Marina Bay Sands’ international buffet restaurant, RISE, revamped itself earlier this year, featuring not only refreshed interiors but a new culinary focus on sustainably-sourced produce and a different theme each night.
Here's a quick walkthrough of the food at the buffet during one of the Thursday dinners.
Eight open-concept kitchens bring diners on a journey through global cuisines, before paying homage to Singapore’s heritage through timeless classics. “Live” cooking stations – from pasta counters to meat carving areas – enhance up the dining experience, while the Bar offers a large selection of wines (including organic varieties), cocktails and juices. A new ‘live’ grill station has been added to dinner service every night, featuring grilled satay, fish and barbeque short ribs. Diners can also look forward to a rotating line-up of smoked meats every day.
RISE is also going big on sustainability, which is commendable. Ingredients are sourced from responsible farmers locally and in the region, while recycled or sustainable materials are used for everything from placemats to table settings. All glass, paper, cardboard and plastic materials will be recycled, and food waste collected and broken down into waste water, minimizing the amount of solid waste that goes into landfills.
Herb Garden
Just outside the dining area is an extensive outdoor Herb Garden with over 50 types of herbs. The herbs not only are used in the kitchen but have inspired creations of cocktail and mocktails at the enhanced Bar.
Trimmings from the herb garden also lend fresh and aromatic interest as table centerpieces. It's a nice change from flowers, and good use of something that would otherwise have gone to waste.
Soda Station
What we really liked was the brand-new soda station where you can create your own sodas using fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme, pairing them with fresh fruits, juices and homemade syrups.
The Pandan and Gula Melaka syrups are exceptionally fragrant.
It is so fun concocting your own sodas flavoured with your favourite fruits and syrups.
Signature Dishes
There are five signature items on the menu specially made with sustainably-sourced produce. These signature dishes will be on the buffet line every day.
These include the Ayam Percik in Tangy Peanut Sauce (Malay grilled chicken), a Javanese dish consisting of candlenut, turmeric and fresh herbs from the herb garden. Locally sourced hormone-free Sakura chicken is marinated for 24 hours before being grilled right in the backyard of RISE.
The Baked Salt Crust Sustainable Barramundi is a sustainably-sourced fish baked in a crust of salt, dill, lemon, fennel and coriander seeds. The dish uses locally sourced Kuhlbarra Barramundi that is also hormone-free and antibiotic-free.
The Home Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket features hormone-free beef from Australia and is marinated with RISE’s special rub and fresh herbs before being cooked over a smoker in the backyard.
Of course, the buffet would not be complete without the Singapore Chili Crab! RISE has its own secret sweet and spicy chili sauce, which you can enjoy with the fried mantou.
There's even a signature dessert - the Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake - that they have never been able to take off the menu because regulars keep asking for it.
Themed Nights
To make things even more interesting, every evening is a celebration of different international cuisines as RISE presents the best selection from each culture.
Mondays – Balik Kampung
Discover the rich and eclectic flavours found in rural Malay villages, and fall in love with authentic Malay cuisine, characterised by a generous mix of herbs and spices that are unique to Southeast Asia.
Tuesdays – Seafood Night
Indulge in some of the finest selection of sustainable seafood carefully and consciously sourced from the region. Think freshly shucked oysters, succulent crabs, juicy prawns, mussels, scallops, sashimi, and more.
Wednesdays - American Feast
Delight in all things American as we serve up hearty classics from the United States. From homely comfort food to bistro favourites, there’s definitely something to satisfy every palate.
Thursdays – Backyard Barbecue
Savour the smoky flavours of juicy fine meats grilled to tender perfection over an open fire. From well-marbled beef to succulent prawns, it’s every meat lover’s dream come true.
Fridays – European Classics
Go on a gastronomic adventure to Europe and celebrate the continent’s remarkable culinary diversity – from exquisite French dishes to all-time British favourites.
Saturdays – Singaporean Favourites
Dive into a melting pot of rich flavours that make this island a foodie’s paradise. Feast on authentic Singaporean cuisine and eat as the locals do.
Sunday – Treasures of China
Journey to the east and have a taste of China’s rich culture and history, manifested in a mouthwatering treasure trove of spicy, savoury, sweet and tangy delicacies.
RISE’s culinary team is helmed by its executive chef William Tan, formerly from Sky on 57 at Marina Bay Sands. William has over 20 years of culinary experience and specializes in modern European and Asian cuisines. He is a two-time winner at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or Singapore in 2010 and 2007 and represented Singapore on the world culinary stage at the Salon Culinaire Mondial in Switzerland in 2013, and the Restaurant of Champions in Western Australia in 2011.
The revamped interiors bears a new colour palette reflecting nature - hues of emerald blue, jade green, light ash timber and a touch of elegance with bronze.
Like an indoor garden, the soothing tones and contemporary interiors blend seamlessly with the canopy of giant indoor trees housed in stoneware ceramic vases. You'll notice they take inspiration from Rising Forest, the art installation of potted trees by renowned sculptor Zheng Chongbin that line the hotel atrium.
The interior, furniture and accessories are designed in flowing and curvilinear forms using natural materials. An undulating timber screen, inspired by flowing rivers, is created to give privacy to guests.
Hand-made tiles on the buffet counters facade are a reference to the rattan weaving techniques that pays homage to Southeast Asian culture. Dark-stained sustainable bamboo flooring is also used to depict earth and nature, while sculptural lightings around the restaurant resemble the shapes of trees and branches.
All in all, it's a gorgeous place to spend a few hours indulging in good bites and drinks. RISE restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
RISE
10 Bayfront Avenue
Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 1 Lobby,
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688-5525
Open daily: 6:30am - 10:30pm
All-day à la carte menu: 12:00pm - 10:30pm
Daily breakfast buffet: 6:30am - 11:00am
S$45 per adult | S$22 per child
Lunch buffet: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Mon to Fri --- $S56per adult | S$25 per child
Sat & Sun --- S$62 per adult | S$25 per child
Dinner buffet: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Sun to Thu --- S$72 per adult | S$38 per child
Fri & Sat --- S$80 per adult | S$38 per child
No charge for children under 5 years.
All prices stated are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
Many thanks to Marina Bay Sands for the invitation.
Photos and video shot using Canon EOS M6 kindly loaned by Canon Singapore.
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