At Butcher's Block, the latest Spring IMUA tasting menu celebrates the restaurant's signature wood-fired cooking, whole animal butchery, and zero-waste philosophy. Showcasing seasonal produce alongside returning favourites, the multi-course experience is complemented by thoughtfully curated wine pairings.
Big Eye Ahi Poke Tartlet
Blackmore Farms Wagyu Beef Pipikaula
The meal began with the Big Eye Ahi Poke Tartlet. Crowned with premium Osetra caviar, the bite-sized snack whetted the appetite with intense savouriness and a creamy finish. Alongside were ribbons of Blackmore Farms Wagyu Beef Pipikaula, complemented by moreish Beef Fat Fried Rice that delivered deep, umami-rich notes.
Grilled Green Asparagus
Smoked Ahi Pâté
The next appetiser featured slices of Grilled Green Asparagus paired with lacto-fermented white asparagus. Smoky and earthy, the dish was balanced by a panna cotta at the base, made with asparagus stems, which also added a subtle creaminess to the mouthfeel. Accompanying this was a Smoked Ahi Pâté, crafted with gently smoked tuna belly. A crunchy, burnt leek churro, savoury with a hint of sweetness, formed the tart base, slathered with the pâté and topped with slices of smoked Japanese saba. Each bite delivered layers of texture and flavour, with full-bodied richness.
Lomi Lomi Kombu-Cured Big Eye Ahi
The following course, Lomi Lomi Kombu-Cured Big Eye Ahi, offered a punchy, citrusy, and herbaceous flavour profile that lifted and complemented the delicately Hawaiian-cured fish.
Western Plains Kalua Pork
Next came the Western Plains Kalua Pork, a colourful representation of the traditional Hawaiian dish. Rolled in savoy cabbage, the pork was succulent, carrying a bold, salty punch and a distinctive smokiness. Balancing its hearty taste were velvety sweet potato purée and luscious coconut cream, which added a gentle sweetness and rounded out the flavours.
Huli-Huli Dry-Aged Duck
The Huli-Huli Dry-Aged Duck is one of the restaurant's signature courses, conceptualised to showcase different parts of the Malaysia-sourced duck. For this season, the plate featured 21-day dry-aged duck breast, served alongside a duck leg foie gras terrine and a duck liver parfait tartlet topped with duck heart bushi. The level of thought and craftsmanship behind the dish was impressive. Turning the duck heart into a bushi was particularly intriguing, underscoring the restaurant's commitment to its zero-waste philosophy.
Japanese Kinmedai
The next course highlighted Japanese Kinmedai, featuring a lightly grilled 3-day dry-aged fillet. It was topped with a layer of flavoursome nduja gratin made from the trimmings of the Blackmore Farms cattle that Butcher's Block brings in, and finished with a seaweed and fennel beurre blanc. The interplay of flavours was interesting, with the smoky richness of the nduja complementing the fish's heightened oceanic flavours.
Blackmore Farms Full-Blood Wagyu Beef
The final main course, Blackmore Farms Full-Blood Wagyu Beef, served as a fitting finale. The dish delivered an intensely smoky Wagyu meatloaf alongside dry-aged, koji-marinated beef. Completing the plate was an indulgent potato mille-feuille fried in beef fat rendered from the same Blackmore Farms cow, tying the dish back to the restaurant's whole-animal ethos.
Blooming of Spring
Blooming of Spring, a refreshing combination of compressed cucumber, cantaloupe sorbet, and Monkey's Milk, was served as a palate cleanser.
Memoir
The dinner experience concluded with Memoir, a dessert inspired by the chef's personal journey. The composition brought together ponzu gelée, nori ice cream and caramel. An interesting detail about this dessert is the chef's discovery that blending nori with milk produces a flavour reminiscent of matcha, a nuance reflected in the dessert's flavour profile.
The Spring IMUA tasting menu is available from now until 30 May 2026, served at both lunch and dinner. For a more elevated experience, you may opt for the Dom Pérignon Prestige Pairing.
Spring IMUA Tasting Menu
Lunch: S$168++ per guest
Tailored Wine Pairing: S$138++ per guest
Dinner: S$228++ per guest
Tailored Wine Pairing: S$168++ per guest
Dom Pérignon Prestige Pairing: S$408++, served for the whole table
Booking Link: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/butchersblock/reservations
Photos and words by Si An. A homebody who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, the smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.
Butcher's Block
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Arcade
328 North Bridge Road
#02-02
Singapore 188719
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Website
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line), Esplanade (CC Line)
Opening Hours:
Lunch (Wed-Sat): 12pm - 230pm
Dinner (Tue-Sat): 6pm - 930pm
(Closed on Sun and Mon)
Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to the junction of North Bridge Road and Bras Basah Road. Cross the road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]
2) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit F. Walk to Beach Road. Cross the road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]
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