C says:
Actually, SPR MRKT have had their new menu for a
few months now, but it’s taken us a while to visit on all 5 days to sample the
whole menu. Losing our first batch of photos because of an HDD crash didn’t
help either.
While I’m still bemoaning the loss of some of my
favourites, like the beef broth and mushroom soup, I must say that there’s a
lot to recommend from the new menu. Without further ado, then, here’s our
lowdown:
Monday
The sundried tomato and parma ham salad was simple,
but such a classic that it had to be good.
I really like the tomato and sausage linguine
(pictured as a half portion – the kitchen nicely split it for us when they
found out that we were sharing). The tomato sauce, made from scratch with more
steps than I could follow, is very well balanced, without any of the tartness
that sometimes accompanies a tomato sauce.
I love their pork rib soup – a Western take on a
bak kut teh, complete with super tender pork ribs, diced potatoes and carrots
in a clear but flavourful broth. There was some texture too, in the form of
what I thought were little bits of lard. Instead, Chef Jo explained that they
slow cook pigs’ trotters, then shred them and set them in a terrine with the
aspic. Once it’s chilled and set, then chop it finely and add it to the soup.
Brilliant.
Monday’s cake is Lemon Vanilla Chiffon. This looks
frightening large, but it’s light as air and absolutely delicious. It’s a toss
up whether this is my favourite dessert, or the bread pudding (available
daily).
Tuesday
Tuesday’s a good day to come. On the menu are both
the awesome tagliatelle carbonara, and a new and absolutely awesome dish –
Blackened Fish and Chips.
Unfortunately we don’t have a photo of the fish and
chips after the HDD crash, but check out SPR MRKT’s blog for a picture and write up. The fish is superbly fresh, and coated in
a crisp, light batter that’s blackened with squid ink. You don’t actually taste
the squid ink, but you can just about discern a depth of flavour that wouldn’t
otherwise be there without it.
Wednesday
Actually, Wednesdays are pretty good too, with one
of their best dishes available – the grilled baby squid salad. The chargrilled
flavour from the squid is incredibly intense, remarkably so given how tiny they
are. It comes with an anchovy dressing that packs a punch – a little goes a
long way.
The chicken and sweet corn soup is comfort food,
but definitely elevated. The corn kernels are crisp and sweet, and there are
generous chunks of roasted chicken inside a not-too-creamy soup.
The duck rillette sandwich, which I would
recommend on a croissant, is a guilty pleasure, given how the sandwich oozes
tasty duck fat. Not a regular choice, but delicious all the same.
The BBQ pork ribs are pretty good too, as is their
oxtail pasta. The default for the latter is penne, but we hate penne so we
nicely asked if we could switch to a different pasta. They suggested
pappardelle, which worked wonderfully.
Thursday
Thursday’s more of a soup and salad, with only one
main catching my eye. Salads are roasted daikon with sesame dressing, or warm
potato with French beans and sour cream shallot dressing.
Soups are a French onion with an Emmenthal cheese
stick, and parsnip with scallops. The parsnip is a particular favourite, with
very generous portions of perfectly cooked scallops inside.
The crispy pork belly is divine. I like that the
pork is not slow roasted and therefore overly fork-tender. It still has some
bite, which is what I like in a good siew yoke. The pork is well
seasoned, the skin is crisp, and it’s served with caramelised apples that go
really well. Tip: get it with their fork mashed potato rather than the
shoestring fries. Though their fries are awesome, I think the mash works better
with this dish.
Friday
Ironically, if we had to choose, Friday would be
our least favourite (relatively speaking). There’s a pumpkin and saffron
risotto, with the pumpkin making a surprising appearance in the form of breaded
fried cubes. The other main is a take on steak and eggs, with a grilled wagyu
steak topped with a poached egg, served with mushrooms and a red wine jus.
I like SPR MRKT’s fine dining take on casual
classics, and Friday’s selection is perhaps a bit too fancy for my liking.
They’re still executed really well, but I’m personally just drawn to the other
dishes more.
We’re just getting used to the new menu, so guys,
please don’t change it anytime soon!
A says:
I could go everyday.
SPR MRKT
2 McCallum Street
Tel: 6221-2105
Mondays to Fridays:
8am — 9pm
Saturdays: 9am — 4pm (Brunch)
Saturdays: 9am — 4pm (Brunch)
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