Bijan Bar & Restaurant

WHY GO

At this chic and modern establishment, the authentic flavours of traditional Malay dishes are enhanced with wine pairings.

WHAT TO ORDER

The aneka pembuka selera, a delightful assortment of appetisers consisting of fried spring rolls, prawn fritters, tofu with pickles and steamed beef parcels that give diners a tasty preview of the meal to come.

The rusuk panggang, chargrilled, marinated Australian beef ribs, is fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavoured with earthy spices.

The sotong sambal hijau is one of the highlights from a choice of seafood dishes and is a celebration of squid cooked simply but beautifully with a zesty green sambal. Diners can also go for the ikan siakap sos asam, a deep-fried seabass served with tamarind and peanut sauces; the sweetness of the fish comes through without being overpowered by the tangy sauces that are served alongside.

A standout vegetable dish is the pucuk paku goreng tahi minyak, a gorgeous stir-fried blend of wild ferns, chillies and generous amounts of shrimp.

The decadent chocolate durian cake, layers of creamy durian flesh and chocolate cake covered in a velvety chocolate ganache, is a wonderful end to the meal.