attention too.

Also look out for fresh nicoise salad, and don’t forget some sweet Spice-Baked Pumpkin Salad.

#9 THAI FOOD AND OUR FAVOURITE TOMYUM SOUP

Have you heard? mezza9 has AHMAZING Thai food. For so many years now, we have been regulars of mezza9 – for lunch, for dinner… because of the Thai food. The team of Thai chefs cook up some of the best dishes, and their tomyum soup is our all-time favourite.

It is also available during Sunday champagne brunch, alongside rotational Thai dishes.

#10 AMAZING DESSERT STATION WITH CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

Desserts at mezza9 are delectable, and they look and taste exquisite. This counter is insane, and we swear the chefs are on a quest to turn us fat!

Blame it on our low resistance, but we always pig out more than we should here. Our favourite without a doubt? Their tiramisu. We can never ever find anything negative to say about it, except that it comes in tiny portions that just weren’t enough to satisfy our cravings.

An unexpected star of the show was the sticky date pudding that came with gooey caramel sauce, and tasted even better with a generous sprinkle of sea salt on top.

mezza9, with all that buffet line-up of yours, you are so totally ruining our diet plans, aren’t you?

Prices:
S$288.00++ (Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque, house red and white wines, Tiger and Heineken beer, Mojitos and Bloody Marys)
S$128.00++ (Non-alcoholic – includes free flowing soft drinks and coffee / tea)
S$69.00++ (Children age 5 to 12 years) No charge for children 4 years and below
*All prices are subject to change for festive occasions and special events.

Make your reservations for Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Sunday Champagne Brunch here.

mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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Sunday’s the day for you to unwind and what better way to spend it than with The Westin Singapore’s Lazy Sunday Lunch Buffet at Seasonal Tastes? Choose from a wide array of fresh seafood, grilled meats and even a live pasta and noodle station.

Start your buffet at The Westin Singapore off with a range of artisanal cheeses that includes brie, mozzarella, cheddar and unique selections like the Wensleydale Cranberry Cheese. Head on to the cold-cuts section after having a pick of the cheeses and choose from meats like beef brisket, salami, pastrami and other ham cuts.

The seafood section might be your most visited station as it features cooked lobster halves, assorted shellfish and freshly shucked oysters, where you get to choose between Canadian or French oysters which both go well with the accompanying sauces. If you prefer your oysters cooked, there are options such as Garlic Butter, Kilpatrick and Rockefeller just beside the fresh oysters station.

The Smoked Coffee Salmon was an unusual and interesting dish which turned out to be an ingenious idea. Chef has carefully cured the salmon with coffee for three days to achieve a surprising but unbeatable flavour.

Move on right to The Butcher’s Shoppe after enjoying the seafood. This station is every meat-lover’s dream. Think rib-eye, striploin and sirloin steaks, pork belly, breaded chicken and duck meat all cooked a la minute when you place your order.

End your meal off with the range of desserts that will win the heart of anyone with a sweet tooth. Choose between a beautiful chocolate fondue, creative cakes such as the Burger Cake, a range of creamy gelato or pastries such as the addictive Chouquettes. Guests can also enjoy a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label at an unbeatable price of $88++.

Lazy Sunday Lunch
Sundays: 12pm – 3pm
Price: $75 (Adult/Child)

For more information or to make a reservation, please call +65 6922 6968 or emailseasonaltastes.singapore@westin.com.

Seasonal Tastes
32/F The Westin Singapore
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Tel: +65 6922 6968
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

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French toast, smoked salmon benedict, sushi, salami, truffle pasta, slow roasted wagyu rump, roast duck, free flow of wines and sparkling, and a tasting table with more than 10 wine labels from around the world… Now, that is one brunch that is worth waking up to.

Stellar at 1-Altitude (www.1-altitude.com) has recently launched its new Wine Lust Sunday Brunch. Be spoilt with the enthralling selection of live stations plus specially crafted dishes that are served to the table, and dine at the highest vantage spot in Singapore with a million dollar view of the city’s skyline. If this is not an ideal way to spend Sunday, we don’t know what is!

With Valentine’s Day just round the corner, you may be looking for a romantic dining spot to impress your date. We would recommend Stellar’s Champagne Lust Pink Brunch (more on that at the end of the post), which is a special party on 16 Feb. But first, allow us to share with you the highlights from Stellar’s Wine Lust Sunday Brunch.

With a melange of food choices from the eight live food stations – Sushi, Eggs, Salami and Salad, Meat Carvings, Truffle Pasta, Cheese Trolley, and Desserts – kick start your Sunday with a gastronomical exhilaration.

We suggest to start with the egg station. The offerings here include Omelette, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Crispy Smoked Bacon, Mini Breakfast Tacos, but what we could not resist is the excellent French Toast. It was so warm and fluffy and sweet that we could not resist a second serving.

Our eyes lit up at the Stellar Sushi counter. The nigiri and maki rolls were screaming at us. There might not be a comprehensive selection of sushi, but for what it lacked in variety, it more than made up for it in quality. And we would gladly choose quality over quantity anytime.

After inhaling a copious amount of wines and sparklings, we moved on to the Meat Carving station. Roasted pork belly with chilli apple sauce, Roast Duck, Slow Roasted Wagyu Rump, Spatchcock Chicken with peri peri, Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb, accompanied by roast vegetables and sauces – this is the dream of every carnivore. The highlight for us is the roast duck, and it was so good that it would put most of the traditional roast meat restaurants to shame.

A fine selection of salami and saucisson awaited us next. If you want to feel less guilty about over-indulging, there is also a salad bar. But we say forget about your diet for one day and just enjoy yourself! The spicy salami is a perfect snack for your wine!

We absolutely loved Stellar’s truffle pasta served in two styles – creamy Carbonara and olive oil Aglio Olio. Perfumed with a strong hint of truffle, the fresh pastas were expertly cooked to al dente. Such is the quality of the food at Stellar’s Sunday Brunch that we were in a dilemma whether we should go for seconds.

Claypot Chicken Rice is popular in many Asian countries, and is usually an ideal dish for communal dining. Definitely not something that you would associate with Sunday brunch. So we were pleasantly surprised when Executive Chef Christopher Millar served us his rendition ala tableside style. Inspired by the Korean lettuce wraps, each portion of the claypot rice is presented in a crisp iceberg lettuce. Besides the traditional ingredients, he also added olive oil and chorizo to give the classic dish an unexpected but delightful twist.

In between stations, we also checked out the tasting table where guests can taste-test up to 10 wine labels. And if you find something that you like, the wines are available to purchase to take home at wholesale prices.

After what seemed like an eternity of pigging out, and having seconds of our favourite items, we found ourselves marvelling at all the desserts. One thing that stands out about 1-Altitude’s Sunday Brunch is helpful staff who are always on standby to help you with everything. The staff in-charge of the dessert station helped to plate all the desserts nicely – Hazelnut Praline Cake, Gateaux Fromage, Mixed Nut Tartlets, Tangerine Cream Puffs, Mango Pannacotta, Mini Assorted Financiers, Strawberry Crumble, and Almond Cookies.

