Showing posts with label weekend buffet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weekend buffet. Show all posts

Friday, December 31, 2021

Oscar's Weekend Brunch @ Conrad Centennial Singapore

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Hence and Tracy jio'ed us for a buffet on Boxing Day and we readily agreed. Loved this impromptu gang! They are known to have frequented Conrad, and for me, it'll mark my first time there.

decor


festive dining


There are 3 different pricing tiers for the buffet; $98++, $128++ and $158++. The $98++ package is the basic option with no alcoholic drinks.

Weekend Brunch Beverage List


There are 4 items which can be ordered through staff and served to the table, while the rest of the buffet items are served from the buffet counters. 

For BBQ, one needs to bring along the black pegs on the table when you want to order and once the food is ready, it will be served to your table.

take this along, when you want to order from BBQ counter


We were seated right in-front of the drinks counter, and my choice of drinks for that day, seemed to be just G&T.

Beefeater and Gordon's Pink Gin


Beefeater24 Gin

citrus and strawberry



As usual, started with oysters from the Ice Bar. How much oysters can we eat? Not much apparently... hahaa! Happy with 3.

Canadian Oysters - a dozen


Decided to try some festive items from the Carving Board; Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Ribeye and Cranberry Foie Gras Bread Stuffing. For vegetables, opted for some brussels sprouts.

from Carving Board

Cranberry Foie Gras Bread Stuffing


Turkey was nicely tender, ham was a nice if you get the inside piece and the rib-eye was nicely pink in the center. The bread stuffing was fluffy but unable to detect the foie gras.

Tracy's nicely plated ribeye


Hence helped us to order the Foie Gras-Egg Wild Mushroom Truffle Toast. There's spinach somewhere in there as well. Egg was perfectly poached and the bread was chewy.

Foie Gras-Egg Wild Mushroom Truffle Toast


perfectly poached egg


Loved the smokey smell from the BBQ items. Lamb chop and stuffed chicken wings were on the menu that day. Was surprised to see the size of the stuffed wings to be about the same as the lamb chop!

BBQ Lamb Chop

BBQ Stuffed Chicken Wing


Only managed one slice of the lamb and half portion of the chicken wings. Why? Because am feeling full~ Full from the love of my foodie gang.

Let's toast to that, cheers! And, I prefer the taste of the Juniper inspired classic gin with elderflower syrup than the first one.

Beefeater Gin - Juniper inspired Classic London Gin with elderflower syrup


lovely drink



And, because Hence and Tracy are regulars to this place, we got to enjoy the privilege extended from the kitchen by Chef. With off-menu item suddenly appearing at our table!

Fried Cod fish fillet, served with asparagus and brussel sprouts (off-menu)


Who doesn't like Cod Fish? Served hot, sweet and flaky, with mild fragrance from curry leaves and not spicy unless you purposely bite onto the bird eye chili... and that's a different story which Ivan, could tell you from his blog.


Fried Chicken, Bacon and Egg


Mala-spiced buttermilk fried chicken tasted more western than oriental. It was nice to have a light spicy kick when having the well-fried chicken. The bacon and egg were more fiery than the chicken per se. Quite shioks, but cant't have too much of this, especially after all the richness from the Foie Gras-Egg Wild Mushroom Truffle Toast.

But, I can have another drink to balance out, somewhat. But I made a request for a different garnish from the first two. Staff explained that strawberry fits Gordon's Pink Gin the best but will try their best to accommodate.

Ok, I admit. The drink with strawberry garnish was the prettiest. But was kinda hoping for the bartender to be more bold in styling the G&T.

Gordon's Pink Gin - with lemon and elderflower syrup


If you need to have carbs, there's the signature Lobster Laksa as well as Dan Dan Noodles. The laksa sauce was evidently very lemak! I didn't try any of the noodles because simply, too stuffed by now.

