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Thomaschan
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Categories : Multi-Cuisine | Restaurant | Steaks and Grills | Burgers and Sandwiches


Today limbeh is introducing a new place for brunch in the CBD. Harry's bar, better known for its bar grubs and alcohol, has recently launched their breakfast and brunch menu (available from 8am to 10.30am daily). This is definitely good news for office workers who might want a switch from their usual kaya toasts and soft-boiled eggs at nearby kopitiams. If that is not a good reason to attract you, how about its location at boat quay with a 5-star view of the Singapore river matched with some river breeze on a hot day. Oh yeah.

 
Okay, their Croissant Croque-Monsieur (S$12) is new to my dictionary. Isn't croque monsieur usually consist of sandwich? Screw that shit. At Harry's Bar, a heavenly combination of ham and grilled cheese are encrusted within a nice, crispy croissant, that is topped up with another layer of cheese. Needless to say, this French beauty is baked to perfection. Oh, damyyyum.

 
Fry-Up consists of two sunny-side up, fried together with either veggies and mushrooms (S$12, below) or ham, bacon and mushrooms (S$13), and topped with cherry tomatoes. The eggs were nicely done with firm whites and a slightly runny yolk, which is a great complement to the toasted sour-dough. However, the steep price might be a huge turnoff for many.

 
Luscious Soft-boiled eggs paired with Marmite soldiers (S$7) are your atas version of the typical kopitiam breakfast - just that there is no pepper or dark soy sauce. These are soldiers that definitely pack a salty punch, but apparently, one of the food bloggers, praised it to the high heavens. For me, I felt like I needed a dialysis. I got to confess that I am not a fan of marmite though. An acquired taste, I supposed.

 
Assorted Muffins (S$2.90) which comes in a variety of flavours, such as Oatmeal Apple, Raisin Walnut, Raspberry, and Banana Peanut Butter. They are baked freshly at Harry's Bar itself to ensure a tiptop quality of freshness - crumbly exterior coupled with a moist and fluffy texture within. Banana PB was my favourite amongst the four. Everything goes well with PB (and Nutella), no?

 
Would you just look at these beautiful muffins? For that price, I would say their muffins are good for value, plus they are available for takeaway as well. Perhaps, you can tabao a couple for the beautiful office ladies you fancy? (insert cheeky smile here)

 
All in all, Harry's Bar is definitely a great place to hang around and chill out with friends whilst enjoy the breeze and picturesque landscape. Their breakfast menu is pretty decent for a start, but improvements can definitely be implemented. Last but not least, I want to thank Reka from Openrice, as well as, Harry's Bar for organising this food tasting event, it's always a pleasure to meet like-minded individuals.

 
Harry's Bar

Tel: 6538 3029

28 Boat Quay

Singapore 049818

(~3 mins walk from Raffles MRT)

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Croissant Croque-Monsieur
 
Date of Visit: Apr 18, 2015 

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Hochiak2
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Open rice Brunch is served Smile Apr 22, 2015   
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Categories : Multi-Cuisine | Restaurant | Steaks and Grills | Burgers and Sandwiches

 
 On a hot morning, was invited by Openrice editor for a brunch breakfast.
There were eight of us and the above was the brunch menu. 

 
The view was fantastic and the staff were friendly and made us felt at home. Drinks were served promptly without asking for attention. The breeze with the smell of Singapore River was fantastic.

 

 
 This is my earl grey tea and Pineapple drink. It was so refreshing to have these drinks on a warm morning, the crossaint was delicious and appetizing what more do i want for brunch?

 
The soft boiled eggs and marmite soldiers were ok but marmite is salty. i will prefer kaya or bovril to go along with the softboil eggs.

 
I simply like this Croissant croque Monsieur, it as tasty and not too oily. I will order again if I am there. I love the vegetables and tastes organic. 

 
Ham bacon and mushroom fry up is the next on the list of the menu. It was delicious and i love the organic soft boil eggs. we all love this combo. Unique.

 
Chicken pot pie is everyone's favorite with the invitees, all finished eating up this delicious chicken pot pie. I asked for more from other s and they said no more no more. Haha..

 
These are vegetables fry up and good for vegetarian or on a lighter breakkie for he morning. The toast was too dry and hard though.