Everything was a joy to eat. The Hazelnut Praline Cake was done just the way we like it with the combination of our favourite things – hazelnut, praline and cake all into one. The Strawberry Crumble served with creme anglaise was phenomenal – every bite was better than the previous, and we could not stop eating it.

That is not all. After desserts, look forward to an array of artisanal cheese served at your table.

Stellar’s Wine Lust Sunday Brunch is at S$110++/pax, and when you consider the quality of the food, and the overall dining experience, it is an occasion worth saving up for.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your partner and no idea where to go? Stellar at 1-Altitude has a special Champagne Lust Pink Brunch (S$170++/pax) on 16 Feb especially for the occasion. Besides the live food stations, you can enjoy free flow of Moet Rose Champagne, and an incredible champagne tasting table featuring the best champagnes – Moet Imperial, Moet Rose, Moet Grand Vintage 04, Moet Grand Vintage 02, Veuve Clicquot, Clicquot Rose, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Ruinart Rose, as well as a selection of Cape Mentelle Wines. This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do a taste test of all your favourite champagnes. So make a date with Stellar’s Champagne Lust Pink Brunch next Sunday!

For the latest updates, go to www.1-altitude.com, and also follow them on Facebook.

Stellar at 1-Altitude
#62-01, One Raffles Place
1 Raffles Place
Tel: +65 6438 0410
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 12pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 6pm – 12 midnight
Sun Brunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

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Sunday is perfect when you have an unlimited flow of champagne and wines accompanied by freshly shucked oysters, seafood, roasts, and desserts. From dining at the top of the world to lavish brunch buffets with free-flowing booze, we select some of the Best Champagne Brunches in Singapore.

Brasserie Les Saveurs

Brasserie Les Saveurs at The St. Regis Singapore offers their Sunday champagne brunch at $170++ with free flow of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut & juices. You get a main course with semi-buffet: antipasto counter that has tiny nibbles like smoked duck tartar and mini crab salad; seafood counter with fresh prawns, oysters and crabs; and a very impressive dessert buffet with many gorgeous sweets.

The champagne brunch buffet at Brasserie Les Saveurs is not cheap. But what you get is a superb experience in one of the most beautiful restaurants in Singapore. I would definitely save up and come here during a special occasion.

29 Tanglin Road
The St. Regis Singapore
Tel: +65 6506 6888
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Equinox Restaurant

On the last Sunday of each month, Equinox restaurant at Swissotel the Stamford has a special Pink Champagne Brunch. From free flow of Moët & Chandon Rose Brut and pink cocktails, to pink chocolate fountain and staff dressed in hot pink, the Pink Themed Brunch will most definitely lift your mood. What’s there not to like when you get free flow champagne and a fantastic buffet spread with a view overlooking Singapore’s skyline?

For those of you who are not so keen on the pink brunch ($168++/pax), you can still drop by Equinox for its regular Sunday Champagne Brunch ($148++/pax).

2 Stamford Road
70F Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
Tel: +65 6431 5669
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Greenhouse Restaurant

The Ritz-Carlton brand is synonyms with luxury and life’s supreme indulgences, and at Greenhouse Restaurant, you get no less than that. Its Sunday vintage champagne brunch ($168++/pax) is one of the best in town.

Everyone should spend their Sunday in the beautiful restaurant having unlimited flow of Moët & Chandon, pan-seared foie gras, oysters, sashimi, seafood, cheese, and desserts. If you love champagne, and if you want to indulge in a good Sunday brunch buffet, Greenhouse Restaurant is definitely the place to go.

7 Raffles Avenue
3/F Ritz-Carlton Millenia
Tel: +65 6434 5288
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

InterContinental Singapore Lobby Lounge

InterContinental Singapore has recently launched its ‘The Art of Sundays’ Champagne Brunch, which promises a luxurious buffet spread, with an endless flow of champagne. Some of the highlights include chilli crab linguine, pan-seared foie gras, and a gorgeous seafood selection consisting of Boston lobsters, Alaskan king crabs, tiger prawns, mussels, scallops, and freshly-shucked oysters.

The champagne brunch is priced at S$158++/pax with unlimited Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, bespoke cocktails and rose; and S$128++/pax with unlimited soft drinks and juices.

InterContinental Singapore
80 Middle Road
Tel: +65 6338 7600
Sun: 11.30am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Lime

Lime at the stunning PARKROYAL on Pickering Street has one of the most value-for-money Sunday champagne brunches in Singapore. Competitively priced at S$68++ (includes juices, soft drinks and coffee/tea), and $98++ (with free flow of Piper Heidsieck champagne and house wines), the brunch at Lime has an impressive spread, and is the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Parkroyal on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

mezza9

“The ultimate champagne brunch.” That was the only thought we had on our minds while enjoying our feast at mezza9 Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Sunday Champagne Brunch (S$138++ for free flow of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut champagne, premium red and white wines, beers, mojitos and bloody marys, and S$118 with free flow of soft drinks and coffee/tea).

mezza9 is an institution for Sunday brunch. Its vibrant and upbeat atmosphere makes it the perfect place for family and friends to spend Sundays at. With nine different dining experiences, there is something for everyone.

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun Brunch: 11.30am – 3pm
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore

With Dutch DJ Lindo Martinez spinning cosmopolitan tunes and deep house grooves, indulge in an amazing spread with free flow of Veuve Clicquot champagne, wines, beers, and cocktails at The Brunch Beats at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Singapore.

Spend your Sundays in an unparalleled gourmet world – from daily bakes, to salad assortments, to the freshest catch from the ocean, to roasts and vegetables… we just wish we had the stomach to try everything. So, go with an empty stomach – and we mean it.

32/F The Westin Singapore
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Mon to Sat Lunch Buffet: 12pm – 2.30pm
Mon to Sun Dinner Buffet: 6.30pm – 10pm
Sunday Champagne Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

The Line

This stylish all-day dining restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel has always been one of the most popular buffets in town. The Sunday champagne brunch ($138++) allows you to indulge in a scrumptious international buffet spread – across 16 culinary stations such as seafood, Indian food, Chinese cuisine and desserts – with free flow of Moët & Chandon champagne, red and white wines, draft beer, soft drinks and juices.

22 Orange Grove Road
Basement Shangri-la Hotel
Tel: +65 6213 4275
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Brasserie Les Saveurs at The Regis is easily one of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore. It offers all-occasion dining, serving set lunch, afternoon high tea, degustation dinner menu and of course, Sunday champagne brunch.

Even though I’ve been to Yan Ting restaurant many times, this was my first visit to Brasserie Les Saveurs at The St Regis Singapore and I instantly fell in love with the French restaurant.

But the problem is, it’s very easy to make me fall head over heels. Just give me two (maybe three) glasses of champagne and a platter of desserts and I would be screaming “baby, I am in lurveee with you!” So is it because of the champagne or is the Sunday brunch buffet at Brasserie Les Saveurs really good?

I was here for their Sunday Champagne Brunch buffet. For $140++ (non alcohol) or $180++ (free flow of champagne and juices), you get a main course with semi-buffet: antipasto counter that has tiny nibbles like smoked duck tartar and mini crab salad; seafood counter with fresh prawns, oysters and crabs; and a very impressive dessert buffet that has Isaphan, chocolate tart and creme brulee.

