FOC Restaurant

Must order dish whenever you are dining at a Spanish restaurant. It will be perfect if they can topped with a few pieces of suckling pig skin.

Location: FOC Restaurant, 40 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059679

Succulent shrimp in a rich and garlicky sauce.

Location: FOC Restaurant, 40 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059679

We decided to try something different for our appetizers this time round. Loved both the Sea Urchin, King Crab & Cod Brandade on Toast AND Beetroot Salad. ($30 for 2 toasts)

As a seafood lover, the toast was everything topped all in one! Only wished that I had more space for them.

H O S T E D
Group Executive Chef @juanjocarrillochef of FOC Restaurants wants us to be acquainted with other Spanish rice dishes besides Paella. Enter the NEW “Juicy Rice” or “Arroz Caldoso” of Catalunya.
Shown above is a stunning rendition starring a Boston Lobster ($68++). There’s no denying it is a showstopper. Due to a rich broth derived from lobster heads and sofritto (simmered mixed vegetables), it is immensely flavourful. I love that the grains of rice stay pretty much al dente and aren’t reduced to a mush.
As for how many people this pan can feed, well, it depends on the number of other items ordered. I reckon it is suitable for two substantial servings or four tasting portions. You can also pay to add extra lobster if you like.

Also known as torrijas in Spanish, it was served with a light and sweet vanilla ice cream. Unlike French toast, torrijas are filled with custard before its deep fried. To finish off, it’s sprinkled with a mix of sugar and cinnamon. Traditionally, stale bread is soaked in sweetened milk. I’m not sure if they do this here. It was not too heavy on the palette and the custard wasn’t exceptionally sweet or rich.

The desserts at FOC are pure decadence and are far from ordinary. So leave some space after your tapas meal.

Any chocolate fan has to give this a try. See how they pour hot, molten chocolate over a cylindrical chocolate shell. What you get inside are three chocolate profiteroles. And you’ll have crunchy bits of chocolate to accompany it. If you only have space for one dessert here, this is it.