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Located at the heart of Telok Ayer, Meadesmoore is truly a hidden gem of steakhouses in Singapore! I loved all the dishes I had at Meadesmoore but I must say the Meadesmoore cut Steak and Mac & Cheese sold this whole place to me! Will be coming back!

Had such a lovely experience at Meadesmoore! The interior was stunning and honestly had the most attentive, warm service I've had in a while.

The food was so good too! The Roasted French Scallop was tender and sweet, steak was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth, the mac and cheese was creamy and rich without being heavy. I can’t wait for my next visit!

Meadesmoore is such a great place for a date night if you're looking for good food and a cosy atmosphere. We kicked things off with the sourdough bread and scallops, and honestly they already set the bar really high. The bread spread was incredibly tasty, and the scallops were so tender and fragrant that I wished there were more on the plate.

We shared the Meadesmoore cut for our main, and I really liked that the sauces were served separately. It let us enjoy the natural flavour of the steak first, which was my favourite way to eat it. The mac and cheese was super creamy and comforting, and it paired so well with the steak. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, which had a bold coffee flavour that my partner loved, while I enjoyed a lovely glass of red wine. Overall, such a wonderful dinner and I'd definitely recommend it!

Butter Town should be one of those names that most would probably find some familiarity when it is being mentioned especially for those whom have been following the happenings of the local F&B scene for an extended period of time — these folks had entered the local F&B scene as a hawker stall that specialises in serving up Shio Pans at Holland Drive Food Centre. Having been in operation at Holland Drive Food Centre for a while now, these folks had also opened another takeaway establishment at CT Hub 2; their Shio Pans are also retailed in a number of vending machines located across the island which is dubbed the Butter Town Shio Pan “ATM”. These folks now celebrate yet another milestone with the opening of a new concept named Butter Town Breakfast Club situated at South Bridge Road; the location of their newest store being situated quite close to other dining establishments such as the likes of Fernweh. This would be a dine-in concept where the dining hall is situated at the second level of the shophouse; the first floor is where patrons can make orders for both dine-in and takeaways of their Shio Pan. For the Breakfast Club concept, Butter Town Breakfast Club offers their Shio Pans with Curry Chicken or Soft Boiled Egg — replicating that of classic local breakfast dishes that we grew up with, whilst also offering a variety of savoury and sweet Shio Pans as well. Beverage offerings are supplemented by their partner Crema Cafe which operates their very own space (but shares the same payment counter) within Butter Town Breakfast Club; the menu having been split into various categories comprising that of House Signatures, Coffee, Matcha, Hojicha and Tea.

The Curry Chicken can be mentioned as a comeback of a well-loved classic that Butter Town had once served up at their Holland Drive Food Centre outlet before they had to ramp up on the production of their Shio Pans — for the current iteration that is being served up at Butter Town Breakfast Club, the Curry Chicken does come paired with a single O.G. Shio Pan on the side. Whilst Butter Town Breakfast Club does not describe the elements that come with the Curry Chicken itself, we did notice from our order that it does come with chicken with bone-in, as well as chunks of potatoes and carrots as well. Digging into the curry, we did find that the curry is thick and rich; the flavours of the curry gravy here leans closer to that of what one would typically expect out of local Chinese-style curry, though this version does feel very homecooked and comforting without the overly thick feel from excessive use of coconut milk — the flavours of curry spices being especially defined with the depth of its flavours coming from the potatoes that has disintegrated into the gravy. Chunks of potatoes and carrots were soft and did not require much effort to chew through, while the chicken flesh comes off from the bones very easily and cleanly being especially tender and juicy on its own. The O.G. Shio Pan was an especially good vehicle to mop up all of that curry gravy given the fluffy texture of the bread and the slightly saltish notes that it carries — all that with a crisp, toasted underside to boast as well.

Had been noticing the hoardings that had been covering up the stall unit in which Ascend • 蔬升 Signature occupies at the basement of 18 Cross — yes; these folks had recently just made their move into the basement of 18 Cross (formerly known as Cross Street Exchange and China Square Central during different time periods). The same building is also where one can find notable F&B establishments such as that of Burnt Ends Bakery with Audi House of Progress, The Test Kitchen and Jiho Samgyetang; Ascend • 蔬升 Signature takes up a shop unit close to the relocated outlet of Morning Grind in the basement of the building. Ascend • 蔬升 may be a name that is familiar with the local vegetarian community here, considering how they are best known for their vegetarian Mala Tang offerings at their very first location at Esplanade Xchange. This would be the first concept under the brand operating with the Signature branding — their location at 18 Cross features more seating with a more upscale dining environment as compared to their Esplanade Xchange outlet; the food menu has also expanded beyond their vegetarian Mala Tang offerings with a “All In One Plate” dish being a rotating special that is exclusively available at this outlet. Also exclusively available at their 18 Cross outlet would be the lineup of Desserts that they carry as well.

