FYR Cycene Onc Drinc Review: Unpretentious Modern European Brunch

In terms of execution, some of the dishes were less impressive than they sounded. But overall, the dining experience at Fyr was one of a kind.

Small Bites Skillet-roasted Escargots – $12 Given its name, I had imagined pan-fried escargots drizzled with butter, but this was unexpected. The escargots came in a miniature dutch oven full of gravy, and it was almost like an escargot stew. The turmeric and lemongrass seasoning puts a whole new spin on escargots and I would say this bold dish is not for everyone.

I didn’t enjoy the confused identity of the escargots, but they were actually really well-cooked. Grilled Squid – $12 If you’re not an escargot person, go for the grilled squid instead.

This was by far one of the best dishes at FYR. The squid is marinated in a blend of turmeric, garlic, and lime leaves – and then cooked in FYR’s special Josper wood charcoal oven. When you bite into the squid, you can’t help but marvel at how tender and aromatic it is.

The crispy spring onions and garlic sprinkled on top of the squid in addition adds new taste and textural dimension. Sweet Potato Fries – $8 Lightly battered and boldly seasoned, these sweet potato fries are an insanely addictive snack to munch on while you wait for your mains.

Large Plates Baked Beef Hash – $18 There’s nothing not to love about this simple, rustic dish. The beef hash was robust and well-seasoned, and the portion was more than generous for the rate.

The spring onion crepe that came along with the beef hash was also delightfully fluffy and crisp. The herby, meaty hash went really well with the buttery crepe, and this combination fared much better than the lacklustre chicken ragout version.

Grilled Steaks and Eggs – $28 FYR’s use of lychee wood in their charcoal oven lends the medium rare striploin a smoky depth. Dessert & Drinks My Hot Vino Tinto – $10 FYR does a decent range of alcoholic drinks, but nothing speaks of brunch louder than this red wine based cocktail.

Baked Pistachio Melt & Pandan Ice Cream -$10 I thought the molten lava cake fad had died out together with donuts in 2014, until I sank my teeth into this delectable pistachio cake. It’s not hard to see why this is FYR’s signature dessert, given its substance and aesthetics.