Besides having free flow of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, you can also order some of the St Regis signature cocktails like bloody mary.

But that’s not it. Plenty of beautifully plated appetisers – fresh crab roll with papaya mustard, yellowfin tuna tartart, creme brulee foie gras, traditional lobster bisque, calamansi sorbet and 36 hour braised pork belly – would appear on the table every now and then.

Besides the semi buffet of appetisers, cold cut and desserts, the champagne brunch has a choice of main course, and you can also have eggs done in any style.

From our table, we could smell foie gras. What a lovely smell. Brasserie Les Saveurs has a few ala minute stations and boy am I glad there is a counter pan-searing foie gras on the spot. Next to the foie gras station, there was another chef preparing stir-fried black pepper lobster.

I think I am in love. Or maybe it’s just the champagne.

From the seafood buffet counter: Fresh oysters (Royale oyster, Gillardeau oyster, Tarbouriech oyster), live prawns and Sri Lanka crab.

From the cold cut buffet counter: Iberico ham, parma ham, chorizo, air fried beef and selection of bread.

From the antipasto buffet counter: Vegetarian Soba salad, Organic Grilled vegetables salad, Caprese, Thai asparagus salad with black truffle vinaigrette, Organic “oriental” couscous, Achar Vegetables, Mini crab salad with avocado salsa, Mini “Datterini” tomatoes stuffed with ratatouille Smoked salmon pancakes, Smoked duck tartar, Caesar salad, Nicoise salad, Rocket salad, mix green salad, Lemon and balsamic dressing.

As mentioned, everyone is entitled to one main course, so it was fortunate that we had a big group and managed to try quite a few items on the menu. Among the ones that we’ve had, the Roasted Brittany Turbot stood out for its flavour, while the grilled USA beef ribeye was a little too dry.

The other main courses include: Black Angus beef tartar, free range sakura chicken breast, roasted Welsh lamb, pan seared red snapper, roasted Atlantic cod, and pan fried john dory. Like the other items in the buffet, they are changed from time to time.

Eggs done in any style: eggs benedict, omelette, scrambled, hard-boiled, over easy, sunny side up. I don’t think I can ever live without eggs!

Hello from cheese heaven!

And of course, what’s buffet without desserts?

Chocolate crunchy mousse, Chocolate tart, Lemon meringue tart, Strawberry sable, Banana cheese cake, Raspberry tart, Opera cark, Chocolate Manjari cake, Madeline, Chocolate choux, Mango éclair, Assorted Macarons, White chocolate cassis, Pistachio & cherry with apricot jelly, Orange jelly & Chantilly with ladyfinger sponge, Triple chocolate shooter, Mango & lime creameux with coconut dacquoise, and Cappuccino crème brulee – I’m really in love.

In fact, I’d go as far to say that the selection of the dessert buffet at Brassserie Les Saveurs is one of the best among the buffet restaurants that I’ve been to.

I don’t know how others do it, but I suck at multi-tasking. I always admire how some people can do a few things at the same. It was only when I was eating the desserts, then I realised how lucky I am not to be able to multi-task. Focus on one dessert at a time, eat it and repeat the process for maximum pleasure.

At $170++/pax, the Champagne Brunch Buffet at Brasserie Les Saveurs is not cheap. But what you get is a superb brunch experience in one of the most beautiful restaurants in Singapore. I would definitely save up and come here during a special occasion.

Mains selections from the ala carte menu during dinner are available from $35 for a pan roasted wild snapper to $55 for a grilled US prime grade beef ribeye. For a special indulgence, try their 6 course degustation menu at $138++.

After a fabulous champagne brunch, it’s probably a good idea to go home for a nap. If not, you can always get a suite in St Regis and enjoy a nice weekend staycation.

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Brasserie Les Saveurs
29 Tanglin Road
The St. Regis Singapore
Tel: +65 6506 6888
Sunday Champagne Brunch
$140++ (Non-alcohol)
$180++ Free flow Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut & juices

Note: This was an invited media tasting.

For more recommendations, please read my list of buffet restaurants in Singapore

When it comes to Sunday Brunch, there’s nothing better than the Pink Champagne Brunch Buffet at Equinox Restaurant. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this is definitely one of the best brunch in Singapore.

On the last Sunday of each month, the fine dining restaurant at Swissotel the Stamford has a special Pink Champagne Brunch.

From free flow of Moet & Chandon Rose Brut and pink cocktails, to pink chocolate fountain and staff dressed in hot pink, the Pink Themed Brunch will most definitely lift your mood. Trust me, it almost feels like heaven when you are sipping champagne on the 70th level.

Anyone who has been to Equinox knows how beautiful it is. At 70th level of the Equinox Complex, it is one of the restaurants with the best view in Singapore.

I have a love-hate relationship with buffet as I tend to overeat. But it is impossible to say no to a luxurious Sunday brunch. There is an appetiser section where you can start with parma ham & rock melon, as well as an assortment of salads.

There is also a corner with shooters like cured smoked duck and chilled gazpacho.

Moving on, the Salmon showcase will definitely wow you with the varieties of gravlax, cured, smoked salmon tartar and salmon rillette. But I was distracted by the Seafood Counter on the rather magnificent ice sculpture.

All you can eat seafood: tiger prawns, mud crabs, green lip mussels, fine de clair oysters, white pearl oysters, gillardeau oysters, and slipper lobsters.

The Japanese Station is conveniently located beside the seafood area. With Sashimi (Kingfish, Tasmanian Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, Japanese Scallops, Surf Clam and Octopus) and a selection of Sushi and Maki to choose from, it felt like a mini Japanese buffet.

Oh my god. There goes my diet plan.

Carnivore alert! The Carving & Live station offers roasted USDA beef rib eye (too dry), roasted turkey (it’s Christmas already?) and leg of lamb (excellent).

The highlight of the dessert buffet was definitely the pink chocolate fountain. The nitrogen sorbet that came with the crepes, was equally impressive.

Opera cake, raspberry chocolate gateau, maple tree financier, panna cotta, macaron, cream brulee — how did desserts steal all the lovely words?

Looking for a birthday venue to throw a pink themed party? Equinox Restaurant is definitely the perfect place!

The $148++ Pink Brunch is not cheap, but I think it is worth splurging for that special occasion. Besides the fantastic view of Singapore’s skyline and waterfront, there’s also free flow of champagne with lots of yummy food. The Pink Brunch at Equinox is very popular, please make a reservation before going.

Equinox Restaurant
2 Stamford Road
70F Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
Tel: +65 6431 5669

Weekday Semi Buffet Lunch $59++
Afternoon high tea international buffet $43++
Sunday Brunch Buffet $128++
Pink Champagne Brunch Buffet $148++

Note: This was an invited media tasting.

I was very excited when I first heard that KFC Singapore has a new inclusion in their breakfast menu – a.m. Blueberry Pancakes. After trying them at a recent tasting, I have to say that they are undeniably sogood!

Besides the blueberry pancakes, I love the new KFC a.m. Family Feast, which was also recently introduced. Designed for a family of 4, the breakfast meal comprises two sets of a.m. Blueberry Pancakes with Hash Brown, one set of a.m. Platter, one a.m. Twister (Original Recipe), two coffee/tea, and two hot milo — all for just $19.90!

