[BUFFET] Asian Street Food Weekend A La Carte Buffet at Spice Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road

Entrance of Spice Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Official Media Photo Credit to Spice Brasserie

As Singapore transit into Phase 2, so is the option for dining in. This is one activity which I missed the most during circuit breaker time when we were not allowed to eat outside at all. With this transition in place, the Spice Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road had also gotten a makeover and had reopened for diners to dine-in from 20 July 2020.

Asian Street Food Weekend A La Carte Buffet

During the downtime period, the culinary team at Spice Brasserie has taken the advantage to refresh the signature Asian Street Food spread. Savour some of the most popular Asian street dishes from the region, namely Asia - Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and of course Singapore in an a la carte buffet style setting.  

Rena and I at the Signboard outside

I'm so glad to be invited with my family to check out the newly renovated Spice Brasserie and their all-new buffet concept. Upon reaching, the first thing I noticed was the new signboard that has gotten a new face-lift as well. Definitely looks more classy just like the whole restaurant with the gold font in black background. The whole restaurant also looks neater then before with just one main live cooking station. 

Dining Space of Spice Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Official Media Photo Credit to Spice Brasserie

Live Station of Spice Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Official Media Photo Credit to Spice Brasserie

As per the latest Government advisory, each table can only sit up to five people and so the seating arrangement at Spice Brasserie have also been redesigned to ensure appropriate safe distancing between tables and seats per table. 

Part 1 of the Menu showing the dishes available

Part 1 of the Menu showing the dishes available

To ensure that diners can feast to their hearts' content with a peace of mind, a new ordering system has also been implemented. Instead of diners going around to get their food, now a piece of ordering chit will be provided and diners just need to indicate the quantity they want on the ordering chit and submit it to the restaurant servers. After that, diners just need to sit back and relax while waiting for the food to be prepared and served to the table.

Yes, that's Rena's hand

Rena and I enjoying the Keropok before the dishes were served

Although I love walking around to explore the different stations and watch the chef in action during a buffet setting, these enhanced safety measures makes me feel more at ease due to the current pandemic situation. I had more time to take photos at my seat too.

These are the recommended highlights of food that we tried for the night. They were very thoughtful to give my girl a separate burger which she really enjoyed.

Rena and her exclusive kids meal

Happy Mummy and Girl

COLD FAVOURITES

Cold Seafood Platter was the first dish that was served. They included various items like shells, prawns, lobsters and sashimi which was very fresh and delicious. The chef made an effort to plate the dish nicely too.

CHARCOAL GRILL

Charcoal Grill consist of their Signature BBQ Black Char Siew, Signature Crispy Pork Roll, Seawater Grilled Barramundi, Garlic Pepper Prawn, Australian Beef Rib Finger, Grilled Carrot Cake and Roasted Honey Pineapple. My favourite was the Garlic Pepper Prawn, BBQ Black Char Siew, Grilled Carrot Cake and Roasted Honey Pineapple while my hubby loves all of them. 

RICE AND NOODLES

Scallion Oil Noodles that looks simple and plain but taste so delicious. 

TANDOOR STATION

My girl is a big fan of the Garlic Naan

Assorted Naan, Fish Goan Curry and Butter Chicken. The garlic naan with the butter chicken was especially addictive.

ON THE GRIDDLE

By the time, this Ramly Style Chicken Burger was served, we were like quite full already. I love how thick and filling the burger is. 

HOT FAVOURITES

CHILLI CRAB

The hot favourites dishes includes the Black Pepper Slipper Lobster and Chilli Crab with Mantou. I felt that it's very unique to find crushed peanuts in the chilli crab sauce. 

CLAYPOT

After all the heavy dishes, this is a comfort food. Pipping hot Charcoal Broken Rice Claypot Porridge with Seafood. It's almost like a soup dish and with all the seafood, the soup is very tasty and flavourful. 

DESSERT

We had the Cempedak Crumble Cake, Durian Pengat with Sticky Rice and Teppanyaki Ice Cream of the Day to end the meal. 

Mousse Cakes and Chocolate Bomb

Ying Yang Muah Chee with Peanut and Black Sesame

You know how they say desserts goes to another stomach? Thus, we request to try for the rest of the desserts too which are not on our menu list. The Muah Chee which is a delectable street snack commonly found at our local night market aka pasar malam is so soft and nice.

Yummy desserts to complete our meal

My family and I had such a great dining experience, very thankful to the arrangement by the staff from Spice Brasserie.  

Buffet Lovers Alert

The Asian Street Food Weekend A La Carte Buffet is available for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, from 12.00pm to 3.00pm and dinner from Friday to Sunday, from 6.00pm to 9.30pm. Priced at S$58++ per adults and S$29++ per child, one get to enjoy unlimited servings of their signature creations such as the Crispy Pork Roll, Charcoal Broken Rice Claypot Porridge with Seafood, Hand-Tossed flavoured Naan and the all-time favourite Chilli Crab with Mantou! There are also some new additions like Truffle Noodles, Vietnamese Sugarcane Prawns and more. This promotion is valid until 31 December 2020 and do check out for the other terms and conditions.  

