Looking for Halal food places in Singapore for a celebratory dinner can be difficult. If you are looking for a Halal restaurant in Singapore to celebrate a special occasion then this place is for you. Hyde & Co, the English-themed Halal cafe tucked away near the corner of Jalan Klapa and North bridge road, are back again with a new dinner menu. With new selections and reworked favourites, their new dinner menu features Halal food that is targeted to celebrations of milestones and anniversary complete with tea mocktails to pair with. The best part is that Hyde & Co is Halal certified so you don't have to worry and just focus on the feast.
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Named after the story of Jekyll and Hyde, this English-themed halal restaurant is all about the merging of two cultures, merging western and Asian flavours using halal ingredients. The food is inspired by chef Nazz's background in Italian food and his love for local spices and flavours. The restaurant is warm and cosy. The hints of grey and the dim mood lighting make for a perfect atmosphere for a romantic date night complete with jazz playing in the background. The restaurant can accommodate couples as well as larger groups and is lot cosier than fine dining restaurants in Singapore.
Tea Mocktails from left to right: Constellations, Caribbean Hideaway, Emperor of Peru, Summer Isle, Addams Family and Sunset Boulevard
To add to the dining experience, 6 mocktails were created to mimic traditional cocktails that pair with the food served. The mocktails served are not your typical sugar filled concoction. Staying true to their English theme, Hyde and Co.'s tea mocktails are made with tea infused with fruits from their very own tea selection. Two crowd favourites are the Emperor of Peru and Summer Isle. The Emperor of Peru has a smokey yet smooth taste. The lapsang souchong tea adds to the smokey flavour with a twist of citrus rind, basil and lime juice to complete this gentlemanly drink pairing perfectly the Gochujang NZ Striploin Steak. Another of their mocktails to try is the Summer Isle. This crowd favourite pairs well with most of the menu are based on Hyde & Co's berry of the forest tea, a blend of berries, hibiscus and rosehip. The added spearmint, brown sugar and lime juice give the drink the classic mojito flavour.
If you have some trouble deciding on what halal food to eat from their selection of delectable treats, here are some of our picks.
In the Picture: Pulled beef Mantou with sunset boulevard, a tea mocktail inspired by the Mimosa Cocktail
A local spin on pulled beef sliders, the beef has a soft smokey texture, owing partly to chef Nazz's root beer braising method and slow-cooked to perfection, pairs well with the sweet tender mantou with its crispy outer layer.
The mantou beef is very popular among patrons and can be both an appetiser and a small meal, it comes in 3 for $8.90 and is also in a set of 5.
In the Picture: Chilli Crab Pasta with Carribean Hideaway, a tea mocktail inspired by White Sangria
The Chilli Crab pasta has a light creamy texture with the added spiciness adding some kick to the pasta. The pasta is nicely balanced and has a generous amount of blue swimmer crab meat. Topped with herbed panko and served with soft shell crab to give that added crunch to complete the dish. It's easy to see why the chilli crab pasta is voted one of the 10 best Singapore fusion dishes. Definitely, a must try if you love the taste of crab.
Available for $24.90
In the Picture: Gochujang NZ Striploin with Emperor of Peru, a tea mocktail inspired by Whiskey Sour
This Korean bbq inspired dish is also a crowd favourite. The striploin is marinated for 24 hours in gochujang sauce and pat dry with no added salt and then placed onto the grill and glazed. The meat is tender and full of flavour. Served with charred asparagus, homemade kimchi and silken mash that almost melts in your mouth, this dish is a definite must try for Korean food lovers.
Available for $28.90
In the Picture: Roaster "Char Siew Chicken "with Addam's Family, a tea mocktail inspired by Apple Martini
Ever wondered what char siew taste like? Chef Nazz slaved over the recipe to get an authentic tasting char siew sauce with all halal ingredients and boy did he succeed. The roasted char siew chicken is served with spiced tempura tofu. The tofu is freeze-dried before deep fried to give the tofu a nice bite and texture. The dish is finished with the pickled salad in nam pla dressing to add a taste of freshness to the dish.
Available for $21.90
If savoury is not your thing or if you are looking for a comforting dessert then the butterscotch popcorn waffle is for you. This indulgent waffle is drizzled with homemade butterscotch, a generous serving of premium vanilla bean ice cream, bananas and littered with buttered popcorn. Each Halal ingredient was carefully chosen from the banana that's not overly ripe to the nice and soft popcorn adding a light crunch to the dish.
Available for $15.90
All in all, Hyde & Co's, intimate dinner settings are perfect for special occasions. With hearty food and drinks to match, looking for the right dinner venue is no longer a chore.
Hyde & Co, have also begun to open pop-up stalls in festivals such as the coffee festival and laneway, serving dishes such as a steamed version of their pulled beef mantou and also provide halal catering services.
Halal trip rates it an overall of 3.8/5, will recommend to a friend. If you don't mind the relatively steep prices, Hyde & Co has a nice ambience and uses high-quality Halal ingredients for their food. It's easy to see where the money paid is going to with all the care and love put into each dish. Prices may not be for an everyday meal but Hyde & Co is definitely a good Halal restaurant to consider for special occasions.
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