As much as I am very tempted by all the 1-for-1 buffet deals, I’m not the biggest fan as they are often too expensive.
Of course, going for buffets is value for money for some big eaters, as they can eat their money’s worth and more.
But as much as I want to eat my money’s worth, my wallet disagrees.
Being a big eater, I want to enjoy the variety of food available at buffets.
This led me on the path to compiling this list of cheap buffet venues in Singapore.
Enjoy!
During phase 2 of Circuit Breaker, many buffet operators have switched to either an ala carte service for their buffet items or have resorted to creative ways like covered trolleys to bring food and condiments to diners.
As a result, I couldn’t get my money’s worth as I couldn’t get the items I wanted without having to order them multiple times, and it’s sooo tedious to do so.
That’s why I was relieved when I heard self-service buffet lines are resuming on April 30!
Time to go nuts on my favourite buffet items!
TL;DR: Cheap Buffets in Singapore Under $17++
Here are some cheap buffets under $17++ ($20) that we have compiled and categorised based on the different types of cuisines.
| Buffet Type | Restaurant Name | Price/Pax (Adult) |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Cuisine | K.Cook Korean BBQ | from $16.90++ |
| I'm KIM Korean BBQ + I'm KIM Junior | from $16.90++ | |
| Oppa BBQ | from $16++ | |
| Dooki Korean Topokki Buffet | from $15.80++ | |
| 90 Minutes | from $15.90++ | |
| Japanese Cuisine | Shabu Sai | from $16.99++ |
| Indian Cuisine | Prata Corner/ Al Jasra | $7.90 nett |
| Moghul Mahal | $12 nett | |
| Annalakshmi | Pay what you want | |
| Chinese Cuisine | Crystal Café | from $16.80++ |
Disclaimer: Prices indicated here are for weekday lunches. Information is accurate as of 2 May 2022. But with the COVID-19 situation, things are a bit more uncertain. Be sure to call up the restaurant to check and make your reservations nice and early before heading down to avoid disappointment!
If you wanna save even more, make sure that you pay for your meal with a cashback credit card in order to get some cash back!
A dollar saved here.
And a dollar saved there.
Could just pay for your next buffet meal…
Cheap Korean Buffets Under $17++
| Restaurant Name | Day | Time | Price/Pax (Adult) | Price/Pax (Child) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.Cook Korean BBQ | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $16.90++ | $8.90++ | 181 Orchard Rd, #07-01, Singapore 238896 |
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | $26.90++ | $14.90++ | |||
| Mon - Thu | Dinner | $26.90++ | $14.90++ | ||
| Fri - Sun Night + Public Holiday | $28.90++ | ||||
| I'm KIM Korean BBQ + I'm KIM Junior | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $16.90++ | $9.90++ | School Of The Arts Singapore #01-04/07 (I'm KIM) Scape #03-01 (I'm KIM Junior) |
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | $26.90++ | $15.90++ | |||
| Mon - Fri | Dinner | $26.90++ | $15.90++ | ||
| Sat - Sun + Eve/Public Holiday | $27.90++ | ||||
| Oppa BBQ | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $16++ | $9++ | JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1 #03-10 S609731 |
| Dinner | $26++ | $18++ | |||
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | Lunch + Dinner | $26++ | $18++ | ||
| Dooki Korean Topokki Buffet | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $15.80++ | $10.80++ | Suntec City East Wing, 3 Temasek Blvd #B1-107 S038984 JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1 #B1-11 S609731 |
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | $18.80++ | ||||
| Mon - Fri | Dinner | $18.80++ | |||
| Sat - Sun + Eve/Public Holiday | |||||
| 90 Minutes | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $15.90++ | $9.90++ | 9 Bras Basah Rd #01-01 S189559 |
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | $23.90++ | $12.90++ | |||
| Mon - Fri | Dinner | $24.90++ | $12.90++ | ||
| Sat - Sun + Eve/Public Holiday |
When you think of Korean cuisine, Korean BBQ is probably the first thing that pops into your head.
It appears in most of the Korean dramas we watch. Paired with a glass of soju and the sizzling of the meat, the thought of it is enough to make you salivate.
If you have watched the Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, you would have known and mastered the 4 step BFN (Barbeque, Fried Rice and Naengmyeon) routine to make the most out of your Korean BBQ experience.
BFN stands for Barbeque. Fried Rice. Naengmyeon.
To know more details about each KBBQ outlet, you can check out a more comprehensive list at KBBQ Buffets You Can Get Below $25++.
