Town Restaurant @ The Fullerton Hotel Singapore - ‘Treasures of the Sea’ Dinner Buffet, Featuring 29 Seafood Selections Prepared in 27 Different Styles

Seafood lovers, this one’s for you. Town Restaurant at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is going big on seafood with its ‘Treasures of the Sea’ Dinner Buffet, featuring an impressive 29 seafood selections prepared across 27 different styles — from seafood on ice and charcoal-grilled favourites to curries, local dishes and more. And before you even start attacking the buffet, every table receives a Crispy Fried Whole Barramundi to share, served straight to your table. 

On Fridays and Saturdays, there’s even more to look forward to with a Charcoal Barbecue Station set up just outside the restaurant by the river.

Grilled River Prawn

Grilled Scallop

Grilled Satay

Here, you’ll find Grilled River Prawn, Grilled Scallop, Chicken Satay and Sambal Stingray, the latter wrapped in aluminium foil and served piping hot. We got excited when we spotted the stingray, although the sambal wasn’t quite the spicy, flavour-packed version we’re used to. Thankfully, the fish itself was tender. The Chicken Satays, on the other hand, were a pleasant surprise. They are nicely seasoned and even better with a generous dip into the rich peanut sauce.

Boston Lobster

Poached Sea Prawn

Green Mussel

Snow Crab Leg

Babylon Snail Hard-shell Clam

Of course, what’s a seafood buffet without a glorious seafood-on-ice spread? There’s plenty to pile onto your plate, including Boston Lobster, Poached Sea Prawns, Green Mussels, Snow Crab Legs, Babylon Snails, Hard-shell Clams, and Half-shell Scallops.

Assorted Cheeses

Parmesan Cheese Wheel Salad Bar

Compound Salad Bar

Oelek Chilli Jelly Fish Salad

Pesto Potatoes Salad

Alongside the seafood spread is an Assorted Cheese selection, plus a Salad Bar where you can build your own plate or pick from prepared salads such as the Oelek Chilli Jelly Fish Salad and Pesto Potato Salad.

Saffron Seafood Chowder

Don’t walk past the Saffron Seafood Chowder without getting yourself a bowl. Rich and creamy without being overly heavy, the chowder is loaded with crab meat, although much of the good stuff likes to settle at the bottom. Give it a good stir before ladling it into your bowl; there’s plenty of crab meat hiding down there. This was easily one of our favourites of the night.

Peruvian Spice Roasted Beef

Meat lovers aren’t forgotten either. Make a stop at the Carving Station for the Peruvian Spice Roasted Beef — that beautiful pink centre was simply too eye-catching for us to walk past. Served with Pimento Caper Chimichurri and a house-made spice blend, it’s a worthy detour from all that seafood.

Good Chance Popiah

The Live Station features Good Chance Popiah and Fish & Chips on Fridays and Saturdays, but the popiah deserves an honourable mention of its own. Freshly wrapped to order by the experienced auntie behind the counter, each roll is packed nice and tight with a generous amount of filling. The chilli has a proper kick too, so ask for more if you like yours spicy. These were so good that we nearly stuffed ourselves with popiah before making it through the rest of the buffet. In fact, I’m craving one again as I write this.

From Tuesday to Thursday, the Live Station switches things up with Royale Seafood Congee.

Slipper Lobster Pumpkin Curry

Ginger Scallion King Prawn

Sweet Chilli Garlic-Butter Snow Crab

The seafood feast continues in the cooked food section, where choosing what to eat — and how much stomach space to sacrifice — gets difficult. Among the dishes are Slipper Lobster Pumpkin Curry, Ginger Scallion King Prawn and Sweet Chilli Garlic-Butter Snow Crab. With so many different preparations across the buffet, you can quite literally go back for seafood again and again without eating it the same way twice.

Abalone Truffle Soba

At the Japanese section, go beyond the usual fresh sashimi and look out for the Abalone Truffle Soba. Served in petite portions, it’s just the right size for a taste without filling yourself up too quickly. It is important when there’s still so much more waiting around the buffet.

