PUBLISHED April 18th, 2018 06:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:50 am
This week, we’ve got everything from Mexican dishes and Malay flavours to German plates and premium versions of local fare.
Lucha Loco Refreshes Menu
Need a guac fix? Hit up Lucha Loco for their innovative spin on the classic Mexican dish. Their DIY Loco Guacamole ($14) allows diners to have fun customizing the dish while the Grilled Octopus ($24), slow cooked in sherry and comb and served with squid ink rice delivers a umami bomb. They’ve kept taco classics like the Baja Fish ($10) and added new ones such as the De Res Taco ($15) with pressed beef short rib. For lunch, their set menus offers a choice of main between any Burrito or Quesadilla ($18) or two Tacos ($25).
Lucha Loco is located at 15 Duxton Hill, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089598, p.+65 6226 3938. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm & 5pm-12am (Friday closing time 1am) and Saturday 6pm-1am.
Nouri Presents New Tasting Menus
Embark on a gastronomic adventure with Nouri’s Chef Ivan Brehm’s new 5-course ($145++) and 7-course ($175++) tasting menus. In true ‘Crossroads’ fashion, the new menu explores the connection between the Far East and Southeast Asia, as well as regional Europe, with dishes like Wild Rice Stem served with spiced buttermilk gratin and cultured cabbage. Other noteworthy highlights include Chicken Debal, which is based on the Portuguese and Peranakan connection and the Liquorice and Violet comprising of Chinese liquorice, violet flower parfait, lemon salt, fennel flowers and love letters.
Nouri is located at 72 Amoy Street, Singapore 069891, p.+65 6221 4148. Open for lunch Tue-Fri 11.30am-3pm. Open for dinner Mon-Sat 6pm-12am.
Let Deliveroo Satisfy Cravings Due to Rendang-gate
While the Rendang-gate saga rages on, embrace the madness with Deliveroo’s offer of $4 off all Rendang Orders from now till 24 April 2018. Indulge in rendang offerings done right with Coba-Coba’s Beef Rendang Set, Cumi Bali’s Mutton/Beef Rendang Set, and many others.
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Nasi Lemak Lobster Now a Fixture at the Fullerton Hotel
Traditional Nasi Lemak gets an indulgent upgrade at Fullerton Hotel’s Town Restaurant with Nasi Lemak Lobster ($29) earning a full-time spot on the a la carte menu. Enjoy a whole deep fried lobster with traditional accompaniments such as fluffy coconut rice, spicy sambal, crunchy ikan bilis and peanuts. Add on the signature Singapore Sling ($10) to make this dish even more local or wash down it with a beer ($10).
Town Restaurant is located at Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178, p.+65 6733 8388. Open for all day dining 6.30am-11pm.
24 New Dishes and a new FIT Category at Brotzeit
With 24 new dishes, be spoilt for choice with Brotzeit’s brand of German fare. For the hearty eaters, options like Pfandl ($39) – Nürnberger sausages, pan-seared beef and pork patties, smoked Kassler, roasted pork collar and meat loaf — and the Bavarian Duo ($38) featuring crispy fried chicken, juicy Weiβwurst sausages and Brotzeit’s signature pretzel will appeal. The new Brotzeit FIT section on the menu, on the other hand, will meet the demand for healthier offerings with the likes of Purple Cauliflower Salad ($19) and the Grilled Goat Cheese Salad with Berries ($21).
Brotzeit is located at1 HarbourFront Walk #01-149/151, VivoCity Singapore 098585, p.+65 6272 8815. Open Mon-Thu 11.30am-12am, Fri 11.30am-1am, Sat 11am-1am and Sun 11am-12am.
Top Image courtesy of Brotzeit.