My wife and I went to the Atrium buffet last week on a weekday, which was our fifth or sixth time at the Crown buffet, and we noticed that the Atrium is improving every time we go there. This time, we went there on a weekday, which we did not expect to be so busy. It seems like the buffet is popular on weekdays as well, even though the menu is slightly less varied than on weekends or dinner time.

The quality of the creamy risotto was extraordinary. It was rich, creamy, and perfectly cooked. The nachos with melted cheese, guacamole, tomato onion, etc. were also delicious and satisfying. The vegetarian sushi was top class, with fresh ingredients and well-balanced flavors. The sweet bun and vegetable momos were excellent as well, with subtle and delicate tastes.

The sushi corner was awesome, with a variety of sushi rolls and sashimi to choose from, served with soy sauce and wasabi. All the rice varieties were very well done, fluffy and flavorful.

The English corner had English pudding with jus, gravy, mushroom gravy, etc. The roasted carrots were tender and sweet, and the cheese corner had several cheese options, including succulent blue cheese.

Each corner had a variety of condiments provided and they all tasted fresh and tasty, particularly the Thai green chili sauce and the Indian garlic chutney. They added some spice and zest to the dishes. The laksa corner looked awesome too, but it had prawn paste so I could not taste it.

The dessert corner was a world in itself, with so many tempting options to try. One of the cakes looked and tasted like a Swedish Princess cake that we get in Miss Maud's. I mixed the caramel pudding and apple crumble and it was so juicy and sweet that my sugar level went through the roof. The rum & raisins ice cream was at a different level, creamy and boozy. Rocky road and a couple of other cakes like carrot cake and beetroot cake were just fine, but not as impressive as the others.

The only thing that disappointed me was the fresh cut fruits. They tasted bland and unripe. I wish they had more juicy and sweet fruits varieties. However, this was a minor flaw in an otherwise amazing buffet experience.

Overall, we had a great fun with the food. The waiters were extremely friendly and the staff was awesome. They were attentive, courteous, and efficient. I did not eat meat, but I saw people liked the seafood as much as the pork and beef varieties. The seafood section had oysters, prawns, crabs, mussels, salmon, and more. Of course, parking was free, which was a nice bonus.

I have to appreciate the chef who designed this menu. It was diverse, creative, and appealing to different tastes and preferences.

I would highly recommend the Atrium buffet to anyone who loves food and wants to have a memorable dining experience. It is worth every penny you pay for it. 😊