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Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 167 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(167) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Utara Restaurant
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Reviews
167

What recent reviews say

The buffet experience here varies week to week. Food variety and value are strong on weekend high-teas, and a la carte dishes like curry fish head earn praise for freshness and portion size. But quality slips in the buffet rotation: items go stale, replenishment lags, and the kitchen struggles with consistency. Service is slow even during quiet hours, and the dining room can feel cramped and noisy. Last-minute cancellations without proper notice have frustrated online bookers.

Praised for
  • generous portions on à la carte
  • standout dishes (curry fish head, satay)
  • good buffet variety on select days
  • value for money on weekend buffets
  • comfortable atmosphere at times
Watch-outs
  • slow service even when quiet
  • inconsistent food quality and taste
  • limited or stale item replenishment
  • poor communication (last-minute cancellations)
  • noisy, hot dining environment
  • outdated restroom facilities
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Best for: groups gathering for weekend high-tea with a no-alcohol vibe
Think twice if: service is slow and food quality varies; weekday buffets often disappoint. Check daily offerings before booking.

Strengths

  • weekend high-tea buffet with strong variety
  • generous à la carte portions
  • standout curry fish head and satay dishes

Worth knowing

  • Curry fish head praised as fresh with generous portions
  • Sunday buffet described as extensive spread
  • High-tea high-tea priced at SGD 62 per person (reviewed Sept 2024)
  • Last-minute cancellation without adequate notice (New Year 2025 booking)

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
weekend high-tea buffets offer strong variety; weekday buffets and à la carte consistency lag

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 31
Review volume 97
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
66
4
53
3
25
2
7
1
16

Common questions

Do they serve alcohol?
No. Reviewers confirmed there is no booze served.
What are weekend dining options?
High-tea (noon to 3:30 PM) and dinner buffets on Saturdays and Sundays. À la carte also available.
How much is the high-tea buffet?
SGD 62 per person (as of September 2024), includes main dishes, cakes, pastries, beverages, and desserts.
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Last updated 2026-08-12