Being in the Central Business District, Element is very popular with executives wanting lunch in spacious air-conditioned comfort rather than having to sweat it out at the packed lunch hawkers nearby. Apart from being an enochophobe’s dream, the main draw here is the international buffet which features several culinary sections, and, of course, the extensive wine list, even though there are no by the glass selections.

Level 4, Marina Mandarin Singapore, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Tel: 6845 1111 / 6845 1000
Operating Hours: Lunch: Noon – 2.30pm Dinner: 6.30pm – 10pm

The seafood at Aquamarine is extraordinary. We started with oysters, shucked to order and served plain with lemon and olive oil (at my request) – their juices were salty, creamy and slightly thick  [...]

Another one of those good hotel cafes that Singapore abounds with, Town Restaurant boasts a wide repertoire of cuisines and an extensive menu. I passed over the “Asian curry-like things” section, which included some laksas and Malay-style chicken curries, then the “favourite Old-World bastardizations” pizzas baked in wood-fired ovens and meaty western grills

#01 -01 One Fullerton,1 Fullerton Road, Tel: 6438 0400

Operating Hours: Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Mon – Fri) Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm (Mon – Thurs) 7pm – 11.00pm (Fri – Sat)

  With a relaxed setting overlooking the sea, and great food, this is a  venue that exemplifies the best of casual dining on this island. While the [...]

One-Ninety is a great place for a quick, good value buffet lunch in the chic surroundings of the Four Seasons Hotel. The buffet boasts a variety of good fresh food, from dainty canapés and hors d’oeuvres to a nice variety of mains and desserts, along with made-to-order food such as creamy milkshakes and tenderloin burgers. I went for one of each – the finely hand chopped tenderloin patty in a soft floury bun with a generous slab of gooey seared foie gras was almost sickeningly indulgent