I know, desserts are distractions designed by the buffet to divert you from where the money is, the meat & the seafood, but I can’t ignore these seemly sweets. I can’t, I’m not strong enough. Besides, everyone has a magical dessert stomach that manifests only when desserts are ingested.⠀
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Colony’s dessert lineup might just be the most comprehensive one I’ve seen so far in Singapore. The Nyonya sweets like ondeh ondeh, rainbow kueh & ang ku kueh all earned the ultimate Asian accolade of ‘not too sweet’, but were all unremarkable otherwise. The real stars of the dessert were the chocolate bars, the refreshing orange sorbet, and the assorted pastries.⠀
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I reckon that the chocolate bars are created in house, and I’m pleasantly amazed that they can actually compete with the established chocolate confectioners. As charming as the chocolate was, it paled in comparison to the perfection of the pastries. The Green Tea Raspberry was definitely the most aesthetically appealing one, and it was suitably sweet to boot. The sweet green tea filling & the raspberry glaze coexisted in harmony on a buttery, crumbly tart base, and the sweet balances with the sour superbly.⠀
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As a chocoholic, I was smitten by the Chocolate Passionfruit Tart. The passionfruit was the zesty streak that enlivened the rich, mildly bitter dark chocolate tart, creating a decadent dessert that did tasted & felt oh so right. However, my favourite dessert of the night simply has to go to the breathtaking Baked Fruit Tart. The tart shell was beautifully buttery & captivatingly crumbly, and the sweet yet tart berry and assorted fruit filling was perfection. Sticky, sweet without going overboard, with a tinge of tartness from the berries to restrain the sugars, this tart is a tremendous treat to end the buffet.⠀
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My body is so ready to get my stomach colonised by Colony again.⠀
And now we get to the meat of the matter, Colony’s sweeping spread of meaty marvels. The third meat that deserves special mention are the delightful Dukkah Spiced Baby Lamb Ribs. Thanks to the dukkah spice, the tremendously tender lamb ribs are stunningly savoury with a little smidge of sweetness, and the lamb itself bears only the slightest trace of gaminess. While the traditional mint jelly condiment is suitable for the lamb, the herby & subtly spicy chimichurri was a much better accompaniment to the luscious lamb.⠀
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Of course, there are a lot more mouthwatering meats in Colony’s boundless buffet, and I’ve made myself hungry while writing this. And now I want-no, I NEED to go back to Colony soon.
And now we get to the meat of the matter, Colony’s sweeping spread of meaty marvels. My unexpected favourite of the night, however, is the Wok Fried Pork Rib in Aged Black Vinegar with Lychee. Despite the deceptively dry appearance, these juicy pork ribs slid right off the bone like a seasoned stripp-I mean, like butter off hot pancakes. The aged black vinegar, lychee and other seasonings combined to form a glaze that tasted similar to sweet & sour pork, but less sweet, with the sour edge slightly less sharp and more salty. ⠀
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Of course, there are a lot more mouthwatering meats in Colony’s boundless buffet, and I’ve made myself hungry while writing this. And now I want-no, I NEED to go back to Colony soon.
And now we get to the meat of the matter, Colony’s sweeping spread of meaty marvels. Every self respecting buffet makes a cut of beef rib the jewel of their meat lineup, and Colony certainly knows how to show off. ⠀
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Their behemoth bone in grilled ribeyes are showcased splendidly, and the beef does the presentation justice. It’s rather juicy despite spending some time under the heat lamp of death, and flavour wise, that’s where the supplemental sauces shine. The standard whole grain mustard, Pommery mustard & horseradish are there to balance out the rich fattiness of the beef with their heat, and they’re quite a capable condiment. The pinot noir morel sauce was smooth, rich and full of umami morel mushroom bits, but I feel like it could’ve been a touch saltier to make the ribeye truly tremendous. Oddly enough, I found myself gravitating to the strangely satisfying onion marmalade to accompany the beef with its sweet & jammy attributes. ⠀
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Of course, there are a lot more mouthwatering meats in Colony’s boundless buffet, and I’ve made myself hungry while writing this. And now I want-no, I NEED to go back to Colony soon.
The answer is simple: we grab Colony’s stellar Singapore Chili Crab from the Chinese section and marry it to the lobster. The Singapore Chili Crab is already sufficiently sublime by its lonesome, with the succulent, sweet & soft crabmeat inundated with that dreamy deluge of sweet, spicy & savoury chili & egg gravy that breathes life into everything it touches. However, generously scoop the gravy all over the luscious lobster, and you have an indescribably indulgent seafood sensation. The sweet & savoury qualities of the thick gravy amplify the mild flavours of the lobster, and the firm texture of the lobster holds up to the thick eggy gravy superbly.⠀
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An unlimited supply of grilled Boston Lobsters and sumptuous Singapore Chili Crab is more than sufficient to make Colony’s seafood dinner buffet ($112++ per head) worth every last penny, but wait, THERE’S MORE!