Lobster Laksa

Classic Dan Dan Noodles



Plus, Hence and Tracy insisted that we keep some tummy space for dessert. So off to our last course. Finale, with sweets.

black coffee with a side of milk



I returned with an unassuming plate of 3 items; Yule Log (2 types) and a praline. Ooh, the Yule Log choco version was so good with the crispy thing inside. Highly recommend. The praline looks like the pill from the Matrix (no, there wasn't any blue coloured praline..). This was good too with raspberry / cherry taste.

Yule Log (white), Yule Log (chocolate) and Praline


cakes and tarts - sacher, cheesecake (front), pecan and hazelnut tarts (back)


All the cakes and tarts were good. But there is one dessert that is highly recommended by Hence and Ivan.

must eat


Overall experience at Oscar's was good. Staff are pro-active in clearing the plates. The Chefs at the buffet counters were friendly and default portion was just nice for a taste. 


And, age is catching up on us and buffet will be that rare occassion. But hey, this life is worth celebrating once in a while, so cheers to our friendship and camaraderie!

Brunch date with Elle, Ivan, Tracy and Hence

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


Oscar's

Address: Conrad Centennial, 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982
Contact: 6432 7481
Business Hours:
Daily 7:00am - 10:30pm



Monday, October 26, 2020

[Tasting] Meatilicious Carnivores Weekend Buffet @ Cafe 2000 M Hotel Singapore

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Craving for meats? Satisfy 'em all at the Meatilicious Carniores Weekend Buffet at Cafe 2000, M Hotel. 

Meatilicious indeed

Each table will have order chits for diners to indicate the item(s) and the quantity. Like ordering dim sum. For the meats, order a few at one go and it will be served together on a wooden platter. If you were to ask, I'd say, don't waste time and let's jump right into the meats!

meats


No worries, while waiting for the items to be served, each pax will get a complimentary serving of baked cheesy sea scallop to snack on.

Baked Cheesy Scallop (complimentary starter, 1 serving)

There are add-ons for drinks too. A glass of Prosecco, please. Though beer came close since the weather was so humid these days.

choose your muse


drinks top-up

Piccini Prosecco @$10.80++

small sides

crackling pork belly, pork ribs, roast prime rib of beef


It's been ages since I last dined at Cafe 2000, so we began with a modest order of 3-meats for 2-pax; Grass-fed Roast Prime Rib of Beef, BBQ Citrus Flavoured Baby Back Ribs and Crackling Pork Belly. Came with a side of fries, and served with beef gravy, Thai Pineapple dip and mustard.

The fries was so good! The best I've tasted from a buffet. The sio-bak (crackling pork belly) was nice too especially those fatty parts. Crunch on the skin, and enjoy the mouthfeel of the melty fats and tender meat.

very good fries

lovely tender meat, with crackling skin



The BBQ back-ribs was superb too. Fork tender and easy to clean off the meat from the bone.Just didn't detect the citrus part though.

Beef was enjoyable and lovely with the gravy. Now, I need that glass of M Wine Red...


how about some carbs?

Linguini Vongole with M Wine 


The pasta portion for one pax was actually just the right portion for sampling if you're in a party of 2. Now, we opted for more meats as a finale as befitting the buffet theme!

Norwegian Salmon, Roast Black Pepper ChickenSwiss Cheese Pork Sausage, and Cajun Spiced Garlic Lamb Leg 



The salmon was nicely moist with a hint of turmeric. The pork sausage makes a good pair with beer. Roast chicken was a tad dry and the lamb was good. Mint sauce was pretty sweet!


Thank you Kris for the invite, and Matilda and M Hotel for hosting the tasting.


OCT LAUNCH SPECIAL 30% OFF

ADULT: $50 (U.P $72) Child: $25 (U.P $36)

Complimentary starter: Baked Cheesy Sea Scallop (1 serving per guest)

Available from Fri – Sun, Dinner 6 – 10pm

For reservations: call 65006112 or email Cafe2000.mhs@millenniumhotels.com


Chefs preparing the delicious meats


for the sweets


M Hotel

Address: 81 Anson Rd, Singapore 079908

Web URLhttps://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/offers/asia/m-hotel-singapore/dining/cafe-2000/meatilicious-carnivores-weekend-buffet/

Contact: 6224 1133













 
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