We made our visit to Ascend • 蔬升 Signature on a Friday evening and the rotating special available on Fridays during the period of time in which we made our visit there would be the Hainan Signature Rice. Whilst Ascend • 蔬升 Signature does not describe the elements that comes with the various dishes that they have to offer, the Hainan Signature Rice does seem to be a dish that replicates that of Hainanese-style chicken rice that comes with a mock fried chicken cutlet — the lack of reference to the word “chicken” in its namesake does seem intentionally done so to avoid any unnecessary confusion since Ascend • 蔬升 Signature is a vegetarian eatery. It can be observed from our order of the Hainan Signature Rice that the dish comes with braised Shimeiji mushrooms stir-fried with capsicums, Nai Bai, shredded purple cabbage, leafy greens with cherry tomatoes with a slight drizzle of vinaigrette, Hainanese-style chicken rice chilli, as well as the mock fried chicken cutlet. Digging into the Hainan Signature Rice, we drink rice how the mock fried chicken cutlet does seem to be made from layers of beancurd skin with the topmost layer featuring a deep-fried crust much like deep-fried batter using Panko for that extra element of crunch. The flavoured rice does come sufficiently moist with a gingery, briny note that exactly replicates that of the typical Hainanese-style chicken rice. The chili that came on the side also comes within expectation of the typical chili sauce that would usually come with Hainanese-style chicken rice — zippy and spicy from the use of fresh, ground chili padi whilst also not particular strong on the tang of calamansi which some typical Hainanese-style chicken rice stalks tend to go for. The braised Shimeiji mushrooms do come with a savoury and earthy note; all that whilst coming with a bouncy texture, while the use of shredded purple cabbage and Nai Bai adds a refreshing crunch to reset the tastebuds from all of the heavier-tasting elements on the plate itself.

Warung Indonesia has been a stall that we had been wanting to try for a while after having noticed the stall whilst passing by its Toa Payoh outlet. It does seem that the stall had recently made its expansion around the island, their second outlet and third outlet being located in Pasir Panjang and Bedok South though the brand had just most recently opened its fourth and latest location in the hear of the Central Business District. Situated in the Telok Ayer Coffee Shop located at 121 Telok Ayer Street, this outlet is named Warung Uncle Jamal and occupies the stall unit which was vacated by the now-defunct Uptown Nasi Lemak; other notable tenants within the same coffeeshop includes Green Green, Veggie 121 and the outlet of Hua Kee Cantonese Chicken Rice. As one will be able to derive from its namesake, Warung Uncle Jamal specialises in serving up Indonesian fare; it does serve up a Breakfast menu in which Mee Rebus, Mee Siam, Lontong and Mee Soto are offered, though its regular menu comprises of mostly Penyet / Geprek / Bakar offerings with some other items such as Rendang, Fried Duck and Ayam Berempah as well.

The Fried Duck is essentially the Bebek Goreng that is slightly less common as compared to the different renditions of Penyet / Geprek / Bakar items that most places offering Indonesian fare tends to carry in their menu. Patrons do get the flexibility to choose their preferred sambal (there are seven (7) different types to choose from) to go along with their orders here and for our order of the Bebek Goreng, we went with the Sambal Matah. It can be observed from our order of the Fried Duck that the dish comes with fried onions topped above the white rice, whilst also coming with lettuce leaves, cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes on the side — all that which accompanies the fried duck, while a bowl of soup also does come on the side as well. Going straight for the fried duck itself, the fried duck comes crisp on the exterior. It doesn’t take much effort for one to separate the flesh and the bones for the duck — the flesh being juicy and tender; easy to chew whilst carrying a savouriness without being particularly gamey. The meat itself does seem to have been marinated with elements like turmeric and lemongrass. The Sambal Matah acts like a bridge between the rice and the fried duck; itself carrying a bit of a zing and crunch from the inclusion of the raw onions, whilst still being savoury and carrying a light hint of spiciness which would be manageable to those whom are tolerable to moderate levels of spiciness — adds flavour to the rice whilst complimenting the flavours of the duck’s inherent saltish notes.

I had a fantastic meal at Meadsmore. The steak featured a really interesting cut that stood out from the usual selections, and it was cooked beautifully. Every bite was incredibly juicy, with an excellent meat-to-fat ratio that made it rich without being overwhelming. Paired with the restaurant's flavorful red wine sauce, it was an absolute highlight of the meal.

The sides were just as memorable. The sourdough was perfectly crusty and elevated by the incredibly fragrant leek butter, while the scallop was fresh, sweet, and cooked to perfection along with the XO beef sauce to top it off. Every component of the meal felt thoughtfully prepared and complemented each other wonderfully.

If you're looking for a place that serves quality steaks with attention to detail, Meadsmore is definitely worth a visit. I'll certainly be back to try more from the menu.

Had a wonderful meal at Meadsmore! The steaks were cooked beautifully—tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. The side dishes complemented the mains well, and every dish was presented nicely.

The service was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. The restaurant has a warm, cosy atmosphere that’s great for a date night, family dinner, or special occasion.

Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. Definitely a place I’d return to and recommend to anyone looking for a quality steakhouse. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Was looking for a dinner spot in the CBD and this was a very pleasant surprise. Steak was done just right, with nice scallops as our starter.

Haven had such good steak frites in a while! There is only one item on the menu: Marbled USDA Double Gold Ribeye served with crispy frites, salad and a special house sauce. My medium rare steak is seared to perfection - it is soft, juicy and absolutely delicious. The golden frites are super crispy and unlimited. We picked a tart from the dessert trolley and ended dinner on a sweet note. 10/10 for the lovely atmosphere and good food!

Both dishes were good. Food served fast. Chili oil paired well w both.

Cosy izakaya dinner with a nice spread of sashimi, baked cheese, yakitori, gratin and don bowls. The sashimi was fresh, the baked cheese was super comforting with crackers, and the highball paired nicely with the meal.