Description
Behold a transformative dining experience as we redefine buffet-style.
Delight your taste buds with unlimited servings of authentic Peranakan, local and international cuisines served straight from our kitchen to your table.
Go on, indulge in all-time favourites such as la mian, black pepper tiger prawns, kueh pie tee, ayam buah keluak, artisan pasta with truffle cream sauce, seafood platter and more.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Q1: What kind of food does Ellenborough Market Café serve?
A1: Ellenborough Market Café offers a buffet-style dining experience featuring Peranakan classics, local Singaporean favourites, and a wide range of international dishes.
They often run thematic dinner buffets like “Grill It. Swirl It. Savour Shirobuta Live,” where you’ll see chefs at live stations grilling or using shabu-style cooking.
Q2: Where is Ellenborough Market Café located, and what’s the contact info?
A2:
Address: 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281 (Paradox Singapore Merchant Court)
Q3: What are the opening hours and dining periods?
A3:
As per Paradox’s site:
Breakfast: 6:30 am – 10:30 am daily
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm (on normal days)
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
On Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, there are two dining seatings (e.g. 6:00-8:00 pm + 8:00-10:00 pm), and some periods have a 2-hour dining limit per seating.
Q4: Do I need to make a reservation or can I walk in?
A4: Walk-ins are possible, but because buffet dining is popular, especially during dinner and weekends, reservations are strongly recommended.
Also note: the restaurant may enforce minimum party sizes or decline reservations under certain conditions (e.g. less than 2 persons)
Q5: How much does the buffet cost? What about child rates?
A5: Based on current pricing from Eatigo and recent reviews:
Weekday Lunch (Mon–Fri): ~ SGD 68++ per adult, ~ SGD 28++ per child.
Weekend / Public Holiday Lunch: Two seatings (12:00–2:00pm, 2:00–4:00pm) — adult ~ SGD 78++, child ~ SGD 34++
Weekday Dinner (Mon–Thu): ~ SGD 88++ per adult, child ~ SGD 38++
Weekend / Fri–Sun Dinner & Themed Buffets: ~ SGD 98++ per adult, child ~ SGD 42++
“++” means service charge and taxes are additional.
Q6: How long can I dine (is there a time limit)?
A6: Yes — there is typically a 2-hour limit per seating during dinner / weekend buffets.
Some lunch seatings may have fixed durations depending on how busy they are.
Q7: What are some of the signature dishes or must-try items?
A7:
Peranakan classics such as Ayam Buah Keluak, Nonya Chap Chye and local Nonya desserts like Durian Pengat are often highlighted.
Seafood, live grill stations, shabu / swirled pork buffets (like Shirobuta pork), and fresh sashimi options are often part of their dinner buffet themes.
The “Grill It. Swirl It. Savour Shirobuta Live” dinner event is a signature thematic offering.
Q8: Are there promotions, discounts, or membership perks?
A8: Yes — several promotions run from time to time:
SAFRA 50% off Buffets (lunch & dinner), on prior reservation and subject to availability. Quote “SAFRA50.”
DBS (card) 50% off Buffets with terms (up to 10 adults, blackout dates apply)
Eatigo Discounts on off-peak times (e.g. 30–50% off)
Do note: discounts usually do not stack with other promotions, and some special buffets or themed nights may be excluded.
Q9: What is the ambiance and capacity like?
A9:
The café has about 250 indoor seats and maintains a smart casual dress code.
It is located along the Singapore River, offering a scenic riverside dining atmosphere.
Interior design incorporates Peranakan motifs, with bright, colorful touches that reflect its culinary heritage.
Q10: Is there parking? What about accessibility and payment methods?
A10:
Parking: The hotel offers private parking.
Accessibility: The café is wheelchair-accessible.
Payments accepted: Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX etc.) and contactless payments are accepted.
Payment Options
American Express, Mastercard®, Visa, Diners, Wallet
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Cutleries were dirty with food stains, plates were not clean. Food selection was average, with most food items being carbs like rice and noodles. BBQ section outdoors had no beef/seafood, only chicken and pork, which were undercooked when we ordered. Very underwhelming. Beverages only includes coffee, tea and water. Replenishment of food items were slow and many other patrons were waving down staff to have food items replenished. Offers no value for the price point. Will not visit again even at half the price.
Oct 5, 2025
Li
Sep 22, 2025
Erlinda
Sep 16, 2025
Chan
Sep 12, 2025
Jeanne
always my top choice for buffet in terms of price point
Sep 12, 2025
Janet Lee
Aug 26, 2025
Stephen John
Everything went smoothly & my gosh all the staff's were very helpful & understanding , patient , thoughtful with all of my plans which went smoothly and i paid / treated my friend for a meal amen thank god this time i managed to pay for the bill we had enjoyed ourself , meal's , service's by all the staff's too they are all very polite down to earth friendly always with a positive smile's & attitudes great beautiful beautiful ambience , great tasty coffee's lost count of how many i had which tells you the coffee was so damn good as well too i was happy with the table they gave us as me & my best friend had to put our bag's on the chair's great job guy's keep up the great effort's & sweat's & job's guy's you guy's are doing an amazing job at it jia - you great table settings too frm the forks / knifes \ spoons , raw , white sugars , tissues great buffets choices they also prepared an big jar of water on the table for you ready to pour it into your drinking glassses foods were fresh and too very yummy that i couldn't stop myself from grabbing even more worth our $$$$¥¥¥ worth's thanks alot guy's to all the staff's▪︎
Aug 23, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025
Sylvester Quah
Aug 19, 2025
Noel
Food was average with very little selection. Disappointing to say the least
Aug 12, 2025