Burpple Deals/ Eat Up

Being an American restaurant, it’s no surprise to find a wide selection of burgers on the menu. The 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 ($35.95) caught my eye. The two juicy grilled patties, Swiss cheese and earthy mushrooms formed a scrumptious combination that was flawless.

Playing tunes from my youth and decorated with rock n roll paraphernalia, @hardrockcafesingapore is a nostalgic place. And with @burpple 1-for-1 deals, I’ll definitely return more frequently!

I haven’t been to Hard Rock Cafe in ages and I’m glad it’s still as fun as my last visit. More importantly, there are 1-for-1 mains on Burpple Beyond, so I can allocate the savings to the basket named Toto.

The 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝘀 ($41.95) are a must-order. The fork-tender pork ribs, sensationally seasoned and slathered with BBQ sauce, were incomparably irresistible. So gargantuan was the slab that it would feed two small eaters. Even the crispy fries, crunchy coleslaw and smoky beans were excellent.

We also chose the 𝗥𝗼𝘀é𝗲 ($8.50), which looks like a teardrop with rose petals on top. The rose and lychee flavours combined well, but the soft, sticky skin wasn’t to my fancy.

Although the tarts weren’t perfect, I’m still inclined to return because of the 1-for-1 Tart + Drink deal on Burpple Beyond.

Fang Patisserie is a hidden gem. Located in a mall that isn’t near to any MRT station and doesn’t see a lot of human traffic, its tranquility provides the perfect backdrop for a quiet afternoon.

Among the gorgeous tarts on display, we picked the 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 ($8.50), which looked like a tree without leaves standing on a patch of grass. The tangy yuzu interior tasted great, though the matcha was very faint.

The 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘇𝘂𝗸𝗲 ($23.90) manifested milder flavours, but was no less delicious. A tender, flakey salmon fillet slathered with mentaiko was paired with broccoli, butter soy shimeiji and ebiko atop fluffy rice. Pour in the matcha bonito broth and you get a captivating, comforting dish.

With 1-for-1 mains on Burpple Beyond, I’m returning for sure!

The Tiramisu Hero is known for serving tiramisu cakes in a jar, but I recently found out they serve pretty good main courses too.

The 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 ($23.90) was a hearty affair. Scrambled eggs, pork sausages, bacon, hash browns, portobello mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and toasted sourdough combined to make this a wonderful dish. What stood out were the creamy eggs and earthy mushrooms.

The beverages we had ($6.90 each) were flawless. The 𝗩 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗷𝗶𝘁𝗼 (apple, mint, ginger ale), 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶 (osmanthus, smoked oak, soda) and 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗲 (sweet potato, ginger ale) were all very refreshing.

The 𝗣𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿 ($12) turned out to be our favourite. The pear was soft and juicy, while the alcoholic content was just right. The scoop of vanilla bean gelato also complemented it perfectly.

Likewise we weren’t enamoured with the 𝗡𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 ($8). The flavours were rather mild and the individual components too “heavy”, so the combination felt too surfeiting.

Even though the desserts weren’t Picolino’s strongest suit, they still provided a pleasant end to the meal.

The most aesthetically appealing was the 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮 ($10). Unfortunately we couldn’t taste the pana cotta as it was overpowered by the Milo powder and Koko Krunch that adorned the whipped cream.

The 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶 ($30) was a sight to behold. The supremely tender duck leg was unsurpassed, but I felt the red wine in the pasta was too strong. I can hold my liquor, but the red wine blanketed the pasta’s flavours.

The 𝗚𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 ($22), resplendent in a golden hue, was very sapid and rich, so sharing is advised.