Burnt Ends

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!

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.

At last I got a booking at this place for my birthday dinner. Was it worth the wait? Of course! Sublime service as soon as you arrive and great attention to detail from the staff. We had the Chefs table so right next to the prep area. we had a range of different starters, followed by the scallops then the Blackmores cube roll. 450g was enough for 3 of us. Best steak I have had for ages! All the food was above par and cooked to perfection. We even got a free set of peri peri ducks hearts. I even ate that :) We had all 3 desserts to mix and match too. Expensive but worth it

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.

It is indeed very difficult to make a reservation at Burnt Ends. Yet, there are always reasons for its immense popularity. Tips first! Remember to plan 30 days in advance since tables release daily at 10:00 am SGT sharp. For the best experience, request counter seats to watch the action. Don’t give up if it is full. Join the Waitlist since cancellations do sometimes happen. It is a world-class culinary institution at Dempsey Hill in Singapore. It is famous for its wood-fired concept. Everything is cooked using apple and jarrah wood inside a custom four-tonne dual-cavity brick oven and elevation grills. More importantly, only top-tier, luxury proteins and seasonal produce are utilized, resulting in structurally complex dishes. If you are a fan of Australian wood-fired barbecue, set the reminder for booking. You will understand the hype behind.