The Line Buffet at Shangri La

Update29/5/13: Book your table online and you can get various discounts https://www.shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurants/the-line/book-a-table/

There have been many reviews about this place saying how this is the best buffet in Singapore so of course I had to drag hubby along to it...and we also dragged along a few other people. Oh and best thing is kids under 5 eat free. But I suppose others would say the best thing is the freeflow beer, juice, and soft drinks.

There is an unadvertised promotion that gets you 39% off the bill. Just follow this link http://dine.slsrewards.com.sg/sg/en/shops/view/TheLine to make your online reservation. You only get the discount if you book online. Here's the price list: http://www.slsrewards.com.sg/Welcome%20to%20Shangri-La%20Singapore%20The%20Line.aspx

In terms of food there is a large spread catering to every taste. I wished my tummy had enough room to try everything..,but I was simply bursting at the seams. You have to try the mango sorbet though and chocolate macaroons, to die for! And the seafood was also very fresh. The Satay took a while for them to cook though which was a bit disappointing. And I only spotted the cheese spread after we left because it wasn't really displayed out in the open, so not sure if it was meant to be served to diners or not.

Service was also impeccable. The servers were polite and always had a smile on their face. Our dishes were cleared away promptly and every request attended to promptly.

I would definitely return here again but only if they still have the 39% discount :)

Pictures below are a bit dark because the lights were dim.

Fresh Seafood Station.

some strawberry dessert

yummy chocolate macaroon

crabs

Dessert Station

My plate.....a little bit of everything (not even everything)

freshly shucked Oysters. Delicious!

sushi and sashimi

Oysters, Prawns, Alaskan Crab Legs already halved. 

Nando's at Plaza Singapura

Nando's in Singapore is a bit different to what I remember in Australia. Here it's a table service restaurant (which means service charge), and in oz it's a counter service.

The food was ok, I mean it's just BBQ chicken with Peri Peri sauce poured over. And by the way the only place I've seen in Singapore that sells bottled Peri Peri sauce is at Mustafa. I do love their fries though. I love thick cut fries and they also sprinkled some spicy seasoning over the top. I also chose a side of Potato Salad and I was surprised at how delicious it was. I do wish their menu had more pictures though. You can however view their menu online which is great, I love restaurants that post their menus online.

1/4 Chicken with two sides was $13.90++ and I had this nice (overpriced) drink called Madeira Red which was Sprite with Pomegranates $3.90++

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Salim Seafood Restaurant at Johor Bahru, Malaysia

A lot of Singaporeans go to JB to eat 'cheap seafood', I guess we're no different. But we're lucky enough to have locals to show us somewhere different to eat rather than Taman Sentosa (which is where most ppl go to eat seafood as it's closer to the border).

Salim Seafood Restaurant isn't easy to find, it's very remote, the road that leads to it has no street lights, so get there before the sun sets. The 'village' or Kampong is populated by Orang Asli or another words the aboriginals of Malaysia. I thought the Malays were the original people of Malaysia, didn't realise there were aboriginals there too....indeed they had very dark skin and had an uncanny resemblence to Australian Aboriginals. I'm not sure if they own the restaurant too, because it's a Chinese seafood restaurant. Perhaps they take care of the offshore fish/crab nets.

The food was nothing short of spectacular. It was so fresh and delicious and best of all, cheaper than Singapore. Definitely don't come here if you're looking for some clean posh Seafood restaurant, because walking along the planks to your table and realising the water is right underneath us as we can see through the gaps, it is a little scary. But the village style setting is something different and the sea breeze is nice.

Heres the address

Jalan Sungai Danga
81200‎ Johor Bahru‎ Johor
Malaysia

Singapore just opposite

Sea Snails cooked in Garlic (wasn't as good or as big as the Singapore ones). The Fried Chinese Buns were very very nice, soft and pull apart style.

Crab cooked in Salted Egg. The best dish ever. 

Claypot Curried Prawns

Chilli Crab. Not as good as Singapore Chilli Crab.