Laksa

We also love the DIY Noodle Station, where you can choose your own ingredients and exactly how much noodles you want. At a buffet this extensive, portion control is a survival skill! We deliberately went for a smaller serving of Laksa so we could still make our way through everything else. Prawn Soup is also available if you prefer something lighter.

Chocolate Lava Cake Salted Egg Crispy Fish Skin

Before we move on to the dessert spread, one creation deserves a mention simply because of how unusual it sounds: Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Egg Crispy Fish Skin, prepared à la minute. Chocolate lava cake and fish skin isn't exactly a pairing that immediately makes sense, and yes, it tastes every bit as intriguing as it sounds. A little unusual, definitely interesting, and worth trying at least once.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Morello

Ivory Pistachio Mascarpone

Ondeh Ondeh Cake

Strawberry Lavender Vanilla

Yuzu Jasmine Mousse

Oozy Toffee Praline

Now, please leave stomach space for dessert. Seriously. The dessert spread sits right at the front of the restaurant, which meant we had already mentally mapped out what we wanted before dinner even properly began. With creations such as Dark Chocolate Cherry Morello, Ivory Pistachio Mascarpone, Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Strawberry Lavender Vanilla, Yuzu Jasmine Mousse, Oozy Toffee Praline, OMG Lemon Praline and Durian Gula Melaka Shooter, everything looks almost too pretty to eat.

As with any huge dessert spread, there will inevitably be hits and misses depending on personal preference, but we’d say there were definitely more hits than misses here.

OMG Lemon Praline

Durian Gula Melaka Shooter

Assorted Nonya Kueh

Treasures of the Sea Dinner Buffet is available until 7 November 2028.
Tuesday to Thursday: S$98++ per adult | S$49++ per child aged 6–11
Friday and Saturday: S$118++ per adult | S$59++ per child aged 6–11

Photos and words by Jaslyn. An avid cook who lives to eat and travel for food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Town Restaurant
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778188
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]

IM QALB by Pun Im @ Tampines Mall - A Creative Take on Southern Thai and Malay Flavours

IM QALB by Pun Im at Tampines Mall is a new creative, casual Thai-Malay restaurant that blends the rich culinary heritage of Southern Thailand with Malay cuisine. The menu highlights the bold, aromatic, and soulful character of Southern Thai cooking while incorporating familiar Malay flavours and techniques into a range of creative dishes.

From spicy and sour soups to grilled meats, coastal seafood, and comforting desserts, the menu showcases aromatic herbs, chilli, seafood, fermented ingredients, and spices central to both culinary traditions.

Spicy & Sour Beef Soup 4.8/5

One highlight for me was the Spicy & Sour Beef Soup ($16.80), inspired by Isaan cuisine from Northeastern Thailand. Made with three cuts of beef (gold coin, oxtail, and tendon), the soup has a rich, hearty mouthfeel, with each cut adding layers of texture. What makes it stand out is the housemade toasted rice powder, prepared by toasting Thai Jasmine Rice together with three aromatic herbs before grinding it. This adds a fragrant toasted aroma and subtle texture to the soup. The broth itself is punchy, spicy and sour, with robust flavours that make it particularly satisfying.

Golden Crab Tahu Kai Jeow 4.5/5

The Golden Crab Tahu Kai Jeow ($18.80) is perhaps one of the more interesting creations on the menu, combining Thai Kai Jeow with the Malay Tahu Telur. Made with tofu, jumbo lump crab meat, and acacia leaves, the mixture is deep-fried Tahu Telur-style until golden brown and crisp on the outside while staying light inside. It is served with a housemade sweet sauce and finished with a rich, tangy and umami-packed egg yolk sauce. I thought this was a clever marriage of the two cuisines, although I would have liked to see more crab meat in the dish.

