More Reviews at Meatsmith (Little India)

More Reviews of good food at Meatsmith (Little India)

The alcoholic drink menu is pretty extensive, at least a few pages long, with only a few non alcoholic options. The martini here was alright, not the super potent ones but yet with a good splash of alcohol.

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If I had to pick a favourite from the meal, that would be this beef brisket prata. This was done a la quesadilla style, with chunks of beef and cheese sandwiches between a crispy oily prata. Have it when it’s hot. This made for a real sinful and artery-clogging treat.

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This was meaty and tender. I know most people would prefer the gameyness to be muted but I for one like there to be just a little of that pungency to give lamb it’s unique flavour. Enjoyed the way they added spice as a crusting, something you don’t see all that often in restaurants.

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Had been eyeing the coconut pork ribs prior to coming but was informed that it’s been replaced to a sweet masala flavoured one. Sweet and sticky reminiscent a little of the usual bbq pork ribs, but with a kick from those fragrant indian spices. Pork was tender and fall off the bone, with a good meat to fat ratio. Only gripe I had was being shoved to a hot table downstairs on the sweltering weekend afternoon, when there were aircon seats upstairs.

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Tandoori chicken wings are a must get as well 💖 Effort to debone and stuff them with minced chicken and cheddar cheese, preserving the chicken skin, bbq till crispy 💕 served with a refreshing yogurt sauce. Definitely has a wow factor 💯

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The spit-roasted chicken 🐓 was saddening, theatrics service was great but the butter chicken sauce was quite bland 😢 and slightly powdery.. the chicken itself was tender and well-done, such a pity😫

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The smoked cauliflower with tomato relish was bit disappointing, the visuals are great, which is charred huge head of cauliflower but it taste less vibrant than it looks. The tomato relish was mild in flavor which is really necessary to add taste to the pure juicy insides.

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Ikura & creme fraiche papadum is the crown of the evening 👑 one mouth full to get a complete explosion of the ikura richness melting into the light cheesy cream with a finishing crisp of papadum 💯

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I like how @meatsmith_sg Little India outpost does a different, distinctly Indian menu as opposed to the Western menu at Telok Ayer, because it means that we get zingers like the stellar Crispy Madras Pork Cheeks ($8++). Four colossal chunks of pork cheeks are deep fried (citation needed) till a crunchy crust fully envelops the exterior, dusted with Indian spices, and mounted on skewers with pickles.⠀

Needless to say, these are perfection as pub grub. These cheeks are considerably less fatty & a lot more meaty than pork belly, but they are no less juicy. Sure, the meat on the perimeter is dry due to it getting deep fried, but that’s a small price to pay for crispiness. The rest of the meat is moist & succulent, and well marinated with the indulgent Indian spices.⠀

The dusting of extra spices over these pork cheeks truly heightens the thrill of these tasty cuts of pork. The sour, zesty pickles are the hard counter to the heavy, spicy flavours that abound with these cheeks, and both spice & sour combine to deliver a massive wallop of wonderful flavours. The house made Madras Mustard Sauce is a dead ringer for butter chicken, from the comely creaminess down to the tasteful tanginess in the sauce. The creaminess smoothed out the rough textures of the crackling pork, and layered an extra dimension of lusciousness over the flavourful cuts of cheek.⠀

I love how absolutely cheeky Meatsmith got with the menu at Little India, and I would definitely clap these succulent cheeks again.

Unless I’ve got it all wrong, this is the final week that the crazy collab between @meatsmith.xpress.sg & @veronicaphua will be available. So make it down to either @meatsmith_sg outlet lickety split & get yourself a ludicrous burger that shouldn’t work, but it does.⠀

The Laksa Lobster Burger ($22++) is absolutely unprecedented. Sure, high end hotel restaurants have been loading lobsters into the normally humble yet hearty spicy soup of satiation for years, but putting laksa into a burger? That’s a bold strategy Cotton, and it pays off for ‘em. Colossal chunks of impeccably tandoori roasted lobster tail are inundated in a ludicrously luxurious laksa gravy, garnished with a smattering of sprouts & crispy pork lard before the deal is sealed with two halves of a toasted brioche bun from @burntends_sg.⠀

The brioche bun was far firmer than expected of a brioche, and was texturally more akin to standard white bread with the decent amount of bite that it has. As for the laksa gravy...oh brother. It’s the richest, most luscious laksa gravy I’ve ever had, and even that’s an understatement. It’s decently spicy, and it’s enhanced by the chili butter. Plus, it’s pleasantly perfumed with the scent of laksa leaves, lemongrass & other scintillating spices within the excellent elixir.⠀

The crispy deep fried lard & fresh beansprouts added the classic charm of a brilliant bowl of laksa into the burger, injecting a familiar element into the potpourri of piquancy. The julienned cucumbers that have been marinated with laksa leaves do inject a bit of levity into the otherwise extravagant burger. It ain’t much, but it’s honest work from the cucumbers.⠀

All in all, this is a ridiculously redolent burger, and you definitely should grab it before it’s gone. Preferably order it while dining in, but takeaway & delivery of this beaut of a burger is available too.⠀

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Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the “Laksa Lobster Burger”!
Available NOW, this limited edition, saucy seafood sensation is a collab between myself and the team at @meatsmith.xpress.sg. Shocking, I know since I don’t cook 😆 But after intense brainstorming, R&D-ing and taste-testing with Head Chef @kurt.sombero and his team (thank you guys for being so patient), we’ve come up with a burger that I hope you will enjoy. Allow me break it down for you:

1. Customised brioche buns by Head Baker @tart-tatin and the @burntends.bakery_sg team with a smear of chilli butter.
2. Laksa sauce made from scratch - There’s plenty of it.
3. Tandoor-roasted lobster tail - The smoky, springy and succulent chunks give a really satisfying mouthfeel.
4. Crispy cubes of pork fat because I love me a little lard.
5. Basket-grilled bean sprouts - Often found in a bowl of #laksa, the vegetable is prepared in an alternative way to complement the burger.
6. Laksa leaf and marinated cucumber - More laksa ingredients represent! And they add oomph and a refreshing crunch.

