– Tasting Invite –
Ever since I became a mum, I have learned to treasure pockets of free time for myself. Really grateful that both our parents are more than happy to help us take care of the little one so that we can have a quiet dinner together on weekdays after misterchewy comes back from work or a whole day out on weekends. Sometimes, it’s also very difficult to agree to invites because I need to factor in my pumping schedule and 1001 other things. Mehhhhh. And it’s no joke having to lug so many things around without hubby’s help!
I was invited to try GRUB’s lunch menu on a Saturday and knowing that misterchewy had always wanted to sink his teeth into GRUB’s famous fish burger, I readily accepted and we left Chanelle at home! LOL 😛 We have been putting this aside for the longest time because of its location. However, I have come to realise that it’s actually quite nice to house a bistro at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park as it creates a very fun and family-friendly dining environment.
GRUB is opened by the guys who founded Cookyn Inc and they place a strong emphasis on food that is responsible, inspired and delicious – basically, food that they serve their own families. I would also like to share that the food is reasonably priced and very friendly to the wallet. I didn’t find anything that costs more than $20 on the menu (subject to GST)!
Both the Yuzu Mint Soda ($4.50) and Iced Honey Lime Juice ($3) are perfect thirst quenchers on a hot and sunny day. You can also find pure fruit juices and other canned drinks on the menu.
Step aside, truffle fries! Mentaiko Fries ($9) are here to blow everyone away! Who would have thought that mentaiko aioli and fries could go so well together? The thinly shredded pieces of nori seaweed also made this yummy appetizer a whole lot more palatable and addictive. I just couldn’t stop munching on them!
If you have always enjoyed your toast with half boiled egg, it’s time to give the Truffled Egg Cocotte ($7) at GRUB a try! The taste of truffle is a little overwhelming but hey, I’m certainly not complaining. However, I thought there could be a better option other than toasted focaccia as it kinda failed to soak up the egg cocotte.
Only available for brunch, the French Toast ($12) is a delicious winning combination of sweet and savory. The garlic thyme pork sausage was big and juicy, and tasted wonderful with strawberries, sour cream and maple syrup. It is the perfect breakfast that I imagine myself having everyday.
GRUB is famous for its Crispy Fish Burger ($14); everyone is singing praises for it! Only sustainable fish caught in waters free from contamination is used and it tastes fresh and moist under that beautiful golden brown crispy layer. GRUB pays a lot of attention in serving only the best. Even the burger buns are specially brought in from a local bakery which are fluffy and have a soft doughy texture.
The hubs and I don’t eat beef but we do know that GRUB uses beef that is 100% grass fed and free-range so you can feast on your GRUB Double Cheeseburger ($18) in peace!
We also tried two other dishes which are new on the menu. The Sakura Ebi Pasta ($17) is available for lunch and dinner only. Interestingly, it tastes like prawn mee dry with a twist. The tiny bits of fried Sakura ebi and mentaiko sauce gave this dish an extra fragrance and sweetness.
I really love the Slow Cooked Pork Belly ($17)! Sous vide and seared, it’s so tender and succulent and does not have that overwhelming porky smell, probably because the pigs are being fed a local feed of barley, wheat and mountain mineral water. The pork belly is paired sauteed leeks and sweet potato mash which I found unique but proved to be a winner. This dish is only available during dinner.
Finally, for something sweet, we had the Chocolate Kladkakka ($8) which I found impossible to fault. What could possibly go wrong with creamy vanilla gelato, moist and crumbly sticky chocolate cake, and strawberry sauce? It’s the kind of dessert that people of all ages will love!
The Churros ($9) at GRUB are not bad and we all know that it’s so hard to find good ones in Singapore. Glad to know that the churros here are hand made, which explains why they come in various lengths. The churros are quite fluffy on the inside but a little stiff on the outside. On the overall, they still tasted quite good when dipped into the dark chocolate sauce.
GRUB is running an #UltimateGrubber photo contest for the month of May. Diners just have to submit their favourite shot taken at GRUB (any photos taken at 2013 and 2014 are welcome) to take part in this contest. Simply upload your photo here: http://bit.ly/1nOmelS and win attractive prizes!
Weekly prize: $50 GRUB dining voucher with table reservation of up to 4 pax
Grand prize: $200 GRUB dining voucher with table reservation of up to 8 pax PLUS a newly launched Samsung NX mini camera.
How I wish I stayed somewhere in the North, so that I can pop by GRUB on a more frequent basis! With delicious quality food sourced from sustainable sources, and priced so affordably, it’s really hard to say no to GRUB! 😛
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GRUB
510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
(Car park along Sin Ming Ave, opposite Blk 408)
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 569983
Tel: 6459 5743
Opening Hours
Tue to Fri
11am – 3pm
5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun
9am – 4pm
5.30pm – 10.30pm