Charming Coke @Alva House

We then headed to Alva House for a buffet dinner! I was still excited to return to the restaurant because the buffet menu here is perfect for my taste, and I always look forward to the culinary surprises. As soon as we stepped through the door, we were greeted by a delightful freezer! Inside were Italian cheesecakes, matcha red bean milk pudding, mango Napoleon, roselle honey parfait, honey yuzu mango cheesecake, fresh mango pudding, jelly candy, wolfberry and osmanthus cake, mango and coconut cake, and cheesecake. The sheer variety was enough to make me choose. The desserts in the other freezer were a true durian lover's paradise! They included durian cream puffs, durian lava cake, durian pandan mousse cake, durian sawdust mochi cake, durian milk jelly, rock sugar durian custard, and durian coconut milk jelly. We durian lovers were so happy to be able to indulge to our heart's content that night. There are four flavors of homemade Italian gelato! They include Lime Coca-Cola Sorbet, Durian, Pistachio, and Apple White Peach Sorbet. There are also plenty of Coca-Cola specialty desserts! These include Banana Chocolate Cake, Chestnut Chiffon Cream Cake, Coca-Cola Bubble Jelly Cups, Jewel Opera Cake, Coca-Cola Caramel Praline Tart, German Christmas Bread, Christmas Cookies, Waffles, and Portuguese Tarts. There's also a fruit all-you-can-eat buffet! I love that they offer both whole and cut fruit to suit every culinary need. In addition to the homemade Italian gelato, the buffet also features eight varieties of Häagen-Dazs ice cream in cups. In the cool weather, let's start with some spicy international cuisine! Starting with the Asian-inspired Yellow Chicken Curry, Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry, Indian Dosa, Indian Prawns, and Thai Shrimp Crackers. Since it's a Coca-Cola theme, of course, there are dishes inspired by it! Coca-Cola Soy Sauce Chicken and Coca-Cola Wagyu Beef Short Ribs. Next up is a selection of Western dishes! These include roast beef, roast lamb thigh, Greek yellow chicken, roast pork short ribs, black truffle corn cakes, grilled vegetables, a variety of fresh breads, tomato cream soup, pan-fried fish fillet, porcini risotto, roast pork fillet, and gratinated eggplant with cheese. Of course, there's also a host of Chinese delights! These include dried vegetable soup, a customizable spicy hot pot, seafood stew with lotus leaf vermicelli, lobster and crab congee, and the daily stew of codonopsis, figs, and lily. The barbecue stall also offers a wide selection, including braised tofu, honey-glazed barbecued pork, Peking duck, and Hainanese chicken rice. There's also a wide selection of pork trotters with ginger, salt and pepper lobster claws, duck feet with fish maw and oyster sauce, and seasonal vegetables in premium broth. The refreshing salad appetizer section also has a wide selection! Choose from a variety of fresh salads, a variety of salad sides, Caesar salads, and ready-made salads. The main dish is a selection of four creamy cheeses, a variety of frozen meats, smoked salmon, and air-dried ham. The chilled seafood includes conch, king crab, lobster, mussels and crab legs, as well as freshly shucked oysters from the United States. There's also a wide selection of sashimi! Argentinian red shrimp, salmon, tuna, octopus, and more. The highlight is the all-you-can-eat miso conch, my favorite. Of course, there's also sushi and rolls. The Japanese hot food section offers a variety of Japanese-style dishes! They include tempura, skewers, and around the corner, pan-fried duck liver, teppanyaki crab, and black truffle wagyu beef fried rice. In addition to hot water and hot tea, the self-service beverage area also offers free-flowing cold drinks like mint orange Coca-Cola, sugar-free lemon tea, iced lemon tea, and fruit punch. The freshly-shucked American oysters are incredibly fresh and sweet, a must-try for self-proclaimed oyster lovers. I chose a special cold appetizer for my own personal enjoyment! The Argentinian red shrimp in the sashimi were incredibly sticky and sweet, while the lobster lobster in the chilled seafood was plump and mouth-watering. Adding a little air-dried ham and my favorite, the scalloped conch was a real treat. For crab lovers, don't miss the breaded crab. The Peking duck is always a favorite, and the all-you-can-eat option is even more satisfying. For hot dishes, the cola soy sauce chicken is a must-try. The smooth, succulent chicken and the sweetness of the cola soy sauce are incredibly delicious. The teppanyaki crab is also a must-try. I catch it right after the chef starts frying it to savor the full aroma and flavor. I also tried the beautifully braised fish maw and pork trotter with ginger for a collagen boost. For beef lovers, don't miss the roast beef. The tender, pink meat is a surefire delight for beef lovers. During the limited-time buffet, we'll be serving a freshly butchered 6kg hamachi, shipped directly from Japan. Enjoy it fresh and fresh right on the spot! Fish lovers, look forward to it! Start your dessert journey with the homemade Italian gelato! The rich durian gelato is a must-try, and the pistachio and apple and white peach sorbet flavors are also fantastic—a must-try for ice cream lovers. Next, of course, we'll have to try the durian desserts! Sharing these durian desserts with friends is such a joy! Each one is bursting with the sweet, delicious durian flavor, making it a close call. Everyone gets a perfect score! The Coca-Cola themed buffet runs from now until February 28, 2025.