Pipe District Bistro @ Science Park 2 - The New Black, Charcoal Fish & Chips

Pipe District Bistro is a rather new bistro in the quiet Science Park 2, offering modern European cuisine in an industrial themed setting surrounded with metal, pipes and wood decor. I took notice of the bistro when I come across the beautiful blue wall and black charcoal fish & chips on social media.

For the hot afternoon, we ordered the Lemon, Lime & Bitters and Iced Lemon Tea to cool ourselves from the humid weather. For those prefers some Archipelago Beers, there are the Belgian Wit, Bohemian Lager, Irish Ale and Summer Ipa.

Charcoal Dory Fish & Chips 4/5

The Charcoal Fish & Chips is what I am here for after seeing all the instagram photos. It comes with a choice of sweet potato fries or normal fries. Served with green salad, tartar dressing and malt vinegar. Besides the dory fish, customers also have a choice of Scottish Salmon ($18), Dory ($14) or Atlantic Cod ($20).

Charcoal Dory Fish & Chips 4/5

I have the Charcoal Dory Fish & Chips ($14). The black gold comes with a thin crispy batter that encased a firm and flaky white meat that is bursting with the natural sweetness of the dory fish.

Soft Shell Crab Pasta Pasta 4/5

Pipe District Bistro likes to give choices to their customers. For the pasta dish, customer gets to pick their protein, carbo and sauce. We went for the crispy soft shell crab, fettuccine and tomato arrabiata. The Crispy Soft Shell Crab Fettuccine with Tomato Arrabita ($12) is cooked to an enjoyable al dente with the hint of spicy sweet tomato arrabiata sauce rounding off for a delectable finishing.

What I like about Pipe District Bistro is the huge spacing with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Unlike many other cafes or bistros, the place is still not really being discovered and I can still enjoy a peaceful meal here.


Pipe District Bistro
Science Park 2
The Gemini
45 Science Park Road
#01-09
Singapore 117407
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Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line), Haw Par Villa (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station (Stop ID 17179). Take bus number 183. Alight 13 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 30 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Haw Par Villa MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Haw Par Villa MRT station (Stop ID 16011). Take bus number 10, 30, 51, 143, 188 or 200. Alight 2 stops later. Walk to traffic light junction. Cross the road Science Park Road. Walk down science park road to destination. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]

$100Gourmet at Gattopardo - Experience The Best of The Culinary World at S$100++

Thanks to $100Gourmet, a Singapore culinary program, we get to experience the dishes coming from one of the finest chefs around the world, including those within our home ground. Every month, an award-winning overseas chef will pair up with two top Singapore-based restaurants to create a collaborative 6-course meal. For the month of May, Chef Lino Sauro of Gattopardo at Tras Street, the restaurant team that scored #1 at SAVOUR Gourmet, collaborates with the King of Carbonara, Luciano Monosilio from Rome.

Oyster by Chef Luciano 3/5

The seating was communal, started at 7 30pm. We started with Oyster, boldly paired with Uni, Lard and Sea Asparagus. All together it formed a rather acquired taste.

Sicilian Red Prawns by Chef Lino 3.8/5

Just as elegant as the Oyster, next we had Sicilian Red Prawn, with Coffee & Milk. Like Japanese sweet prawn, it was succulent and packed with sweetness. The coffee jam was in the right portion and did not overwhelm its delicate flavour.

Squid Ink Spaghetti by Chef Lino 3/5

For mains, we had Squid Ink Spaghetti. The added rough texture of the spaghetti helps to hold the pistachio pesto, hence every bite of it has a sweet, nutty flavour to the briny, savoury pasta. I enjoy its firmness, and that it is gentler and lighter than regular spaghetti.

Roasted Monkfish filet by Chef Lino 3.5/5

Roasted Monkfish Filet formed a compact cylindrical shape, which I thought added to its natural firmness. Nicknamed “the poor man's lobster”, I do see a little resemblance to lobster from its texture. The green peas cream elevated its sweetness, with the beets confit giving some tangy punctuation at intervals to the creaminess.

Grilled Lamb Chop by Luciano 4/5

Our final main ended with Grilled Lamb Chop, that was surprisingly tender, and almost attaining a melt-in-your-mouth texture. I could hardly taste any gaminess. The tart raspberry sauce helped to cut the richness of the meat, and also enhanced the smoky flavour of the meat.

Almost Serious Cannolo Siciliano 3/5

Our dessert was created by both chefs, a deconstructed version of the traditional Cannolo, hence it is an Almost Serious Cannolo Siciliano. What's still traditional is the cream in between the crisped pastry, which is dotted with candied citrus peel. The coffee sorbet on top was an interesting contrast to the citrusy flavour.

For June, Chef Kentaro Torii, the Executive Chef of Bella Cosa will be collaborating with IKYU and Lewin Terrace. At $100++, tickets to $100Gourmet are available at the start of every month.


Gattopardo
34 Tras Street
Singapore 079026
Tel: +65 68846884
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sat: 630pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards Orchid Hotel via Wallich Street. Turn right onto Tras Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]