Showing posts with label Craft Beers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Craft Beers. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Armoury Craft Beer & Steak @ South Beach Quarter - Craft Beer Bar That Offers Spanish Tapas and Wagyu Steaks

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Armoury at South Beach Quarter started in 2016 as a craft beer speciality bistro. Collaborating with local and international breweries, it introduces a wide range of craft beers, including its very own Armoury Lager and Armoury IPA. The food menu was basic back then, but it has now evolved to include Spanish-style offerings such as tapas, paella and even wagyu ribeye for the gourmands.

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Its Armoury IPA is suitable for an easy start, as well as the Watermelon Martini.

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Madrid Broken Egg 4/5

Our evening started strong with very enjoyable dishes from the Tapas menu. Madrid Broken Egg ($16) is a dish that will cure your hangover and set you up for more alcohol! I love the broken pieces of gooey egg yolks tossed alongside roasted potato chunks and chorizo sausages. It is on the saltier side but deeply satisfying nonetheless.

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Spicy Mussel Bowl 4.5/5

The Spicy Mussel Bowl ($20) will whet your appetite with its garlic white wine broth. Aromatic with a depth of flavour lent from the white wine, it comes with a fiery kick but is gentle on the taste buds.

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Gambas al Ajillo 4.5/5

Gambas al Ajillo ($20) was simple, with all three ingredients done well - prawns, olive oil and garlic. The perfectly browned chopped garlic was indeed the flavour bomb, which explained the side toasts to mop up the garlic-infused olive oil.

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Mediterranean Seafood Paella 4/5

Mediterranean Seafood Paella ($39) is wholesome for mains with prawns, squids and scallops. The rice had a delicious bite, and the various seafood added to that enjoyable texture.

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Armoury Wagyu + Pork Ribs Set 4/5

When you have a curation of craft beers to choose from, perhaps one way to amp up the experience is to have something luscious and sinfully indulgent. Other than its Spanish-style tapas and mains, what's worth highlighting is its wagyu steaks which are not so commonly available in such places. We had the Wagyu Ribeye and Pork Ribs Set ($95) served with Mentaiko Fries.

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Molten Lava Cake 4/5

If you do need a dessert, the Molten Lava Cake($14) is good for sharing.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Armoury Craft Beer & Steak
South Beach Quarter
36 Beach Road
#01-01
Singapore 189766
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Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 1130am - 1030pm
Sun: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit F. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Dine At Home During Circuit Breaker - Burger & Lobster Singapore

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Around a year or so ago, the F&B scene was full of excitement when Burger & Lobster landed in Singapore. Fans of the lobster roll and burgers need not fly all the way to London to enjoy the food anymore. In fact, with the COVID-19 pandemic and circuit breaker period, you can enjoy them in the comfort of your home now.

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Original Lobster Roll

The takeaway and delivery menu has a couple of different lobster rolls in it. However, I still prefer the Original Lobster Roll, which comes with chilled chunks of lobster meat tossed in their signature lemon mayo served alongside B&L's famous lemon and garlic butter.

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Kale & Quinoa Lobster Salad

I am not really a salad person but the Kale & Quinoa Lobster Salad is one that I have enjoyed. I enjoyed the different textural bites from the quinoa, fig, cranberry and walnuts complemented by the balsamic dressing. It also comes with succulent lobster meat and shavings of radish.

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Miso Burger

As the name of the restaurant suggests, Burger & Lobster is not just all about lobster. Its burgers are as good too. I decided to order the Miso Burger, which I enjoyed. It comes with a Nebraskan beef patty glazed with spicy miso, topped with provolone cheese and served on their signature brioche bun with a lightly spiced guacamole, kale, red chilli flakes and onion.

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B&L Claw and B&L Tri-Tip Bottle Beer

With all the drinking holes closed during the circuit breaker period, you can order bottled craft beers to be delivered to your home too.

