Mezza9

The Mezza9 restaurant is a top choice in Singapore. It’s not a buffet m restaurant, but they still deliver variety like no other restaurant I know.
I love the fact that you have Thai, Chinese, Japanese, grill, seafood++ all at the same restaurant!
I believe they have 6 or 7 kitchens.
Food recommendations:
–lobster bisque
–pork skewers
–crab cake
++

Hosted a dinner there for 17 people the other night. We preselected our food so they knew what we wanted well in advance. Service was the ABSOLUTE WORST!!! We had a 3 course meal which took 3 hours to serve. I politely complained numerous times throughout the evening to no avail. I will never go back.
Told some friends about what happened and they said the same thing occurred to them.

It’s three stars for the food which ranged from stale table bread to fantastic lamb chop. Presentation was excellent but the flavor hits and misses make it a bit of lottery dining here, depending on what you order.
Service was a lot like the food. Unfortunately our table was served by a generally absent waiter who saw it fit to educate us on the different types of coffee (eg what is a latte!) we can add to our dinner, which the other server had wrongly told us was included in our dinner set. All in, I was reminded why this is not a go to place for me.

Absolutely the best place to go for Martini in Singapore! They have a huge range of martini on their menu and other drinks too. Their Happy Hours is from 6−9pm, Mondays to Saturdays. It’s always packed so you’ll have to go early to get a seat. Otherwise you’ll have to stand around. Very busy service staff and very friendly and helpful. I’ve tried their classic, chocolate and lychee martini. All great!

The only addition I would make to my previous review is to add that the service here from every member of staff is simply wonderful. It is arguably the best service in Singapore.

Sunday brunch at $ 138 per person, if you elect not to consume unlimited alcohol, or $ 168 if you do, provided a fabulous spread, but it’s not worth the price. The décor is older, the atmosphere is hotel restaurant and the tables are so close together you find yourself tripping over people both seated and dishing at the serving stations. The food is fresh and cooked pretty much before your very eyes, the various open kitchens provide you with a show of sorts and the children’s area is staffed and perfect in allowing parents the ability to enjoy their meal. I started with the raw bar and ate my way through oysters on the half shell and steamed shrimp. I did need a small bath after shelling the shrimp. Sushi was next and, while it was good, it wasn’t particularly fresh or imaginative. The «Western» beef was rare and delicious while the lamb was cold and filled with fat. The mashed potatoes were excellent along with the green beans. No carrot cake (my absolute favorite) and the pecan tart was okay, but nothing more. I also enjoyed some delicious cheeses. It was a nice experience, but not one I’d sign up for very often. With four more of these «hotel Sunday brunch» places in Singapore, I’ll need to shop around for a better experience.

I went here for a Sunday brunch and it was quite crowded, many foreigners and many large groups. This is a great place for many types of diners and the restaurant is so large you can easily enjoy a quiet intimate corner for two, a private dining room for a large family, a big round table for a couple of families or any other type of diner.
A real drawback, and perhaps it was just for this brunch, but they seem to have squeezed tables into every possible space and even places they shouldn’t have, so you were often having to wait to walk through narrow walkways or trying not to bump seated guests while getting around someone getting food. I even saw a table setup at the hostess stand in the front.
A big selling point for us was their family friendly atmosphere and they did not disappoint in this area. They have taken one of the above mentioned private dining rooms and turned it into a kids «camp» staffed with at least three «Counselors» who do a great job interacting with toddlers to teens. This is a free service that allows the adults to relax, talk, enjoy their meals and try many of the different selections.
And there are many different types of food to choose from, I’ve been told that the 9 in their name refers to the nine different kitchens. There is Sushi, Yakitori, general asian, western, seafood, dessert and others I probably missed. Because of their show kitchen concept this isn’t a buffet where the food questionably comes out in chafing dishes prepared in the back; this is food being prepared right in front of you and then often being refreshed into the serving dishes as you are taking. The food preparation doesn’t get much fresher, especially for a buffet.
I think almost everyone should be able to find something to eat, although I didn’t see an Indian section or dedicated vegetarian food; and there wasn’t a traditional western breakfast items at this brunch, egg station etc…
None of us took part in the champagne part of the brunch, but there were bottles popping everywhere and I saw many other drinks, wine, beer and cocktails going by; and they gave us free flow of coffee and soft drinks as well. Often you ask at a buffet for a beer or a soda and you’re told it isn’t included, it looks like they will serve you any drink you ask for, and your bill will only reflect alcohol or not.
Speaking of the bill it is very expensive to dine here, over $ 135 without alcohol. This wouldn’t be a regular weekend activity but for a group with kids this is a great place to get together for a special occasion.

