Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, The

It’s easy to indulge at celebrity chef Jean-georges Vongerichten’s Singapore restaurant given the breadth of sumptuous modern European dishes. A good way to start is with the “toasted egg yolk”, featuring buttery brioche sandwiching creamy egg yolks sous-vide at 63 degrees, and crowned with a dollop of caviar. It’s even better if you toss in the crispy salmon sushi, a take on the well-loved Japanese classic, where fresh fish is set atop a morsel of deep-fried rice that’s glazed in a punchy chipotle mayonnaise. Always a must-have is the popular black truffle and Fontina cheese pizza; the thin crust is generously laden with melted cheese, its sharp notes complementing the truffle’s earthiness. Something light and flavourful is the crisp pan-fried snapper served with zesty sweet-and-sour sauce, studded with mushrooms and tomatoes. Dessert is always a big affair, we recommend a warm chocolate cake with a gooey centre, topped with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream.

TATLER TIP

Come early and have pre-dinner drinks at the elegant bar, which has an extensive drinks list that includes creative cocktails, mocktails and juices, draught beers and wines.

SIGNATURE DISHES

1. Black truffle and Fontina cheese pizza

2. Crispy salmon sushi, chipotle mayonnaise, soy glaze 3. Spice-crusted red snapper, sweet-and-sour broth 4. Warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream