Burnt Ends

Clara Lee★★★★★★★★★★4.02 weeks ago

Enjoyable dinner at Burnt Ends! Loved the variety of appetisers, and the service was wonderful throughout. The off-menu pulled pork burger wasn’t really for me, but the steak and peri peri chicken were pretty good. The only downside was that it was very noisy, making it quite hard to have a proper conversation. Overall, still a great dining experience!

Tricia Lee★★★★★★★★★★3.0a month ago

Burnt Ends is definitely one of the most talked-about and hardest-to-book restaurants in Singapore, so naturally expectations were extremely high. After finally trying it, I can honestly say the experience felt rather ordinary compared to the hype surrounding it. The quality of the ingredients was undeniably good, and the team clearly knows how to handle wood-fire cooking exceptionally well. Service was attentive, professional, and well-staffed throughout the meal. That said, for the level of pricing and reputation Burnt Ends carries, I expected a much more memorable and differentiated dining experience. What surprised me most was the lack of creativity and innovation in the dishes. Compared to many other Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore that push boundaries and create unique dining experiences, Burnt Ends felt more like very well-executed premium BBQ rather than something truly exceptional or groundbreaking. The pricing was also difficult to justify. At around S$200 per person, the portions felt quite small, and we honestly left still feeling hungry. For this price point, there are many other restaurants in Singapore offering a more complete and satisfying experience with stronger value for money. Overall, I can understand why some diners enjoy it, especially if they appreciate ingredient-focused wood-fire cooking. But personally, I found it significantly over-hyped relative to the expectations created around it. Glad to have tried it once, though it’s probably not somewhere I would return to or actively recommend given the many other excellent dining options available in Singapore.

Fred★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

Went to Burnt Ends to celebrate a friend’s birthday and honestly, we just got lucky snagging a 6-seat reservation weeks ahead. Yes, it’s pricey. Yes, it’s fancy. And yes, the hype is actually real. Service was top-notch from start to finish. Everyone made us feel taken care of without being overly stiff or intimidating, which honestly matters a lot in places like this. Food-wise, I highly recommend the Grissini and Taramasalata combo. It’s such a good appetizer that we were already half-full before the mains even arrived, and no regrets there. The Onglet steak was cooked perfectly, and the 54-day dry-aged strip was also a solid choice. But the real highlight for me was dessert. We were already struggling to decide what to order, then the restaurant suddenly gave us a sampler platter on the house. Maybe because of the birthday, maybe because they saw us staring at the menu like it was an exam paper. Either way, it completely caught us off guard. And somehow, on top of the desserts we already ordered, they gave us even more desserts. Absolute chaos. Delicious chaos. That honestly became the cherry on top of the whole dinner. I think with places like Burnt Ends, you’re not just paying for good food, though the food really is good, you’re paying for the experience, the attention to detail, and the kind of service that makes the night feel special. Will I come here often? Absolutely not. My wallet would file a restraining order against me. But for a celebration or a once-in-a-while splurge, it’s 100% worth it. Great food, amazing service, beautiful ambiance. Highly recommended.

Brandon Lim★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Price point was high, but thats to be expected when you dine at a place that serves up amazing plates. Each bite went down without resistance whatsoever. Personal favorite was the Maitake Steak! Great food, great service, great experience.

Lance Putong★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

Easily the best restaurant we’ve been to in Singapore! Reserving a table is very hard, but for a group of 2 you should have better luck at the Chef’s Table. This also gives you a good view of the preparation and the interactions between chefs. We ordered the set menu, where they pretty much run through a sampling of all the menu items. Key notes for the food: 1. The jerk chicken is crazy. It’s fall off the bone tender and well-seasoned. 2. Loved the swordfish. It has that sushi or toro softness, but the smokiness from the grill. Absolutely stole the show. 3. The pork belly was HUGE. For 2 people, this was almost too much haha considering it’s also fatty. 4. The pineapple tarte tatin was the better dessert. I was almost too full to enjoy the marshmallow and the profiterole.