Where Can I Find Good Buffet Deals in Singapore in 2026?

In Singapore in 2026, good buffet deals usually come from three places: prepaid buffet and dining vouchers on Klook and Pelago, the hotel restaurant's own promotions, and bank card dining offers. Whichever you use, compare the final price after the ++ (a usual 10% service charge plus 9% GST, per IRAS), so a S$100++ buffet usually comes to about S$119.90. Then go through ShopBack before you buy a voucher online.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free website and app that gives cash back on eligible online orders at partner stores, including Klook and Pelago. You start from ShopBack, book on the store's site as usual, and the cash lands in your ShopBack account once the order is confirmed. Create a free ShopBack account before your next buffet booking.

Where can I find good buffet deals in Singapore?

The places worth checking are Klook, Pelago, the hotel's own website and your bank's dining offers, and the best deal is the one with the lowest final price for the session you want. Here is what each is good for:

1. Klook. Klook lists food vouchers among the things you can book alongside its tours and attraction tickets, so search its Singapore dining listings for buffets. You pay upfront, then use the voucher at the restaurant. Klook's own promo codes and KlookCash can lower the price, subject to their rules.
2. Pelago by Singapore Airlines. At the time of writing, Pelago's buffet listings for Singapore included a Penang food buffet at Princess Terrace, a seafood dinner buffet at J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin, and dining cruises. Pelago says members can earn KrisFlyer miles on every booking.
3. The hotel's own website and newsletter. Hotels announce seasonal buffet themes and early-bird offers on their dining pages first. Signing up to a hotel group's dining newsletter is the simplest way to hear about them.
4. Bank card dining offers. Singapore banks often run dining promotions with hotel restaurants. These usually need you to pay with the named card and book in advance.

Before you buy a buffet voucher on Klook or Pelago, go through ShopBack first. Open the Klook page on ShopBack or the Pelago page on ShopBack, tap through and pay as usual.

Buffet promotion: what the ++ really costs

A buffet promotion is only as good as the final bill, and in Singapore the ++ after a price adds a usual 10% service charge and 9% GST. According to IRAS, the current GST rate in Singapore is 9%, and GST is charged on the bill including the service charge. That means each S$1 of listed price becomes about S$1.199.

Listed price	After 10% service charge	After 9% GST (final)
S$50++	S$55.00	S$59.95
S$80++	S$88.00	S$95.92
S$100++	S$110.00	S$119.90
S$150++	S$165.00	S$179.85

When you compare a voucher with the restaurant's own price, check whether the voucher price is nett (service charge and GST included) or still ++. A voucher that looks 15% cheaper but is still ++ may only match the restaurant's own nett promotion.

Buffet promotion Singapore 2026: when to look

In 2026, buffet promotions in Singapore usually cluster around weekday lunches, quieter months and online sale dates, while festive seasons usually bring themed menus at higher prices. A rough guide:

• Weekday lunch. Usually the lowest-priced session at most hotel buffets.
• Weekend dinner and eve of public holidays. Usually the highest-priced sessions.
• Online sale dates such as 9.9, 10.10, 11.11 and 12.12. Booking sites often run sitewide codes, which can apply to dining vouchers if the code's terms allow it.
• Festive periods such as Chinese New Year, Christmas and year end. Hotels usually switch to themed menus, often at a premium, so early-bird offers matter most here.

Timing is not guaranteed, so treat these as moments to check rather than promises.

Buffet promotion best deals in Singapore in 2026: how to get the lowest total

The lowest total comes from comparing the same session across sources, then using one code, the right card and ShopBack on the booking you pick. Step by step:

1. Pick the buffet and session first. Weekday lunch or weekend dinner, adult and child count.
2. Compare the final price on the hotel's site, Klook and Pelago, converting any ++ price to nett.
3. Apply one promo code. On Klook, promo codes cannot be combined, so each booking takes one. Klook says you need at least 10 KlookCash to use KlookCash.
4. Go through ShopBack before you pay on Klook or Pelago.
5. Pay with the card that suits the booking, for example one with a dining offer at that hotel, if its terms allow a voucher purchase.

Watch the child rate. Many hotel buffets price children by age or height, so a family booking can swing a lot depending on which listing includes child tickets.

Klook vs Pelago buffet promotion: how to compare prices in 2026

Klook and Pelago both sell buffet vouchers in Singapore, and the cheaper one depends on the buffet, the session and the codes running that day. Rather than picking a favourite site, compare the same buffet on the same terms:

What to check	Why it matters
Session (lunch, dinner, weekday, weekend)	Prices differ a lot by session
Nett or ++	A ++ voucher costs about 19.9% more at the table
Child pricing	Some listings include child tickets, some do not
Cancellation terms	Some vouchers are non-refundable once bought
Reservation rules	Many vouchers need a separate table booking
Promo code	One code per booking on Klook
Rewards	KlookCash on Klook; KrisFlyer miles on Pelago

Each site has its own strengths. Klook has a wide range of dining vouchers, its own promo codes and KlookCash, which needs at least 10 KlookCash to use and, according to Klook, expires 365 days after you earn it. Pelago is a Singapore Airlines company, and it says members can earn KrisFlyer miles on every booking and use miles to pay. If you collect miles, Pelago can make sense even at the same price.