 

 
The assorted muffins are moist and tasty and not too sweet, has the European taste. I would go for these with a cup of coffee or tea. Yummy..I really enjoy the brunch at Harry's bar at Boat Quay. Glad that they served breakfast and brunch. There is an aircon place if you afraid of being too warm outside. 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Chicken pot pie
 
Date of Visit: Apr 18, 2015 

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littletinysun
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Harry's Bar Smile Apr 22, 2015   
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I had the pleasure of joining OpenSnap's tasting session at the launch of Harry's Bar's breakfast menu at Boat Quay, and this made me envy those working in the vicinity! I believe a hearty breakfast is always a great start to confronting the day's challenges ahead — and Harry's new menu offerings certainly provide a great way to kickstart the day!
Having a caffe latte while dining alfresco may not be very advisable in the midday heat, but it works just fine in the morning! I absolutely loved the deep, bitter essence and the frothy foam on top. It was also a visual treat to observe the gradual blending of the layers of foam and coffee!
#opensnapeats

#opensnapeats

 
Caffe Latte

You can't go wrong with ham and cheese. A combination of these in your croissant is food heaven — the flaky and melt-in-your-mouth tender crust made me wonder if this had come right out of a Paris kitchen. There was a strong milky, buttery fragrance as well. If Harry's Bar were located near my office, I think I'd eat this for breakfast every day...

 
Croissant Croque Monsieur

Crumbly, moist, fresh and savoury. These muffins are presented in a stylish baking cup — they make for a very presentable snack for your colleagues! Oh yes, they are baked fresh DAILY! I know many places have their muffins delivered from a central kitchen, and keep them on sale for days! None of these stale muffins at Harry's!

 
Assorted Muffins

 
Assorted muffins — Cranberry

 
One of the greatest challenges with pot pies is keeping them from turning soggy. We spent about 15 minutes snapping away with our cameras, and yet the pies remained crusty and flaky. Whether you go for the Creamy Chicken and Vegetables or Mushroom and Potatoes Veloute with Vegetables, you are assured of a smooth, flaky and rich-tasting experience!

 
Pot Pie

My heart sank when I first saw this — the sourdough sticks looked like a heart broken into two. At first sight, the eggs looked pretty unflattering, along with unevenly distributed ingredients. Surprisingly though, the consistency of the eggs was pretty brilliant! With a firm yet jelly-like texture, this is perhaps one of the best sunny side-ups I've had — the yolks in particular were gooey yet held their shape well when my knife went through them.

 
Ham, Bacon and Mushroom Fry Up

I would skip the Soft boiled eggs & Marmite soldiers though — the chunks of bread were a tad too salty, and the eggs seemed overly-adapted to the Singapore style of half-boiled eggs in a pot. But if you'd like to try a variation of Ya-Kun's famed breakfast eggs and toast, you might perhaps wish to give this a try!

 
We rounded off the session with refreshing pineapple juice. I had a bit of time to look across the river and ponder the transformation of Singapore— especially since Harry's Bar is located directly across from where our founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (aka Harry) recently lay in state inside Parliament House. Thank you to both Harrys for adding such vibrancy to Singapore!

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Croissant Croque Monsieur,pot pie,assorted muffins,opensnapeats
 
Table Wait Time: 10 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Apr 18, 2015 

Dining Offers: 試食活動


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RunningMan
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Categories : Spanish | Bars/Lounges | Live Sports Broadcast | Paella

Full Barraka Bar review here: http://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.sg/2014/07/barraka-bar-tasting-session.html

Barraka Bar is a hip, modern bar serving authentic Spanish tapas and sharing plates, also known for their house speciality Sangria cocktails. Co-owner Dragan is extremely proud of his chef, who hails from San Sebastián, bringing influences from Basque, Madrid, and Barcelona in Spain.
Ambience at Barraka Bar is casual yet modern, with seating layout in communal style, as befitting its sharing plates theme. Furniture is relatively comfortable, though I find the cushions tend to sink in slightly. Clean lines throughout, with bright spotlights creating a pattern of light and shadow. A brick wall with Guy Fawkes masks and the Barraka Bar signage fronts one wall, opposite the large bar with televisions screening live sporting events.
Barraka Bar - Bar Area - Shot With Nikon Coolpix P340

Barraka Bar - Bar Area - Shot With Nikon Coolpix P340

 
Service at Barraka Bar is friendly, though attracting their attention sometimes is difficult, due to the large floor space, ambient background music, and dim lighting. Food takes a little while to be prepared, as it's made to order. But staff are polite, and carry out requests quickly and efficiently. Not all staff are knowledgable on dish preparation, though they can make general recommendations for popular dishes or beverages.
Food at Barraka Bar is generally presented in a simple, rustic style, but tastes delicious. Chef uses fresh ingredients, and allows them to shine in well prepared dishes, where you can taste the nuances of the dish. Portions are meant for sharing, and prices reflect that as well, costing an average of SGD $25 - $40 per person. I find prices to be reasonable for the quality of food, and the quantity served.

