FYR Cycene Ond Drinc [Review]
by Keefe Kayvan on Tuesday 7 April 2015 at 12:00 am
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Rustic decorations and storied wall murals lend FYR Cycene Ond Drinc a distinct antique charm, and they promise an intriguing experience that harks back to simpler times. I felt very at ease dining with my friends during the media tasting event with the inviting atmosphere and friendly service crew. Definitely a pleasant way to relax after a full day's work.

All of FYR's dishes are whipped up with a culinary practice that pays tribute to a time when food was cooked atop wood chunks and over blazing flames. Using lychee wood, the dishes are given an additional aromatic smoky note that tinges with sweetness.


Baked Freshly-Shucked Oysters (S$15)
The oysters were so fresh! The sweet paprika and chili padi added that distinct Southeast Asian kick to the shellfish goodness. Definitely a dish to get.


Baked Half Bone Marrow (S$15)
I actually tried to cut it thinking that it was a bruschetta! Haha! It was an unfamiliar taste to me but still delectable nonetheless. Again, the Asian spices brought a sense of nostalgia.


Baked Aubergine & Chickpea Ragout (S$10)
I liked it. Strangely enough, the chewiness of the eggplant and Parmesan was very satisfying.



Complimentary buttered cassava and mashed potatoes to accompany the mains.


Five-spice Half Chicken, Striploin, Asian-spiced Tiger Prawn (S$55)
This dish is one for the groups. On the mammoth sharing plate are 3 (well, 2. Noticed how I pushed the prawns back into the background?) tantalising mini-mains to indulge on. The chicken was very tender and the Striploin as well.


Grain-fed US Holstein Cow Ribeye 365 Days (S$32)
I was chewing delightfully away on the ribeye steak. I'd like to point out how yummy the salad was with the Java curry dressing.


Spiced Deboned Red Snapper with Sambal Belacan (S$25)
I'm a big fan of fish and this dish didn't disappoint! The crisp skin was packed with a nutty and spicy flavour that was so savoury, complimenting the soft flesh. A must-order. Delicious.


Whole Maine Lobster (S$35)
Yes, I do eat lobsters. Everyone tells me that they tastes the same as prawn! (Not true…) That's beside the point. That isn't the reason why I don't eat them. 


Seafood Linguine (S$18)
I wasn't expecting much from this initially but after a taste, I was binging on it! The lobster bisque and laksa leaves added so much flavour to the linguine and seafood that it was just mouth-watering. So yummy!


Baked Pistachio Melt & Pandan Ice Cream (S$10)
The tasting ended on a very sweet note with this lava cake. I was fond of the pistachio melt and Pandan ice cream combination.

There were a few special concoctions of FYR's to choose from to accompany the meal and I tried the Hibiscus Mint and Ginger Lemongrass. Both were pretty light and refreshing.

FYR Cycene Ond Drinc
Address: 19 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069619
Opening Hours: 11:00AM – 11:00PM (Mon – Fri), 09:00am – 11:00pm (Sat), 09:00AM – 04:00PM


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