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Rating: 3.9 star
Must Try: From ribeye and satay to durian ice cream, you eat well; pets get their own fun menu too.
What To Expect: Cosy, pet-friendly hotel vibes with alfresco seats; staff stay helpful, fast, and genuinely warm.
Purchase Guide
- Teochew Porridge Buffet.
- Sat & Sun - 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (last seating 2:00 PM), 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last seating 8:00 PM).
- From January 3, 2026, onwards.
- Lunch:
- $34.80++ per person, Adult.
- $16.80++ per person, Child.
- Dinner:
- $38.80++ per person, Adult.
- $19.80++ per person, Child.
About
201 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329926, Singapore
Description
Express Cafe & Bar @ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena is a cafe in Singapore. Express Cafe & Bar serves Modern Asian and local cuisine including teochew porridge buffet in a casual dining format.
Guest can enjoy Teochew Porridge Buffet Lunch and Dinner on every Saturday and Sunday. Ala carte menu is available on every Friday lunch and dinner. Some highlights for ala cate menu includes, Char Kuey Teow, Crispy Prawn Paste Chicken and Signature Mango Pomelo. The establishment also features a curated assortment of wines, beers, and an array of coffee and tea options.
• Seating: Express Cafe & Bar offers indoor seating with a cozy ambiance for guest.
• Getting there: Located within Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena, with parking available.
• Good for: Group dining, catch-ups with friends, families with kids and diners with pets.
• Halal status: Non Halal.
Cuisines
Good for
Spoken Languages
English
Chinese
Payment Options
American Express
Mastercard®
Visa
Special Conditions
- A la carte only available on Friday.
- A la carte menu not available on Saturday and Sunday.
FAQ
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S************h
Nov 1, 2026
The buffet is value for money and the service is good.
T****a
Oct 31, 2026
food is good n have a gd spread
x*****n
Oct 24, 2026
The buffet offers a wide variety of dishes. My favourite dish is oyster mee sua. The staff have provided excellent service, they are attentive and clear our plates very fast. We had a pleasant dining experience.
C********o
Oct 3, 2026
喝粥界的爱马仕！配菜也太豪华了！
A***e
Sep 22, 2026
Frequent this place with family and love the food. Food are delicious!
M***S
Sep 21, 2026
Staff was friendly and in good service… Plates was cleared when finished. Food was good and same as advertised 👍🏼
s***********t
Sep 20, 2026
Food variety is reasonable for the price. The toilet isn't v clean for a hotel standard. No toilet paper. V stuffy and 1 toilet was not working out of 3 cubicles.
J***y
Sep 20, 2026
Overall, nice, cosy and good spread of food items @ this price.
S****a
Sep 7, 2026
Prices are reasonable with eatigo discount. Service staff are friendly and good selection of dishes available.
y**********o
Aug 1, 2026
The staff were incredibly friendly and the hotel is very dog-friendly. They even offered our dog puppucino! I’m sorry my dog barked at them, though. Overall, I highly recommend this place and I’ll definitely be back!