"The Line" at Shangri-La

I hardly write about happenings in my daily life, but THIS warrants a report.

Sometime ago, I was told that the Triple 3 buffet at Meritus Mandarin is the best buffet in Singapore. Well it certainly was good so I ended up taking their word for it. Until I stepped into the "The Line"

Shangri-La's doesn't come cheap, at 68+++ pax. Oh, but the spread of food is so fantastic that I don't know where to begin.

The cold food assortments had sushi and sahimi, raw oysters, cold prawns, crab, lobsters, mixed seafood pudding, salads, cold cuts of beef and smoked salmon on shallots. I was served swordfish sashimi slices that were thicker than my fingers, which I had much trouble picking up with my chopsticks. I never was good at chopsticks anyway ^_^

The main courses came in an international spread as well. Of note was their dim sum, roast lamb, pizzas and satay. They also had a chef making noodles on the spot which was raves all around. It was all really good and I would stay to elaborate, but I won't because I just can't wait to get to the next highlight...

Which is this: the piece de resistance. A metre high, 10kg chocolate fountain.



Situated at the deserts section, you just can't miss this chocolate fountain used for their fondues. In fact, I was sitting only 2 tables away from it, and have to pass it and inhale its intoxicating aroma everytime i leave for another round from the various counters. You get to coat these huge strawberries under its chocolate shower, or grab some marshmallows for dipping. It's a sad thing for the exquisite fruit gelatos just beside the fountain, which were easily shadowed by that menace of a dessert.

I think we spent about 2 hrs there, and stumbled out of the restaurant feeling so bloated that driving back home felt like an occupational hazard. No need for breakfast & dinner today. I must say that this has been a most satisfying experience.