What a spread on the table, and we didn’t know where to start. So I guessed it was only right to sink my fork into the pancakes.

The KFC a.m. Blueberry Pancakes were actually good on their own. With a subtly-sweet blueberry flavour, the fluffy pancakes were magical. No matter how much you eat, you just want more!

I always adhere to a 5-steps practice whenever I eat pancakes.

Step 1: Smell the pancakes up close.
Step 2: Put a slab of butter and watch it melt on the pancakes
Step 3: Cut the pancakes into pieces and eat it with the butter & maple syrup.
Step 4: Repeat step 2.
Step 5: Order more pancakes, and repeat the whole process.

Oh my god, I’m craving for KFC a.m. blueberry pancakes… as I am typing this.

Besides the blueberry pancakes, the KFC a.m. Family Feast also includes the a.m. Platter. A scrumptious spread of your favourite breakfast food, it comes with the signature Original Recipe chicken fillet, scrambled eggs, a.m. Honey Biscuit and hash brown.

With a texture somewhere between biscuit and cake, the honey biscuit is quite similar to scones. But the star of the a.m. Platter is definitely the Original Recipe chicken fillet. KFC is all about its chicken, and now, you can have it for breakfast too! Splendid.

Oh ya, I almost forgot about the a.m. Twister (Original Recipe). It comprises diced Original Recipe Chicken fillet, scrambled eggs, chopped tomatoes, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise all wrapped in a tortilla and toasted to perfection. I’d like to call this the best-of-everything-in-a-wrap.

The popular a.m. Porridge is also available on KFC’s Breakfast menu. I don’t know about you, but breakfast is the only thing that can get me out of bed on a weekend morning.

Blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash brown, Original Recipe chicken fillet, honey biscuit and tortilla wrap – life is perfect when you have KFC a.m. Family Feast.

KFC a.m. breakfast is served at 55 restaurants island-wide, from 8am to 11am. A handful of KFC restaurants only serve breakfast on weekends and public holidays, so do check out the KFC website before going down.

What are you waiting for? Order the KFC a.m. Family Feast, and try the blueberry pancakes!

I am impressed with Forty Hands Cafe. Despite its (ulu) location within a shop house in the Tiong Bahru area, the cafe has been doing very well since its opening.

However, I felt that the food was average. They are always crowded, though, especially for weekend brunch. Also, I didn’t fancy the narrow layout of the place. Having said that, 40 Hands Cafe is still one of the nicer cafes in Singapore.

They have a few sandwiches (prices ranging from $8-$10) on the menu, but hey, breakfast food is all about eggs! The egg items like the Eggs Benedict, Baked Eggs and Big Breakfast are priced below $20.

We had two sets of the Big Breakfast: one with scrambled eggs and the other with poached eggs. The portion was generous and it came with mushroom, grilled tomatoes, sausages, eggs, toasts and greens. The Baked Eggs, on the other hand, was extremely salty and we didn’t manage to finish it.

And of course, people go to Forty Hands Cafe for the coffee. Known amongst the array of coffee joints, 40 hands is one of the few cafes that serve up the best coffee in Singapore.

It is quite difficult to find Forty Hands Cafe. Your best bet is to take a cab and hope that the driver knows where is Yong Siak street (near Tiong Bahru market). Book lovers will also be happy to know that the popular BooksActually has relocated to the same street. I think the idea of visiting a book shop after a good Sunday brunch is very appealing.

For more recommendations, read my list of Brunch in Singapore | Best Cafes in Singapore

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Forty Hands Cafe
Blk 78 Yong Siak Street
#01-12 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 8545

Operating Hours:
Tuesdays: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am – 10pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 8:30am – 11pm
Sundays 8:30am – 6:30pm
Closed on Monday

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Located between the junction of Middle Road and Waterloo Street, Artichoke Cafe & Bar is a nice cafe which is 5 minutes away from Bugis.

Most of you probably read about Artichoke Cafe on other food blogs by now, so I shall go straight to the point. Artichoke Cafe at Sculpture Square, is definitely one of the best brunch places in Singapore.

However, there is still room for improvement for the service. We were there for brunch on a weekend, and they could not handle the crowd. Having said that, I do think they have good breakfast food and the cafe has a nice laid-back feel which sets the tone for a lazy afternoon.

Artichoke Restaurant is all about communal dining. Most of the family-style shared plates for dinner are around $10-$15 for appetisers and $25-$30 for main courses.

As for Weekend Brunch, they have nine items on the menu. Prices range from $9 for the Turkish Toast with homemade apple, to $14 for the Scrambled Eggs and $18 for the 65 degree slow cooked eggs with smoked salmon. If you are feeling hungry, go for the Self Destruction ($24) – which is sort of like a big breakfast with everything.

Accompanied by roasted tomatoes, toast and rocket, the Scrambled Eggs comes with either organic mushrooms ($14) or Maple Glazed Bacon Chop ($16).

We ordered both, and the Maple Glazed Bacon Chop was certainly more value-for-money filling since it came with a huge slab of Bacon Chop.

At $20, I felt that the Middle Eastern ‘baked beans’ with Merquez lamb sausage (above picture) was somewhat overpriced. There was nothing particularly outstanding as the dish only had lamb sausage, baked beans fried eggs and toast.

I’d definitely go for the Eggs Shakshouka ($20) which you see in the first picture of this post. It reminded me of the Tunisian Breakfast that I had at Wild Honey. Two eggs baked in tomato sauce with braised lamb, yogurt cheese and toast. The braised lamb was delicious.

I didn’t have the Grilled Haloumi cheese on toast ($17) with mushrooms, avocado hummus and wild rocket, but it looked quite appealing.

My favourite breakfast dish at Artichoke Restaurant was the Self Destruction ($24) – which came with crispy hash brown, country sausage gravy, melted cheddar, mushrooms and two fried eggs. The portion was huge, and it was very rich (perhaps a little too salty). Make sure you share this with someone, it is impossible to finish it on your own.

The al fresco area at Artichoke Cafe is a good place to chill out if you can take the heat. Otherwise, there are plenty of tables indoor, and they also have a Greenhouse which is like a private dining room.

Still looking for a brunch place? Why not visit Artichoke Cafe & Bar this weekend?

Read my list of Brunch Restaurants in Singapore | Best Cafes in Singapore

Singapore Food Blog Review
Artichoke Cafe & Bar
161 Middle Road
Inside Sculpture Square (beside NAFA)
Tel: +65 6336 6949

Operating Hours:
Mon closed
Tue to Thu 6pm – 10pm
Fri 6pm – midnight
Sat 11am-4pm, 6pm-midnight
Sun 11am – 4pm

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Some of my friends have been commenting that Strictly Pancakes at Prinsep Street is probably one of the best pancake restaurant/cafe in Singapore. As usual, I waited a while before visiting because I wanted them to sort out the teething problems first.

The concept of All Day Dining restaurant serving only pancakes is not new, I have been to Pancakes on the Rock in Sydney which has a similar idea. But Strictly Pancakes is certainly the first of its kind in Singapore, and their menu has both savoury and sweet pancakes.