The house signature cocktail Sparkling Sangria (SGD $10 Glass, $15 Small Jug, $30 Big Jug) is made from a Spanish sparkling wine called Cava, mixed with orange juice, cognac, and fruit slices, then served in a traditional Spanish terracotta jug. I find the fresh, orange citrus taste to be slightly sweet with a hint of sour, but refreshing and thirst quenching.
Sparkling Sangria

Sparkling Sangria

 
The Sparkling Sangria is 1 of the 20 must-try Singapore cocktails in the Cocktail Paspport from NightDoWhat. Showing this passport gets you a 10% discount on the Sparkling Sangria!
Sparkling Sangria

Sparkling Sangria

 

The Calamares A La Andaluza (SGD $12) or 'Deep Fried Squid Rings In Andalusian Style', are prepared in the traditional Andalusia method of dredging fresh squid rings in pure flour without egg, frying in hot olive oil, then sprinkled with salt. This results in a crisp, savoury batter, while the squid rings within remain meaty and springy in texture. Very good, and rather addictive too!
Calamares A La Andaluza

Calamares A La Andaluza

 
The Salteado De Setas Y Gambas (SGD $12) or 'Prawns And Mushrooms In White Wine And Garlic Sauce', is lovely. The mushrooms are fragrant, soft, tender, and lend an earthy aroma. The prawns are big, meaty and juicy, freshness is evident as they detach from the shells easily. Plated almost like a work of art, with a sprinkle of spices around the edges, and the mound of deliciousness in the middle.
Salteado De Setas Y Gambas

Salteado De Setas Y Gambas

 
The Arroz Negro (SGD $32 Portion For 2, $58 Portion For 4) or 'Squid Ink Paella Rice With Squid And Red & Black Bell Peppers', is totally infused with squid ink, such that the entire dish is black. Squid ink is an acquired taste, as the briny, salty, oceanic taste may not appeal to everyone. I like it for the flavouring it gives the rice, which has a sticky, thick texture, very filling. The bell peppers / capsicum and squid rings used are very fresh as well. Garnished with a dollop of mayonnaise to cut through the thickness / heaviness of this paella rice.
Arroz Negro

Arroz Negro

 
Overall, a very satisfying experience at Barraka Bar (courtesy of OpenRice and NightDoWhat), and I will return with friends for the tasty and authentic Spanish food, chill ambience, and wide variety of drinks. Barraka Bar is a good place to catch a night soccer match, or even for business dinners.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Sparkling Sangria,Calamares A La Andaluza,Salteado De Setas Y Gambas,Arroz Negro
 
Table Wait Time: 1 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jul 09, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $25(Dinner)

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chewkhekwoi
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Food Tasting Smile Jun 26, 2014   
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Categories : Australian / New Zealand | Bars/Lounges | Seafood

I was happy to be invited by Nightdowhat and Openrice for a food tasting event at Quayside Fish Bar & Bistro (QSFB) in Sentosa. I met up with another 2 OpenSnap users (Shermaine and Yun Hwa) and the 3 of us had a good time yesterday. My review are as below:

QSFB
This place has a wonderful cozy, fisherman themed atmosphere. I love the beautiful yacht scenery during sunset. This place attracts people who are into Mediterranean cuisine.
External scenery

External scenery

 
Rekorderlig Cider

 
The cider is pink with amazing inviting strawberry aroma. The taste is sweet with a subtle lime under tone. I found out Rekorderlig ciders come in at low ABV which makes this an exceptional refreshing drink.

Tuna Tataki

 
The cut of tuna fish were fresh and the sauces that complemented it married well. I like the pear crumble which Shida told us has a special yuzu taste.

Baked Barramundi

 
They served the barramundi whole and I love the red wine poached pear with lobster butter sauce and fried chorizo. There is a modern twist on the traditional dish which highlighted barramundi versatility.

QSFB's signature chilli crab linguine

 
Hey presto! I really whacked the whole plate of sweet and chilly linguine! The soft shell crabs are not overbattered or overfried and the crunch comes from the fried batter.

Homemade Tiramisu

 
The menu reads "The best in Sentosa, some say Singapore!" The rich rum and coffee-soaked lady fingers layered with generous custard and whipped cream leaves me wanting MORE! Really awesome dessert to wrap up for the day!

In conclusion, I will give a thumbs up for this great restaurant! Not only is the food wonderful (and aesthetically pleasant looking), the people are friendly and customer oriented and the atmosphere is pretty awesome as well.

Give this place a try!

Thank you
Special thanks to Reka (OpenRice), Eli and Sharon (Nightdowhat) and Shida (QSFB) for the invitation and hospitality and hosting us for the sumptuous dinner!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Tuna Tataki,Baked Barramundi,Chilli crab linguine,tiramisu,rekorderlig cider
 
Table Wait Time: 0 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jun 25, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $50(Dinner)

Dining Offers: 試食活動


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