Grilled iberico pork ($23++) & Salmon with almond crust ($22++)!
Sunday Western dinner — grilled iberico pork $23 + salmon with almond crust $22. Sit-down Western restaurant pair.
Sunday Western dinner with BB — grilled iberico pork $23++ + salmon with almond crust $22++. Sit-down Western restaurant pair.
We ordered:
- Grilled iberico pork — $23++
- Salmon with almond crust — $22++
Total: $45++ (plus service + GST = ~$53 nett).
The ++ pricing confirms sit-down Western restaurant tier with service + GST. Iberico pork is the proper premium Spanish heritage pig category — different from standard pork (commercial breeds), the iberico breed has the distinctive marbled fat + nutty-rich flavour from the acorn-feeding tradition.
The grilled iberico pork preparation:
- Iberico pork pluma, secreto, or pork chop cut
- Marinated lightly to preserve the natural flavour
- Grilled to medium (the proper iberico cooking temperature)
- Served with proper Western sides (mashed potato, roasted vegetables, sometimes salad)
- Sometimes red wine reduction or chimichurri accompaniment
The iberico pork character:
- Deep red-pink flesh (more like beef than typical pork)
- Marbled fat throughout the muscle
- Nutty-sweet flavour from the acorn diet
- Buttery-tender texture from the proper genetic + raising tradition
- Premium pricing reflecting the proper Spanish heritage breed
The salmon with almond crust:
- Atlantic or Norwegian salmon fillet
- Almond + breadcrumb crust pressed onto the top
- Pan-seared then oven-finished
- Crispy nutty crust + tender salmon underneath
- Standard Western sides accompaniment
The almond crust technique provides the proper textural contrast. Crispy nutty exterior + flaky tender salmon interior = the proper Western fish preparation that elevates the basic grilled salmon format.
At $45++ for the two-mains spread, this represents proper mid-tier Western sit-down dining. Different from casual Western ($25-35 for two mains) or fine dining ($80-150 for similar quality), the mid-tier sit-down sweet spot.
Singapore Western sit-down restaurants at this tier include various bistros + gastropubs across the CBD + dining districts.
Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Excellent grilled iberico pork + salmon almond crust pair. Would re-visit.
