As much as we love dining out with friends, it’s tough finding a place that everyone will be happy with. Some people may love burgers, while others would prefer something healthier, like salads. And more often than not, outings can quickly turn into a merry-go-round of trying to please everyone, which isn’t a recipe for fun if you ask us.
That’s where the “Glass House” at Robinsons The Heeren comes in.
This swanky new two-storied establishment is actually a combination of four different restaurants, with three of them concepts belonging to F&B firm Deliciae Hospitality Management (DHM) – namely, L’Entrecote The Steak & Fries Bistro, Sabio Tapas Bar, and &Made Burger Bistro. Completing it all is fusion restaurant Angela May Food Chapters.
Want tapas? No problem. Sabio Tapas Bar will satisfy your foodie desires. How about French steak? Well, there’s L’Entrecote to save the day. This restaurant is basically the ideal solution to that age-old (and rather first world) problem of making sure that everyone has something they like to eat. The real question is, how good exactly is the food?
Well, when we visited the space, we tried dishes from each of DHM’s concepts, except for the ones from Angela May Food Chapters. That would’ve been one dish too many.
For starters, we had the El Pulpo ($24) and Le Medula ($24) from Sabio Tapas Bar, the former being grilled octopus with “Viola” mash potato; and the latter grilled bone marrow with toasted baguette. Both were extremely delicious, although the grilled bone marrow took the cake for us. It was savoury, buttery, and melted in our mouths.
Next up, we had the Angela May Burger ($22) from &Made Bistro, which was basically the Thai celebrity chef’s spin on a healthy burger. It consisted of a red curry prawn patty that was paired with kale salad and topped with creamy laksa yoghurt sauce. The patty looked and tasted somewhat like an up-sized otah, which made for a refreshing change from the usual burger options.
The other burger we had was a traditional N.Y. Bacon ($24), that came with a dry aged beef patty, smoked bacon, tomato, garlic mayonnaise, mustard, and lettuce. Here’s probably where we had our first letdown of the meal. The burger’s patty was slightly too dry, and despite the presence of crispy bacon, we felt that the whole setup was a little too unadventurous for our liking.
What didn’t disappoint us however was L’entrecote’s Duck Rillettes ($18). These bite-sized delights were packed with crunchy pickled gherkins, and that added a hint of sourness to the savoury duck bits.
But the Tajima Wagyu Ribeye MS8 Entrecote Steak ($59.90), also from L’Entrecote, failed to hit the heights. Its meat was tender and juicy, yes, although we expected more from a dish with that kind of price tag. Also, the sauce that was used to season the meat felt a bit one-dimensional after awhile.
Thankfully, dessert was every bit as awesome as we expected it to be. Our meal ended off with a Tarte Tatin ($14) from L’Entrecote, which was basically caramelized apple tart served with crème fraîche. This sugary treat was sweet but not overwhelmingly so, and it was definitely a fitting end to our meal.
All in all, the “Glass House” at Robinsons The Heeren is an interesting concept, and we’re sure the gathering of four well-known restaurants will prove to be a successful move. That said; there are still a few minor hiccups to iron out, but nothing that would stop us from making a repeat visit. After all, this place is extremely convenient and has a wide variety of food to choose from. What’s not to love?
Rating: 4/5
Expected Damage: 4/5
The “Glass House” at Robinsons The Heeren, 260 Orchard Road 01-40/ 02-02/ 02-03 Robinsons The Heeren Singapore 238855. Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9.30am to Midnight; Friday to Saturday, 9.30am to 1am.
For more information, visit www.dhm.com.sg.
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