About 1 Market

 

Note: As of June 2016, 1 Market is now closed.

Popular Malaysian celebrity chef, Chef Wan, unites local delights from all over Asia in 1 Market, a halal buffet restaurant on the 4th floor of Plaza Singapura. 1 Market offers a diverse range of food from Malaysia to the Middle East – all specially concocted based on Chef Wan’s recipes. 

In celebration of Chinese New Year, there are special additions to their buffet menu. Look forward to 1 Market’s iterations of Chinese New Year goodies, steamboat and Yu Sheng to usher in joy and prosperity with friends and family over the festive season. 

 

The Buffet At 1 Market

 

b2ap3_thumbnail_1Market-10.JPG I’d never been to 1 Market before, so I was excited to hit the buffet table. The options are virtually limitless – you need four stomachs to be able to try everything.b2ap3_thumbnail_1Market-12.JPG As the dinner crowd started pouring in, one of the most popular stations was the grill section. The grilled chicken is tender and aromatic. You’re provided with a variety of sauces, but I recommend their specialty, the rendang sauce. It’s slightly spicy, but flavourful, and complements the grilled chicken well.

b2ap3_thumbnail_1Market-6.JPG For those with small appetites, save half your stomach space for dessert! There’s something for everyone – from savoury local fruit rojak to a chocolate fondue fountain for the kid in all of us.

 

Yu Sheng At 1 Market

 

b2ap3_thumbnail_1Market-9.JPG Huat ah! It’s long been a tradition to usher in good fortune in the new year by tossing yu sheng with family and friends. This year, we were treated to Chef Wan’s first-ever prosperity yu sheng, a new take on the traditional yu sheng. Instead of drizzling plum sauce over the rest of the ingredients, 1 Market uses Chef Wan’s special Thai sauce instead.

The result is a sweeter variation of the popular dish – suitable for people who like to get creative with food, but perhaps not so appealing to yu sheng traditionalists.

 

Steamboat At 1 Market

 

b2ap3_thumbnail_1Market-11.JPG The most disappointing dish was the steamboat (extra $5 per pax). There was a decent selection of seafood, with crab, clams and prawns available, but otherwise, the range of steamboat options was limited.

b2ap3_thumbnail_1market__7_.jpg We were offered two different broths – tom yam and chicken. I preferred the tom yam broth over the chicken broth as the chicken broth lacked a distinct chicken flavour. The tom yam was satisfyingly sour, but it needed a touch more spiciness to satisfy the Singaporean palate. However, I did feel that both choices were a tad too salty.

 

The Verdict

 

If you’re a fan of 1 Market, take note that their steamboat and Yu Sheng are festive specials only available till 5 March 2015. Add on $5 per pax to include steamboat in your buffet spread, or toss up some Yu Sheng for $38 (for 4-6 pax) to $48 (7-10 pax).

If you’re simply looking forward to 1 Market’s extensive buffet spread, Chinese New Year goodies like their homemade pineapple tarts are included at no extra cost. Personally, I found the food satisfactory, but not very value-for-money.

 

Details

 

Buffet Lunch (11.30am – 2.30pm)

Mondays to Thursdays: $31.80++ for adults and $18.80++ for children
Fridays to Sundays, Eve of PH and PH: $37.80++ for adults and $23.80++ for children

Buffet High Tea (3pm – 5.30pm)

Saturdays and Sundays: $29.80++ for adults and $17.80++ for children

Buffet Dinner (6pm – 10pm)

Mondays to Thursdays: $43.80++ for adults and $22.80++ for children
Fridays to Sundays, Eve of PH and PH: $47.80++ for adults and $25.80++ for children

Note: Children’s prices are valid for children 6-12 years old; 3 children below the age of 6 will be charged as 1 child

 

Getting There

 

1 Market is located on the 4th floor of Plaza Singapura. The nearest MRT station is Dhoby Ghaut.

Address: Plaza Singapura Atrium 68 #04-45/49 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm
Phone: 6341 9159


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