I heard that they are usually full during lunch and dinner, so we went there during mid afternoon and we had the whole cafe to ourselves.

If it was the ‘old’ me, I’d have rejected the idea of savoury pancakes: “how can pancakes be savoury, they are supposed to be sweet, they are dessert!” But hey, there’s always a first time for everything, right?

After settling down on the cosy sofa, I took a look at Strictly Pancakes’ menu and went for the Snuggle Up ($13). Tasty hotdogs held within the fluffy pancakes, drizzled with the sweet maple syrup and butter; perfect! Who can refuse a hot and puffy pancake? Not me.

We felt that the mushy peas didn’t really blend in well with the pancakes and sausages, but it was a good attempt anyway.

Eeew, pancakes and GARLIC BUTTERED PRAWNS?

Yes. The stack of pancakes were served together with prawns buttered generously with garlic. To be fair, it wasn’t as weird as we thought. The Garlic Buttered prawns pancakes ($14) that silvia ordered were actually pretty tasty.

Here’s a tip: if you are a savoury person, by all means order the savoury pancakes like the Beef Patty, Chicken chunks, and Smoked Salmon from Strictly Pancakes.

But for those who have a sweet tooth and find it hard to accept the idea of a savoury pancake, I will still suggest you to give it a try. Think of it this way, if worse comes to worst, you can always have the savoury toppings separately, and finish the pancakes with maple syrup and butter as dessert.

Give them a try with an open mind, there’s really nothing to lose.

The Strawberries & Co ($10) is a medium stack of pancakes with mixed berries, strawberries coulis, and vanilla ice cream. Whenever I go to Epicurious Cafe for breakfast, I’ll always order their pancakes as it is affordable and good.

But after having the ones from Strictly Pancakes, I will go as far to say that they have the best pancakes in Singapore. Three fluffy and thick pancakes with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream for just ten bucks – how do you beat that?

Having pancakes is just an excuse for me to eat maple syrup, and ice cream.

We also had the Bananas-Scotched ($10). The pancakes were the perfect vehicle to soak up the rum and maple syrup, together with the caramelised bananas and vanilla bean ice cream — I think I am in sugar heaven. Mind you, this is extremely sweet, so only order it if you have a high tolerance for sweet stuff.

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The pancakes are definitely substantial enough for lunch, we were so full that we couldn’t finish all the pancakes. For those of you who are keen to try the Prinsep Street Pancakes, I’d advise you to share the pancakes (for 4 person, 3 different pancakes should suffice).

Strictly Pancakes reminds me of Hatched and Wild Honey, which serve all day breakfast daily. Now you can have your pancakes during breakfast, afternoon tea, or as desserts after dinner. There’s no doubt. I definitely will come back to Strictly Pancakes at Prinsep Street to satisfy my pancakes craving.

Strictly Pancakes has the best pancakes in Singapore, it’s time to drop by for a pancake party!

Singapore Food Restaurant Review
Strictly Pancakes
44A Prinsep Street Singapore
Tel: +65 6333 4202

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The original plan was to have churros at Alegro Clark Quay, unfortunately it was closed and the churros evaded me yet again. We walked along the river banks and found ourselves looking at the brunch menu from eM by the River. They serve all day breakfast (from 9am to 3pm daily), and we managed to make it for the last order.

I have been wanting to visit eM by the River for some time. They are one of the Gallery Hotel restaurants, positioned at one end of Robertson Quay (closer to Red House Seafood restaurant and Boomarang if you have difficulty locating them).

The brunch menu has standard breakfast items like Eggs Benedict ($13), poached eggs on english muffin with ham & hollandaise suace – American Breakfast ($18) with eggs, sausages, beans, mushrooms, bacons, tomato & toast – Omelette ($10) with choice of cheese, ham, tomato – pancakes ($10) with maple syrup. If breakfast food is not your thing, there’s also a variety of sandwiches and main courses available on the menu.

We were thinking about the desserts at Laurent Bernard’s, so for once, there wasn’t much room for the eggs at eM by the river. Rich and thick hollandaise sauce drizzled over the delicate poached eggs, accompanied by thinly-sliced smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin (unfortunately it’s a little soggy) — but still, there’s just something amazing about having the Eggs Royale ($14) for breakfast.

eM by the River has a 1-for-1 happy hour on Mojito during Saturday night (9pm to 11pm). Sitting beside the river and having mojito while staring at the stars above, it’s the perfect way to spend the night.

Now that I have been to eM by the River, I think they are a good alternative breakfast place if the queue at Epicurious cafe is too long. Besides, they serve daily brunch while epicurious only has weekend brunch. If you are in the mood for pasta or pizza, check out Bella Pizza which in my opinion, is one of the best pizza places in Singapore. For desserts after your meal, drop by Laurent Bernard, or Canele Patisserie. Among the many restaurants at Robertson Quay, I’m very much tempted to try Brussels Sprouts, as well as Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar at the Gallery Hotel next. How about you? Which is your favorite Robertson Quay Restaurant?

Singapore Food Restaurant Review
eM by the River
1 Nanson Road #01-05
The Gallery Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 9691
Weekday All Day Breakfast: 9am to 3pm
Weekend All Day Breakfast: 8am to 3pm

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Champagne Dim Sum Brunch buffet at Cherry Garden

After I took sip(s) of champagne, someone stared at me for giggling, but ten seconds later, she did the same thing. Champagne does funny things to people, and you know what? Weekends are meant for Champagne Brunch!

I never liked the idea of Dim Sum Buffet. Before my virgin attempt at Cherry Garden’s Champagne Dim Sum Brunch, that is. It seemed ridiculous to me that I’d have to fork out 50 bucks just to gorge myself silly, when I could have treated myself better by going ala carte style and probably pay a lot lesser.

But I know better now. Weekend brunch is indeed different from the usual Dim Sum Lunch. On our regular sessions, the practice is to savour a few baskets of our preferred dim sum over a pot of good tea. But everyone should deserve something special for a weekend brunch.

The brilliant minds behind Cherry Garden created a whole new sensation by introducing the pairing of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne with dim sum! The idea of sipping champagne together with the partake of dim sum may come across as peculiar. But hey! Think about it this way – Everyone loves dim sum, and nobody will refuse champagne. Won’t having them together make an extraordinary Weekend Buffet Brunch? Sounds like a splendid way to go, yes?

You can have any excuses for drinking champagne. Allow me to toast a glass in your honor, allow me to toast another glass because it’s the weekend!

… And Oh my juicy Xiao Long Bao, steamed har gau, and steamed dumplings!

With over 50 dim sum items on their menu, Cherry Garden takes pride in presenting their buffet in an orderly fashion for optimized dining pleasure. The items are dished out in individual portions with every allowance for slow appreciation and indulgence in each delicate piece of dim sum. Coupled with free flow of champagne, what better way to spend a lazy afternoon than enjoying the goodness of Cherry Garden’s Champagne Dim Sum Brunch Buffet with your loved ones?

Feel free to make your second, and third orders of the same items that you enjoyed. Technically speaking, this is an all you can eat buffet since there’s endless flow of dim sum. But you probably want to go easy on the dim sum since there’s other main courses to choose from too!

