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Here’s where you can find the most sumptuous buffets and set menus to have your iftar in style this Ramadan
If you celebrate Ramadan, Singapore is one of the best places to break your fast with ease thanks to the wide variety of halal food options around the island. As the holy month of fasting approaches, here are some of the most mouth-watering iftar feasts brewing at the nation’s top halal restaurants.
Enjoy Malay classics accompanied by Asian and Singaporean cuisine at Santapan Ramadan at Window on the Park, or hop over to Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium for a barbecue feast. If more international tastes are up your alley, the halal hotpot at The Buffet Restaurant is always a treat.
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Ginger
Date: March 5 to April 30
At Ginger, you’ll be treated to an elaborate iftar buffet spread, crafted specially by Malaysian celebrity chef Wan, whose signature Palace Cuisine is sure to bring a taste of the banquet table suited for Malay royalty.
Feast on Wan’s interpretations of classics like the Kerabu mee hoon Nyonya, a salad served cold that blooms in the complexity of its Nyonya heritage, and the Laksa Johor, which packs both an acidic and umami punch with the addition of asam gelegur and prawn paste.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to meet Wan either. On March 12, he will meet fans at an exclusive meet-and-greet and exercise his mastery over his craft in a cooking demo.
Ginger, 7500 Beach Road, S(199591), +65 3138 1995
Permata Singapore
Date: March 23 to April 20
Known for its earnest blend of Malay and Indonesian cuisine, Permata Singapore brings back its premium Ramadan buffet spread made with only the freshest ingredients.
The Laksmana station of seafood on ice is a must-try, as is the Sri Paduka station which features the restaurant’s eclectic Rawon risotto, a dish that marries Indonesian and Italian sensibilities with an intense beef stew infused with buah keluak. You’ll also be treated to roast beef carved right in front of you, as well as classic desserts such as bubur som som, which pleases the palate with the nutty sweetness of gula melaka and coconut milk. Savour these within the historic Gedung Kuning building.
Permata Singapore, 73 Sultan Gate, S(198497), +65 9082 9941
Bumi Alfresco Café
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Also within the Gedung Kuning compound is Bumi Alfresco Café, which is opening at the end of April just in time for Ramadan. Sit at the courtyard of a Malay historical palace and feast on an inspired menu of Asian tapas, which includes a deconstructed epok epok—a reinvented potato puff—and a chicken tikka slider, a dish that crosses cultural borders with a lotus leaf bun holding chicken tikka masala, mint sauce, and tamarind chutney.
Don’t miss a refreshing take on fish & chips served with a curry tartare and sambal balado, or a deconstructed fried banana split to end the meal on a sweet note.
Bumi Alfresco Café, 73 Sultan Gate, Gedung Kuning, S(198497), +65 9337 5367
Window on the Park
Date: March 22 to April 21
Window on the Park’s Santapan Ramadan buffet is sure to delight with its range of must-have Malay dishes. Go for the signature ayam bakar sambal kicap for its sweet and spicy hit, or opt for the lamb chop rendang kerisik sauce that takes the classic rendang dish made with premium ingredients.
If you’re looking for more international fare, look no further than the restaurant’s other offerings, which include a sashimi station, a kimchi fried rice that doesn’t shy away from bold flavours, and a baked medley seafood paired with tteok-bokki and cream sauce.
Window on the Park, 11 Cavenagh Road, S(229616), +65 6733 8333
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The Buffet Restaurant
Date: March 15 to April 23
Chef Boz Z. Jacobs of The Buffet Restaurant at M Hotel has always been about bringing a Malay touch to the traditional Chinese hotpot. In this year’s Iftar Fiesta, feast on fresh seafood and cuts of premium meat in his signature Supreme Collagen Rich Broths, alongside iftar classics such as a homely Bubur Lambuk ‘Kampong’ and rendang tok itik.
The Buffet Restaurant, 81 Anson Road, S(079908), +65 6500 6116
Atrium Restaurant
Date: March 22 to May 1
Atrium Restaurant is serving up a barbecue feast that you won’t want to miss out. Malay classics like nutty gado-gado and the tangy ikan assam pedas are accompanied by a rotation of barbecued delights including sambal squid, sirloin steak, and honey chicken wings.
Most exciting this year is the whole spice roast baby lamb, an exclusive only available for dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This premium roast comes with a range of sauces such as sambal belacan, spicy kicap manis, a yoghurt dip and tomato salsa.
Atrium Restaurant, 317 Outram Road, S(169075), +65 3138 2530
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant at the Furama Riverfront has long been a staple for those looking for authentic flavours of Indonesia. Start off your meal with a refreshing mango salad (salad mungga muda) to whet your palate before sinking your teeth into house signatures such as peha kaki kambing, comprising a generous lamb leg enriched with homemade sauces.
Don’t miss out on other highlights such as ayam panggang rica rica, or desserts such as the durian pengat, which will surely convert you to a durian lover. With such vibrant offerings on display, these dishes are sure to pack both a visual and gustatory punch.
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant, 405 Havelock Road, Level 3 Furama RiverFront, S(169633), +65 6739 6463
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The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Located in the heart of the Ginger Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the Halia (Malay for Ginger) offers an specially curated halal-certified spread. Share a Margaret River Wagyu Tomahawk with friends and family, which will be deliciously tender and succulent, or opt for the signature Singapore-Style chilli crab spaghettini, which brings a delightful Asian fusion to an Italian staple in a spicy, sweet and tangy sauce. It’s always a good idea to round off the meal with the rich Basque burnt cheesecake, which complements sweetness with the crisp top layer of cake.
The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens, S(259569), +65 8444 1148
Shabestan
Date: March 2 to April 21
Get a taste of the Middle East this Ramadan at Shabestan’s luscious six-course Sham-e-Bahaar menu. Meaning ‘Spring Evening’, you won’t want to miss dining on authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine in refined interiors under a cool sunset.
Highlights include a roasted red pepper hummus that promises to elevate the depth of a traditional hummus, as well as the smoky char of charcoal-grilled kebabs, of which you can choose between garlic yoghurt chicken, grilled fish, or minced lamb and parsley. A classic kunafa is presented for dessert, which always delights with the crunch of kataifi and the cold richness of ice cream.
Shabestan, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, 01-13, S(239013), +65 6836 1270
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