Looks like third year’s the charm, ’cause casual restaurant hangout Moosehead has revamped itself with a new look, new chef and new menu. The hip kitchen-bar, owned by a father-and-son duo, has evolved into a chic space with graffiti-free walls, while still retaining its quirky underground vibes. New on board is Scots-born Seumas Smith, whose resume includes stints at Michelin-starred names like Lords of the Manor and Dinner by Heston.
As for the Mediterranean-inspired menu, many of the new dinner items veer towards the veggie-lovin’ crowd, with plates like beetroot and sumac yogurt with spiced ponzu and almonds, and char-grilled broccolini with hoisin aioli and roasted peanuts. But before you back off, hear us out. This is probably one of the rare places where vegetables are presented so lovingly — if Moosehead made our greens, we’d eat them every day. In particular, the fried artichoke with creamy ricotta, pickled lemon and radicchio stood out, as well as the roasted asparagus with a side of slow-cooked egg and sprinkles of toasted buckwheat and mushroom dashi puree.
Of course, we can’t forget about the meats. The four-hour slow-cooked beef cheek with celeriac and wild mushrooms is ridiculously fork-tender, while the pork belly with apple roast turnips and cavalo nero is melt-in-your-mouth delish. Get either with a side of bone marrow mashed potatoes for extra tastiness (and calories). For more bone marrow goodness, order the silky smooth bone marrow with ortiz anchovy and garlic on a crispy piece of sourdough bread.
And for regular customers, fret not — old favourites like the crispy spiced pig’s ears, cauliflower with garlic miso, leek confit and bacon-wrapped char-grilled dates are still available.
Moosehead is at 110 Telok Ayer St, 6636-8055. Mon-Fri lunch: noon-2.30pm, dinner: 6pm-10.30pm; Sat dinner 6pm-10.30pm.