It was a shame that the famous Cherry Garden’s roasted pork wasn’t available on the Champagne brunch dim sum buffet menu. Luckily, there’s the Honey-glazed Kurobuta pork char siew, which was a very competent replacement for the roasted pork. It was sweet, and tender, and extremely juicy. Yum! The braised soya chicken was not too bad, but it was largely overshadowed by the fantastic kurobuta pork char siew.

We also had the Roasted pork ribs in spicy Sichuan sauce from the Poultry section of the Buffet Brunch menu. The portion of the Wok-fried Kurobuta pork was pretty substantial, but it was slightly over-done and had this rubbery taste.

Other than the dim sum items, the Champagne Dim Sum Brunch Buffet at Cherry Garden also offers Sour & Appetizers. Their soups include: Hong Kong style minced pork and shrimp dumpling soup (very delicious), Double-boiled fish broth (light, and refreshing), Imperial hot and sour seafood soup, and the Double-boiled trio mushroom soup.

We didn’t order all of the appetizers as we really had too much food. But some of the signature ones that we had: Crispy eggplant tossed with chicken floss and Braised beef fillet with five spices & Sea Salt.

For completeness sake, they also have a Congee/Rice/Noodle section: Shredded pork and century egg congee, Kurobuta pork char siew egg fried rice and Braised Ee-fu noodles. But no one in their right mind would want to order them. Skip the carbs, and save the stomach for the other good food!

The Crisp Wasabi-aioli prawn with fresh mango and fish roe was excellent. The prawns were fresh and crunchy, while the mango and wasabi sauce added to the intensity of the flavor — it was so difficult to stop eating them!

The Beauty Blogger enjoyed the Steamed scallop with silken tofu in black bean sauce, which was surprisingly meaty. We didn’t order the Crisp-fried shredded squid and Steamed patin fish from the Seafood menu, so be sure to check them out if you are there for the buffet brunch!

The Deep-fried potato dumplings are available on their normal ala carte menu. Stuffed with cheese crab meat and onions, the potato dumplings were crispy outside, and mushy inside. You like the combination of fried food and cheese? You’d like the Deep fried potato dumplings.

The Steamed radish cake is among the 20 items on the dim sum buffet menu.

Joy has many interpretations and comes in all aspects. To some, it may mean a hearty bowl of Cereal with Milk or a sinful slice of Chocolate Cake. To others, it can be having a drink after a long day of work. But to me, Joy is having a leisure champagne dim sum brunch. 

If you don’t drink champagne, or find that the $118++ Champagne Brunch is too pricey, you may choose the normal Dim Sum brunch buffet at $48++ per head. Note that the dim sum brunch (without champagne) comes with endless flow of dim sum, but only one order of soup, appetizer, main course and dessert per person, which is available for two seating: from 11am to 1 pm. and from 1.30pm to 3 pm.

Cherry Garden
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6885 3500
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade
Note: This is an invited tasting session.

It is without a doubt that I enjoy breakfast and brunch. I have my reasons for taking so long to blog about the brunch at Wild Honey Mandarin Gallery. There was a hype when the breakfast restaurant first opened, and I wanted to wait a while for them to sort out the teething problems before I check out their all day breakfast menu.

The other reason is something more personal. All of us have dreams and I am not embarrassed to say that I had the idea of opening an all day brunch restaurant, before Hatched and Wild Honey existed. Naturally, I felt gutted when both of them entered the Singapore food scene. But that’s besides the point, I’m actually happy to see the breakfast trend picking up in Singapore and I strongly feel that there should be more breakfast places opening up to give us more options.

“FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!!!”

I almost shouted that when the waitress brought the English Breakfast ($22) to our table. I wanted everyone to evacuate the restaurant so that I could have the whole plate to myself. You may snigger, you may sneer but take a look at the photo of Wild Honey’s English Breakfast above.

This, my dear, is the dream breakfast. What more can a guy ask for when there’s scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, streaky bacon, porky sausages, baked beans and grilled tomato? Even though I have been saying this quite regularly of late, I’d marry anyone who make this breakfast for me.

With a glass of icy cold milk, or a cup of warm and aromatic coffee, the English Breakfast can really make me believe in Walt Disney for once — happy endings do exist.

It burns. It burns so good. Physical pain never feel so good – it makes me feel alive.

Stewed to a color of vibrant red, the Tunisian breakfast ($18) was an excellent choice. I didn’t take caution to the scalding-hot tomato stew at all. All I saw was two delicious fried eggs crowned on top of the red, and peppery tomato stew that was accompanied by sliced chorizo sausage.

It was such an indulgence to dig the delicious bread (soft and fluffy) into the tomato stew. If this is breakfast, I do not want to have lunch and dinner anymore.

The Mediterranean sandwich ($12) paled in comparison with the other breakfast items. I have totally nothing against sandwiches. But to me, it’s merely two halves of bread slapped together (in this case, toasted ciabatta) with some fillings in between. Maybe it’s just me, but wilted spinach with feta and mozzarella cheese didn’t appeal to me when there’s sausages, pancakes or eggs to choose from.

Drizzled with the bright hollandaise sauce, the salmon was served on a bed of potato rosti and asparagus. I liked how the salmon broke off when it came into contact with the spoon. While it didn’t come close to the melt-in-the-mouth effect, the rich and creamy hollandaise sauce complimented the sweet salmon of the Scandinavian breakfast ($24) perfectly.

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There are complains about the service at Wild Honey and I can understand why. It seems a little ridiculous to pay for the 10% service charge when we have to queue up at the counter to order our food. From what I understand, they do not allow reservations as they are quite packed during peak hours. So if you want to enjoy a Sunday brunch, please go during odd hours to avoid the crowd during lunch and dinner.

Otherwise, I’d think that Wild Honey is a lovely place since there aren’t that many restaurants serving all day brunch in Orchard. For a restaurant that is located in a shopping mall, Wild Honey stands out with its cozy and intimate ambiance. The breakfast food is not cheap, most of the items on the breakfast menu are around 20 bucks (before taxes). But given that they allow you the freedom to have breakfast food during odd timings, Wild Honey is one of the Mandarin Gallery Restaurants that I can see myself going back to.

// Wild Honey is included in my Guide to Restaurants in Orchard Singapore

Restaurant Review
Wild Honey Singapore
333A Orchard Road #03-02
Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6235 3900

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Sundays are so very nice. I get to sleep in late and nobody can point a finger at me. Oh what the heck, I can even have a burger for breakfast and you will not judge me for this.

How many times have I blog about the breakfast at Epicurious Cafe? How many different types of eggs have I ordered, and how often can I revisit Epicurious Cafe without seeming crazy? If it’s up to me (without consulting my wallet), I’d definitely come here for breakfast every weekend since Railmall is just five minutes away.

Contrary to what most people, it is OKAY to have burgers for breakfast. Why not? Since I had burgers at midnight before, I don’t see why I can’t have them for breakfast.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Epicurious burger ($18) serves one if your name is Brad, or two if you don’t have a big appetite. Add cheese, bacon and egg ($2 each, or $4 for all 3 toppings) for the “full epicurious burger experience”. This baby is humongous!