Stir Fried Petai With Wild Caught Black Tiger Prawns 4.2/5

For something with a more pronounced Southern Thai character, there is the Stir Fried Petai with Wild Caught Black Tiger Prawns ($19.80). Petai, or stink beans, is a popular ingredient in Southern Thai cuisine, prized for its distinctive flavour and slightly crisp texture. Here, succulent wild-caught black tiger prawns are wok-tossed with petai, housemade chilli paste and shrimp paste, resulting in a dish that is spicy, savoury and packed with umami. The petai brings its characteristic nuttiness, while the prawns add sweetness to the aromatic and punchy sauce.

Stir-Fried Squid in Black Ink Sauce 5/5

My favourite dish of the meal was the Stir-Fried Squid in Black Ink Sauce ($19.80). This lesser-known Southern Thai coastal dish features fresh squid stir-fried in its own natural ink, creating a luscious, glossy sauce with a delicate sweet and savoury balance. The sauce is further layered with onions, garlic, shallots, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, giving it plenty of fragrance and depth. The squid was nicely cooked with a pleasant bite, while the black ink sauce was intensely savoury without being overly heavy. Definitely one I would order again.

Southern Thai Style Ayam Perchik 3.8/5

The Southern Thai Style Ayam Perchik ($18.80) combines Southern Thai curry flavours with the Malay-style ayam percik. Chicken thighs are marinated in a fragrant curry paste with cinnamon, coriander, and cumin seeds, then grilled three times, with the marinade basted onto the chicken after each turn. This gives the skewers a nicely charred and caramelised exterior while keeping the meat tender and juicy. Served with lontong and a sweet and tangy Thai-style achar, it makes for a fairly complete plate. While I enjoyed the chicken's texture, I felt the overall flavour could have been more pronounced and punchy.

Rose Tea with Lychee Smoothie 4.2/5

The menu also includes a selection of Thai-inspired drinks. The Rose Tea with Lychee Smoothie ($7.80) combines fragrant rose tea with sweet lychee in an icy, refreshing smoothie. It is floral, fruity and not overly heavy.

Rose Milk Tea with Cream Cheese Foam 4/5

The Rose Milk Tea with Cream Cheese Foam ($7.80) takes a more indulgent direction, pairing rose-infused milk tea with a velvety cream cheese foam. The tea's floral sweetness pairs well with the creamy foam, which adds a gentle savoury finish.

Thai Chendol Drink with Scented Coconut Milk 4.2/5

For something more familiar, the Thai Chendol Drink with Scented Coconut Milk ($7.80) puts a Thai spin on a Southeast Asian favourite. Silky chendol and sweet jackfruit are served in fragrant coconut milk, making it a refreshing, lightly sweet option to pair with the spicier dishes.

Thai Banana Fritter 4.5/5

Dessert-wise, the Thai Banana Fritter ($9.80) was another highlight. Also known as Gluai Kaeg, the Thai version differs from the familiar Malay goreng pisang by using ripe Namwa bananas and a batter enriched with shredded coconut and toasted white sesame seeds. Fried until golden and crisp, the exterior has a lovely crunch while the banana inside remains naturally sweet, soft and creamy. The toasted sesame and coconut add a pleasant nuttiness and aroma, making this a simple but very satisfying way to end the meal.

Overall, IM QALB by Pun Im offers an interesting take on Thai cuisine, pairing Southern Thai flavours with Malay influences. While some dishes worked better for me than others, the restaurant clearly tries to move beyond the usual Thai restaurant offerings, particularly with creations such as the Golden Crab Tahu Kai Jeow and Southern Thai Style Ayam Perchik.