It’s exceptionally easy to eat more than your money’s worth at Colony, especially when they offer up swanky seafood like Grilled Boston Lobsters, grilled à la minute. They don’t grill it to order, but they put out a few grilled lobsters, and slap a few more on the grill. I was a little skeptical at first, but after witnessing how extraordinarily quickly all the lobsters got snapped up by ravenous diners, I was convinced. The crustaceans simply don’t stay long enough on the line to lose their freshly grilled appeal!⠀
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The lobsters are grilled to utter perfection, boasting a firm, dense, slightly springy yet tender texture. The flesh was not even remotely mushy, a testament to the freshness of the lobsters served. They were simply seasoned with clarified herb butter, chives & some salt, which was enough for these luscious lobsters to satisfy. However, we’re at Colony, we’re here for hedonism and excess. So how do we make a luxe dish even more opulent?⠀
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So I recently got blessed with a dinner at the legendary Colony buffet at @ritzcarltonmilleniasingapore , and I fully understand why all former patrons couldn’t stop singing its praises. It was the dinner buffet instead of the fabled Sunday brunch buffet, but I was more than thrilled by the luxurious spread.⠀
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Once you’re done with your seafood diet, pick out some delightful charcuterie & cheese to please your palate. The air dried Wagyu beef & chorizo are the standouts from this stellar selection of cold cuts, and I even came back for seconds. But the most indulgent item here is certainly the fabulous foie gras terrine. It’s silky smooth, fantastically flavourful and flat out heavenly. It’s perfect on its own, and it’s also perfect when spread on one of Colony’s freshly baked breads.⠀
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The scale of Colony’s extensive buffet is impossible to cover in one post, and the buffet has well & truly colonised my stomach space.
So I recently got blessed with a dinner at the legendary Colony buffet at @ritzcarltonmilleniasingapore , and I fully understand why all former patrons couldn’t stop singing its praises. It was the dinner buffet instead of the fabled Sunday brunch buffet, but I was more than thrilled by the luxurious spread. There were so many options to start my opulent onslaught with, but I opened with the spectacular seafood bar. ⠀
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The stellar snow crab was flawlessly fresh, and is probably the closest you’ll ever get to a crab fresh from the ocean without catching it yourself. The succulent snow crab flesh was stunningly sweet, and mixed with the natural brininess, it was tasty enough as it was. But of course, we’re here to overindulge, so squeeze some lemon, and either light up the night with dashes of Tabasco, or up the luxuriousness with the impossibly flavourful cocktail sauce. ⠀
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The surprise of the night were definitely the langoustines, I certainly wasn’t expecting them to be as superb as they were. The texture of langoustine is firmer but less bouncy compared to a regular prawn, and it’s basically a supersized shrimp. The flesh was sumptuous & sweet, and was the perfect pair for the scintillating spicy citrus soy dressing.
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The scale of Colony’s extensive buffet is impossible to cover in one post, and the buffet has well & truly colonised my stomach space.
So I recently got blessed with a dinner at the legendary Colony buffet at @ritzcarltonmilleniasingapore , and I fully understand why all former patrons couldn’t stop singing its praises. It was the dinner buffet instead of the fabled Sunday brunch buffet, but I was more than thrilled by the luxurious spread. There were so many options to start my opulent onslaught with, but I opened with the spectacular seafood bar. ⠀
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The oysters are Fine de Claire no. 3s (the smallest ones), these mollusks aren’t particularly satisfying, but they are still tasty. Mildly briny, clean and creamy, a dash of lemon & Tabasco is what they need to truly shine.⠀
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The scale of Colony’s extensive buffet is impossible to cover in one post, and the buffet has well & truly colonised my stomach space.
Recently I had a chance to try the afternoon tea set ($68 per pax) and I must say, the ambience, food and service is not bad but with some misses.
The set comes with a cocktail, a set of savoury dishes, free flow desserts and a choice of their selection of tea or coffee. Their savouries come with quite premium ingredients, such as truffle, crabmeat and foie gras. One of my favourites has to be the Unagi Kabayaki Bun, as it was stuffed with a thick slab of unagi that was beautifully seasoned and was very tender! The Duck Rilletes Tart was not bad as well, as the foie gras given was huge and rich. However, we all agree that the tart given was too big, and as it was very rich it would fill you up very quickly. The truffle brie sandwich was sadly a disappointment as it tasted really weird.
As for their desserts line, the selection was quite extensive and everything was not bad! My favourites got to be their macarons and their crepe! Soft and slightly crispy on the edges, the crepe was stuffed full of dark chocolate and hence was very rich.
All in all, their afternoon tea can be quite expensive for the quality they offer. Considering that Colony is one of the best buffet restaurants in Singapore, their lunch or dinner buffet is better preferred!
I thought the Chicken Pie & crisp Cheese Lavosh Crackers were such a brilliant pairing!
This high tea felt complete with unlimited Mandarin Oolong Tea (which I was so glad they proactively refilled constantly because it’s literally so good) & Champagne 🥂
For the desserts, I was obsessed with the Cherry Chocolate Tart. Rich chocolate with sour cherry - too good🤤🤤🤤
The Seafood Rendang Sandwich was one I didn’t expect myself to love. The king crab on top of the pillowy pandan bread was so FRESH.
I am surprised that with such a wide variety of cuisine and dishes, most of the dishes at Colony are of excellent quality. There are quite a few note-worthy dishes, make sure to try those.
https://hungryghost.sg/colony-at-ritz-carlton/
Colony Festive Seafood Dinner is available from 18 Nov to 30 Dec 2022 at $118++ per adult / $59++ per child
Location: Colony, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039799
@ritzcarltonmilleniasingapore Seafood Dinner! The #mightylaksa features the Colony Laksa from the Noodle atop with Grilled Boston Lobster from the Grill & Rotisserie section. This is usually what I do whenever I go for Seafood buffet 😋
Location: Colony, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039799
rly good!!! tender and flavourful. wish i could go for a second serving but had to save space to try EVERYTHING on the menu
if you don’t leave room for the dessert, we can’t talk. because i did that exactly and i’m here to warn you against it. the dessert may just be the Highlight of the entire buffet. very good patisserie style mini desserts. the mini chocolate tartlet🥺🥺 lives in my head rent free. really do try everything