I started breakfast with Pancakes ($7 for 3) of course. A lot of syrup was consumed and I ate the three pancakes on my own. What an achievement! It may not seems like a lot to you, but pancakes mean the world to me. I’d marry any one who makes me pancakes for breakfast.

One of my favorite breakfast items on the Epicurious Cafe’s menu is the Baked Eggs with toast soldiers ($6.50 for 1). We ordered two portions and the first one that arrived was splendid. There’s something special about the combination of eggs and bacon in semi-molten form. Unfortunately, the second serving was rushed out of the oven way too early, and the baked eggs was too watery.

The Cafe offered to replace the Baked eggs with the Choco-nana sandwich ($6). Now, nutella is surely one of the best creations on earth. Spreading a thick layer of the wholesome nutella on white bread is the most sensible thing a person can do.

My middle name is nutella.

Look, I’m not saying Epicurious Cafe has the best brunch in Singapore. But for the kind of price and the comfort food they serve, Epicurious cafe is definitely still one of my favorite breakfast places in Singapore. I’m probably not going to blog about their breakfast again. So if you know what’s good for you, go to Epicurious cafe (or any brunch places) today for a good Sunday brunch.

Restaurant Review
Epicurious Cafe
392 Upper Bukit Timah Road
The Rail Mall
Tel: +65 6894 5926

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// Update: Mykii Brasserie Cafe is now closed

Many food lovers always like to go Holland Village as it has always been one of the popular dining spots in Singapore that has so many different restaurants. I recently came to know that Mykii restaurant actually serves brunch on weekends. It wasn’t  even on my list of Brunch Places in Singapore when I had compiled it back then.

Breakfast at Mykii Brasserie Cafe is available on weekends from 11.30am – 4pm, and there are three brunch menus to choose from: Hearty Deluxe ($38), Gourmet Chic ($28) and Classique ($28). We had a Hearty Deluxe brunch set which came with a starter of homemade bread & muffin/scone/cupcake, Mykii Brunch platter, a choice of main course, dessert, coffee/tea and fruit juice. I know, that’s quite an handful isn’t it? In addition to that, we shared another Gourmet Chic brunch set which was essentially about the same as the Hearty Deluxe brunch set – less the main course.

Most of the time, I prefer to order from the ala carte menu, rather than having a brunch buffet. There’s no need for so much variety for breakfast, I’m a cereal-eggs-pancakes-desserts kind of guy. I like to keep brunch simple – nothing too heavy.

The scones are sturdy, yet crumby, hard on the outside yet so moist inside, it’s the type that I will love to have every morning. On the other hand, the Oreo cupcake was just okay, very sweet and a little too dry. The homemade bread, however was excellent. While waiting for the food to come, we couldn’t help but spread the room-temperature butter onto the bread and wolfed down two slices each.

The Eggs Benedict was more than just a pretty face. The magical combination of eggs and bacon always works. While the holladaise sauce wasn’t as buttery as I would like it to be, it’s just assuring to have Eggs Benedict for breakfast.

Mykii’s Brunch platter consisted of French chipolata sausage, grilled fresh tomatoes, streaky bacon with farmhouse eggs. For the eggs, we chose to have the ocean’s catch omelette with squids and prawn with a tangy thai-sweet chili mayonnaise. Hearty and satisfying, this is my classic interpretation of a big breakfast.

By the time the Iceland Smoked Salmon Sandwich arrived on our table, our stomach was already almost filled to the brim. I had no idea why it was named the Iceland smoked salmon sandwich, but I do know for a fact that the fries that accompanied the sandwich were delicious. It was nicely cut, and had a great potato taste. They were also light and not too salty; we finished every fry without feeling guilty.

If you have been around for some time, you will know that I have always been against the marriage of chocolate and banana. There are plenty of different options like orange chocolate and chocolate mint, but yes, I do not like chocolate banana.

The Chocolate Banana cake here did not change my opinion of the popular dessert, but at least it wasn’t that bad. For one, the bulk of the cake was chocolate ganache and only a thin layer was the banana component. I have nothing against banana, but chocolate banana doesn’t work for me.

I was elated when the dessert menu had a choice of Sweet Morning Platter, which was petite old English pancakes with pear compote, smoothie shooter, and vanilla bean gelato. When the dessert came, the size of the pancakes caught us by surprise. Again, I blamed myself for not reading the menu carefully, petite old English pancakes.. Yes it’s petite, small, tiny or whatever vocabularies you can think of.

Well, it wasn’t too bad. It’s pancakes, you know – pancakes always taste good. The slightly sourish smoothie shooter provided a good counterbalance to the sweet duo of pear compote and ice cream. Ooh, there’s vanilla beans! Perfect. Just the way I wanted to end a good and hearty brunch.

Compared with the other brunch places in Singapore, Mykii probably won’t be among my favorites, but that’s not because it’s not good. The food was pretty decent, not top-notch, but good enough. Their brunch menu really spoils me with so much food, and I’m very sure that my stomach will hold a protest very soon if this goes on.

Actually come to think of it, the beautiful part about breakfast food is the simplicity of it. Having a cup of coffee while reading Sunday Times, beginning breakfast with starter-eggs-mains-desserts, and most importantly, having it with your favorite person – what more can you ask for?

Go and have a good breakfast today! Sundays are meant for brunch.

Restaurant Review
Mykii Brasserie Cafe
17d Lorong Liput
Holland Village
Tel: +65 6468 2838

Brunch is the nation’s favourite meal. Eggs Benedicts, waffles, pancakes, baked eggs, steak with eggs, big breakfast… Who can resist brunch? It is the only reason for waking up early on a weekend morning. The best part? Even if you are not a morning person, there are many places that are serving all-day breakfast. Hooray!

I hope this list of brunch places in Singapore will help on your hunt for the perfect breakfast.

Artichoke Cafe & Bar
Sculpture Square
161 Middle Rd
Tel: +65 6336 6949
Weekend Brunch: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Bakers & Cook
77 Hillcrest Road
Tel: +65 6469 8834
Sun to Thu: 7am – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 7am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Bar Bar Black Sheep
86 Robertson Quay
#01-04 Robertson Blue
Tel: +65 6836 9255
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Weekend Breakfast: 9am – 1pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

On a lazy weekend, all you need is brunch. Here’s my guide to the best eggs benedict in Singapore.

