Harry's (South Beach)

For the final dish of the night, we simply could not leave without the one pub classic that’s arguably the poster child for pub grub. Here at @harryssingapore, the fish & chips are now Drunken Fish & Chips ($21++), and it’s ideally paired with a pint of ice cold beer. A big, beautifully battered piece of white fish is served with Harry’s stellar spiced fries and some coleslaw for a little crunch.⠀
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For the life of me I can’t remember what fish they use, but it’s the firmest one ever used in fish and chips. Even after cutting and stabbing with a fork, the fish stays intact and doesn’t disintegrate, which makes eating a fuss free affair. The batter is delightfully crunchy thanks to the beer & vodka added in, and the fish itself is simply seasoned and benefits greatly from a dab or two of the tartar sauce on the side. I wish the coleslaw was least sweet and more savoury and sour to provide a little palate cleanser, but it’s fairly functional as it is. After a long day at work, a pint of beer and a serving of Harry’s Drunken Fish & Chips will get you feeling chipper.⠀
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Thank you for hosting us, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

Harry’s Jazz Burger ($22++) has been remastered yet again, and I have no idea which permutation this current one is. This time, however, the remastered version was a great success. I remember the patty of previous Jazz Burger being too densely packed and resulting in a tough chew, but this one has no such problems. Juicy buns sandwich a juicy, easy to chew patty with jalapeño cheese sauce, melted cheese & bacon with some mushrooms, lettuce & tomatoes, and this jazz solo is a hit. I couldn’t discern any jalapeño in here, but the cheese sauce and the slice of melted cheddar make this burger extra creamy & rich. The mushrooms add extra umami & weight to the burger, and it’s almost the perfect burger to hold in one hand while your other hand nurses a pint of beer. I’d definitely love to see a double patty option in the future, because double the patties double the fun.⠀
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Thank you for the invite, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

And now at long last, we finally get stuck into some proper pub grub at @harryssingapore, starting with the Argentinian Ribeye ($29++). Now this is a proper steak dinner, as the sizeable steak is backed up by Harry’s indecently irresistible spiced fries and a salad dressed in a balsamic reduction because we’re going healthy. The ribeye steak is tastefully tender and well marbled with intramuscular fat, and it’s done the only way steaks should be done: a majestic medium rare. It’s sufficiently seasoned, but there’s a savoury steak sauce that’s been muddled with a little chimichurri on the side if you want that extra flavour fiesta. The vegetables are fresh with a pleasing crispness to them, and those fries are crispy and seasoned sensationally.⠀
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Thank you for the invite, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

Meat is with distinct smoky lemongrass taste, not dry; peanut sauce is quite smooth, taste nothing special; came with prawn crackers, onions & cucumber..

Chicken cubes are thinly battered & deep-fried till crispy; drizzled with rich laksa mayonnaise; would prefer more sauce to go with the meat..

Mashed roasted eggplant is lightly seasoned; came with carrots, cucumber & cherry tomatoes; taste nothing special..