Makansutra Gluttons Bay Launches $19 Zi-Char Buffet Every Wednesday!

We have all gone for hotel buffets before, but to enjoy local zi-char buffet at Gluttons Bay along the breezy Marina Bay… That is my first time.

The Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee brand is one of those that have been around for decades. It is where many Singaporeans go to when in search of good Zi Char that ignites the tastebuds. Their Singapore Chinese inspired dishes carry Indian, Muslim, Western, and, of course, Chinese flavours. Starting from this Wednesday, their stall at Makansutra Gluttons Bay will launch its first ever zi-char buffet. ONLY $19 NETT!

The buffet consists of 10 items in total, cooked a la minute. Expect your zi-char favourites, including Mongolian Pork Ribs, Sweet & Sour Pork, Lemongrass Chicken, Har Cheong Gai Chop, Seafood Fried Tofu, Onion Omelette, Cereal Fried Rice, Hong Kong Noodles, Oyster Kailan and Sambal Kang Kong.

Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee is synonymous with Har Cheong Gai (deep fried prawn paste chicken) which is familiarly regarded as a family favourite amongst Singaporeans. Each piece of chicken is painstakingly marinated a day before with their secret concoction of fermented prawn paste and a mixture of spices to create intensely flavorful, juicy, and crispy chicken. Don’t forget to order their boneless Har Cheong Gai Chop during the buffet. There is no need to dirty your hands with these thick and tender slices of har cheong chicken.

One classic zi-char dish which I always order is sweet and sour pork. The batter-coated chunks of pork are deep-fried till crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. As usual, it is mixed with a bright red, sticky, sweet and sour sauce, and cucumber. Another of my favourite is lemongrass chicken. The deep fried chicken is well coated with a lovely kecap manis sauce. It worked out really well and I enjoyed it, especially the caramelized sweet taste. These dishes are paired with delicious plates of cereal fried rice or Hong Kong noodles.

This is truly a local kitchen offering firm favourites. Get your family or friends down to Gluttons bay to enjoy the zi-char buffet. They will be introducing seafood dishes into the buffet menu in the future. Don’t forget to pair the food with some cold beer or ice kachang in this lovely Marina Bay location.

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Maureen

Born into a family of enthusiastic foodies, Maureen has always loved all things culinary, especially the local cuisine here in Singapore. With a life-long fascination with the rapidly evolving food scene in Singapore, she started this website in 2007 to explore and celebrate all types of local Singapore dishes and to share her love of travel and food with the world. With 4 years of experience as a journalist and producer, she has a wealth of experience in food writing, photography and styling.