1-For-1 Halal Buffets & Other Feast-Worthy Spots To Hit Up

If someone tells my Muslim family that “this place just got halal-certified”, you can bet we will be there. Our hunt for food has taken us to many places, including halal buffets in Singapore, some more often than others.

My family and I love to try new things, so we usually make it a point to try new restaurants, especially highly-raved ones. But when it comes to buffets, we gravitate towards those that offer a wide selection of food, especially non-Malay food since we eat that almost daily. Ambience is a plus point, but not the most important thing for us. And like a true blue Singaporean, we cannot resist good deals. Restaurant has a one-for-one deal for buffets? We’ll be there. Here are the halal buffets in Singapore I have been to recently.

Permata (with a 1-for-1 buffet promo!)

If you’re a fan of Malay and Indonesian fare, you may enjoy the Nusantara (an Indonesian city) cuisine here. Fun fact: the Culinary Director here is celebrity chef Mel Dean, who has even served Minister Ong Ye Kung!

Some highlights include the Laksam (Laksa Kelantan), which is not easy to find in Singapore. The dish is like chee cheong fun with coconut gravy. I don’t like chee cheong fun, but this is surprisingly good. However, the rawon risotto had me confused. I am a huge fan of rawon (a traditional soup that I love flooding my rice with, to an almost porridge-like consistency), but this didn’t quite suit my taste buds. Namely because the gravy’s missing. It’s also a bit too salty for my liking, but I guess worth a try since you’re there.

There are also live stations outside, especially for grilled items, so don’t forget to step outside for a look. The desserts are on the sweet side, but the badak berendam (glutinous rice balls in coconut gravy), recommended by a pakcik who was in front of me at the buffet table, is not bad. Take note though, that many of the dishes here are spicy.

Prices start from $88++ per adult, and $20++ per child for lunch. Children below 6 dine for free. Till Oct 31, 2025, there’s a 1-for-1 buffet promo.

Permata is at Gedung Kuning, 73 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198497. Visit its website for more information.

The Landmark Restaurant at Village Hotel Bugis (with a 1-for-1 buffet promo!)

The buffet spread at The Landmark caters to those who like Malay food. From rendang to ayam lemak chilli padi and even lontong goreng, they serve up a spread that is familiar to Malays (and non-Malays who frequent the nasi padang stalls). Of course, that’s not the only cuisine available. Also on the menu is Indian fare (the biryani is pretty good), seafood, as well as Western food. You can look forward to three different menus, depending on which day of the week you visit. While most of the items are similar, expect some variations in the main courses. They also have live BBQ by the pool, one of the main draws of the buffet, where they serve otak-otak and other grilled dishes.

Prices start from $85.90++ for two adults (one-for-one), and $15++ per child. Children below four dine for free. The Landmark Restaurant is at Village Hotel Bugis, 390 Victoria Street, Level 5, Singapore 188061. Visit its website for more information.

StraitsKitchen at Grand Hyatt Singapore

I greatly missed this restaurant when the Grand Hyatt was closed for renovations a few years ago. If you’re looking for Asian cuisines under one roof, look no further than StraitsKitchen. From satay to chicken rice, carrot cake and biryani, you’ll be spoilt for choice! My personal favourite is the Indian food station. The biryani has the perfect amount of spices, while the butter chicken is creamy and not very spicy (as someone who has very low tolerance for spice, this is doable). There’s also a counter for fried snacks such as banana fritters.

You can make your own rojak, which is a godsend for me because I can add as much rojak paste as I want without judgmental looks. For sweets, expect traditional desserts such as gui ling gao, cheng teng, muah chee, and more. They also have soft serve, usually in coconut and chocolate flavours. I recommend getting the “twist”, basically the mix of two flavours, because coconut on its own is a bit jelak, while the chocolate is an overkill. One gripe: they used to serve Buddha Jump Over the Wall pre-renovation, but they don’t seem to serve that anymore on the past few occasions I went.

Prices start from $68++ per adult, and $34++ per child. Children below 6 dine for free.

StraitsKitchen is at Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road, Level 1, Singapore 228211. Visit its website for more information.

J65 at Hotel Jen Tanglin (with a 1-for-1 dinner buffet!)

Compared to other buffets, J65 might not have a wide selection of food, but each dish is worth the calories. They offer different menus on different days of the week, so be sure to check before making your reservation! If you love seafood, go for the Seafood Mania Dinner Buffet.

Expect a plethora of seafood dishes, including Seafood Thermidor, Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Seafood Grilled Udang Galah (giant freshwater prawns) and a gigantic whole baked Norwegian salmon. For dessert, the durian pengat is one of the star items as well.

Prices start from $68++ for two adults, and $34++ for two children. Children below 6 dine for free. 

J65 is at Jen Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La, 1A Cuscaden Road, Level 1, Singapore 249716. Visit its website for more information.

Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts

Carousel is a good option for those who enjoy dishes beyond Southeast Asia. Think roast chicken, pasta, and even pizza! This is my go-to for an international buffet experience that still offers local delights. A noteworthy dish is the paella (served in a giant dish). Compared to other buffets, they have a more extensive Japanese menu, including a teppanyaki station on weekdays. And till November, there’s an East Meets East buffet experience that combines Japanese and Korean flavours, with items like Osaka okonomiyaki, Korean-style seafood pajeon (pancake), Toyama black ramen, and spicy cheese ramyeon.

P.S. My mum makes it her personal mission to recommend the bread pudding to everyone she knows who goes to Carousel, so they must have done something right. There’s also a high tea buffet, with a focus on dim sum.

The East meets East buffet is available til Nov 16, 2025. $98++ weekday (Sun-Thu) and $108++ weekend (Fri - Sat, Eve of Public Holidays). Children below four dine for free. 

Carousel is at Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore, 25 Scotts Road, Level 1, Singapore 228220. Visit its website for more information.

Ginger at Parkroyal on Beach Road

Located within Parkroyal on Beach Road, the decor here is Insta-worthy, with Peranakan elements, and the crockery also matches the vibes. If you have been wanting to try nasi kerabu, you’d be happy to know they serve it as part of the buffet. They also have “ala carte” items, which are included in the buffet price, but have to be ordered using a QR code. They sometimes have special menus, such as Flavours of Penang – From George Town to Beach Road affair (dinner only, till Nov 26, 2025), featuring over 25 authentic Penang street food dishes such as Wok-Fried Penang Char Kway Teow, Penang Baby Lobster Prawn Mee and Nyonya Green Curry Crab.

Prices start from $58++ per adult, and $29++ per child for lunch. Children below six dine for free. Pan Pacific Discovery Members receive up to 25% off for Ala Carte and Buffet at Ginger. UOB, DBS/POSB, HSBC, AMEX, ICBC and Citibank Cardholders receive 15% off Ala Carte and Buffet at Ginger.

Ginger is at Parkroyal on Beach Road, 7500 Beach Road, Level 1, Singapore 199591. Visit its website for more information.