Boomarang
60 Robertson Quay
#01-15 The Quayside
Tel: +65 6738 1077
Weekend Brunch: 8am – 3 pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Common Man Coffee Roaster
#01-00 22 Martin Road
Tel: +65 6836 4695
Daily Breakfast: 7am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Cafe Epicurious
60 Robertson Quay
#01-02 The Quayside
Tel: +65 6734 7720
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 2 pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Cafe Melba
90 Goodman Road
#01-56 Goodman Arts Centre Block N
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Weekend Brunch: 8.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

Carpenter and Cook
19 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3648
Tue to Fri: 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Sat: 10.00am – 10.00pm
Sun: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Canopy Garden Dining & Bar
1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Bishan Park II Singapore
Tel: +65 6556 1533
Weekend Brunch: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio/Bishan

Club Street Social
5 Gemmill Lane
(Off Club Street)
Tel: +65 6225 5043
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Tanjong Pagar

Choupinette 
607 Bukit Timah road #01-01
Tel: +65 6466 0613
Weekday Brunch: 9am – 5pm
Weekend Brunch: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Department of Caffeine
15 Duxton Road
Tel: +65 6223 3426
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Drury Lane Cafe
94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon to Fri (Except Tue): 9am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

d’ Good Cafe
273 Holland Avenue #02-01/02
Tel: +65 6219 9807
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm

eM by the River
1 Nanson Road #01-05
The Gallery Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 9691
Weekday Breakfast: 9am to 3pm
Weekend Breakfast: 8am to 3pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Five and Dime Eatery
297 River Valley Road
Tel: +65 9236 5002
Weekend Brunch 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Forty Hands
Blk 78 Yong Siak Street
#01-12 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 8545
Weekend Brunch: 8.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Food For Thought Cafe
1 Cluny Road #B1-00
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Tel: +65 6338 4848
Daily Breakfast: 8am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Group Therapy Cafe
49 Duxton Road #02-01
Tel: +65 6222 2554
Tue to Thu: 11am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun & PH: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Have a good brunch, drink a cup of coffee, read a book, watch the world go by. Read our guide to the best cafes in Singapore.

Grub
510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Bishan Park
Tel: +65 6459 5743
Weekend & PH Brunch: 9am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio/Bishan

Hatched Restaurant
267 Holland Avenue
Tel: +65 6463 0012
Tue to Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

House Dempsey
8D Dempsey Road
#01-01 to 06 Tanglin Village
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Weekend Brunch: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Jewel Cafe & Bar
129 Rangoon Road
Tel: +65 6298 9216
Weekday Breakfast: 9am – 11pm
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

Jimmy Monkey Cafe
9 one-north Gateway
#01-51 one-north residences
Tel: +65 6777 8470
Weekend Brunch: 8.30aam – 4pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

Jones the grocer
9 Dempsey road
#01-12 Tanglin Village
Tel: 6476 1512
Weekday Brunch: 8.30am – 12pm
Weekend Brunch: 8.30am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Kith Cafe
9 Penang Road
#01-01E Park Mall
Tel: +65 6338 8611
Daily Breakfast from 8am till 3pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Lola’s Cafe
5 Simon Road
Tel: +65 6343 1808
Tue: 3pm – 11.30pm
Wed & Thu: 10am – 11.30pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Kovan

Whether you are an executive who is always working on-the-go, or a student looking for free wifi spots to work on your projects, or a tourist who needs internet to catch up with your social media timelines, our guide to Cafe with free wifi will come in handy.

Maison Ikkoku
20 Kandahar Street
Heritage Centre
Tel: +65 6294 0078
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Marmalade Pantry
2 Orchard Turn
#03-22 ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Weekend Brunch: 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Marmalade Pantry at the Stables
55 Fairways Drive
Tel: +65 6467 9328
Daily Brunch: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Nassim Hill Bakery
#01-03 Tanglin Post Office
56 Tanglin Road
Tel: +65 6835 1128
Daily Brunch: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Necessary Provisions
Eng Kong Park
21 Eng Kong Terrace
Tel: +65 9231 7920
Tue – Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 12 Midnight
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Nosh Restaurant
9 Rochester Park
Tel: +65 6779 4644
Weekend Brunch: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

November 8 Cafe & Company
#01-30, Thomson V Two, 11 Sin Ming Road
Tel: +65 6554 4388
Daily (except Wed): 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

OverEasy One Fullerton
1 Fullerton Road
#01-06 One Fullerton
Tel: +65 6423 0701
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

One Man Coffee
215R Upper Thomson Road
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Open Door Policy
19 Yong Siak Street
Tel: +65 6221 9307
Weekend Brunch 11am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Pancakes for breakfast. Pancakes for lunch. Pancakes for dinner. Read here to find out where you can get the best pancakes in town.

Osteria & Pizzeria Mozza
2 Bayfront Ave #B1-42/46
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8522
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 2pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

OZ Specialty Coffee
#01-30, Thomson V Two, 11 Sin Ming Road
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Pique Nique
#B1-01 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City Tower A
391A Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6238 6705
Daily Brunch: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PS Cafe
390 Orchard Road
#02-09A Palais Renaissance Singapore
Tel: +65 6887 2207
Weekend Brunch: 9.30am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Rabbit Carrot Gun
49 East Coast Road
Tel: +65 6348 8568
Weekday Breakfast: 9am – 12pm
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

Revolution Coffee
21 Media Circle, #01-03A
Off Portsdown Road
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Tel: +65 6777 2110
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

Roadhouse
13 Dempsey Road #01-07
Tel: +65 6476 2922
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Relish
1 Maju Avenue
#02-07/09 myVillage at Serangoon Garden
Tel: +65 6634 3422
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Riders Cafe
51 Fairways Drive
Bukit Timah Saddle Club
Tel: +65 6466 9819
Weekend Brunch: 11am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Rokeby Bistro
15-9 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 9106 0437
Tue to Fri Breakfast: 9.30am – 12pm
Sat Brunch: 9am – 12
Sun Brunch: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Southcoast
10 Bayfront Ave #L1-85
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 7600
Daily breakfast: 8am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Selfish Gene Cafe
40 Craig Road
Tel: +65 6423 1324
Mon to Fri: 10am – 5.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Skyve Elementary Bistro & Bar
10 Windstedt Road
Blk E #01-17
Tel: +65 6225 6690
Weekday Breakfast: 830am – 10.30am
Weekend Brunch: 10am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Newton

Spruce
320 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park
Tel: +65 6836 5528
Weekend & PH Brunch: 9am – 3.45pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Strictly Pancakes
44A Prinsep Street
Tel: +65 6333 4202
Mon: 6pm – 10pm
Tue to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri: 11.30am – 12 midnight
Sat: 10am – 4pm, 6pm – 12 midnight
Sun: 10am – 4pm, 6pm – 12pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Symmetry Cafe
9 Jalan Kubor #01-01
Tel: +65 62919 901
Sat Brunch: 9am – 3.3pm
Sun Brunch: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bugis

The Bravery
66 Horne Road
Daily (except Tue): 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

The Coastal Settlement
200 Netheravon Road
(Near Changi Village)
Tel: +65 6475 0200
Weekend & PH Brunch: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

The Plains Cafe
50 Craig Road
#01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 4387
Daily Breakfast: 7.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

The Providore
#02-05, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6732 1565
Weekend Brunch: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

The White Rabbit
39C Harding Road
Tel: +65 6473 9965
Weekend Brunch: 11am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Toby’s Estate
8 Rodyk Street
#01-03/04 Singapore
Tel: +65 6636 7629
Daily: 7.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

TWG Tea Salon
10 Bayfront Avenue #B2-89
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6535 1837
Weekend Brunch: 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Wild Honey
333A Orchard Road
#03-02 Mandarin Gallery
Tel: +65 6235 3900
Daily Brunch: 9.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Wheeler’s Yard
28 Lor Ampas
(Off Balestier Road)
Tel: +65 6254 9128
Tue to Sat: 11am – 8pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh/Novena

W39 Bistro & Bakery
39 Jalan Mas Puteh
Off West Coast Road
Tel: +65 9646 5372
Weekend & PH Brunch: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Clementi