Twinning with my girl

For those who wanted to enjoy these dishes but do not wish to dine-in at the restaurant, I'm glad to share that there is a e-shop online whereby these signature dishes are available for island-wide delivery or pickup. Choose from the wide range of Asian Street Food dishes from Spice Brasserie, as well as authentic Sichuan and Cantonese selections from Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant from the e-shop. Enjoy free delivery with a minimum spend of S$60. Currently, there are having a SG55 National Day Five-Course Set Menu with dishes from Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant which is only available for ordering placed until the end of the month, 31st August 2020. 

Foodie Family

Spice Brasserie 

Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm
Dinner: 6pm to 9.30pm
Address: 181 Kitchener Road, Lobby Level, Singapore 208533
Phone: +65 6428 3160
Email: spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com
Website: parkroyalhotels.com/kitchener

Social Media: @PARKROYALKITCHENER 
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XOXO

[BUFFET] S$54 Nett Asian Buffet Dinner at Food Exchange, Novotel Singapore on Stevens

Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens by AccorHotels is conveniently located in the heart of Singapore, just minutes away from Orchard Road. Forming a joint lifestyle hub, the two properties were opened only recently in 2017. Interestingly, if you look at the two properties on top, both actually came together to form the Chinese character 人 (Ren) which means "people", a reflection of the humanity that is core of the hospitality industry. 

Photo Credit to Novotel official website: https://www.novotel-singapore-stevens.com/

Novotel Singapore on Stevens offers three dining options that includes L'Apéritif Tapas Bar, serving signature cocktails and European and Asian tapas; Food Exchange featuring Thai, Indian, European and Singaporean cuisine in a buffet style with live cooking stations; and Novotel Infinity Pool Bar serving refreshing drinks and pool-side snacks. 

I was really overjoyed when I received an invitation to experience their Asian Buffet Dinner introduced by Food Exchange in celebration of our nation's 54th birthday. Special thanks for allowing me to bring my little girl along too.

The Asian Buffet Dinner serving a scrumptious spread of Chinese, Indian and Malay cuisine will only be available for a limited period from 5th August to 29th August 2019, from Sundays to Thursdays for a promotional price of S$54 nett (inclusive of tax and service charge). 

Some photos taken before we entered the restaurant. I really loved the modernized and open-concept vibe of the restaurant.

We were brought to our seats which were at a long table where we can mingle with the rest of the people. It took Rena a while to adjust to this new environment and she was crying to go home. Thankfully, there was a kids' room just down the walkway. We brought her in to the dining area again when she seems more settled down. 

The main highlight and must try dish had got to be this delectable White Pepper Sri Lankan Crab prepared by award winning Chef Dee! The crab was wok-fried to absorb the rich stock and aromatic white pepper gravy, while maintaining the sweetness of a fresh Sri Lankan crab. 

This nicely plated white pepper crab was specially served to us by the chef so that we could all taste it while it was hot and this was so good I found myself licking my fingers for the sauce.  

Other familiar dishes of Singapore include the all-time favourite Black Pepper Slipper Lobster, Bak Kut Teh, Beef Rendang and many more.

Grilled Satay, Otah and the roast meat were some of the fast moving food items and needed to be replenished constantly. 

Today's Chef Special was the Singapore Laksa and I'm glad that I tried this delicious dish! 

Big and colourful plate of ingredients for Gado Gado to be mixed and match on your own.

DIY Corner also available for the Rojak, Popiah and Kueh Pie Tee .

The small corner for Salad and Sushi Bar as the mains are mostly asian food.

I am indulging in the unlimited servings of the buffet highlights! 

Mee Goreng and XO Fried Rice were some of the staple of the buffet. 

I mixed the Herbal Chicken Soup with rice for Rena but ended up eating more than her. Fell in love with the hot soup after all the heavy meal! 

As their main chef was an Indian, there was another open kitchen section specially for Indian food. You can see wide variety of north indian dishes which you can enjoy. 

My girl enjoying her Indian plain naan.

To end off the meal perfectly, we had the Durian Pengat in a cup which was the most popular dessert. The fridge was always empty for this dessert. Luckily they replenished them quite readily and I got to eat it otherwise I would definitely have regrets!

The Ice Cream corner setup was different from others as they provided the two old school items which singaporeans loved. The potong ice cream and the scooped ice cream in bread. Made you reminisce about the motorcycle uncle who sell these delights.

Hot and cold beverages.

Other dessert choices includes the sago gula melaka, Cheng Teng, Assorted Nonya Kueh and mini cakes.

Not forgetting a beautifully laid out spread of fruits on ice! 

As we went on the eve of National's Day, the restaurant was decorated with Singapore flag and playing National Day songs throughout. Time to feel patriotic. 

Asian Buffet Dinner

Sunday to Thursday, 6:00PM - 10:00PM

August Special: S$54 nett

Usual: S$58++ per adult, S$29++ per child (6 - 12 years old)

Oyster Weekend Dinner

Fridays to Saturdays, 6:00PM - 10:00PM

S$68++ per adult, S$34 per child (6 - 12 years old)

Food Exchange

Address: Novotel Singapore on Stevens

28 Stevens Road, Level 2

Singapore 257878

Telephone: 6491 6100

Email: H9543@accor.com

Website: www.foodexchange.sg

Ending my post with photos of my girl playing by the pool! Big thanks again to Juliana for the invitation and hospitality.

XOXO