PUBLISHED October 2nd, 2024 02:00 pm | UPDATED October 10th, 2024 01:12 pm
Stepping into Fiasco by Juice, the newest addition to Tiong Bahru’s residential enclave, feels like entering a cosy café in Bali—non-pretentious, relaxed, and brimming with charm. The decor, a blend of retro and contemporary styles, creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements the restaurant’s ‘simple but better’ philosophy. Led by Chef Haran Kumar, formerly of Michelin-starred kitchens, Fiasco by Juice, presents a menu that seamlessly fuses Modern European dishes with vibrant Southeast Asian flavours, offering a dining experience that is both elevated and approachable.
Something we’d definitely be returning for is one of Singapore’s largest and most diverse wine lists, offering affordable selections for both wine lovers and casual drinkers. Our pick of the night was the Macon Verzé, Domaine Jules Desjourneys 2019, for its crisp green apple, white flowers and lemon notes.
The menu is a playful celebration of produce-driven cooking, with highlights like the Dry Aged Japanese Snapper, which comes with a beautifully tangy mandarin kosho-beurre blanc. Something even our friend who does not like coriander, enjoyed the Mussels, bathed in rich Thai green curry butter and served with house-made flatbread and a refreshing Thai salad. For something lighter, the Black Bean Dip with homemade flatbread and guajillo butter was also a great to munch on as the table conversation continued to thrive. Here’s a secret, the friendly staff were happy to supply us with more flatbread to go along our dip, when we kindly requested. Something that you won’t find on the menu, but Chef Kumar might be happy to whip up for you is his take on the Bebek Guling, with the richness of sambal and tender duck.
Beyond the dinner menu (available from 5.30pm-9.45pm), We’re keen on heading down for lunch (11.30am-2.30pm), drawn back by the promise of the deli-style Sandos in iterations like Lamb, Egg Mayo and Pesto Mozzarella, along with dessert options like the Balinese Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Fiasco by Juice is located at 21 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168651. Open Wed-Sun 9 am–11:30 pm. Closed on Mon & Tue.