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Black Truffle Risotto. Le piéce de résistance at the newly-launched Sunday brunch buffet with a view @montisingapore. Cacio e Pepe, black truffle.
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The risotto is prepared live at the table-side in a flaming Parmesan cheese wheel no less (IG story-ed). Every plump grain is enveloped in the creamy cheese-truffle blanket. The black truffle, is truffle oil aroma concentrated 5x without the oiliness with that thin, slightly brittle texture that is a good contrast to the mushy rice. Most of us wiped out every grain.

Didn't really expect something so well-executed for a live station from a hotel buffet. There is definitely a good balance of rempah and coconut milk in this one for it does not appear to become overly thick, but still carries a punch in flavour with a pinch of spiciness. Particularly interesting also was the homemade lobster ball which was chewy, bouncy and soft. So glad to have picked this newly-opened buffet restaurant for birthday dinner this year; there were so many dishes to try, and most were refined and well-executed even if it was a mix of local delights, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Even the desserts (did anyone mention Crepe Suzette?) were top-notch, meticulously prepared instead of just being there to fill up the table. Kudos to the friendly service staff too, who are not only just attentive but strike conversations at the table and even joked around to perk us up while we were slowly falling into food coma. I rarely find buffets justifiable for the price, but at $78++ for dinner on Sunday, this is one spot I highly recommend for food quality, variety and the thoughtful and sincere service staff. There's no doubt how this place would be in my consideration list for a buffet if I were to crave for one again!