Looking for a good SG50 buffet? - Try Capella Singapore's National Day Brunch - Alvinology

Looking for a good SG50 buffet? – Try Capella Singapore’s National Day Brunch

Looking for a good SG50 buffet? - Try Capella Singapore's National Day Brunch - Alvinology

As Singapore celebrates the nation’s 50th birthday, it is also time for Singaporeans to indulge in our national past-time over the long weekend – finding and enjoying good food!

I saw a friend’s post on facebook asking where to find a good SG50 buffet:

Looking for a good SG50 buffet? - Try Capella Singapore's National Day Brunch - Alvinology

I couldn’t resist the troll comment. Jokes aside, I was invited to the media preview for Capella Singapore‘s one-day-only National Day Brunch on Sunday, 9 August at their in-house restaurant, The Knolls.

It was mouthwatering good stuff which I find worth recommending. The chefs took  liberty to give a fresh spin to some signature Singaporean hawker fares. Many have done this before, but what I like is that they kept the flavours close to the original.

Instead of trying to get a reservation at the restaurants and hotels in the marina bay area, why not head down to Sentosa for your SG50 celebration meal?

Here are some of the special SG50 dishes we sampled:

Kueh Pie Tee stuffed with Chilli Crab - brilliant idea and tastes really good!
Kueh Pie Tee stuffed with Chilli Crab – brilliant idea and tastes really good!
Maki Roll of Chicken Rice - a favourite during the tasting
Maki Roll of Chicken Rice – a favourite during the tasting
Otah Bun and Roti John
Otah Bun and Roti John
Oysters with local condiments and sauce - ginger, scallions, soy
Oysters with local condiments and sauce – ginger, scallions, soy
Popiah with crispy chicken
Popiah with crispy chicken
Foie Gras Terrine with Fruit Rojak
Foie Gras Terrine with Fruit Rojak
Chilled Mee Siam
Chilled Mee Siam
Mao Shang Wang durian cake!
Mao Shang Wang durian cake!
(clockwise from left) coconut shake; banana sago gula melaka concoction topped with coconut cream, cookie bits and coconut flakes; and  pandan creme brulee - all are excellent stuff
(clockwise from left) coconut shake; banana sago gula melaka concoction topped with coconut cream, cookie bits and coconut flakes; and pandan creme brulee – all are excellent stuff
Tea Tarik to round up the meal
Tea Tarik to round up the meal

Other than the specially prepared dishes for SG50, you also get to enjoy the regular items from their brunch buffet. The spread may not be as wide as some other hotels’ offerings, but all the items are carefully curated, prepared with only the very best of ingredient:

Appertisers
Appertisers
Sashimi and sushi
Sashimi and sushi
Made on the spot
Made on the spot
Special for the day - salmon pancake
Special for the day – salmon pancake
Little foie gras appertisers
Little foie gras appertisers
Top-notch butter
Top-notch butter
Beef ravioli
Beef ravioli
Lamb shank
Lamb shank
Suckling pig and grilled veggies
Suckling pig and grilled veggies
Grilled meat station
Grilled meat station

The oyster bar is very popular, featuring freshly shucked oysters from around the world like Ireland, Canada, France, and the United States:

Looking for a good SG50 buffet? - Try Capella Singapore's National Day Brunch - Alvinology

I particularly like their dessert selections. Many are so pretty that I feel bad when biting into them!

Pretty pretty desserts
Pretty pretty desserts
Nice shapes
Nice shapes
Even the chocolate eclairs are so elegant
Even the chocolate eclairs are so elegant

There is also a roving live band who will go around to serenade guests, even singing songs at your requests:

Looking for a good SG50 buffet? - Try Capella Singapore's National Day Brunch - Alvinology

Details of the National Day Sunday Brunch (one-day-only)

Date: Sunday, 9 August 2015
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: The Knolls Restaurant

Price range:
$288++ per adult, includes free flowing vintage Taittinger Champagne, seasonal boutique wines, specialty cocktails, and international beers

$228++ per adult, includes free flowing Taittinger Champagne, wines, specialty cocktails, and international beers

$188++ per adult, includes free flowing soft beverages and fresh juices

$118++ per child ages 7 to 12 years, includes free flowing soft drinks and fresh juices

$78++ per child ages 4 to 6 years, includes free flowing soft drinks and fresh juices

THE KNOLLS
Capella Singapore
1 The Knolls
Sentosa
Singapore 098297

 

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