Description
Makan@Jen is a vibrant, eclectic all-day-dining restaurant offering a la carte and buffet options. With a variety of local, asian and international treats, you can fill your stomach and get back to exploring the city. Watch the bustling Orchard area below hum with activity from indoor or outdoor seating.
If you’re looking for a relaxing buffet experience right in the heart of Orchard, Makan @ JEN is one of those places that combines good food, comfort, and friendly service perfectly.
Overall Impression
Across all seven reviews, diners consistently praised the pleasant ambience, fresh seafood, and friendly staff. The restaurant’s bright and cozy setting makes it an ideal spot for both gatherings and casual weekend dinners. Many guests also mentioned that the Eatigo and 50% discount deals made the experience even more worthwhile — offering great value without compromising on quality.
Highlights
1. Relaxing Ambience & Great Vibes
Guests love the bright, cozy, and comfortable environment, often describing it as peaceful and welcoming. Even during weekend dinners, the restaurant wasn’t overly crowded, allowing for a calm and enjoyable dining experience.
2. Fresh and Quality Seafood
Seafood is clearly the star here — from lobsters and barbecue tiger prawns to fresh sashimi and sliced abalone. Many diners commented on how fresh everything tasted. One even wished for scallops to be added to the spread!
3. Good Variety of Food & Drinks
The buffet offers a diverse range of dishes, desserts, and beverages. Reviewers particularly appreciated the selection of fruit juices and sweet treats, which added a nice finishing touch to the meal.
4. Friendly and Attentive Staff
The team at Makan @ JEN earned compliments for being welcoming, polite, and attentive — adding warmth to the overall dining experience.
5. Great Value with Eatigo & Seasonal Deals
Several customers mentioned how Eatigo discounts (up to 50%) made dining here a great deal, especially considering the freshness and quality of the food.
Final Thoughts
Makan @ JEN strikes a perfect balance between quality and comfort. With its fresh seafood, inviting atmosphere, and courteous staff, it’s easy to see why so many diners say they’ll be back. Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or simply treating yourself to a relaxing buffet, this place offers great food and good vibes every time.
✨ Verdict: Fresh, cozy, and full of charm — Makan @ JEN is a hidden gem in Orchard that’s worth returning to.
Frequently Asked Questions – Makan@Jen
Q: Where is Makan@Jen located?
A: On Level 10 of JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La, 277 Orchard Road, Singapore 238858.
Q: What are the opening hours?
A: Daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, last food and drink orders around 9:30 pm.
Q: What type of cuisine and format do they offer?
A: The restaurant offers a vibrant all-day dining experience—including buffet and à la carte options—with a variety of local Singaporean dishes, Asian fare and international cuisine.
Q: What is the dress code and smoking policy?
A: Dress code is Smart Casual; smoking is not permitted in the dining area.
Q: Is there a children’s policy or kids’ pricing?
A: Yes. Up to two children under 6 years old (if they are hotel guests) may join the buffet when accompanied by a paying adult. Additional children under 6 and children aged 6-11 receive a 50% discount on the buffet price.
Q: Are there special themed buffets or promotional menus?
A: Yes. For example, an “Oktoberfest Weekend Buffet Dinner” and other weekday/weekend buffet promotions are listed for certain periods.
Q: How do I redeem vouchers or make reservations?
A: For dine-in vouchers: Prior reservation is recommended. Present the e-voucher before ordering. Rescheduling generally requires minimum notice of 3 days.
Q: What about food safety / hygiene standards?
A: The hotel adheres to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations and the hotel’s internal Food Safety Management System.
Atmospheres
Group Dining, Kids Friendly, Pets Friendly, Casual Dining, Family Gathering, Friends Gathering, Birthday Celebration, All-You-Can-Eat, A La Carte, Vegetarian, Kids Meal, Seafood Lover, Meat Lover, Beer, Wine, Bright, Great View, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
May
Everythings good, disappointed on 2 foods, the Lohei finished, no top-up after 13:15pm & crispy noodle, oil taste too strong 😕, hope can improve..
Feb 6, 2025
Jin Yu
Not a lot of selection, managed to sample almost all the items. Was a bit disappointed that most of the items were pretty passable. The best tasting items surprisingly were the stir-fried leeks-mushrooms deep-fried egg tofu, pork knuckle, tiramisu and the mashed potatoes. The most disappointing items were the lamb chops and salmon sashimi. The texture was too mushy. The snow crabs were a disappointment too. The natural flavour of the snow crab was overpowered by the lemon taste that was already present in the crab. Why would you incorporate such flavours on behalf of your guest? Boiled seafood should just be cooked in salted water and ice bath. Don't need to do anything else, guests can choose what they want to have it with. The snow crabs were ruined. I'm only glad, I got the deal on eatigo. I wouldn't pay full price for that.
Sep 3, 2025
Yilin
Almost no crowd when dining on weekdays. Cozy corner downtown. 😁 Staffs are efficient & courteous. Customer orientated.
Feb 5, 2026
gsyee68
Nice food, big space
Sep 16, 2025
joanna goh
Price is abit ex for lunch even with the discount as there is not much choices for selection.
Dec 14, 2025
Low QiuYin
Went on a thursday for dinner. Best dishes were the prawns on ice, snow crab leg, scallops in black pepper sauce, mashed potatoes and tiramisu. There were grilled butter oysters but I feel the natural sweet taste of the oysters were overpowered by the addition of the chopped garlic onion sauce. Such a pity. Should have just grilled the oysters with butter and make the sauce optional. On the other hand, service was prompt and our plates were cleared quickly by the waiters. Also, the aircon is too strong and too cold so bring along your outerwear ladies.
Oct 23, 2025
May
X'mas lunch food portion and price reasonable, nice and bright area, will be back again in no time, keep up 👍🏼😉 Thank you.
Jan 19, 2025
Jin Yu
Today's food was cooked so much better than my previous visit. Snow crabs were not drowned in lemon taste, lamb chops were of just right tenderness. Grilled oysters were plump and juicy. Pasta in cheese wheel was addictive, pork knuckle was on point, ee mian was surprisingly delicious.The mash potato is one of the best tasting ones I ever had amongst hotel buffet adventure. Desserts were outstanding. The rest of the items were okay. The worst item was the sharwama. The chicken was cooked but the marinade wasn't cooked well, tasted raw and sandy. Overall, best food experience at Jen so far. Keep making great food~
Oct 29, 2025
Bryan
When during Christmas festival period and managed to get a deal of 50% off making it $44 for weekday dinner. love it for that price
Dec 2, 2024
son
crab and shimp not yummy, no.more option, no chocolate.
Mar 14, 2026