Jiak Kim House

Came by for the Restaurant Week Spring 2025 lunch menu and boy did it not disappoint.

You're greeted by a gorgeous and classy interior with high ceilings the moment you step into the restaurant - definitely a place to take your date to take her breath away. With the Restaurant Week menu, we started off with the Amuse Bouche which was Hawthorn Mozarella Gazpacho. We loved the warm bread which was dense with a hint of sweetness, and paired nicely with the contrasting tartness of the tomato in balsamic reduction as well as the creaminess of the mozarella cheese. Off to a great start!

For the first course, we shared the Tuna Watermelon Tartare and the Chilli Crab Curry 'Suan Pan Zi'. The chilli crab sauce was seriously addictive, equal parts sweet and spicy, and the 'suan pan zi', reminiscent of the teochew abacus seeds dish, was filled with a delicious prawn paste filling. Everything complemented each other beautifully, and we almost licked this plate clean. This was the much preferred dish over the tuna tartare, which we thought was just so-so.

For the mains, we had the Claypot Seafood Longevity Noodles and the Miso Pork Chop (a replacement the Tandoori Lamb which was unavailable at the time). They claypot noodles leaned heavily towards the peppery side, so much so that it was the only flavour profile of the dish. Which was a shame as the seafood were all so fresh and plump and their sweetness could have been brought out so much more. The pork fared so much better, and I especially loved the tenderness of the cut with a crisp charred exterior that paired wonderfully with the thick sweet glaze. Hands down the best dish of the meal.

Rounding off the meal were the desserts - the Sweetheart Symphony was a peculiar combination of Black Sesame mousse with an exceedingly tart rhubarb compote filling. Can't say that the flavours complemented each other. However, we thought the Mikan 'Panna Cotta' was a creative masterpiece - if you love citrusy flavours then you HAVE to try this. Simply amazing, and I was also blown away by the creativity,

Overall, while the lunch menu had some ups and downs, we left the restaurant feeling very much satisfied by the wonderful meal, the warm service, and the beautiful ambience of the restaurant. Definitely a place to return to!

Really nice flavours n the mangosteen in the tamarind spicy sauce was delicious

Sambal grouper with cilantro rice and mangosteen salsa $44

This is a very tasty dish with firm grouper flesh paired with a tantalising sambal sauce. Mangosteen salsa is a first for me and I like it.

Singapore's very first abalone inspired cocktail

This special and intriguing concoction combines pisco, umami vermouth (made from abalone brine) and spiced bitters, kaffir lime leaves are then rubbed around the rim of the glass for an added aromatic touch.

Upon tasting the Earthy Paradise cocktail, I was pleasantly surprised by its complexity and balance. The flavours hit all the right notes, offering a harmonious blend of strength, sweetness, and a hint of bitterness, with a refreshing touch of sourness from the freshly squeezed lemon. It was a delightful sensory experience that showcased the creativity and craftsmanship of the mixologists at Jiak Kim House.