[Sponsored] In this island of Instagramming foodies, dining trends come and  go, but some things are forever. Weekend after weekend, these are the classics we keep returning to, especially when we hit the buffets. Here’s what they are—and where to get them.

Boatloads of fresh seafood

As islanders, we know nothing beats a good catch. Singapore’s coastlines are dotted – and have been so for decades – with a raft of excellent seafood joints, from Changi to Punggol, and along the East Coast to Pulau Ubin. But no need to hop here and there; those in the know know that buffets are excellent for choice ocean picks. Head to Marina Bay Sands’ RISE  restaurant for its not-to-be-missed Seafood Nights every Tuesday. Have your pick from the freshest selection of seafood including freshly shucked Pacific oysters, sashimi, sumptuous black pepper crab, whole poached salmon, among others.

Annual festive season classics

Possibly even more than year-end shopping, we go gaga for year-end feasting. All the Christmas-y treats just make us weak in the knees. Along with turkey and the usual roasts give thanks for RISE’s American feast every Wednesday, featuring chicken and shrimp gumbo, hot baked oysters, mac and cheese, maple glazed baked ham, buttermilk chicken, fried okra and Oreo cheesecake. Amen!

The sizzle of meaty barbecues

Yakiniku, shabu shabu, new casual barbecue joints—it’s clear we are obsessed with grilled, smoky meat. For succulent picks, pencil in RISE’s Backyard BBQ every Thursday where you’ll find mouth-watering highlights like a whole roasted pig, Korean beef galbi, lamb chops and a live barbecue in the herb garden.

Wholesome and fresh delights 

Evergreen Singaporean icons

Anthony Bourdain frequently coos over our hawker fare. And for good reason: it’s all amazing, from chicken rice, to prata, zi char and bak chor mee. To tuck into hearty familiar faves in five-star comfort, make a beeline for Singapore Local Favourites selection every Saturdayat RISE, where you’ll find a rojak station, satay,the so-shiok-ahh chili crab and the not to be missed RISE signature laksa. 

And of course, hotel buffets

All. You. Can. Eat. Four words that must always come in sequence, says every self-respecting Singaporean.  From free-flow options, to carving stations and never-ending assortment of desserts, buffets of all persuasions go down very well here. And RISE restaurant buffet with special themed nights are simply the stuff of dreams for us obsessive foodies. 

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