PUBLISHED December 7th, 2016 05:00 am | UPDATED January 26th, 2017 11:09 am
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love said to me, let’s go get brunch”… at least, that’s how I think the song should have gone.
If the thought of cooking another big Christmas meal for the family scares you, why not take them out for a merry brunch instead? All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the delicious food with you family. Here are 10 top-notch Christmas brunches at Singapore’s finest restaurants even the Gringe would approve of.
Stellar at 1-Altitude
Singapore’s highest restaurant in the city brings you delectable offerings of seasonal fare prepared by Stellar’s Executive Chef Christopher Millar in his unique progressive Australian style. Think of the sprawling seafood and shellfish station, charcuterie and foie gras live stations as interesting sideshows flanking the highlight – the Festive Kitchen of sumptuous Christmas roasts and more that will make your mouth water. When you think you’re at the end, Pastry Chef Jasmin Chew loads you up with yet another luxurious dessert buffet spread, and don’t even think of saying no.
Price: $140++ per person (top up $60++ for free-flow prosecco), $60++ (child aged 6 to 12), kids under 6 eat free.
Stellar at 1-Altitude is located at L62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616, p. +65 6438 0410.
Tanjong Beach Club
Have you been nautical or nice lately? Regardless, sink into a lovely seaside Christmas buffet brunch at Singapore’s best strip of sand. Look forward to the large carving station, filled to the brim with yuletide classics like Roast Beef and Gammon Ham, while a quality selection of prime seafood delights (prawns, slipper lobsters, oysters, and more!) and coastal fusion cuisine keeps your seaside spirit well-fed. Kids will be delighted with complimentary face painting, candy floss, and Tanjong Beach Club’s very own Santa Claus.
Price: $100++ per person (top up $25++ for free-flow prosecco, spirits, wine, beer, and cocktails), $68++ (child aged 4 to 12)
Tanjong Beach Club is located at 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore 098942, p. +65 9750 5323.
Ash & Elm
Primed to bring a touch of conviviality to your Christmas celebrations is a glorious buffet brunch at Ash & Elm, boasting a sprawling medley of theatrical delights that include succulents roasts, handcrafted log cakes, and more. If you’ve ever been to Ash & Elm, you’ll know that the best part of brunch here is the three culinary theatres – an impressive Charcuterie & Cheese Room, the Wood-Fired Oven section, and the Charcoal Grill, not even counting the fresh seafood stretch and DIY Bloody Mary bar. Just for Christmas, they’ll be pulling out all the stops, with culinary delights like Maplewood Bacon-Wrapped Roast Turkey, Charred Octopus with Romesco and Shaved Fennel, and a fine, juicy Roasted Beef Rib Eye.
Price: $118++ per person (top up $40++ for free-flow Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, wines, and beers), $38++ (child aged 6 to 12)
Ash & Elm is located at InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Rd, Singapore 188966, p. +65 6825 1008.
UNA
UNA’s Sunday Boqueria Brunch excites with its Christmas Day edition! Enjoy this special occasion the Spanish way as the chef prepares a tantalising feast complete with beloved dishes from the world-renowned La Boqueria Market in Barcelona, including signatures giant paellas, roasted Spanish suckling pig, hand-sliced Ibérico ham, Christmas log cakes, a live parrilla grill station, and other famous tapas. You might just want to pair this spread with free-flow cava, Moet & Chandon champagne, or a good ol’ jug of sangria. UNA also has a dedicated kids’ corner with a bouncy castle and other fun-filled activities to keep the little ones busy.
Price: $88++ per person (top up $12++ for free-flow soft drinks & juice, $48++ for free-flow Cava), $30++ (child aged 4 to 12 years)
UNA is located at 1 Rochester Park, Singapore 139212, p. +65 6773 0070.
