Quay House

[Quandoo 1 for 1 Pasta Wednesdays]
Book a reservation though Quandoo on Wednesdays to enjoy 1 for 1 for the pastas! We had the Squid Ink Spaghetti Vongole ($26) and the Miso Flavoured Risotto ($20). Both were decent though slightly too one-dimensional in flavour. The squid ink pasta could really use some freshness, perhaps in the form of tomatoes to brighten up the dish. The risotto was al dente but was pretty heavy in taste, and I did not appreciate the edamame which made chewing a little more effortful - think mushrooms could be added to give a deeper umami note to round off the dish. Also got a glass of margherita ($10) but the alcohol content was so lacking in this.

Overall, vibes were nice but the food left much to be desired. Perhaps their starters and sharing platters would have fared better but I'm not in a hurry to return.

Situated at the heart of Boat Quay, Quay House pays homage to the rich heritage of its location - a historical epicentre for regional spice trading back in the 1920s. Serving fusion dishes that brings traditional regional flavours and spices to life over an open fire, experience a familiar and comforting yet altogether unique rendition at this restaurant 🔥

One of their signature items is the 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝟮 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 ($𝟱𝟴). Taking inspiration from French and Asian culinary methods, this signature duck dish features applewood chimney-smoked duck breast and leg confit in Nyonya curry 🦆 The former is slow cooked over open fire, while the latter is prepared in traditional French method. The rich but mildly-spicy curry is fragrant with coconut flavour and taste 🥥

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We ended off our meal with this cheese cake-shaped Portuguese egg tart. The rich creamy custard fillings made this such a satisfying dessert 🥹 and not to forget the brown butter solids for the crunchy texture contrasting with the toasted rice ice cream 🍦A must try when visiting!

If you’re visiting during lunch hours, check out the executive set meals starting from only $38. Alternatively, head up to the 2nd floor of the more-than-a-century-old historic shophouse for an interesting golf and escape room experience ⛳️

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The wagyu beef is cooked in traditional Vietnamese stew, reduced to a sweet braised finish (reminiscent of char siew sauce). Together with the juicy smoked pineapple chunks, the beef cheeks is decorated with shallots, chives and shrimp floss 🐄🍍 Found this a little too fatty

Probably the longest satay I’ve had to date 💀 This jumbo satay-style pork jowl skewers comes with peanut sauce, that has a unique Indonesian twist to it. Meat is tender 🍖 and best enjoyed with the accompanying pickled onions 🧅

Served with house butter, we started off our meal with this fluffy naan-like flatbread. The homemade butter comes with a tinge of sweetness that whetted our appetite for the other dishes 🧈