Takeaway and island-wide delivery are available. To order visit https://burgerlobster.oddle.me/en_SG


Burger & Lobster
Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard
#05-203
Singapore 819663
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 3am

Direction:
Alight at Changi Airport MRT station. Take Exit A or B. Walk to the link bridge to Jewel. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Monday, April 22, 2019

The Dragon Chamber @ Circular Road (Boat Quay) - The Hidden Restaurant Inside A Kopitiam

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The Dragon Chamber has been rebirth at its new location in an assuming kopitiam at Circular Road, hidden behind a glass fridge door. Stepping behind the glass door, diners will be plunged into a world that is reminiscent of Chinatown gambling dens and secret society hangouts. One can also find exotic dishes on the menu such as the crocodile feet and penis.

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Firecracker Chicken and Maple Fritters 3.8/5

I was told that the Firecracker Chicken and Maple Fritters ($16/$28) is a luxed up version of the chicken and waffle dish which I don't actually get it. It is a La Zi Ji (Sichuan Chilli Chicken) dish with some crispy you tiao drizzled with maple syrup. I can't associate it with the so called chicken and waffle inspiration. Putting the ranting aside, the dish itself is very enjoyable with the spicy kick from the Sichuan peppercorn. The diced chicken which has been deep fried to golden brown was also tender and addictive.

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Cheeseburger Eggroll 3.5/5

An unique and bold creation is the Cheeseburger Eggroll ($14). Instead of toasted bun, the ingredients in a cheeseburger such as beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato is stuffed into a eggroll skin. It felt more like have a bonito wrap with crispy skin, instead of a burger.

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Dick Soup 4/5

The name of the dish may sounds vulgar but it is absolutely delicious. The nourishing Dick Soup ($30) features crocodile penis in a chicken and pork based broth that has been double boiled for six hours. If you can overcome the idea of eating the exotic ingredient, it actually tasted like pork rib with a layer of collagen. The soup itself tasted nothing acquire, it is flavourful and packed with essences drawn from boiling the ingredients and herbs for hours.

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Dragon Mountain 3.8/5

A new dish on the menu is the Dragon Mountain ($88/$138). The whole lobster is fried and tossed in crispy garlic, crushed fermented soybeans, sliced chillis and Sichuan peppercorns. Some commented that it is a waste to mask the freshness of the lobster flesh in the rich flavour. Well, I tend to agree but I also feel it needs to offer something different to entice diners, just like there are different sauces for our favourite local crab dish.

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The Flaming Pineapple Beef 3.5/5

The Flaming Pineapple Beef ($28) will make a spectacular entry, served in flame. The beef was really tender and juicy. However I found the sauce too sweet for my liking, masking the appreciation of the beef.

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Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun 4.2/5

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A must try at The Dragon Chamber is their Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun ($68). This is apparently a new and improved version showcasing wok-fried flat noodles in a moreish truffle gravy. It also comes with slices of A4 Kagoshima wagyu, crispy deep-fried hor fun strips and poached egg. This is a multi-sensual enjoyment packed with flavours and textures. A must order here.

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Fried Durian 3/5

For dessert, we had the Fried Durian topped with ikura. Encased in the crispy skin is the durian puree. However the durian puree lacked the piquancy in the king of fruit. It also can be sweeter.

Besides the food at The Dragon Chamber, the bar is worthy to check out too. You can find Asian-inspired cocktails such as Crazy for Coconuts, Old Fashion Twist, Mojito Twist, Tea Time and Soda, and Vodka Citrus Soda. It also offers a range of craft beers and ciders including Dragon Chamber exclusive in-house labelled beers - Dragon Pale Ale and Summer Sesh Ale.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Dragon Chamber
2 Circular Road
Singapore 049358
Tel: +65 68058181
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 5pm - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit E. Cross the road. Walk to Upper Circular Road. Walk down the road to North Bridge Road. Cross the road and walk to Circular Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]