Seasonal Tastes
Christmas brunch at Seasonal Tastes is sure to be a delight with flavourful showstoppers like Pineapple & Truffle Glazed Christmas Ham, Whole Roasted Baby Lamb, Whole Baked Salmon with Curry Scallops, and the traditional Apple Glazed Turkey – and all the choice cuts are served a la minute at the carving station. Expect the freshest seafood to join the fray, from half-shell scallops and crabs to prawns and freshly-shucked oysters, as well as irresistible sweets such as Port Wine-poached Pears and two marvelous log cakes: the Chocolate, Whiskey & Chestnut Yule Log and Vanilla, Raspberry & Pistachio Cheese Yule Log.
Price: $88++ per person (top up $70++ for free-flow champagne, wine, and beer), $158++ including free flow of champagne, wines, beers, soft drinks and juices
Seasonal Tastes is located at 12 Marina View, L32 Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961, p. +65 6922 6968.
Monti
Monti does Christmas the Italian way – which means everything is sharing-style on a huge table. Choose from an abundant variety of antipasti, including the classic La Grande Selezione platters full of cured meats and cheese, or try the chef’s signature handmade pasta – made from the finest Mancini 00 flour and topped with premium ingredients like wagyu and lobster. Help yourselves to the festive live stations with the addictive Risotto Cacio e Pepe or the ultra tender 7 hour-baked lamb shoulder with white wine, then finish off with decadent desserts like Christmas puddings, mince pies, and rich festive-inspired cakes!
Price: $145++ per person (top up $30++ for free-flow soft drinks and juices or $65++ for free-flow Prosecco, house wine and spirits), $65++ (child aged 6 to 12 years)
Monti is located at Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327, p. +65 65350724.
Oscar’s
At Oscar’s sumptuous Christmas buffet, start working up an appetite at the outstanding seafood bar (lobsters, several types of oysters, and prawns) and the various live stations, including a DIY pasta where you can choose your own noodle, sauce, and toppings. Then, tuck into hearty festive roasts of Whole Turkey with Spicy Cranberry Jus, Honey and Pineapple-glazed Christmas Ham, or twice-cooked pork belly with Argentinian spices. Dessert people will fall in love with the extended Dessert House filled with endless decadent delights, including some very special Christmas creations.
Price: $158++ per person (top up $60++ for free-flow Laurent Perrier Champagne, house wine, beer, and cocktails), $79++ (child)
Oscar’s is located at the lobby level of Conrad Centennial Hotel, 2 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038982, p. +65 6432 7481.
Edge
Edge impresses again with seven festive live food theatres that range from housemade Christmas charcuterie and carving stations, to a fun raclette cheese station laden with yummy condiments. The meat highlights this time round include the Special Christmas Ham, Hot Smoked Salmon Bella Vista, Wagyu Beef Striploin, and of course, the restaurant’s signature Traditional Roasted Whole Norfolk Turkey. Conclude the spread with a stunning array of Christmas sweets like Earl Grey and Jamaican Pepper Infused Fruitcake and Santa Hat Chocolate Strawberry Petit Gateau.
Price: $158++ per person (first seating), $168++ per person (second seating)
Edge is located at Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039595, p. +65 6826 8240.
Zafferano
Indulge in a hearty Italian feast at Zafferano, with four generous courses served sharing-style, just like the Italian families do. Start off with antipasti of five different items right at your table, including live oysters, Italian Burrata with juicy tomatoes, and Baby Lobster Flambé́d with Brandy. The second pasta and pizza course brings you housemade Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Seafood and Veal Ravioli with Porcini Mushroom, while the carving station introduces unlimited servings of traditional Oven-baked Turkey Stuffed with Chestnut and Black Truffle and the all-time favourite Beef Wellington.
Price:$128++ per person (free-flow Mumm Champagne, prosecco, Peroni beer, wines)
Zafferano is located at Level 43 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315, p. +65 6509 1488.
Triple Three
How does Triple Three’s Signature Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Stuffed Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Mentaiyaki Lobster sound? Decadent? We think so too. Joining the lavish Christmas meat and seafood spread (freshly shucked lobsters, Alaskan King Crab, and a whole lot more) are luscious festive desserts like stollen, fruit cakes, and log cakes, including the lovely Valrhona Delicious Dulcey Yule Log.
Price: $98++ per person, $33++ (child aged 6 to 12 years)
Triple Three is located at L5 Mandarin Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867, p. +65 6831 6271.