Marina Bay Sands Singapore Unveils Revamped RISE Restaurant

Marina Bay Sands’ international buffet restaurant, RISE, has re-opened after an extensive transformation, featuring refreshed interior décor along with a brand new culinary offering that includes sustainably sourced produce and themed nights. Eight open-concept kitchens will bring you on a journey through global cuisines, before paying homage to Singapore’s heritage through timeless classics. “Live” cooking stations – from pasta counters to meat carving areas – will spice up the dining experience, while the Bar offers a large selection of wines (including organic varieties), cocktails and juices. A new ‘live’ grill station has been added to dinner service every night, featuring grilled satay, fish and barbeque short ribs. You can also look forward to a rotating line-up of smoked meats every day.

Refreshed Interiors

Taking inspiration from Rising Forest – an art installation of potted trees by renowned sculptor Zheng Chongbin that line the hotel atrium – RISE now bears a new colour palette reflecting nature. The 400-seat establishment’s interiors have taken on hues of emerald blue, jade green, light ash timber and a touch of elegance with bronze. The soothing tones and contemporary interiors offer a warm ambience that blends seamlessly with the canopy of giant indoor trees housed in stoneware ceramic vases. 

The interior, furniture and accessories are designed in flowing and curvilinear forms using natural materials. An undulating timber screen, inspired by flowing rivers, is created to give privacy to guests. Hand-made tiles on the buffet counters facade are a reference to the rattan weaving techniques that pays homage to South-east Asian culture. Dark-stained sustainable bamboo flooring is also used to depict earth and nature, while sculptural lightings around the restaurant resemble the shapes of trees and branches.

The outdoor Herb Garden, which grows over 50 herbs, has inspired creations of cocktail and mocktails at the enhanced Bar. A brand-new soda station, complimentary for guests, allows guests to create their own sodas using fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme, pairing them with fresh fruits, juices and homemade syrups.

The revamped RISE also goes big on the sustainability theme. Ingredients are sourced from responsible farmers locally and in the region; while recycled or sustainable materials are used for everything from placemats to table settings. All glass, paper, cardboard and plastic materials will be recycled, and food waste collected and broken down into waste water, minimising the amount of solid waste that goes into landfills. Trimmings of the herbs from the Herb Garden are reused as centrepieces in the dining room in place of flowers, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

New Dishes and Themed Buffet Nights

New signature items on the menu are consciously curated with sustainably-sourced produce. These include the Ayam Percik in Tangy Peanut Sauce (Malay grilled chicken), a Javanese dish consisting of candlenut, turmeric and fresh herbs from the herb garden. Locally sourced hormone-free Sakura chicken is marinated for 24 hours before being grilled to perfection in the backyard of RISE.

The Baked Salt Crust Sustainable Barramundi is a delicious and sustainably-sourced fish baked in a crust of salt, dill, lemon, fennel and coriander seeds. The dish uses locally sourced Kuhlbarra Barramundi that is also hormone-free and antibiotic-free.

Enjoy the Home Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket featuring hormone-free beef from Australia marinated with RISE’s special rub and fresh herbs before being cooked over a smoker in the backyard.

You and your loved ones can also dig into the national dish of Singapore with the Singapore Chili Crab, featuring a secret sweet and spicy chilli sauce. These signature dishes will be on the buffet line every day.   

In addition, every evening brings about a celebration of different international cuisines as RISE presents the best selection from each culture.

Mondays – Balik Kampung

Discover the rich and eclectic flavours found in rural Malay villages, and fall in love with authentic Malay cuisine, characterised by a generous mix of herbs and spices that are unique to Southeast Asia.

Tuesdays – Seafood Night

Indulge in some of the finest selection of sustainable seafood carefully and consciously sourced from the region. Think freshly shucked oysters, succulent crabs, juicy prawns, mussels, scallops, sashimi, and more.

Wednesdays – American Feast

Delight in all things American as we serve up hearty classics from the United States. From homely comfort food to bistro favourites, there’s definitely something to satisfy every palate.

Thursdays – Backyard Barbecue

Savour the smoky flavours of juicy fine meats grilled to tender perfection over an open fire. From well-marbled beef to succulent prawns, it’s every meat lover’s dream come true.

Fridays – European Classics

Go on a gastronomic adventure to Europe and celebrate the continent’s remarkable culinary diversity – from exquisite French dishes to all-time British favourites.

Saturdays – Singaporean Favourites

Dive into a melting pot of rich flavours that make this island a foodie’s paradise. Feast on authentic Singaporean cuisine and eat as the locals do.

Sunday – Treasures of China

Journey to the east and have a taste of China’s rich culture and history, manifested in a mouthwatering treasure trove of spicy, savoury, sweet and tangy delicacies.

RISE’s culinary team is helmed by its new executive chef William Tan, formerly from Sky on 57 at Marina Bay Sands. With over 20 years of culinary experience under his belt, William specialises in modern European and Asian cuisines. He is a two-time winner at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or Singapore in 2010 and 2007 and represented Singapore on the world culinary stage at the Salon Culinaire Mondail in Switzerland in 2013, and the Restaurant of Champions in Western Australia in 2011.

Opening Promotions

In celebration of the re-opening of RISE, the restaurant has rolled out special promotions for guests. Members of Marina Bay Sands’ loyalty programme – Sands Rewards – will enjoy 30% discount for lunch and dinner for the month of July, and get 3X Rewards Earnings daily.

RISE restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner services daily. To make a reservation, please visit www.marinabaysands.com/rise or call 6688 5525.