Opened in February, Amor is a warm and intimate Spanish restaurant inspired by leisurely meals, shared plates, and the unhurried rhythm of life in Barcelona. Set within a charming shophouse at 107 Amoy Street, its menu draws inspiration from sun-drenched markets, lively tapas bars, and coastal villages by the sea.
Co-founded by Head Chef Yu Wang Leung (Chef Wang), a founding team member of Olivia, and Executive Director Azad Sharma, a hospitality veteran with over a decade of global experience, Amor invites diners to linger, share, and fall in love, one plate at a time.
Watermelon
To start, we were served an amuse-bouche of juicy Watermelon Cubes, a refreshing burst of sweetness to awaken the palate.
Escalivada Tarta 4.2/5
The first tapas was the Escalivada Tarta ($16 for two pieces), a Catalan classic reimagined. Smoky, roasted eggplant, capsicum, and onion are layered over a crisp tarta shell and paired with a foie gras terrine, then finished with extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, and a Parmesan cheese sauce. While I'm not usually a fan of foie gras, its presence here was unexpectedly subtle, adding creaminess to the dish that complemented the crunchy tarta base. A vegetarian version is also available, substituting cheese for the foie gras.
Happy Egggg 4.8/5
Happy Egggg ($18) lives up to its name, an easy-to-love dish that delivers pure comfort. Served in a martini glass, it reveals layers of silky truffle sabayon, a perfectly cooked 65°C onsen egg with a luscious runny yolk, roasted pumpkin coulis, crispy jamon chips, and brown butter sourdough croutons, finished with a fresh chervil and dill salad. Utterly delicious, it's the kind of indulgent comfort food I would happily eat again and again.
Gambas Al Ajillo 4.5/5
We sampled a tasting portion of Gambas al Ajillo ($34); the full serving comprises four prawns. The prawns are actually sashimi grade, and were firm and generously sized, cooked in fragrant garlic oil and paired with a smoked potato foam, finished with a dusting of sweet paprika. Addictive and tasty, we just wished we had some bread to mop up the sauce.
Pulpo De Galicia 4.8/5
The Pulpo de Galicia ($32) was another of the evening's more memorable dishes. The octopus was impeccably cooked, tender yet springy, with crisped edges. Its savoury and lightly smoky flavours were complemented by soft potatoes, sweet corn, and a rich sobrasada sofrito.
Tea Smoked King Salmon with Avruga Caviar 5/5
We were genuinely blown away by the Tea-Smoked King Salmon with Avruga Caviar ($34), both for its execution and the thoughtfulness behind the dish. Norwegian sashimi-grade salmon is used, combining both belly and back portions and shaped to resemble a single fillet. The fish is gently sous vide before being smoked with Chinese tea, then finished generously with Avruga caviar. The result is exceptionally tender salmon, paired with the savoury caviar. It's finished with vichyssoise (a soup made of cooked and puréed leeks, potatoes, onions and cream), parsley emulsion and wasabi. Pure indulgence, I loved eating this!
Foie Gras' A La Brasa' 4/5
My dining companion also tried the Foie Gras' A La Brasa' ($40), a barbecued foie gras served with sweet-and-sour endive and burnt onion soup. Presenting the foie gras in a soup was quite unique, though its texture became a bit too soft.
Paella- Mediterranean Seafood 3.5/5
Naturally, we had to try their Paella ($56), and had the Mediterranean Seafood version, which featured seabass, squid, and shrimp. I found the rice of this paella a bit wet and sticky, lacking the coveted toasted rice bottom layer. While I don't really mind the sticky rice texture, the seabass also imparted a strong fishy taste to the dish, which I didn't enjoy.
Signature Basque Burnt Cheesecake 4/5
Moving on to desserts, we had their Signature Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($16), a creamy confection with a hint of savoury blue cheese complexity. I was initially hesitant, as blue cheese is not my thing. However, it was surprisingly pretty good: the blue cheese flavour was mild, offering more smoky savouriness than an overpowering blue cheese taste. It was still a bit too rich overall, and we couldn't finish the slice between the two of us, but cheese lovers will definitely enjoy this one!
Hazelnut & Molten Lava Cake 4.5/5
The Hazelnut & Molten Lava Cake ($18) was a bigger hit with our taste buds; my dining companion even declared it the best dessert ever! This warm hazelnut and almond praline cake features a molten, flowing centre that's rich, intense, and indulgent, served straight from the oven. It's intriguingly paired with coconut ice cream, and together, it's very yummy.
Overall, this is a solid tapas spot, and their first menu is a strong start with lots of hits and even some exceptionally good dishes. As someone who enjoys veggie-forward dishes, I was pleased to know that many of their offerings can also be made vegetarian, as one of the investors is a vegetarian himself. Visiting in the afternoon also offers a leisurely lunch with great value: set menus at $38++ that include sharing tapas, a main course, and dessert.
Photographed and penned by Shermine. Through her pictures and stories, she shares her journey of savouring new flavours and experiences. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Amor
107 Amoy Street
Singapore 069927
Tel: +65 89165607
Website
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line), Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Sun)
Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Amoy Street. Turn left onto Amoy Street. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]
2) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk down Telok Ayer Street. Turn left onto Amoy Street. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]
