Cheap Buffets in Singapore Under $30 (2026)

Not every buffet has to cost $70. Away from the hotel spreads, Singapore is full of no-frills all-you-can-eat that starts at $7 — cai fan, mookata, dim sum, Korean BBQ — no credit card or membership required. Here are the cheap buffets worth your appetite, verified for September 2026. Most have a time limit, so pace yourself.

The cheap buffets at a glance

Verified September 2026. Standalone budget buffets — no card needed. Prices, hours and time limits vary by outlet; confirm before you go.

Where to start

Under $10: Jiale Kopitiam ($7 cai fan) and Combo 105 ($8.80 nasi campur) are as cheap as a buffet gets — pile the plate, no service charge.

Grill it yourself: Family Mookata ($14.90) and 131 Mookata ($19.90) give you a Thai grill-and-steamboat for under $20 — the best group value here.

Sit-down feasts: TungLok Teahouse‘s $16.80++ dim sum and Crystal Cafe‘s $22.80++ Taiwan porridge are proper restaurant buffets that still land under $25.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the cheapest buffet in Singapore?

Jiale Kopitiam’s cai fan (economy rice) buffet at $7 nett, followed by Combo 105’s $8.80 nasi campur.

Are there cheap Korean BBQ or mookata buffets?

Yes — Teng Sheng KBBQ from $18 (weekday lunch), and Thai mookata at Family Mookata ($14.90) or 131 Mookata ($19.90).

Do these need a credit card?

No — these are standalone budget buffets at flat prices, no card or membership required (unlike the hotel 1-for-1 deals).

Is there usually a time limit?

Most run a 60–90 minute limit, and a few are weekday-lunch only. Check the outlet’s timing before you go.

Last verified: September 2026. Buffet prices, hours and time limits change without notice and vary by outlet — confirm before you go. Compiled from publicly listed promotions; independent and not sponsored.