21 on Rajah Days Hotel Halal Buffet Dinner

21 on Rajah at Days Hotel Zhongshan Park has recently attained Halal certification from MUIS. It was delightful news for us as we were looking for a seafood buffet dinner for a gathering. We had initially wanted the renown Carousel and popular Aquamarine but both were fully booked for the weekend. We decided to give this new contender to the halal buffet circle a try, and we were so glad we made the choice.

The interior of 21 on Rajah was spacious and well-lit with the full glass window. A cute mascot sits in the middle of the restaurant and the joy on her face was contagious- I felt my spirits uplifted just by looking at her.

The seats towards the inside of the restaurant were decked out in blue and white, quite like the Santorini (arh, I'll love to be there right now). The buffet pricing of 21 on Rajah was clearly spelt out on a menu on every table. And indeed, the buffet pricing at 21 on Rajah are very, very reasonable.We were there on a Saturday night, and it was priced at S$35.00++ per person.

At $35.00++ per person, we were very pleased to find that the seafood on ice included tiger prawn, green mussels, snow crab and scallop. My favourite was the tiger prawn and snow crab that were so fresh and sweet. The seafood was replenished very often.

Appetizers include a fresh salad bar which offered rocket leaves that our companion absolutely adored (which I personally would classify as 'acquired taste'). The cold salad bar scored for me. The potato salad was both creamy and crunchy- thanks to the almond that was added to the mix. The yoghurt honey mustard sauce in the chicken salad was very special and the chicken well marinated. The smoked salmon was also another of my favourite here.

If the western cold appetizers do not appeal to you, there is also a local appetizer in stall. You could mix up your own rojak with the selection of fruits, vegetables and of course fried dough. The rojak sauce was very fragrant, and the pounded roasted peanuts added an extra omph to the local salad.

The cooked food counter at 21 on Rajah also did not disappoint. Our favourite dishes included the black pepper crayfish. The black pepper sauce had the wok hei and the crayfish was very fresh. Another noteworthy dish was the roast beef. The beef was juicy and tender, and the mushroom sauce went absolutely well with the red meat.

There was also a live cooking station where the local delight laksa is cooked and served to you upon request. We liked the laksa gravy that was rich and creamy, but not too overpowering. The big tiger prawns that you see here was from the seafood on ice. Now, buffet is all about mixing and matching and finding something that you like right? There, I did it and created the most hearty laksa that I have had in a long while.

Drinks at 21 on Rajah are also included in the buffet pricing. You could have apple juice, rose syrup and lime juice to go with your food. There was also freshly brewed coffee and tea.

The desserts at 21 on Rajah included both international and local selections that were exploding in such vibrant colours. We particularly liked the ondeh ondeh that was so soft and oozed rich gula melaka. The chocolate fondue was a lovely velvet fountain. The chocolate was not too sweet, and just perfect for the condiments.

Our companions and us truly enjoyed our buffet dinner at 21 on Rajah at Days Hotel. The buffet dinner was of great value, the selection of high quality, and the service impeccable. Furthermore, the fact that this buffet is halal certified will certainly greatly enhance it as a choice pick for a gathering.

Singapore Food Blog Review by Kumory

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21 on Rajah Days Hotel Zhongshan Park

1 Jalan Rajah

Days Hotel Zhongshan Park

6am to 1030am (Breakfast); 12pm-230pm (Lunch); 6pm-1030pm (dinner); 12pm-3pm (Sunday Brunch)

http://www.dayshotelsingapore.com/en/days-hotel-singapore/dining