Café 2000, a restaurant located at M Hotel (Near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station) serves International Buffet Dinner at daily from 6pm to 11pm. On Fridays, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays, the restaurant serves Seafood and Barbecue Buffet Dinner.
We visited Café 2000 on a Saturday evening and tried out its Seafood and Barbecue Buffet Dinner.
When we arrived at 630pm, the restaurant was around 70% full. The first few rows of the tables near the entrance were not occupied. Whereas those inside the restaurants were all occupied, most probably because everyone wanted to be strategically near the food since it was a buffet.
I was surprised to see so many people at the restaurant as I thought that we were early. The spread available included Cold Seafood, Barbecue, Bread, Soup, Salad, Zi Char (which was the month special), Satay, Sashimi, Sushi, Dessert and Live Cooking Stations. To sum it up, the spread was reasonable, enough to keep me busy eating for 3 hours.
I was surprised to see so many people at the restaurant as I thought that we were early. The spread available included Cold Seafood, Barbecue, Bread, Soup, Salad, Zi Char (which was the month special), Satay, Sashimi, Sushi, Dessert and Live Cooking Stations. To sum it up, the spread was reasonable, enough to keep me busy eating for 3 hours.
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| Cold Seafood |
The Cold Seafood Section was impressive. There were Oysters, Prawns, Scallops, Crabs and even Crab Claws! In addition, each of them were fresh. I particularly like the Oysters (plump and juicy), Prawns (sweet and firm) and Crab Claws. It would have been perfect if they were more prompt in refilling the Oysters.
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| (Clockwise from the top left) BBQ Section: Lamb, Beef, Chicken Wings and Salmon |
The Barbecue (BBQ) Section was a unique differentiation that makes Café 2000 stand out compared to most other buffets. There was a variety of raw meat; Lamb, Beef, Chicken Wings and Salmon.
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| BBQ Seafood Section |
In addition, there were also BBQ seafood section with Jumbo Prawns, Scallops, Crayfish, Fish, and Fish and Squid Otak. All you have to do is to select the raw food you want on a plate, then peg your table clip to the plate. The BBQ food would be cooked and served to your table.
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| (Clockwise from the top left) BBQ Meat: Lamb, Beef Chicken Wing and Salmon |
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| BBQ Seafood |
The BBQ food was delish. I was most impressed with the Jumbo Prawns. Look at the size of it. It was fresh and the shells were easily taken out. In addition, the meat was firm. The otahs were quite good too, slightly spicy, there were fish chunks in it.
The beautifully cooked Scallop Au Gratin did not disappoint. The warm melted cheese complemented the scallop well.
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| Scallop Au Gratin |
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| Pork Ribs and Bratwurst |
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| Pork Ribs and Bratwurst |
The Bratwurst was a tad too salty for our liking. However, the partner loved the Pork Ribs which were folk tender and flavourful.
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| Angus Beef |
The Chef’s signature Angus Beef.
The Angus Beef was well executed by the Chef. The natural flavour and juices in the beef was retained. I have seldom been impressed with pizza during a buffet. But Café 2000's thin crust pizza certainly made an impression on me. So much so that I had to tell the partner to try it.
There was a live cooking station for the Laksa. All you have to do is to select the noodles and items you want for your Laksa on a plate, then peg your table clip to the plate. The Laksa would be delivered to your table. There was an extensive variety of items including seafood (squid, prawns, mussel), yong tau foo and quail eggs.
The laksa gravy was fragrant and rich with the right amount of spiciness. It was so delectable that I finished the whole bowl by myself and quite full by the time I finish this.
There was a wide variety of Desserts available ranging from Assorted Nonya Kueh, Cakes, Durian Puree, Chocolate Fondue to Shaved Ice. The Durian Puree stood out. Made from fresh durian, it was thick (not diluted) and bittersweet. Durian lovers will definitely love this.
It was a pity, I was just too full and did not manage to try every single items. I did not even manage try the chilli crab!
Although this was a tasting session, I was impressed with the quality of food. The spread was less than Todai Singapore, but Café 2000's quality was way well better (which makes it more value for money). Most people would 'spam' on the Cold Seafood section to make their money worth while. At, Café 2000 beside doing that you can also 'spam' on the BBQ section (Something I would do if I go back again =P). In addition, I would also go for more servings of the Laksa and Anges Beef.
Would I be back? Yes, I can forsee myself going back! I already know what I want to go for when I am back.
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| Laksa |
The laksa gravy was fragrant and rich with the right amount of spiciness. It was so delectable that I finished the whole bowl by myself and quite full by the time I finish this.
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| Royal Chocolate Cake |
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| Desserts |
It was a pity, I was just too full and did not manage to try every single items. I did not even manage try the chilli crab!
Although this was a tasting session, I was impressed with the quality of food. The spread was less than Todai Singapore, but Café 2000's quality was way well better (which makes it more value for money). Most people would 'spam' on the Cold Seafood section to make their money worth while. At, Café 2000 beside doing that you can also 'spam' on the BBQ section (Something I would do if I go back again =P). In addition, I would also go for more servings of the Laksa and Anges Beef.
Would I be back? Yes, I can forsee myself going back! I already know what I want to go for when I am back.
Thank you Lindy for the invite and hosting us.
International Buffet Dinner
Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 1030pm
$50++ Adult, $28++ Child
Seafood and BBQ Buffet Dinner
Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays from 6pm to 1030pm
$62++ Adult, $32++ Child
Café 2000 (M Hotel)
81 Anson Road, M Hotel
Singapore 079908
Tel: 6500 6112
Opening Hours: Daily from 630am to 11pm
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