Food

8 Makan Places in S’pore with Free-flow Food (or Sides) Without the Buffet Price

2018-05-11 , 2:22 pm

Last Updated on 2023-03-13 , 7:04 pm

Let’s be clear, we’re not even talking about buffets here.

Buffets are oftentimes pricey, and the ones that are affordable might not be worth the calories with the poor quality and limited variety of food they serve.

Free-flow food from restaurants, on the other hand, is different as there also comes an option for you to take your pick from the range of quality side dishes that they offer.

And if nothing catches your fancy? Well, there’s always still your main dish to fall back on!

Free-Flow Steak Sandwiches @ Morton’s The Steakhouse

The classic American steakhouse offers free-flow steak sandwiches with every purchase of their Martinis every night during their Mortini Hour (or Happy Hour) from 5pm to 7pm. They are very well-known for their steaks, and their steak sandwiches are no exception!

Location: Fourth Floor of Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 5pm – 10:30pm, Sun: 12pm-3pm, 5pm – 9pm

Free-Flow Eggs & Bean Sprouts @ Ramen Keisuke Tori King

The ramen stores by the people behind Keisuke Ramen⁠—Tori King, Tonkotsu King, Keisuke Ramen, etc.⁠—are not just known for their well-executed ramen noodles steeped in tantalising broth.

The toppings, namely the fresh and lightly spiced bean sprouts and the gooey soft-boiled eggs are to die for. Honestly, the best part is that you can just keep adding more, free-of-charge.

Here’s a pro tip: don’t forget to dip those hard-boiled eggs with the addictive Japanese Mayonnaise that are served on each table!

Location: 100AM 100 Tras Street, #03-15 Singapore 079027
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm

Free flow Korean Side Dishes @ Kim’s Family Korean Restaurant

With every purchase of any dish at Kim’s Family Korean Restaurant, it comes with an array of free side dishes that you can keep requesting seconds for. This authentic Korean restaurant is definitely something you should not miss!

(Have some mercy on the staff though!)

Location: 17 Lorong Kilat #01-06, Singapore 598139
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 12:30pm – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm, Sun: 5pm – 10pm

Free-Flow Broth @ Founder Bak Kut Teh

Even though most BKT restaurants now offer the option of free-flow BKT broth, Founder Bak Kut Teh is unforgettable with its white peppery and garlic-laced broth that comes with a wide range of condiments.

the one at Founder’s Bat Kut Teh is known for their white peppery, garlicky broth that comes along with a wide range of condiments.

They are very well-known for their Founder’s BKT that is prepared with all ribs.

Location(s):
New Orchid Hotel, 347 Balestier Road, Singapore 329777
Bistro8, 30 Foch Rd, Singapore 209276
Bedok Shopping Complex, 348 Bedok Road #02-21/32, Singapore 469560

Free-Flow Appetisers @ Aston’s Steak & Salad

For just $15.90/pax on weekdays lunch, you can enjoy your mains with an all-you-can-eat salad bar, plus free flow drinks and ice cream!

It is a bit more expensive outside of lunch hours and during weekends, but $21.90/adult is still affordable for an average person. Children can enjoy their mains and the appetiser buffet at just $10.90.

And let’s be clear about this: it is not just your usual homemade salads and vegetables for the salad bars. There is also bread, soups, cheese, hot and cold side dishes, desserts and fruits.

Although the price range at Aston’s Steak & Salad is visibly higher than their other franchises (or anything that is listed here), you get to indulge in their free-flow salads, soups and sides with more than 80 items available! Don’t we all love the irresistible side dishes at Aston’s?

To reiterate, this deal is only available at Aston’s Steak & Salad branches.

Location: Marina Square #03-145/146, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm, Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 10pm

Location: Centerpoint #03-28/28A, 176 Orchard Road, Singapore 238843
Opening Hours: Same as the above

Free-Flow Salad Buffet @ Javier’s Rotisserie & Salad Bar (One Round)

Javier Rotisserie & Salad Bar is a free-free casual dining restaurant that serves affordable Western grub. Do note that you’ll have only one chance to grab your free-flow greens (yeah, I know it kind of is not free-flow, but don’t like this lah), so make sure you can balance your food well.

Location: Suntec City Mall #B1-128/129, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Opening Hours Daily: 11:30am – 10pm

Free-Flow Drinks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yoghurt @ Just Acia

Here’s how it works: you get any main course and you will be given a cup and an ice-cream cup.

You are allowed do to anything with the cups (besides smashing it): like create a root beer float, have countless servings of frozen yogurt and soft serve ice-cream or simply drown yourself with Pepsi. And the best part? The main dishes are affordable, with some of them even less than $10.

In case you ask me what food they have, all I can say is that…they serve Asian food. Like, seriously, because it’s the best of Asia.

Through I would highly recommend the spicy chicken set, which I think is a Singapore food #justsaying

Check out their outlets here.

Free-Flow Drinks – Saizeriya

Image: Facebook (Official Singapore Saizeriya)

Argh, who doesn’t know about this Italian restaurant? While what they have is merely free-flow drinks, the extremely affordable main dishes (think budget fast-food price) would make everything worthy.