Window on the Park — Restaurant in Singapore

It has been about 10 years since our last visit here and we just dropped by for it's dinner buffet just the past Sunday. Nothing much has been changed except that it's brighter and as usual, cosy. But tables were arranged too closed to one another, making one difficulty to walk around/through not to mention you can clearly listen to what your next table diners are talking about easily.

Although it's Sunday, the restaurant was almost full-house (as they were running a $50 nett buffet dinner) and it was really great value for money, considering the spread of food and generally good quality too.

If you are a seafood lover, you will surely love it. There are lots of seafood that included fresh oysters, prawns, crabs, lobsters, scallops, squids and mussels etc, they were either cooked, or freshly grilled by the chefs on the spot. There were also other dishes that included salmon, tuna and sushi maki, stewed beef, salmon, mamee chicken, lamb shoulder chop, glutinous rice, fried noodles (also there's a DIY noodle station where you pick your own ingredients and let the chef cook for you), satay, fresh salad, soup of the day, harkow, curry puff etc. Foods were replenished promptly and that's good!

Would say most of the foods were nicely cooked and yummy.

The satay, there's only one type available was disappointing as the meat was a little dry and soggy and the lamb was hard. The crabs were nice but a little too salty.

There were two cold beverages, one was rose syrup, the other, not too sure, look like but didn't taste like lemon tea, the taste was a little weird. Coffee/tea were inclusive. And a range of pastries, kuehs, ice cream and fresh cut fruits. Overall, these were nice.

Service wise, can be better. Some staff were "green horns" and they were seemed confused where to get the things we requested like chopsticks that were not made available at the sushi maki station and asked their peers. They also were expressionless when we thanked them for clearing our used plates. And they didn't bring us the bowl of water for us to wash our hands though the table besides us got their which I thought they should provide that for every table like most other restaurants will do. Inconsistent service.

In general, it was a nice and satisfying dinning experience here, considering the spread of food and price paid for though service by staff can...

Great Grill, Good Bites, But a Labyrinthine Pricing Puzzle.

Windows by the Park at Holiday Inn Orchard offers a buffet with some real culinary highlights, but a perplexing, almost labyrinthine pricing structure unfortunately overshadowed the experience.

Let's start with the stars of the show: The fresh oysters, grilled lobsters, and grilled scallops were truly excellent! Cooked perfectly with a lovely char, these were easily the standout items and worth coming back for. The salad featuring blue crab meat was also a delightful and refreshing find, adding a nice touch to the cold selections. And a special shout-out to the satay, which was really good, offering that authentic smoky flavour.

The main crab dishes, available in classic chilli, black pepper, and ginger versions, were okay, though they didn't quite hit the same highs as the grilled seafood. Similarly, the snow crab legs didn't taste as fresh as I would have liked, and the salmon and tuna sashimi were just okay – passable but not memorable. The laksa was decent, hitting the comfort food spot but not particularly outstanding.

For drinks, the coffee was nice, a pleasant way to end the meal. And while the ice cream selection was a simple three choices of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, it was nicely complemented by assorted nuts and cranberries, making for a satisfying dessert.

My biggest concern, and frankly, a significant let down, was the the labyrinthine and widely disparate pricing. I encountered promotions online suggesting prices around the $50+ mark, but upon arrival, the listed price was $80+. After all was said and done, the final per-person cost inexplicably worked out to be over $100+. This huge discrepancy felt misleading and genuinely impacted what could have been an otherwise very good experience.

While the grilled seafood and satay were exceptional, the lack of consistency in other popular items combined with such a significant and confusing price jump left a sour taste. If the pricing were transparent and consistent with expectations, it would be a much easier recommendation. As it stands, the value proposition is hard to justify when the final bill is double what was initially...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 / 5 Stars

A Sumptuous and Delightful Saturday night experience at Window on the Park Buffet 🐟🦐🦞. Had to do this review as I personally think this place deserves a higher score as compared to its current.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Window on the Park Buffet. The 1 for 1 buffet was super attractive thus, my friends decided to give it a go.

The decent and delectable spread of dishes left a lasting impression for us. This is my first few time trying a halal hotel buffet and after my experience, I would definitely recommend this place to my muslim friends.

Window on the Park Buffet undoubtedly lived up to its reputation even thou it seems to have a low Google rating. The quality of dishes available were simply outstanding. From the freshly made grilled lobster, prawn, laksa to the refreshing bandung.

The highlight for me was definitely the grilled cheesy grilled lobsters, they were served hot and fresh for consumption. Besides there were a larger variety of desserts as well for after meal consumption.

The service was decent throughout our meal but it seem to me that the team were slightly understaffed after a certain time as it was getting harder to find them for help😂🤣.

With that said, the staff were still helpful and friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist when I looked for them.

Meanwhile, the only down side for me is that i wish for a larger variety. However I understand it was due to the space constraints as well. Looking forward to a new series of menu in the future.

In conclusion, Window on the Park Buffet is a gem in the heart of the city. This place is suitable for a nice family gathering but do remember to make a reservation beforehand as the place might have very limited seats.

Ps. Ate so much that I forgot to take pictures and videos. Had to credit my friend for these superb...