There is a buffet bonanza going on at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore focusing on Japanese delights, to which the crowds are pouring in. Happy Hour Asia has paid a visit on a – sold out – Saturday lunch, and also has a special promotion discount for our readers! This ‘Sakura Serenity Buffet’ takes place at the spacious Food Capital Restaurant and is extended until 13 July 2025 based on popular demand.
The hotel buffet experience is a culinary tribute to Japan’s cherry blossom season, set against the tranquil riverside and offers something for every palette, as it includes also seafood on ice and international as well as other Asian cuisines, accompanied of course also by actually a large range of delicate desserts and sweets.
Sakura Serenity meat station
This an exquisite dining is curated in collaboration with Michelin-trained Chef Elson Lee, whose 27 years of expertise seamlessly blend Japanese traditions with refined Western influences. So, guests get celebration of seasonal ingredients, culinary artistry, and cross-cultural flavours.
Indulge in a curated Japanese dining experience featuring premium sashimi, expertly grilled robatayaki skewers, and inventive small plates, complemented by Japanese beverages. Highlights include the Flavours of Japan Sashimi Platter, smoky Pork Skewers, comforting Oden, and a two-metre-long sushi belt. The Live Station offers daily Chef’s Choice selections alongside signature roasts, while desserts like Wagashi, Green Tea Pound Cake, and Black Sesame Ice Cream provide a sweet finish.
These are picks from the menu selection:
Japanese
Appetisers and Salad (5 Chef’s Choices of the Day)
Examples: Japanese Vegetable Salad with Miso Dressing, Pickled Herring with Black Vinegar, Caciocavallo Hokkaido Smoked Cheese: Freshly Caught Fish Salad, and Black Forest Mushroom Salad
Soups (2 Chef’s Choices of The Day)
Examples: Miso Soup with Mushroom; Salmon Based Soup
Main Dishes (10 Chef’s Choices of The Day)
Examples: Japan Sake Duck Confit, Pan-seared Beef Streak on Goma Jus, Miso Glazed Eggplant, Braised Pork Char Siu, Aburi Salmon; Assorted Japan Mushroom,
Beef Teriyaki, Japanese Grilled Mackerel, Japanese Ginger Pork, Hokkaido Scallop with Ume Shiso Seasoning: and much more choices day to day for repeat visitors.
Japanese mackerel, mussels
Live Stations (2 Chef’s Choice of the Day), for example: Duck Confit with Japanese Spice and Salmon Mentaiko
Oden Station with Japanese Ramen, Shrimp Gyoza and more
Japanese Sweet Delights (3 Chef’s Choices of The Day), including examples: Mocha PaPa Ron, Coffee Pudding, and Tokuyo Sasafu
Whole Cake (2 x Chef’s Choices of the Day), with examples Yuzu Tea Mousse Cake and Japanese Cheesecake
Hot Pudding (1 x Chef’s Choice of the Day): Matcha Croissant & Butter Pudding
Crème Brûlée (1 x Chef’s Choice of the Day), with examples Azuki Crème Brûlée or Kokuto Crème Brûlée
International
Seafood Island (4 Chef’s Choices of the Day)
Examples: Freshly Shucked Japanese Oysters (Only for dinner), Chilean Scallop, Chilled Prawn, and Black Mussel with a selection of condiments, including: Lemon Wedge, Red Wine Vinaigrette, and Shallot Balsamic.
Choice of Companions (3 Chef’s Choices of the Day)
Heirloom Tomato, Chargrilled Vegetable, Preserved Beetroot
Sakura Serenity salad station
Cheese Selection (3 Chef’s Choices of the Day)
Examples: Camembert, Cheddar, Marinated Feta, with choice of condiments: Bread Sticks, Crackers, and Grapes
Live Stations (2 Chef’s Choice of the Day), with examples: Herb Crusted Roasted Beef, and Australian Beef Striploin with Red Wine Jus
Flavours of Japan Sashimi, such as Tuna, Octopus, and Tempura
Sweet Delights
Whole Cake (1 x Chef’s Choices of the Day), with for example Passion Mango Cake or Strawberry Almond Tart
Crème Brûlée (1 x Chef’s Choice of the Day), including Black Sesame Crème Brûlée, or Vanilla Crème Brûlée, for instance.
Ice Cream (1 x Chef’s Choice of the Day) such as: Strawberry Ice Cream, or Chocolate Fountain
The Japanese ‘Sakura Serenity Buffet’ beverage menu includes:
Sakura Serenity Buffet specially curated cocktail, called ‘Serenity’ (Choya Uji green tea, Umeshu, Soda)
Roku fizz (Roku Gin Sakura Bloom, Yuzu, Cucumber tonic)
Sake by the bottle
Be spoilt for choices and should you decide to return the selection – as pointed out – varies on a daily basis.
This exquisite Japanese culinary journey is conceptualised by Chef Elson Lee in collaboration with their Executive Chef David Toh.
The restaurant is spacious, but expect a big buffet crowd, at least on a Saturday lunch, judging by our visit in early May. Food Capital is situated mainly indoors, with full-height floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which provided ample lighting while creating a warm and welcoming ambience for guests along with the view of the Singapore River.
*Buffet menus are subject to changes.
Singapore Japanese buffet discount: Sakura Serenity salad station
Lunch 12:00PM to 2:30PM
Monday to Saturday
$72++ per adult, $36++ per child
Dinner 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Sunday to Thursday
$102++ per adult, $51++ per child
Friday and Saturday
$112++ per adult, $56++ per child
*The pricing for children is applicable to those aged between 6 and 11 years old, complimentary dining for children aged 5 and under.
Happy Hour Asia’s readers enjoy an exclusive promotion with 30% discount!
Promo Code: HAPPYHOURASIAJPN30
