The Orchard Cafe @ Orchard Hotel Singapore - Elevated OZ “Meats” Buffet, A Lavish Sunday Brunch Experience with Expanded Indulgences and Weekend Favourites

The Orchard Cafe presents an elevated take on its well-loved OZ "Meats" Buffet with a special Sunday Brunch, offering an expanded spread that brings together hearty Australian highlights alongside indulgent brunch classics. The refreshed experience delivers a satisfying weekend feast, complete with premium ingredients and comforting favourites for all ages.

Salad

The buffet begins on a high note with a vibrant selection of Chef's Salads, offering a refreshing and flavourful start. Highlights include the Spanish Style Grilled Octopus, Creamy Idaho Potato with mustard and dill, and the Tomato with Baby Mozzarella and basil. Heartier options such as AUS Pulled Lamb with lentil and hummus, and AUS Beef Brisket with pickled vegetables further elevate the spread.

Artisan Cheeses

Following this is the antipasto section, featuring an assortment of Salami, Mortadella, Serrano Ham, Pepperoni and Smoked Salmon, complemented by a selection of premium artisan cheeses. This combination of cured meats and cheeses offers a satisfying balance of savoury richness and creamy indulgence.

Seafood on Ice

Seafood lovers will appreciate the generous Seafood on Ice selection, which includes Red Prawns, Mussels, Half-Shell Scallops, Cherry Clams, Black Mussels, Snow Crab, and Boston Lobster, alongside Poached Salmon. Adding to the spread are Assorted Sashimi such as Salmon, Trout, Yellowfin Tuna, and Hamachi, as well as a variety of Sushi and Maki Rolls of the Day.

Carving Station

At the Carving Station, diners can enjoy an impressive lineup of hearty mains. Highlights include the Slow-Roasted AUS Grain-Fed Prime Rib served with baby potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and red wine sauce, as well as the Aussie-Style Grass-Fed Lamb Rack paired with mint and BBQ sauces. The Maple Glazed & Orange Marmalade Gammon Ham stood out for its balance of sweet and savoury notes. At the same time, the Baked Barramundi and Peri-Peri Roasted Chicken offered lighter yet flavourful alternatives.

Satay and Meats

The AUS Meats Charcoal Grill Station adds a smoky dimension to the feast, featuring grilled favourites such as Tiger Prawns, Pork Belly, Pork Bacon, Chicken Wings and Chicken Satay, all freshly prepared over charcoal for that irresistible charred aroma.

Roasted Delights

A selection of Roasted Delights further complements the spread, including Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork, BBQ Pork, and Hainanese Chicken served with fragrant Hainanese Chicken Rice, offering familiar local flavours that are always crowd-pleasers.

Chilli Crab

One of our favourite local delights is the Chilli Crab served with mantou, boasting a rich, tangy and spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with the fluffy fried buns, making it a must-have dish during brunch.

Congee Station, Noodle Bar

For those seeking comforting carbohydrates, the buffet also features a Congee Station with assorted condiments and fried Chinese doughnuts, alongside a Noodle Bar serving options such as Lor Mee and Laksa, catering to different flavour preferences. For a more satisfying combination, pair a warm bowl of congee with the soft, flavourful braised soy pork, which adds comforting richness to the dish.

Indian and Dosa Station

The Indian Station offers a robust spread of bold, aromatic dishes, including Kolkata Biryani, Butter Chicken, and Mutton Kosha Mangsho, alongside vegetarian options like Palak Paneer and Keerai Paruppu Kadayal. The Dosa Station serves freshly made Masala Dosa, Onion Uttapam and Plain Dosa with sambar and chutney.

Foie Gras

Adding a luxurious touch to the brunch is the Foie Gras Station, where Pan Roasted French Foie Gras is served with rhubarb chutney and brioche.

Egg Benedict

The Egg Station offers made-to-order Eggs Benedict with perfect flowy yolks, perfect for a classic brunch indulgence.

Oysters

Seafood aficionados will also enjoy the Oyster Station, featuring both baked and steamed oysters, which quickly became one of our personal favourites for their freshness and briny sweetness.

Kids Munchkin Section

Families are well catered for with the Munchkin Table, offering kid-friendly favourites such as pizza, pasta on a wheel, Wagyu beef sliders, hash browns, snail sausages and fish & chips, ensuring even the little ones have plenty to enjoy.

Desserts

Desserts round off the experience on a delightful note, with an extensive selection that includes Signature Mango Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Opera Cake, and Yuzu Sesame Cake. Other indulgent treats include Tim Tam Tarts with Berries, candy donuts, assorted kuehs, apple pie and pralines, as well as Banoffee Cream Pudding with white chocolate crumble. The Chocolate Fountain, served with fruits, marshmallows, Rice Krispies, and a fun popcorn station, adds a playful and satisfying end to the brunch.

