Brasserie Astoria (Singapore River)

Lastly, for dessert, The Waffle Ice Cream ($20) was okay in my opinion because I don’t really care for their salted milk ice cream (and I was expecting a little more). However, I love the nutty hazelnut crumble, the apple compote also added that fruity sweetness and I basically inhaled the crisp hazelnut waffle.

What saved the night was the Iberico Pork Chop ($48)! Think bone in grilled Iberico rib chop paired with yummy rich vin jaune sauce, luscious artichoke purée, green peas (ugh no), and crunchy aromatic hazelnuts. I could seriously just pick up the plate and lick up all the sauce. Grilled nicely, the pork was sufficiently tender and succulent on most parts but some bites were certainly more firm.

A miss, the Tagliolini Fresca ($40) was completely over-seasoned - too salty. I do, however, enjoy the tangy sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes and the execution of the tender grilled baby squid and Argentinean red prawns. I would say skip this.

Toast to the new year with Brasserie Astoria’s signature/ namesake Toast Astoria ($32), topped with savoury shoyu brined trout roe, sweet Japanese snow crab (quite a sizeable mound) and fresh-tasting coldwater shrimps on a crispy golden-brown butter fried toast amped up with piquant wasabi aioli and pickled red onions. A very refreshing and refined starter (even better with the squeeze of lime).

Nestled in the iconic Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, Brasserie Astoria’s newly revamped menu takes brasserie classics and elevates them with bold flavors and creative flair.

Start with the Seafood Pepperonata, a hearty stew featuring seared Hokkaido scallops, Argentinian red prawns, and galangal aioli—a delightful prelude to the mains. Many will love the Seared Cabbage, paired with sweet onion purée and a fermented mushroom gastrique for a bold and unexpected flavor.

For mains, the Astoria Fried Chicken is a standout, marinated in buttermilk and spices before being deep-fried to crispy perfection. Served with mac and cheese, house pickles, and a signature hot sauce, it’s a comforting yet sophisticated dish. Seafood lovers, don’t miss the Seared Cod Fish, perfectly paired with a flavorful fermented fennel sauce.

End on a sweet note with the Peach Tea Soft Serve, topped with wild strawberry compote and almonds, or the decadent Glazed Pecan Tart served with coffee ice cream.

Fancy a drink? Explore their Aurora Borealis bar concept, available Thursday to Sunday evenings, where inventive cocktails meet a multisensory experience.

Brasserie Astoria is truly where tradition meets creativity—every bite and sip is a journey to remember!

All of this notwithstanding, Golden Hour is 3-6PM Friday- Sunday if you wish to check it out. I heard really good things about Brasserie Astoria when they opened, but I guess I waited too long to dine here & something changed along the way.