My personal favourites were the Spicy & Sour Beef Soup and especially the Stir-Fried Squid in Black Ink Sauce, which I found particularly bold and flavourful. If you enjoy spicy, aromatic and herb-driven flavours, IM QALB is a new addition in Tampines worth checking out.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Im Qalb by Pun Im
Tampines Mall
4 Tampines Central 5
#04-02
Singapore 529510
Tel: +65 8145 6713
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Nearest MRT: Tampines (DT, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tampines MRT Station (EW Line). Take Exit C. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tampines MRT Station (DT Line). Take Exit D. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]

Yamamoto’s Hamburg @ Lau Pa Sat Festival Market - Japanese Hamburg Specialist Open Its First Singapore Outpost with Singapore-Exclusive Chicken Patty

Yamamoto’s Hamburg, which began in Ebisu, Tokyo in 2005, recently opened its first Singapore outlet at Lau Pa Sat. Founded by restaurateur Shohei Yamamoto, the same creator behind hamburg steak restaurant Hikiniku To Come, Yamamoto’s Hamburg draws from the wholesome home-cooked meals of his childhood, celebrating the warmth and comfort of yoshoku, or Japanese-style Western comfort food.

Yamamoto Hamburg 5/5

Using thoughtfully selected ingredients, the menu features handmade patties made with a blend of Japanese beef and pork, alongside a Singapore-exclusive chicken patty and a selection of Japanese favourites. Our absolute favourite was the signature Yamamoto Hamburg ($19.90), a hand-formed beef patty stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese and mushroom cream sauce, served with a demi-glace infused with miso and dashi, and finished with a dollop of Hollandaise. The slight funk and earthiness of the oozy Gorgonzola and mushroom cream enriched the beefy notes of the patty, while the demi-glace cut through the richness with its umami-rich sweetness, adding even more depth to each bite. We found it best enjoyed with the accompanying bowl of rice, which helped balance the richness and ensured that none of the sauce went to waste.

Tamago Yaki Nose Hamburg 4.8/5

For something more classic, the Jikasei Hamburg ($15.90) is a straightforward option, though we went for the Tamago Yaki Nose Hamburg, topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a more complete experience. We switched the original beef patty for a chicken patty, developed exclusively for the Singapore outlet. It was just as tasty as its beef counterpart - lighter but juicier, making it an easy alternative for those who prefer something less heavy. The accompanying sides were rustic and wholesome, with a small serving of simple spaghetti, grilled broccoli and eggplant, and a scoop of potato salad. The latter was worth a mention. Light and creamy with a slight tang, it had slices of pickled cucumber and pasta for texture.

Tomato Hamburg 4.5/5

Rustic Pork Sausage 3/5

Another classic pairing was the Tomato Hamburg ($17.90), which replaces the richer demi-glace with a fruity, sweet tomato sauce. For this relatively lighter version, it was served with two chunky fried potatoes, which added a layer of indulgence to the meal. We added Rustic Pork Sausage (+$3.50), which is also available as a side for $7.90 for two.

Anchovy Butter Potatoes 4/5

Karaage 4/5

Other sides include Anchovy Butter Potatoes ($4.90), which not only sounded delicious but also lived up to expectations, with a soft, fluffy interior and a savoury, fried exterior. The Karaage ($3.90 for 3 pieces / $4.90 for 5 pieces) came in chunky, succulent morsels and was a particularly affordable addition.

Every Rice Set ($3.90) or Salad Set ($4.90) comes with a complimentary tasting portion of Yamahan’s house-made vegetable juice, blended daily with seasonal fruits and vegetables, with the option to upsize for an extra $2.50. The Salad Set also includes a small serving of Signature Yamahan Salad, fresh with crisp leafy greens. It certainly didn’t feel like an afterthought, as some side salads sometimes do.

To celebrate its opening, Yamahan will run a special giveaway from 5 to 7 October 2026, with the first 300 redemptions each day receiving an adorable complimentary pack of five exclusive Yamahan stickers with a minimum spend of $20, excluding GST and service charge. The sticker pack features five cute designs inspired by Yamahan and its Central Business District location.

Photos and words by Si An. A homebody who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, the smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Yamamoto’s Hamburg
Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
18 Raffles Quay
Stall 96-103
Singapore 048582
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line), Raffles Place (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk down Cross Street. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit I. Walk to Robinson Road. Turn left onto Robinson Road. Walk down Robinson Road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]