Introduction
On & On Diners has quickly become a beloved dining spot for food enthusiasts in Singapore. Known for its eclectic menu, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service, this eatery offers a unique dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. In this article, we delve into five compelling reasons why On & On Diners has captured the hearts of so many.
1) Impressive set-up
The first thing that struck me was the level of detail and effort that went into setting up the buffet table. I mean, look at the beautiful table runner, flower pots, decorative fruits and vegetables, the laminated menu, and the meticulously arranged cutlery. It was all professionally done and everything looked so cheery and inviting which makes you feel good as a host. This is by far the best set-up we’ve seen and it received plenty of praise from the guests too.
2) Great service
The staff from On & On arrived early at Asher’s party and as we were informed that we were only allowed to enter the party room half an hour before, I was still on my way to the venue when they called me. It turned out that they had already managed to gain access to the room and started setting up already! The guy who called me sounded very polite on the phone and was very patient in waiting for me to arrive to sign the papers too. Just before the party ended, I had to call him and let him know he needed to come earlier so that we could clear out for the next party and anyway, the food was already almost all gone too as soon as possible. Also, just a few days before the party, I had to increase my number of guests due to a last-minute change and I wrote to the sales team who promptly replied to me on the day itself and helped to make the necessary amendments too. From these experiences, I would say the team is professional and efficient in meeting our needs and we are more than satisfied with their good service.
3) Wide variety at affordable pricing
I like to be able to choose from a good variety of dishes so that I can better cater to the tastes and preferences of the guests. This is especially important when more than half of ours are usually made up of kids. On & On provides a wide variety of menus for you to choose from and within each menu, you can pick from a good selection of dishes too – including different types of rice, noodles, vegetables, tofu, poultry, chicken, fish, prawn, side dish, dessert and beverage. There also also themed menus for you to choose from, for instance, the ongoing one is the Chinese New Year menu. Most importantly, I think that the pricing remains affordable for most days – although it does peak during the festive periods and that is a good thing considering the wide selection offered. There are also some unique dishes, for instance, the Herbal Chicken with Wolfberries and the Sweet and Sour Fish with Nata De Coco were something new and refreshing to us too.
4) Able to cater for small gatherings
Personally, I prefer to keep most of my parties on a small scale, say around 12-18 pax including kids and adults. It’s not easy to find caterers who are able to meet our demands because most of the menus being offered require a minimum order for 25-30 pax. So you can imagine my pleasant surprise to find out that On & On offers a Mini Buffet menu which only requires a minimum order for 15 pax. Hooray!
For this Mini Buffet, no set-up is provided and the food will be served in disposable trays and plastic containers, like what you see below. All the disposable cutlery, including ladles and serving forks, are provided and can be retained after use. I like how fuss-free it was and we could easily take home the leftovers, if any, using the trays too. There was also a nicely designed menu displayed on the table and it was even personalized for the birthday girl/boy, how thoughtful!
5) The food is YUMMY!
Lastly and most importantly, everyone gave their thumbs up for the food! It’s quite rare to have friends and family coming up one by one to ask me for the caterer’s contact but we did receive queries from both of the parties. As you know, our parents were there for Asher’s party too and all four of them were telling me that “The food is very good!” If there’s any indication that the food was indeed delicious, it’s that we ordered a 30-pax buffet for our arcade party which had 31 guests (including 12 kids), and guess what, the food was almost all gone at the end. Yup, I even brought along plastic containers thinking that we needed to taboo the food but ended up using not even a third of it.
One of our favourites has to be the Salted Egg Yolk Fish Fillets which the hubby says is a must-try. The taste is unique and flavourful and it is one of the best dishes of all that we tried too. If I had to pick something we didn’t like so much, it would be the small prawns in the Buttery Cereal Prawn and the Soon Kueh that ended up sticking to each other and were hard to pick out. Still, the taste of both dishes was satisfactory and that’s the more important part. If you have any questions, drop me a PM any time and I’ll be happy to help you in your party planning! Have fun and happy CNY in advance, people!
Conclusion
On & On Diners stands out as a culinary gem, offering an unparalleled dining experience through its diverse menu, welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. These five reasons highlight why it has become a favorite among food lovers. If you haven’t experienced On & On Diners yet, it’s time to discover what makes this diner so special.