On the side is a heap of crunchy-fried rice noodles seasoned with laksa leaf and prawn powder, plus a belachan aioli dip to use as you please.

Get your hands on this limited edition burger today by tapping on the link-in-bio on Meatsmith Xpress’ or my Instagram account:

http://xpress.meatsmith.com.sg/

P.S. I am not making money out of this. It is purely my honour to be invited as a Guest Chef and besides, I knew it would be fun creating something really tasty with Chef Kurt and the Meatsmith LittleIndia / Xpress team 😄

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Get into the Mamba Mentality with the maniacal Mamba Burger ($19) from @meatsmith.xpress.sg. A colossal collab between @meatsmith_sg & @parkbenchdeli where the madlads from both sides took a fantastic cheeseburger from Meatsmith, and shoved in a massive mound of meat in the form of smoked beef pastrami AND corned beef. Because, y’know, more meat makes meat even better. Science, bitch!⠀

I have fawned over Meatsmith’s fantastic cheeseburgers before, and it’s the same here. A 100% brisket patty has 2 slices of MURICAN cheese melted over it. Before the top half of the dense & soft potato bun comes in to seal the deal, the pastrami & corned beef are heaped atop the patty, a helping of homemade coleslaw joins in the orgy, said orgy is lubricated by redolent Russian dressing, and a pair of pickles quietly slid in through the backdoor and are just trying hard to blend in.⠀

Yes, it’s a maelstrom of meat, but it’s a goddamn magnificent maelstrom of meat, and you WILL love it (or else). The normal smokiness of the cheeseburger patty gets upped by about 200% due to the charming corned beef & pastrami, which are supremely smoky & satisfyingly salty. Oh, and they’re pretty tender too. The corn in the ‘slaw is hopelessly out of place, but hey since it’s here might as well.⠀

The Mamba is a massive, meat-laden burger that requires you to make like a snake to fit the entire thing in your maw, but it is unadulterated & greatly gratifying gluttony at its best. Unfortunately, it’s a takeaway & delivery only exclusive, which means that it will almost never be enjoyed at its hot, fresh off the grill prime. They should make this a permanent fixture at both @meatsmith_sg & @parkbenchdeli, so that everyone can gorge themselves on the glorious creation.⠀

Currently it’s only available till Valentines Day, so fellas... give your special lady the gift of your massive, meaty Mamba on the 14th and she’ll love you 3000 5ever.

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PSA ends 31st oct

Srsly a meatsmith burger for 10bucks??

Cost 16++ normally if u dine in. This is a LE by sous chef, the balance is off with wayyyyy too much kimchi. I removed the kimchi and the individual elements were not bad at all, esp the tender pork belly. The addition of sesame to kimchi was nice too. Could be a stunner once adjusted

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Tender Beef Brisket with mustard sauce and pickled beetroot on a nice chappati

(curried granita and carabinero) tasting menu $85++ (before 20% Singapore ReDiscovers discount) What. A. Treat. Simply fab value for a 7-course menu. There’s so many instances of fusion or modern food gone wrong; there was barely a misstep here. Each dish was nicely plated and the combinations of flavors worked a treat (I found the Biryani Nigiri, the carabinero, butter chicken, and their smoked yoghurt ice cream especially pleasing). Needless to say we enjoyed excellent service as well. The menu is constantly evolving so the items will vary.

Sample Tasting Menu at Level 2 @meatsmith_sg (Little India outlet) showcasing a modern 5-course tasting menu and cocktail pairing.
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Tasting Menu: $85.00++
Cocktaul Pairing: $65.00++
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Location: Meatsmith Little India, 21 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209894
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#meatsmithsg #burpple #burpplesg #meatsmith #sampletastingmenu

So they will carve the chicken, very skillfully I might add, then drizzle a generous amount of lemon(I assure you it doesnt taste too sour at all in the end) and butter gravy, before topping with fried rice grains. Looks v appetising >

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Not gonna lie it wasn't as if meatsmith surpassed expectations every single time, but damn this one was a satisfying meal. Portion was perfect for two, and the chicken was masterfully roasted. Breast was juicy, and the aroma from the marinade was incredible.

The butter sauce(as in the butter chicken gravy, not the western butter sauce) and the generous lemon(which amounted to just a nice hint when all was mixed) made each mouthful of meat and fluffy rice an addictive adventure. Highly recommended, RMB that this is for 2 so good to get 3 people if u wanted to use beyond with this

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Pretty decent. The exterior was charred perfectly and the tomato relish was beautifully tangy as well. Curry leaves were a nice addition too. Probably as good as a vegetarian dish is gonna get.

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Wasn't as impressive as I tot, but the salt flakes were glorious. There's sth about it that fills ur entire mouth without being too salty at all

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