OZ "Meats" Buffet is available from now to 30 April 2026.

Weekday Lunch (Monday to Friday): $88 per person
Weekday Dinner (Monday to Thursday): $102 per person
Weekend Lunch (Saturday to Sunday): $98 per person
Weekend Dinner (Friday to Sunday): $112 per person

For the months of March and April 2026, make a reservation via https://www.millenniumhotels.com/tc/sgfoodonfoot to enjoy a complimentary glass of The Orchard Cafe Signature Drink.

Words and photos by Crystal. A lady who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Orchard Cafe
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442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 67396565
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Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 4. Walk to Wheelock Place. Walk to the traffic junction of Orchard Road and Angullia Park. Cross the road to the Royal Thai Embassy. Turn left and continue down Orchard Road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 10 minutes. [Map]

Old Airport Road Lor Mee @ Balestier Road - Famous Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee Opens A Sit Down Restaurant

The famous Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee hawker stall at Old Airport Food Centre has partnered with Food King's Ryan Tan to open a new sit down restaurant at Balestier Road. There is always a long queue at their hawker stall at Old Airport Food Centre, and it is usually sold out by noon. So you have to be an early bird if you do not want it to be a wasted trip.

With the new lor mee restaurant, diners can now savour the bowl of slurping goodness any time of the day. It is open daily from 9am to 9pm. The Lor Mee comes in three sizes for $6, $8 and $10 with choices of flat yellow noodle, round yellow noodle, kway teow or bee hoon.

The bowl of slurping goodness comes with braised egg, braised pork belly, fish flakes, beansprouts, fresh chillies and parsley, topped with chilli, fresh garlic and vinegar. Give everything a good mix for a good spoonful of flavour and textures.

The braised sauce is the star here, making the bowl of lor mee taste so good. It is not too gooey and starchy yet has an excellent flavourful depth. Xin Mei Xiang got it right is the balance. The different flavours from the braising sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chilli come together for one to enjoy the goodness.

Old Airport Road Lor Mee
586 Balestier Road
#01-01
Singapore 329898
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Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 9pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Toa Payoh MRT station. Take Exit A or B. Walk to Toa Payoh Bus Interchange (Stop ID 52009). Take bus number 139 or 145. Alight 2 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Singapore Lor Mee @ Tiong Bahru Food Centre - A New And Third Lor Mee Stall At The Food Centre

A third and new Lor Mee stall - Singapore Lor Mee has opened at Tiong Bahru Food Centre. Accordingly to my friend, the stall is previously known as Zhen Hao Lor Mee at North Bridge Road. I have not heard of them before. Nevertheless, I could not help my curiosity self to check them out.

There is three items on the menu - Traditional Lor Mee ($4.80), Fried Cod Fish Lor Mee ($5.80) and Jumbo Lor Mee ($8). Unlike other lor mee stalls, it offers unique items such as fried cod fish fillet and tempura prawn for their lor mee.

I decided to go for the Fried Cod Fish Lor Mee. Although the fried cod fish is flaky and moist, the exterior is not as crispy as I would have liked. Probably due to the fact it is not freshly fried.

Compared to the other two popular stalls at the food centre, the broth, better known as the lor for the noodle, lacks robustness. While it is not very gooey, it is light and lacks depth. So maybe I am more inclined to a more heavily flavoured bowl of lor mee.

I had tried the stall when it was previously at North Bridge Road. From the taste, it seems that it is more for the older plate or what we may label it as traditional taste. The younger generation, which prefers strong flavours, may not yet enjoy it.


Singapore Lor Mee
Tiong Bahru Food Centre
30 Seng Poh Road
#02-32
Singapore 168898
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW Line), Havelock (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 8am - 8pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Tiong Bahru Road towards Kim Pong Road. Turn right onto Kim Pong Road. Turn left onto Lim Liak Street. Walk down Li Liak Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Havelock MRT station. Take Exit 2. Walk straight down Zion Road to Seng Poh Road. Turn right onto Seng Poh Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Feng Zhen Lor Mee @ Taman Jurong Food Centre - The Same Gold Standard For Best Lor Mee In The West

Suppose you ask me where is the best Lor Mee in the West. Feng Zhen Lor Mee at Taman Jurong Food Centre is the top of my list. The last visit to the stall was back in 2016, and I noticed a couple of minor changes. First, the signboard has changed from yellow to purple. Second, it has also replaced the porcelain bowls with plastic bowls.

Lor Mee 4.2/5

The bowl of gooey slurping goodness comprises braised pork belly, braised egg, fish cake, ngoh hiang and flaky fish meat. It has not changed since the last visit.

