Do you know that Singapore's most expensive burgerc costs S$250, with proceeds going to the Children's Charity Association? That is part of the reason why I have heard of this place, but also because Lombardo's seemed to have pretty good burgers (touted as Amsterdam's Best Burger restaurant) and they are near where I work so I could meet up with a dear friend. We decided to check it out last week over lunch, which was when I witnessed a 24 carat gold leaf bun in the making.  That's probably someone's metal intake for a lifetime.

It's as if you ask someone to think of the most hyped, expensive ingredients and throw it all together in a burger. But hey, it's for charity so no complaining! Great PR idea in fact to introduce the restaurant to Singaporeans who love to eat and have plenty of money to do charity (while at it!). This is how it looks like. 

Source: Lombardo's Singapore
Here's how the restaurant is like, nestled at the end of the walkway on Duxton Road as you walk down from Littered with Books. 


Hailing from Amsterdam, Lombardo's is their first branch overseas and they couldn't have picked a better spot, I reckon! 


Cosy shophouse interior, as all the shophouses around are like here. There's absolutely no greasy smells so you can eat here during lunch without worrying of smelling like anything after going back to the office.


A sort of open 'deli' counter area where the magic is assembled is also available if you want to watch the burgers being made.


Funny writing on the wall. I agree. You can do it but it's gon be weird.


Here are the menus for Lombardo's Singapore. For those who want something lighter, go for their classic or sandwiches.  Click on them for the full size in a new window.


I was looking forward to the Hold the Beef Burgers but sadly they are currently unavailable!


Prices are slightly steep compared to nearby lunch prices but for dinner they are super.



And here's my Dutch Cheese burger (S$22.50) from the classic menu! We both got the same thing. later found out that the seedy bun is actually a collab with Tiong Bahru Bakery and they baked this for Lombardo's. It is always great to hear whenever there's collaboration in F&B - especially with a local and foreign shop! The bun was sturdy but not dry, with the seeds they make for an interesting foil for the patty. 


I love the patty by the way. So juicy and beefy with the right amount of bite. It's no wagyu - the black angus beef was treated with care and paired with their secret burger sauce (so good) and a couple of tangy pickles. Yum. If I am eating beef nowadays, I make sure they are a good one. These are really worth it.


Anyway, here's my super short and sweet review for Lombardo's because I only had that burger, even though during our time there at least TWO diners got the $250 burger. On a random Tuesday lunch time. So back to my original point about Singaporeans. Anyway, I will be back in future to check out their rest because that was really fine.

Lombardo's Singapore
15 Duxton Road, Singapore 089481
Tuesdays to Sundays 11.30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Closed on Mondays
Reserve on Quandoo or Chope

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I've been meaning to check out the cheekily named Izy Fook, a modern Asian fusion restaurant on Club St, for the longest time now. I think I've been to Izy, the Japanese iteration in its past life before. However it has changed, perhaps for the better, now that local signature classics have been introduced to the land of Western bistros and bars in the area with names all starting with "Le" - including the spa. We went, uninvited, on a random Tuesday evening this week and ordered a few dishes to share.

It's a rather longish restaurant with a bar stretching inwards to the open kitchen. There's more regular tables after that inside for more intimate dining! A good thing despite the open kitchen - no smells or grease at all so no worries on that.


Here are their cocktail and food menus - both a single piece of paper, which I like. We tried the Italian Sparkling (S$13) and the Pinot Grigio (S$13), both of which are really agreeable. Their signature cocktails also seemed rather interesting, and falls on the more affordable side of pricing. 


When asked for reccos, we were told that among the small plates, the lamb tacos, crispy tofu, cereal soft shell prawns and bok choy could be considered (I think - couldn't remember exactly). The Char Siu is also a must-try, which I already knew from social media :P Along with the Prawn Mee Pok. We got those two, as well as the lamb tacos and tofu. 


The Lamb Masala Tacos (S$16) were given to us to DIY. That's great because I could exclude the greens and just slather on some tender lamb and luxurious masala sauce on the soft taco. There's a slight lamb-y taste that I definitely picked out, but I wasn't too perturbed since the masala balanced it out. We asked for a bit more tacos in the end because there's some more masala to soak up! 3.5/5 


The Crispy Tofu (S$11) was a pleasant surprise, looking more like a delectable piece of fish than just beancurd. The play on textures is obvious and the chilli gave it a nice kick. 4/5


Next was the signature charcoal Char Siu (small, S$10) which did not disappoint. The honeyed barbecue pork was incredibly soft and melt-in-the-mouth in the middle while the outside had a bit of a caramelised crunch with its sticky, sweet and slightly charred layer. It was almost too sinful to consider it as a side dish. 4/5




Next, the Superior Prawn Mee Pok (S$19) with de-shelled tiger prawns, strips of lup cheong and ebi shrimp swimming in a sweet, seafood umami broth coating the al dente flat noodles aka mee pok. We both really enjoyed this carbolicious dish and it is definitely better to share the calories than to order a bowl for yourself. 4.5/5


YuM!


Unfortunately that's all our stomachs could handle and dessert was skipped out in lieu for another drink elsewhere. Regardless, I think Izy Fook is a great little place for dinner and drinks in Club St if you're looking for something a little less 'expat-y' but do not want to go full on hawker. Go try it if you are in the area!


Izy Fook
27 Club Street, Singapore 069413
Noon to 2pm (except Saturdays), 5pm to 10pm
Closed on Sundays
Book on Chope

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