I completely do not get the previous reviews of this restaurant. Conveniently located in the Hyatt hotel, this restaurant, while elegant in décor, does nothing much to dissuade me from my prejudice against hotel restaurants.
I sat at the chef’s bar, which certainly has its own unique level of ambiance. However, the service was very inattentive, nothing close to the reception one should receive when paying these kinds of prices for food in Singapore. I’m fully willing to concede that this lack of service was primarily due to me sitting at the chef’s bar and being by myself, but that doesn’t entice me to ever return.
In terms of the food, I had the grilled fish market selection of the day, which was a tuna steak. Nothing to write home about — not bad, but not anywhere close to the best I’ve had. This is served a la carte style, so I also ordered the Chinese broccoli to accompany. Again, decent but not great. The best part of the meal was the glass of Pinot. Excellent choice there.

You can be certain that the team at Mezza9 takes their desserts seriously when you discover an exquisite menu devoted wholeheartedly to desserts. Since September last year, this menu featuring five desserts and a cheese platter, has been introduced and adds on to the existing cakes/​pastries at the Mezza9 shop. What’s better way to indulge in their DESSERT PLATTER ($ 32++) that offers a taste of everything after a satisfying Italian dinner at Pete’s Place!
Does this look like a hot piping Soufflé? In fact, this is a frozen Grand Marnier Soufflé that is no less potent than the bottle of liquor itself. Every spoonful oozed plenty of boozy goodness that I constantly reminded myself to handle this with extra care to minimize spillage.
Much has been raved about the astoundingly creamy home-​made ice cream and this mixed pool is no exception. The smooth, rich Papua New Guinea vanilla bean and Manjaro chocolate ice cream sat in contrast with the eye-​poppingly tart Passionfruit sherbet and zesty raspberry sherbet, creating quite an exciting taste experience that would appease gelato and sherbet fans at the same time. There is a bonus that is not as showy as the curvy nut tuile perched at the top – bitter cacao nibs inside the intense chocolate gelato.
Mezza 9 Deconstructed Pavlova ($ 16++ for ala carte)
The cloud-​like crispy baked meringues were taken down a notch on sweetness with the sourish kick from the sherbet and berries.
Dessert flower pots are no longer any novelty but the Flower Pot ($ 16++ for ala carte) here is probably one of the better ones in town. It is not spammed with mousse or any cheese cake but a superbly executed caramel sea salt ice cream that enrobed the palates with toasty notes of burnt sugar. To be more precise, the caramel flavour was perfect, something that very few can mastered well (most are either overdone or underdone).
Besides the flower pot, the Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse ($ 16++ ala carte) is my another favourite in this platter. After all the bright flavours, this chocolate jar proved to be a pleasantly bitter sanctuary that soothes the taste buds. I emptied the entire shooter of dark chocolate sauce and sank myself in the blissful chocolate bed.
A divine finish for the divine desserts

So I made a new friend on Korean Air flight to Singapore.
Apparently he was loaded, owning three factories around the world and wanted to treat me and my boyfriend for something special and invited us to this restaurant as he was staying at the hotel.
I don’t even remember the names of all the food we had but they were nothing like I had eaten before. Soooooo goooood! Foods from every corner of the world, it felt like. The presentation and also the taste. Singaporeans are quite good at making the food looking good. The place was looking fabulous and classy.
I tried my first durian here.