Klook and Pelago buffet promotion in Singapore: how vouchers work

A buffet voucher from Klook or Pelago is a prepaid booking: you pay online, receive a voucher, and present it at the restaurant for your session. A few rules to know:

• Confirmation time. According to Klook, instant-confirmation products send the confirmation email within 5 minutes, while others take 24 to 48 hours. The listing shows which applies.
• Reservations. Many buffet vouchers ask you to reserve a table with the restaurant after purchase. Read the How to use section before you pay, especially for weekend or festive sessions.
• Names on vouchers. Klook notes that some vouchers are non-transferable and can only be used by the person named on them, so enter the right guest details.
• Promo codes. On Klook, codes are applied in the Discounts section, and one code applies per booking.

Going through ShopBack before you buy a buffet voucher

Before you book a buffet voucher on Klook or Pelago, go through ShopBack first. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. ShopBack Singapore does not change the voucher price, the promo code or the KlookCash and KrisFlyer rules. You still book on Klook or Pelago. ShopBack is the route you take to get there.

1. Open ShopBack Singapore in the app or on the website.
2. Go to the store's page: the Klook page on ShopBack or the Pelago page on ShopBack.
3. Tap through and complete the booking in that session.
4. After you book, the cashback shows as pending in your ShopBack account, and once the store confirms the order it becomes cash you can withdraw.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page, because rates differ by product type and change over time.

Some codes, products or payment methods can be excluded, so check the merchant's terms and the store's page on ShopBack Singapore before you pay.

Other places to book dining and experiences in Singapore

Other experience booking sites Singapore diners use include KKday and Viator alongside Klook and Pelago; check each one's dining range, and open its page on ShopBack Singapore before you book.

FAQ

Where can I find good buffet deals in Singapore?

The usual places are prepaid buffet and dining vouchers on Klook and Pelago, the hotel restaurant's own website and newsletter, and bank card dining offers. Compare the final price after service charge and GST, then go through ShopBack Singapore before you buy a voucher online.

What does ++ mean on a buffet price in Singapore?

The ++ means service charge and GST are added to the listed price. Most hotel restaurants add a 10% service charge, and GST is charged at 9% according to IRAS, on the bill including the service charge. A S$100++ buffet therefore usually comes to about S$119.90 per person.

Is it cheaper to buy a buffet voucher on Klook or Pelago?

It depends on the buffet and the day. The same buffet can be listed on both, on only one, or with different session times and inclusions. Compare the final price for the same session, the cancellation terms and any promo code, then pick the site that comes out lower.

Does Pelago sell buffets in Singapore?

Yes. At the time of writing, Pelago's buffet listings for Singapore included a Penang food buffet at Princess Terrace, a seafood dinner buffet at J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin, and dining cruises. Listings change, so search Pelago for the current range.

Can I earn KrisFlyer miles on a Pelago buffet booking?

Pelago, a Singapore Airlines company, says members can earn KrisFlyer miles on every booking and use miles to pay for purchases. Check the miles shown on the listing before you book.

Can I use two Klook promo codes on one buffet voucher?

No. Klook's help centre says promo codes cannot be combined, so each booking takes one code. Klook also says you need at least 10 KlookCash before you can use KlookCash at checkout.

Do I still need to reserve a table after buying a buffet voucher?

Often, yes. Many buffet vouchers ask you to reserve a session with the restaurant after purchase. Read the How to use and confirmation sections of the listing, and note that Klook says some vouchers are non-transferable and can only be used by the person named on them.

When are buffets cheapest in Singapore?

Weekday lunch is usually the lowest-priced session at most hotel buffets, with weekend dinners and eve-of-public-holiday sessions usually priced highest. Many buffets also price children by age or height, so check the child rate before you book for a family.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a buffet voucher?

Before you buy a buffet voucher on Klook or Pelago, go through ShopBack first: open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore, tap through and pay as usual. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, and the live rate is shown on the store's ShopBack page.

Is ShopBack cashback the same as KrisFlyer miles or KlookCash?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. KlookCash and KrisFlyer miles are spent within their own programmes.

Go through ShopBack before you buy a buffet voucher on Klook

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or purchase advice. Buffet prices, service charges, voucher listings, promo codes, KlookCash and KrisFlyer rules, bank offers and cashback rates change over time and may vary by restaurant, session or account. Check the current price and terms on the restaurant's site, on Klook or Pelago, and on the relevant ShopBack Singapore store page before you book. Brand names are used for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement by those companies.