Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel – Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore

I have previously tried the food at Concorde Hotel but have never since re-visited. This round, 2 friends have been singing praises about the Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch and have invited me to go along with them. Hence I accepted their invitation to find out for myself if it is worthwhile. In a nutshell, yes, I will highly recommend especially to the Senior Folks.

 

It is relatively easy to locate Spices Cafe at Concorde Hotel, once you are at the lobby. Perhaps locating the lobby from street level is more difficult. 

 

Usher Rooster Year With A Spread Of Abundance At Concorde Hotel In Orchard, Singapore - Spice Cafe

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Interior

 

Interior though sleek, isn’t modern. It has a taste of the 80s design.

 

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch

 

Since it is the Spices cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch, expect a mixed of local dishes with lots of Peranakan cuisines on the buffet table.

 

Live Station

 

As always, my favourite is the “Live” station. At the Spices cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch, there are 2 of such station. One prepare the Nonya Laksa & Teochew Fish Porridge. The Nonya Laksa is light in spice and mild in spiciness. If you want the cockles, you need to request from the chef. The default is without. The latter reminds me of those serve in the food centre, pretty tasty, though it seems artificially sweetened with MSG.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Laksa

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Teochew Fish Porridge

 

Next is the Popiah ‘Live’ Station. A chef is at the station to help diner to customise their desire number of Popiah.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Popiah 'Live' Station

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Popiah

 

Lastly is the Rojak, a self-service station. Though the service crew will at time “fry” the Rojak for you should you request them to do so.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Rojak 'Live' Station, selection of fruits

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Rojak 'Live' Station

 

If you want to hands-on however have no idea what to do, you could refer to the recipe listed on the table. The ferment prawn paste was quite concentrated which was good. A good variety of fruits such as Pineapple, Cucumber, Green Mango, Turnip, Guava and Rose Apple are available.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Rojak

 

It was so yummy. Loving the Rojak.

 

 

Peranakan Spread

 

Nonya Chap Chye is surely present. A dish that we won’t want to miss at Peranakan meal.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Nonya Chap Chye

 

Assam Prawn tasted more like a sweet sauce prawn. Overall, it was tasty.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Assam Prawn

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Sambal Sotong

 

Sambal Sotong was lightly chewy and I didn’t find it spicy at all.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Ikan Nanas

 

Ikan Nanas was mediocre.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Mutton Rendang

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Babi Buah Keluak

 

Mutton Rendang and Babi Buah Keluak were also at the table.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - More Buah Keluak

 

A bowl full Buah Keluak is available for diners to indulge.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Nonya Bak Chang

 

I love the blue streak on the Nonya Bak Chang, making the rice look more appetising. It is a shame that little filling was hidden beneath the abundant glutinious rice.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Pork and Chicken Satay

 

And not to be missed is the Pork Satay. One of my favourite item at the Spice Cafe Lunch Buffet. Aside the peanut sauce, it comes with the pineapple sauce too. Other than pork, Chicken Satay is the other option.

 

 

Local Spread

 

Moving over to the local spread, 2 soups were available. First is the Water Cress with Pork Rib Soup.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Water Cress with Pork Rib Soup

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Tee Toh Soup

 

Next is the Tee Toh Soup.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Stir-fried Flower Crab with Chilli Sauce

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Stir-fried Hong Kong Chye Sim with Mushroom

 

Stir-fried Flower Crab with Chilli Sauce and Stir-fried Hong Kong Chye Sim with Mushroom are a also available. However I find it a pity that they use Flower Crab instead of Sri Lankan Crab.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Tau pok and cuttlefish

 

If you enjoy the Tau pok, Dough Fritters and cuttlefish, these are also available to compliment the Rojak.

 

 

Desserts

 

Finally, to the section I love most. The Dessert!

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Assorted Nonya Kueh and Desserts

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - More Nonya Desserts

 

A medley of Nonya Kueh and desserts are available.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Potong

 

Potong (Ice Cream Stick) are also available such as Red Bean, Sweet Corn and Coconut.

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch At Concorde Hotel - Durian Pengat

 

Of all the desserts, my favourite is the Durian Pengat. I would glad forego the rest like I did at the buffet lunch at Asian Market Cafe @ Fairmont Singapore.

 

 

Price & Time

 

Spice Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch is available daily from 12pm to 2.3pm. For Adult is at $36.00++ while Child is at $17.00++ (3 – 12 years old). Lastly, good news for Senior Citizens, you get to enjoy at $26.00++ (above 55 years old).

 

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

Spices Cafe Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch serves a good variety of spread and since there is a special price for the Senior Citizens, it is certainly attractive for them to gather at the Concorde Hotel over delicious food.

 

 

 

Spices Cafe @ Concorde Hotel

100 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238840
Tel: +65 6739 8370 / 6733 8855 ext 8133

Websitehttp://singapore.concordehotelsresorts.com/

 

Opening Hours

 

Daily  0600 to 2300

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

  • North-South line, Circle line, North East line – Dhoby Ghaut

 

By Bus:

  • Concorde Hotel along Orchard Road   7, 14, 14e, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 124, 128, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 700, 700A, 971E, 972
  • Orchard Plaza along Orchard Road   123, 143
  • Winsland House along Penang Road   7, 14, 14e, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 175, 190, 700, 700A, 971E, 972

 

Rating: 7.5/10