We like that HOUSE at Dempsey is close enough to the city, yet feels like it is worlds away from the buzz. Tucked amidst lush greenery, the relaxed ambience and excellent service makes it suitable for a first date. The setting is casually stylish, and this is reflected in the menu which is smart but not at all stuffy. The Burpple community has great things to say about the Elegant Black Pepper Prawn Linguine ($33) — the sauce is tasty, the plump prawns are char-grilled to smoky deliciousness, and it's finished with a sprinkling of salmon caviar. It's a splurge, but well worth the money. For a super satisfying vegetarian main, you must have the Macadamia-Crusted Pumpkin Salad ($18). Alternatively, dig into the sinful Bone Marrow And Steak Burger With Bacon Jam ($29) that will please any meat-lover. If the date is going well, spend a little more and linger over a slice of moist Marilah Onde-Onde! ($8.50), which sees pandan sponge cake layered with pandan-coconut cream and gula Melaka.
Avg Price: $65 per couple
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You know your fries are in good hands when there's a whole section dedicated to them, and in various funky incarnations. It'll be tough making a decision, but we're putting our money on House's Truffle Taro Fries ($8) — shoestring yam fries that are fried to a crisp and drizzled in truffle oil. These make a great snack to munch on while waiting for the mains, and because they are so light you need not worry about not having enough tummy space for the mains. Surrounded by Dempsey Hill's lush greenery, House is the perfect location to catch up with your girlfriends, or for an intimate dinner date. Just make sure your companions like fries.
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Denise Ong
From a Vintage Tea Party with the girls on the weekend, to brunch with the family, or a dinner with friends, House is a great spot for gatherings of any kind. Order food to share when you're at House, especially their Skinny Pizzas and wide variety of fries. Don't miss their desserts either, the chocolate tart is to die for. Make reservations early!
