Bold, Unique Fermented Flavours Finally had the chance to have dinner with my partner at Ingleside. From the start, the service was fantastic. We were offered a cold towel â much-appreciated in Singaporeâs heat and the staff were attentive and friendly, explaining the menu, and our orders, without ever being intrusive.
For starters, we had the sourdough bread. It was decent, nothing too special but the real star was the fermented miso butter. Salty, slightly sour, full of complex umami flavours, it elevated the dish and paired beautifully with the bread.
We also had the Hokkaido scallop. The lacto-fermented tomato dressing and pickled green apples brought a refreshing acidity that perfectly balanced and enhanced the scallopâs natural sweetness and freshness â a great way to whet the appetite.
Then came the 14-day dry-aged Iberico Chuletero, which honestly really really surprised me. The meat had a deep, earthy nuttiness, and the pairing with Marsala sauce, potato skin, and onion purée went so well together. It had a nice comforting homely feel, but yet elevated to fine dining standards with it complex flavours.
But the highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the Wagyu Picanha. Marinated in shio koji and cooked to a perfect medium rare. This dish was special. The marinade gave it a slightly sweet, salty, earthy, floral flavour and so much more thatâs hard to put into words. It was so complex, unique, and simply delicious. You just have to try it to understand.
Verdict:
If you love bold, and unique flavours with fermented elements, Ingleside is a must-try at least once. A truly special dining experience.