What binds everything in the bowl together has to be the delicious gravy. The flavoursome gravy or "lor" is not overly starchy, making it drinkable yet just ideal for coating each strand of noodles. For the fullest enjoyment, I would recommend adding some chilli sauce, garlic, and the soul of any good lor mee, the vinegar into the bowl of noodles, and give them a good toss.

Feng Zhen Lor Mee
Taman Jurong Food Centre
3 Yung Seng Road
#03-146
Singapore 618499
Nearest MRT: Lakeside (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 5am - 3pm
(Closed on Sun & Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Lakeside MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Lakeside MRT station (Stop ID 28091). Take bus number 98. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Lakeside MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Lakeside MRT station (Stop ID 28099). Take bus number 240 or 246. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Old Airport Road Zheng Zong Lor Mee @ Tampines Street 43 - Sisters Of Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee Open Own Stall

Have you tried the famous Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee at Old Airport Road hawker centre? Recently the sisters of Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee has opened their own stall at Tampines Street 43. The stall name is Old Airport Road Zheng Zong Lor Mee, located at the coffeeshop beside the market. As words get around of their opening after seven months, there is a constant snaking queue for their lor mee now.

Lor Mee 4.5/5

I heard that the sisters start the day as early as 130am to start preparing the gravy and ingredients in order to open the stall by 6am. That is a lot of hard work behind a comforting bowl of noodle in a thick and viscous gravy.

The Lor Mee ($4/ $5/ $6) comes in three sizes. We have the largest portion loaded with shredded batang fish, braised pork, braised egg, beansprouts and parsley. The serving is very generous. Not forgetting the garlic and vinegar, which is the soul of a good bowl of lor mee. You can also add a dollop of chilli sauce and some chopped chilli to spice up the enjoyment.

I have not tried Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee, but accordingly, to my friends, the gravy is lighter in flavour in comparison. For a first-timer like me, I find it acceptable and well balanced. It definitely makes the spot as one of the top lor mee stalls in Singapore.

Apparently, the stall also sells prawn noodle. I didn't try it, but if you do, do let me know whether it is good? 


Old Airport Road Zheng Zong Lor Mee
Blk 477 Tampines Street 43
#01-192
Singapore 520477
Tel: +65 97126849
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Nearest MRT: Tampines East (DT Line), Tampines (DT Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Thu-Tue: 6am - 1pm
(Closed on Wed)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tampines MRT station. Take Exit A or D. Walk to Tampines Bus Interchange (Stop ID 75009). Take bus number 28, 29, 293 or 553. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tampines East MRT station. Take Exit A. Cut across the housing estate. Walk to Tampines Street 42. Cross the street and continue to Tampines Street 43. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Old Bukit Purmei Lor Mee @ Queen Street (Bugis) - The Return Of The Legendary Bukit Purmei Lor Mee

Fans of Bukit Purmei Lor Mee will be glad to know that it has made another come back. Having followed them from Bukit Purmei to West Coast Drive, the joy was shortfall when uncle Teo falls sick again, and they have to close the stall. This time the stall is run by the third generation, uncle Teo's nephew. With the news of Old Bukit Purmei Lor Mee opening, the stall has been gathering long queues every day. During my visit, I queued for around an hour.

Lor Mee 4.2/5

The Lor Mee comes in 3 sizes - $3.50, $4 and $5. The $5 portion comes with fried fish, but the stall did not have it during my visit. The stall owner told me that they are short of staffing and cannot cope with the overwhelming crowd..

As the stall does not have fried fish, we ordered the $4 portion, which comes with slices of pork, fish cake, char siew and fried ngoh hiang balls in a thick and flavoursome braising sauce. I looked back at my old photo album of bukit purmei lor mee, and I realized it used to have more ingredients such as ngoh hiang and fried crispy bits. It also feels a bit weird to have char siew for lor mee.

In my view, the bowl of lor mee is good but fall short of the standard we used to know. I also don't quite understand the ngoh hiang ball, which is very hard and lacked the five spice flavour. I prefer the stall to bring back the standard accompanying ingredients that Uncle Teo used to serve in his bowl of lor mee. 


Old Bukit Purmei Lor Mee
269B Queen Street
#01-236
Singapore 180269
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT Line, EW Line), Bencoolen (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 730am - 330pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to traffic light junction. Cross the road. Turn left and walk to Bugis+. Cut through the building to Queen Street. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Bencoolen MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Bencoolen Street to the junction of Bencoolen Street and Middle Road. Turn road onto Middle Road. Walk down Middle Road. Turn left onto Waterloo Street. Walk towards Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho temple. Walk to block 268B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]