one of my favorite restaurants around. impeccable service along with great food.
i love how consistent they are with e service. been here many times and without fail, im always greeted with a smile when i walk in. e attentiveness throughout e whole meal with e wait staff or manager coming around asking how’s e food, makes you feel you matter.
1. complimentary bread + dip
love how e bread is served warm and homemade dip is yummy and makes you wanting for more.
2. yu sheng (during festive «lunar new year» only)
one of e nicer yu sheng i had so far. its served with salmon and kingfisher fish. you can opt for more condiments with extra cost. having e wait staff saying e good wishes for e yusheng in english seems kind of odd but have to give it to them for effort.
3. boston lobster eefuu noodle /​crispy noodle
my fav dish when im here but seems to be better last time. e one i had that day was kinda bland. this is good for 2 – 3 to share
4. soon hock crispy fish
so good you can eat it on its own. fried to perfection. wish i had this at home so i can chew up e whole plate together with e bones. omnomnom factor ¹⁰⁄₁₀
5. fried nian gao with coconut sherbet
they have this every year during lunar new year! this time i feel it was fried with too much egg but still good nonetheless. e nian gao and coconut sherbet goes v well together.
easter egg for y’all who is reading this review. e deli have e best double chocolate chip cookie i ever had. thumbs up.

I don’t usually eat at hotel restaurants while on vacation however Mezza9 became my go-​to spot. The service is punctual and there were a ton of staff. Unfortunately there was a bit of a language barrier at times. The restaurant encompasses a huge open space with open kitchens which creates an interesting energetic atmosphere.
The menu is mostly a selection of Chinese, Japanese and Thai favorites with a smattering of western items. I gravitated toward the Thai menu after hearing one of the chefs is Thai and had probably one of the best beef salads and tom yam kungs I have had anywhere. Amazingly fresh and flavorful with unmistakeably high quality ingredients.
The only downside to Mezza9 is I left Singapore broke.
A safe choice if you are in the mood for spending a relaxing night at the hotel, but obviously not the most exciting restaurant in a great city known for an amazing food scene.

Very consistent bar, food, desserts. Basically that sums it up.
I’ve been visiting Mezza9 at the Grand Hyatt for a few years already but just recently I though again what good concept they have and how a good kitchen and quality management can make all the difference.
Service is usually pretty good as well and I never had an issue getting a table here.
What I like in particular is that you can order all different varieties of food and not just one particular cuisine. Sometimes you just want to mix and mingle your dinner options…
Good spot!

Been here on two occasions — but let’s start with the food.
Normally, the gauge of a good restaurant is how dedicated they are to the number of items on their menu — the fewer, the more concentrated their efforts are to perfecting them — but prepare to spend a good 10 minutes deciding on what you want — they cover all the meats — steak, whole chickens, all kinds of fish, pork, seafood, on the grill, raw, stewed, steamed, fried, blanched, in all forms, shapes, sizes, Asian, Western, or an amalgamation of all the above!
Went for the Irish Organic Salmon, fennel, lemon confit 200g ($ 38) with a side of sautéed spinach with garlic (+$ 9), and MAN did it pack a punch! The salmon was cooked perfectly to my liking — just slightly orange on the outside and rare and succelent on the inside, so it wouldn’t flake to the touch of a fork, and the spinach was gut-​wrenchingly beautifully done — so tasty, that a gourmet Popeye would have his eyes popping out just at the smell of it.
The selection of wines were also very seductive — from all regions, the obscure ones, the famous ones, the celebrity ones (that can go above $ 500 a bottle!), Argentinian, Chilean, imported from Bordeau… if you’re looking to please someone who’s extremely fickle at menus (and you’re not sure if a certain place will be the right fit), Mezza9 has all the right things (giving you all the right reasons!) to come here.
Did I mention that the restaurant is humungous and the furniture and furnishings, perfect? This is too much for me. Too perfect. :-)

Mezza 9 is the restaurant in the mezzanine of the Hyatt Hotel. It’s a beautiful open kitchen concept with chefs cooking right in front of you. There is Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine, served mostly family style. The service here is very good and the food is great as well.
My favorite thing here though, would have to be their dessert. Try the dessert sampler for two (which is really more like for 4?) which is a platter of about six different types of desserts. Make sure to leave room for this! The restaurant also has a small shop that sells truffles, some pastries and cakes and kitchen and home wear.
Check out the attached Martini Bar which serves some of the best martinis in Singapore.