Marriott Cafe Durian High Tea Buffet 2019 Has DIY Durian Rojak, Pizza & Durian Pandan Milkshake

The buffet, priced from $45++ per person, will run from 3 June to 31 July 2019 at the swanky cafe. Think DIY durian rojak with crispy you tiao pieces, and durian mozzarella pizza covered generously in rocket leaves.

We’ve reviewed every item on the menu so you’ll know which ones are worth braving the durian fridge odour if you do decide to dabao them home. 1. Even so, the chefs have found a way to incorporate durian into a smooth, creamy dressing that doesn’t overpower the acidity of the pineapple pieces in rojak.

On the flipside, as the sauce is so balanced, the durian dressing feels more like an afterthought. A special shout out to the you tiao pieces that remained crisp even with the sauce drizzled over it. We in addition appreciated the pops of saltiness and tartness that the parmesan shavings and rocket leaves brought to the plate.

Though tasty, we agreed that the durian wasn’t the star of the dish as even on the first whiff, the cheese stood out a lot more. Durian Cream Puff This pastry was light and airy, with just the right amount of butteriness to complement the rich dollop of durian puree in it.

Even so, there was a lot going on within each crepe as the custard was layered between a light sponge cake. Durian Tart Thickness is everything in a pastry, and this tart’s crust treads the balance carefully with its homage to classic durian tarts. The filling wasn’t as cloying as the other MSW durian entrées on the menu.

The pastry held together well, and served as an edible cup for the light whipped durian cream within. Durian Crumble As part of the warm dessert offerings on Marriott Cafe’s menu, the durian crumble was comforting with its sweet and generous brown sugar crumble topping.

The only drawback was that it’s too heavy even in the small portion that we shared. Even so, if you’re an adventurous durian connoisseur, this is the dish to get.

Both work with the well-balanced durian mousse that’s enveloped intricately between the rolls of strudel pastry. Not overly sweet and with just the right hint of saltiness, this strangely addictive warm dessert will round out your pickings from the table. Durian intensity level: 4.5/5 Eat durian desserts at Marriott Cafe’s Durian High Tea Buffet As far as high tea buffets go, this is worth your RSVP.

For the less adventurous, it’s a great foray into durian buffets due to its affordable quotation and lack of overly pungent dishes. The price of entry to the buffet includes all the durian desserts as well, so your durian-adverse companions can still turn to other standard options for comfort.