While hearty breakfast and lunch buffets are gaining wide popularity in hotels, the term ’buffet’ can actually be classified into a number of variations such as a sit-down buffet, stands-up or fork buffet, or just display buffet. It may be a simple presentation that involves an array of sweet and savory desserts, or an elaborate presentation of flamboyant dishes set out on tables. Favored by all sorts of events ranging from company events to Sunday brunches, the distinguishing factor is that guests must come to the buffet table for food. This article details the best buffets in Ipoh, specifically for those who are value-conscious, planning for a big family get-together, or anyone who portrays the love for a wide choice of food on one plate such as epicures.

#1 The Pinnacle @ 20th

With two branches established in Perak, MH Hotel Ipoh boasts its spectacular panoramic view of the countryside, easily observed via The Pinnacle @ 20th, placed on the highest floor of the building. Veggie lovers are highly recommended to feed their stomachs with the smorgasbord at the salad bar, while casual diners can indulge in comforting food from the porridge and soup section, pastries, or get some grub from the dim sum corner. Other than ambiance, given the diversity of breakfast items here, it is a good value for money.

#2 Tiffin

Tiffin occupies the ground floor of the Weil Hotel. It accommodates both an indoor and al-fresco seating area. Serving an all-day dining menu that starts from breakfast to supper selections; featuring local delicacies such as Nyonya Kuih Lapis and international cuisines such as sushi, crabs, tiger prawns, and adorable decadent treats that fit a spoonful. 

#3 Casuarina Meru Hotel

Casuarina Meru Hotel is a hotel cum convention center. While every day is a new culinary experience when you’re here, perhaps a week of stay should suffice for your taste buds to sample different types of Hi-tea buffet menus here such as North Indian on Mondays and Chinese cuisine on Tuesdays. Anything from decadent desserts, dainty portions of prawn vermicelli served on spoons, and ulam-ulama (fresh veggies eaten and dipped with a special blend of chili paste) can easily tempt you. For what it’s worth, coffee drinkers can also indulge in their Ipoh white coffee!

#4 The Coffee House

Tucked within a 4-star premier hotel, hop on the culinary tour at The Coffee House with a menu that ranges from local to international cuisines. Be it a sit-down buffet lunch on the weekdays or a Hi-Tea buffet on the weekend, the sight of tantalizing dishes such as the local favorites- Nasi Lemak, omelets, sausages, and ham just gets the gears up and running.

#5 Shinjuku Japanese Cuisine Ipoh

As is evident by the name itself, Shinjuku Japanese Cuisine Ipoh is a Japanese restaurant that showcases a heavenly variety of teppanyaki, single-portion rice dishes, fresh sashimi and seafood platters, while shabu-shabu and yakitori are offered as a buffet item occasionally. Prices may vary from an early bird promotion to a membership reduced price, and add-ons for desserts such as assorted sushi are available too. On top of that, it is pork-free too.

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