Burger & Lobster @ Jewel Changi Airport - Exclusive Sambal Glazed Lobster On Top Of Their Signature Lobster And Lobster Roll

The long wait is finally over. Burger & Lobster has finally opened at Jewel Changi Airport. The luxe-casual restaurant is located at the Canopy Park in Jewel's topmost level.

Tropicana and B&L Pineapple Iced Tea 4/5

Treat yourself to a couple of drinks at the bar before tucking into the succulent lobster. The beverage menu features some unique beverages such as the B&L Pineapple Iced Tea ($9) and Tropicana ($8). The pineapple iced tea is a concoction of black tea, pineapple puree, lemon juice and palm sugar, served in a biodegradable bag. As for the Tropicana, it is a fruity mixture of passion fruit, lime, orange and lemonade. Both drinks are light and refreshing, which is ideal for Singapore's weather.

Mayfair 4.2/5

As the name of the restaurant suggests, it is not all about lobster here. The Mayfair ($25) comprises of a tender and juicy 170g grilled Nebraskan beef patty, dressed in melted cheese and finished with housemade pickles, onions and a secret B&L burger sauce. Psst... their fries are damn addictive.

Original Lobster Roll 4.5/5

Not to be missed is the famed Original Lobster Roll ($40). The buttery brioche roll comes brimming with tender lobster meat. To elevate the enjoyment, one can have it with the lemon garlic sauce and zest it up with a few squeezes of the lemon. The winner has to be the buttery brioche roll that is so sinful yet so good with the lobster meat.

Steamed Lobster 4.2/5

Grilled Lobster 3.8/5

The Whole Lobster ($56) comes in both steamed and grilled served with salad and fries. These are live lobsters flown in from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are really fresh, sweet and has a delectable bouncy texture. Personally, I prefer the steamed lobster over the grilled lobster. The steamed lobster is more succulent compared to the grilled one. Don't forget to have it with the lemon garlic sauce, for a full appreciation of the lobster meat.

Sambal Glazed Lobster 4/5

Available exclusively at the Jewel Changi Airport is the Sambal Glazed Lobster ($65). I was initially sceptical, but it turned out the restaurant got the recipe for the sambal sauce spot on. The spicy fusion of dried shrimp, chilli and Asian spices is definitely something familiar and enjoy by the local palate. It somehow resembles our local chilli crab sauce more than sambal sauce. It can be a bit messy to handle the dish. Be prepared to get your hands dirty.

Chocolate Jewel 3.5/5 and Tres Leches 4.2/5

Do save some space for dessert at Burger & Lobster too. We tried the Chocolate Jewels ($12) and Tres Leches ($12). If you are a chocolate lover, you will love the rich dark chocolate spheres topped with salted caramel sauce. My favourite goes to the Tres Leches, which is vanilla flavoured sponge cake soaked in a trio of milk, topped with green tea whipped cream, roasted pistachio and raspberries.

I have not tried Burger & Lobster in either Bangkok or Malaysia, but I was told that the lobster roll in Singapore is cheaper than these two countries. However, they will definitely give Pince & Pints a run for their money as it is significantly less expensive to have a lobster roll at Burger & Lobster. The last that I know, the pricing is about $18 different.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


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]

Restaurant JAG @ Duxton Road - Herb Centric Dishes By Michelin Star Chef

Restaurant JAG at Duxton is a new kid on the block opened by Chef Jeremy Gillon and his partner Anant Tyagi. The French fine dining restaurant has a cosy and intimate space of 26 seats on level 1, which gets a full view of the open kitchen. On level 2, it housed a bar that makes one feel like stepping into one's home with its Chesterfield furniture. The cuisine is inspired and created from the 40 indigenous herbs that are exclusively flown into Singapore, to highlight the distinctive trait of each herb.

Serpolet Potato 3.5/5 and Ortie Cauliflowers 3.8/5

My 5 Expression Menu ($108++) for lunch started with some canapes. I have the Serpolet Potato and Ortie Cauliflowers. The potato ball is served warm while the cauliflower puree is chilled. You simply pick them up with your hand and pop them into your mouth, allowing the ingredient and herb to interact with each other.

Bread with Three Types of Butter 4/5

Have some complimentary bread with three types of butter while waiting for the next course. The three selections of butter are Citrus, Herbs and Salted Butter.

Butternut Veloute 4/5

Next is the Butternut Veloute Soup, which is warm and comforting. It comes with a hint of smokiness with roasted seeds for texture.

Smoked Foie Gras & Mushroom 4.2/5

I love the play of cold and warm of the Smoked Foie Gras & Mushroom. Usually, foie gras is pan seared, hence smoking it, gives it a new form of appreciation. The combination seems unusual, but it works excellently, with the different flavours coming through harmoniously.

Romanesco and Whelk 4/5

Another beautiful dish I enjoyed is the Romanesco and Whelk. It showcases the different textures of the romanesco, which complement the slightly charred whelk. Yes not the other way wrong, as I was told that the chef conceptualises his dish with the vegetable first, followed by the meat. Which I can understand, as the natural sweetness and crunchiness of the romanesco stood out from the plate for me.

St. Vincent Asparagus and Grenoble White Trout 4/5

The clean tasting White Trout is paired with St. Vincent Asparagus. This is probably the least sophisticated dish allowing the freshness of the fish to shine too.

Purple Artichoke and Te Mana Lamb 3.8/5

For the last savoury dish, we have the Purple Artichoke and Te Mana Lamb. While the lamb was beautifully cooked to tender, what interests me more is the crunchy purple artichoke. The roasted buckwheat rounded the dish with an additional textural dimension.

Surreal Sorbet 4.2/5

For pre-dessert, we had the Surreal Sorbet with diced pineapple, which helped to freshen the palate.

Dark Chocolate Tart & Goat Milk Ice Cream 4/5

For our dessert, we are served a Dark Chocolate Tart with Goat Milk Ice Cream. The sweet and creamy goat milk ice cream helped to balance the richness of the dark chocolate. I can taste the thoughtfulness behind the dish.

Diners have the option to complement the meal with the Cheese Platter ($40 for 12 cheese / $4 per selection) which is an exclusive collection of 18 kinds of cheese from Normandy, Loire, Savoie, Corsica, Basque, Auvergne, Burgundy, Alsace and Pas-de-Calais. Each of the cheese on the menu is subject to seasonality and sourced directly from individual cheesemakers who boast a rich history of traditional cheesemaking not necessarily made for the commercial market.

Overall I have enjoyed the experience at Restaurant JAG with its unique pairing of its dishes. It definitely has the potential of getting a Michelin star. However, I thought some refinement would improve the whole experience. While it is a great story using the 40 indigenous herbs that have been flown in from France to create the dishes, it didn't quite distinctly reflect in the dishes. Just like how the staff brings out the different herbs used in each course to let diner smell them, I could not tell the difference after the first few. Maybe presenting them pre or post dinner as a flight of herbs, can be a better idea. Instead of disturbing the diner at each course.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Restaurant JAG
76 Duxton Road
Singapore 089535
Tel: +65 31388477
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sat: 6pm - 10pm
(Closed on Sun-Mon, PH)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Orchid Hotel. At Orchid Hotel turn right onto Tanjong Pagar Road. Cross the road to the opposite side of Tanjong Pagar Road. Walk along Tanjong Pagar Road to Duxton Hill. Turn left onto Duxton Hill and then turn right on Duxton Road. Journey time about 15 mins. [Map]