Cheap Japanese Buffets Under $17++
| Restaurant Name | Day | Time | Prices/Pax (Adult) | Prices/Pax (Child) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Sai | Mon - Fri | Lunch | $16.99++ | $9.99++ (3 - 9 years old) FREE (3 years & below) |
| Sat - Sun, Eve/Public Holiday | $20.99++ | |||
| Mon - Thur | Dinner | $23.99++ | ||
| Fri - Sun, Eve/Public Holiday | $25.99++ |
Shabu Sai
At $16.99++, you can enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Hotpot Buffet at Shabu Sai.
They have different ranges of soup bases as well, from Sukiyaki to Tomyum.
| Outlet | Address | Opening Hours (Lunch) | Opening Hours (Dinner) Last Order: 9.30pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Point | 1 Woodlands Square #05-14/15 Singapore 738099 | 11am - 5pm (daily) | 5pm - 10pm (daily) |
| Orchard Central | 181 Orchard Road #08-09/11 Singapore 238896 | Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 3pm Last Order: 2.45pm Sat - Sun + Eve/Public Holiday: 11:30am - 5pm | Mon - Fri: 6pm - 10pm Sat - Sun + Eve/Public Holiday: 5pm - 10pm |
| Westgate | 3 Gateway Dr #B1-12 Singapore 608532 | 11am - 5pm (daily) | 5pm - 10pm (daily) |
| Northpoint City (South Wing) | 930 Yishun Ave 2 #B1-198/199 Singapore 769098 |
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| NEX | 23 Serangoon Central, #03-07 Singapore 556083 | 11:30am - 5pm (daily) | 5pm - 10pm (daily) |
| Suntec City Mall 3 Temasek Boulevard (Fountain of Wealth) | Temasek Boulevard (Fountain of Wealth) #B1-133 Singapore 038983 |
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| Tampines 1 | Tampines Central 1 #02-04 Singapore 529536 |
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| Changi City Point | 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-28/29 Singapore 486038 |
Cheap Indian Buffets Under $17++
When I think of Indian Cuisine, Prata would be my go-to meal!
All-you-can-eat Prata? Wonder if I can stack it up like crepes.
| Restaurant Name | Prices/Pax From | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Prata Corner/ Al Jasra | $7.90 nett | Kembangan |
| Moghul Mahal | $12 nett | Clarke Quay |
| Annalakshmi | Pay what you want | Clarke Quay |
Al Jasra (Halal)
Charging just $7.90 nett, the Halal Muslim-owned Al Jasra offers the cheapest buffet in town — period.
For that price, you get to feast on up to 16 different varieties of Prata to your heart’s content.
The buffet covers the classics and more unusual flavours like strawberry prata.
The best part? The place is open 24/7, which means you can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper! Or all meals if you like as well!
If you’re looking for more Halal buffet options and not restricted to a $17 budget, we’ve also compiled a list of restaurants and their Halal buffet promotions for you to check out as well.
| Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| 459 Changi Rd, Singapore 419882 | 24 Hours (Daily) |
Moghul Mahal Restaurant
For just $12 nett, you get to enjoy a traditional North Indian food buffet during lunchtime from Mondays to Fridays, 11.30am to 2.30pm.
| Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Singapore Khalsa Association 2 Tessensohn Road Singapore 217646 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Daily) |
Annalakshmi
Paying what you want after eating that much food in a buffet? Annalakshmi does exactly that.
Diners get to eat as much as they want without worrying about how much they need to pay. Keep in mind they are doing this for charity, so try to pay a reasonable price for what you eat.
| Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| 20 Havelock Rd, #01-04 Central Square, Singapore 059765 | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Daily) |
Cheap Chinese Buffet Under $17++
| Restaurant Name | Day | Time | Price/Pax (Adult) | Price/Pax (Child) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Café | Mon - Fri | Lunch 12pm - 2:30pm | $16.80++ | $12.80++ | Orchard Grand Court |
| Sat - Sun + Public Holiday | Lunch 12pm - 4pm | $18.80++ | $14.80++ | ||
| Mon - Thu | Dinner (6pm - 10pm) | $16.80++ | $12.80++ | ||
| Fri - Sun + Public Holiday | $18.80++ | $14.80++ |
Crystal Café
Available daily for lunch and dinner, you can enjoy the Taiwan Porridge Buffet at Orchard Grand Court with a scrumptious spread of traditional and homely dishes.
Furthermore, the spacious dining area is perfect for gatherings with your friends and families!
Best part? Their prices start at $16.80++ for the weekday lunches, which is pretty affordable for what you are getting!
| Outlet | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Grand Court | Orchard Grand Court 131 Killiney Road, Singapore 239571 | Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.30pm (Weekday) 12.00pm to 4.00pm (Weekend and public holidays) Dinner: 5.30pm to 9.00pm |
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