Where to eat in Tiong Bahru, Singapore: Open Door Policy

Mencoba berbagai tempat makan yang berbeda selalu menyenangkan, termasuk di Tiong Bahru, Singapura. Tujuan pertama kami meluncur ke area Tiong Bahru adalah untuk mengunjungi Books Actually, toko buku unik dengan ragam buku yang berbeda. Namun rupanya Open Door Policy menjadi penutup yang menyenangkan pada "jalan-jalan singkat" kami di Tiong Bahru.

Having culinary experience in different places is always fun, also in Tiong Bahru, Singapura. At first, our main destination in Tiong Bahru was to visit Books Actually, a unique bookstore with unusual books. But apparently, Open Door Policy became a perfect closure for our “short trip” in Tiong Bahru.

 

Area Tiong Bahru merupakan kawasan pemukiman lama yang telah dibangun sejak tahun 1930-an. Kini berbagai café, restoran dan toko-toko menarik bermunculan di Tiong Bahru dan dengan atmosfir yang lebih tenang, area ini menawarkan rasa yang berbeda dari riuhnya Orchard.

Tiong Bahru is an old residential area that has been built since the 1930s. Nowadays, with all various café, restaurants, and attractive shops that bring out the comfort, Tiong Bahru was such a refreshing getaway from the Orchard crowd.

 

Open Door Policy berukuran seperti toko-toko dan restoran lain di Tiong Bahru, dengan areal dari luasan ruko sehingga dining area memanjang ke belakang, namun tetap tertata cantik.

Open Door Policy had a similar size with others shop and restaurant in Tiong Bahru. Dining area heads to the back side of the restaurant and all set prettily.

Harga di ODP cukup pricey jika dihitung dengan kurs rupiah terhadap dolar Singapura, namun semua makanan di Open Door Policy sangat memuaskan dari segi rasa dan tampilan. Menu favorit saya di sini yaitu Roast Akaroa Salmon dengan tumis bayam, babaganoush dan cucumber raita. Pilihan lain Seafood Risotto, Plin Ravioli atau Roast Barramundi.

The price at ODP was quite pricey if we converted into IDR, but all foods in Open Door Policy could satisfy you tastefully and visually. My favorite was Roast Akaroa Salmon with a sautéed spinach, babaganoush and cucumber raita. Another option was Seafood Risotto, Plin Ravioli, or Roast Barramundi.

So, let's eat, shall we?

@marischkaprue - eat, sleep and travel

NOTES:

• Open Door Policy terletak di 19 Yong Siak Street, Singapura 168650. Telp: +65 6221 9307, email: enquiries@odpsingapore.com
• Open Door Policy is located on 19 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 16865. Phone: +65 62219307, email: enquiries@odpsingapore.com  
• Harga menu starters mulai dari 20 SGD (Singapore Dollar), main course mulai dari 26 SGD (Roast Akaroa Salmon 29 SGD, Roast Barramundi 26 SGD, Seafood Risotto 28 SGD), dessert 18 SGD, cocktails start from 17 SGD
• Starters menu starts from 20 SGD (Singapore Dollar), main course starts from 26 SGD (Roast Akaroa Salmon 29 SGD, Roast barramundi 26 SGD,. Seafood Risotto 28 SGD), dessert 18 SGD, cocktails start from 17 SGD  

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Skirt Singapore: Ultimate Meat Experience

This is the most delicious meat I've ever tasted (see below)

Yes these are super yummy!

Okay, saya tidak melebih-lebihkan di kalimat di atas. Skirt restaurant memang punya menu kebanggaan dan salah satunya adalah daging yang saya coba, Blackmore 100% full blood Japanese wagyu.

Okay, I am not exaggerating in the sentence above. Skirt does have an ultimate menu and one of them is the meat that I tasted, Blackmore 100% full blood Japanese Wagyu. 

"If you're a meat lover, this is heaven"

Proses pengolahan daging di Skirt cukup berbeda. Sebagian menu di sini menggunakan daging yang telah melalui proses penuaan yang diatur sedemikian rupa, disebut aging process. Sejak awal masuk ke restoran ini anda dapat melihat daging di dalam kotak kaca yang digantung, dengan label jenis dan proses serta tanggal.

The way they process meat in Skirt is quite different. Some menu here using the meat that through aging process in certain way. From when you arrived here, you'll see meats hanging in the glass case with labels showing types, date and process.

Proses grill juga dapat kita lihat di dalam area restoran, menarik melihat langsung chef mengolah makanan. Meski sebagian proses persiapan dilakukan di area terbuka di dalam restoran, sama sekali tidak mengganggu detail interior. Tanduk kaca yang dipasang menjadi instalasi di langit-langit adalah detail favorit saya di Skirt, it just so pretty.

We can even see the grilling process at the inside area. Its interesting to see the chef do their thing inside the dining area. Although some dine preparation is done in this area, it doesn't make the interior seems weird. What I love about the interior are the glass horns mounted into the ceilings like an art installation, it just so pretty.

chocolate, chocolate, chocolate yum!

Mixed Berry Pavlova uh-la-la

Tasting plate

Menu daging milk-fed lamb dan venison menjadi andalan dan ciri khas Skirt yang langsung dijaga kualitasnya oleh Chef Andrew Nocente. Saya sangat menikmati meat tasting plate dengan 5 jenis daging yang berbeda.

The milk-fed lamb and venison are some of the pride menu of Skirt which taken care directly by Chef Andrew Nocente. I really enjoyed the meat tasting plate with 5 different types of meat.

Jika anda bukan pecinta daging. Well, here you'll miss the fun in your tongue.

If you're not a meat lovers, Well, here you'll miss the fun in your tongue.

@marischkaprue - meatlovers

Photos by Ferry Rusli

NOTES:

• Skirt terletak di W Singapore, Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way. Phone +65 68087278, email: skirt.singapore@whotels.com
• Skirt located at W Singapore, Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way. Phone +65 68087278, email: skirt.singapore@whotels.com
• Jam buka: Setiap hari pukul 6 sore hingga 12 malam
• Opening hours: Everyday from 6 pm to 12 pm
• Harga: Menu pembuka dari 8 SGD (Dolar Singapura), Main course mulai dari 28 SGD, Tasting plate of 5 breed 250 SGD. Cek harga selengkapnya disini  
• Price: Starter menu from 8 SGD (Singapore dollar), Main course start from 28 SGD, Tasting plate of 5 breed 250 SGD. You can see the detail price and menu here 
• Jika hendak mencoba tasting plate sebaiknya datang bertiga atau lebih, kebanyakan orang tidak sanggup menghabiskan sendirian atau berdua
• If you want to try tasting plate you better come with your friends or family, three or four person would be ideal since most people cannot finish it all alone.

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