PUBLISHED September 22nd, 2016 09:40 pm | UPDATED May 23rd, 2017 04:58 pm
Faber Peak Singapore (hi-five if you still remember when it was called The Jewel Box!) is home to a couple of restaurants, and one of them is the playful, whimsical Spuds and Aprons.
With gorgeous views of Sentosa and the South China Sea, the 210-seater restaurant has both indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor seating. We opted for the latter and were rewarded with a constant, carressing cool breeze. Besides the eye candy in terms of the view, we also liked the way the restaurant was constructed around the trees, which made the structure look a lot more at home in the lush environs of the Mount Faber hilltop.
The menu at Spuds and Aprons is nothing fancy (quite a refreshing change from the newfinagled restaurants) – just simple ingredients cooked well. We kicked things off with a couple of appetisers, the Sweet Potato Fries ($10) served with Japanese curry mayonaise and the Chilli Crab in a Tux ($14).
The former were crispy and seasoned well; combined with the mayo, the flavours were reminiscent of samosas. As Singapore purists, there’s nothing we like more than mantous with our chili crab, but we can’t deny that chili crab atop potato skins is imaginative. At the very least, the crab filling was not too sweet.
If you love duck confit, try Spuds and Aprons’ Quack n Go ($26). The name might be a litty cheesey, but this Asian spiced duck leg confit is anything but. Paired with spicy, tangy mango salsa and an unsual choice of mixed brown rice, this is a well-balanced dish that’ll make your night. Not a fan of duck? Then go with our favourite main course of the night, the Tobiko Crusted Cod Fillet with Soba ($32). Executed perfecly in our opinion, the clear broth that came with the dish was delicate yet tasty. Definitely order this!
Before we moved on to dessert, the last main that arrived at the table is a new addition to the menu, the Gorgeous Guiness Beef ($28). Again, there’s nothing overtly special about the dish – just a great example of slow cooked, tender beef in a concentrated Guiness stock.
Kudos to Spuds and Aprons’ Chef Derrick for daring to put chempedak (similar to breadfruit and jackfruit) on the dessert menu in the form of Chempedek Bread and Butter Pudding ($12); the chempedak was – thankfully – not overwhelming and the pudding helped to carry the flavour through every bite without being too heavy. Best for sharing, though.
For a less substantial dessert, try a Jar of Happiness ($11). A great combination of textures and flavours with shortbread, roasted almond flakes, sticky caramel, a tart mixed berries.
Spuds and Aprons might come across as slightly touristy due to the its location and its connectivity to Sentosa via cable cars, but it’s still a good place for a casual first date that still impresses with the view, or for larger gatherings with friends who are picky eaters with the well-executed comfort food.
Spuds & Aprons is located at 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203, p. 6377 9688. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Top Image: Gorgeous Beef Guinness
Read more at A Weekend Feast at Osteria Mozza: Review and FOC Sentosa: Your New Hangout at Tanjong Beach