boCHINche

ABOUT

boCHINche in the city’s foremost Argentine restaurants, bringing the robust hearty cuisine of Argentina to a country that isn’t terribly familiar with its flavours and traditions. Located along sexy Amoy Street, the little quartier of the city that’s leading Singapore’s culinary revolution, the ...More

boCHINche in the city’s foremost Argentine restaurants, bringing the robust hearty cuisine of Argentina to a country that isn’t terribly familiar with its flavours and traditions. Located along sexy Amoy Street, the little quartier of the city that’s leading Singapore’s culinary revolution, the restaurant provides a great mix of laid back lounge vibes and upmarket dining experiences. In other words: sexy cocktails and delicious food. The menu brings the traditional fare of an Argentine bistro to the table, but gives it a modern makeover. One thing that remains, though, is the pride of place given to the custom-made wooden charcoal grill that infuses everything it touches with its signature smoky kiss.

So what is Argentine food? Think croquettes studded with smoky, spicy Chorizo, smoked peppers, and slices of duck ham served with preserved cherries and a cream of pecorino cheese. Classic Argentine empanadas come stuffed with braised cuttlefish, fragrant fennel, and chorizo, or savoury-sweet goat’s cheese with spinach, raisins, and pine nuts. Seafood mains are the next order of business, with plates like charcoal-grilled octopus served with crunchy fennel, new potatoes & samphire salad, and a homey tuna mayo. Argentine beef, the pride of the nation and, indeed, of this kitchen, comes in the form of the Caracu, a beef & marrow bone burger paired with braised ox cheeks, and a piquant salad of tomatoes, onions, and house pickles. For dessert, there’s none other than the fabled Dulce de Leche Creme Brulee & Banana Split Ice Cream, a combination of some of childhood’s favourite flavours: sweet toffee and creamy banana. Or maybe just wind down with one of the bar’s famous cocktails, like the boCHINche Sour, made from Amaretto-like Disaronno, apricot brandy, and lemon juice for a smooth and potent end to the meal. This is a gourmet experience close to the heart of Singapore’s new culinary wave, shot through with an Argentine love of good food, fine wines, and long, luxuriant dinners. (Nov 2017)

DISHES WE LOVE

Asado, Empanadas de Carne, Croquetas, Sea Bass Ceviche, Tomates, Cangrejo, Ojo de Bife, Pulpo, Dulce de Leche

THE BUZZ

"As with the restaurant's trademark execution of deep, bold flavors, the updated menu features only the best ingredients from the world, served up in signature small plates just like before." -Luxury Insider "Keeping elements of traditional Argentinian bistro, the restaurant has an open kitchen bar ...More

"As with the restaurant's trademark execution of deep, bold flavors, the updated menu features only the best ingredients from the world, served up in signature small plates just like before." -Luxury Insider

"Keeping elements of traditional Argentinian bistro, the restaurant has an open kitchen bar in the center of the main dining area, merging its own take of the modern with their new classic hot and cold starters and chargrilled Argentine main courses." -SG Now