A TikTok video by creator @/legocrazee, uploaded two days ago, is garnering attention after he showcased a $13 hotel buffet takeaway that lets diners pack food into a container and bring it home.
The video, also shared on Instagram, has drawn hundreds of comments praising the idea — and sparking curiosity about the app behind it: Treatsure.
“This Hotel Has a $13 Buffet That Lets You Take Away Their Leftovers”
In the clip, Jordan, who goes by @/legocrazee, films his experience walking into a Singapore hotel offering an affordable buffet takeaway.
“I just need to show my purchase first,” he says, holding up his phone before receiving a container.
“Now I can take food from anywhere in this entire buffet place.”
He proceeds to scoop marinated chicken, beef striploin, and crab into his box — carefully arranging the items to maximise space. By the end, his container is filled to the brim.
“Honestly, for $13, it’s quite a lot of food,” he says while tucking into his meal. “Overall I feel like it is very worth the price.”
Not “Leftovers” — It’s “Surplus Food,” Says Treatsure
After the video gained traction, Treatsure, the app featured in the clip, clarified what the food actually is.
“These surplus foods are actually not really leftovers,” the company wrote in the comments. “You get to take them away while diners are still taking the same food from the buffet line — it’s just within the last hour of buffet operations before closing!”
Many users praised the initiative for tackling food waste.
“$13 is very reasonable for a 5-star hotel,” one user said. “Good idea to lessen food wastage 👏.”
Another added, “You definitely could have stuffed in more! Great job and great initiative.”
Still, a few remained skeptical.
“$13 for leftover food that might be a little hard or dry… I’ll pass,” one wrote. “But appreciate their efforts in reducing food wastage.”
Another helped clarify for those skeptical.
How Treatsure’s “Buffet-in-a-Box” Works
Treatsure’s Buffet-in-a-Box is a unique initiative that lets customers pack up surplus buffet food during the last hour of service — rather than letting it go to waste.
Here’s how it works:
- Choose a hotel or restaurant through the Treatsure app and head down during the listed timeframe.
- Show your purchase, scan the QR code, and receive a reusable Treatsure box.
- Fill your box with food from the buffet line — all for about $13.
The app also offers surplus groceries nearing expiry from various merchants, allowing users to shop sustainably while saving money.
From Fridge Waste to Food Treasure
Treatsure was founded by Preston and Kenneth in 2016 after Preston noticed his family throwing out edible food at home. That sparked an idea: what if there was a way to redistribute still-edible surplus food before it’s wasted?
Since launching in 2017, Treatsure has partnered with hotels, restaurants, and grocers across Singapore — transforming surplus food into affordable meals and products.
Their mission is clear: to treat food as treasure.
A Growing Appetite for Change
Singapore continues to grapple with food waste, which accounted for about 12% of the nation’s total waste in 2024, according to NEA. The total amount of food waste generated last year was 784,000 tonnes, while the recycling rate remained at 18%.
This isn’t the first time Singaporeans have rallied behind creative ways to combat food waste. Other sustainability efforts — from wallet-friendly grocery initiatives like MoNo SG to surplus food offer apps like Yindii — highlight a shift toward more mindful consumption.
Watch the video here:
@legocrazee trying a leftover buffet at the westin, Singapore! Location: treatsure app #singapore #sgtiktok
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