Buko Nero

About

Mention to Singapore foodie friends that you have found a tiny down-to-earth place where, for the past 16 years, the owners themselves have put their own Asian twist on mind-blowingly amazing Italian food, and it’s likely that the name Buko Nero will pop up. One-of-a-kind in terms of its compact dy ...More

Mention to Singapore foodie friends that you have found a tiny down-to-earth place where, for the past 16 years, the owners themselves have put their own Asian twist on mind-blowingly amazing Italian food, and it’s likely that the name Buko Nero will pop up. One-of-a-kind in terms of its compact dynamism, Buko Nero prides itself on serving food that they themselves would want to eat, if they were the customer. The wife, Tracy, who is Singaporean, handles the front of the restaurant, while the husband, Oscar, an Italian, is the chef. Together, they have created something that is semi-legendary in the Singapore dining scene because of the quality of food and the waiting list for this restaurant.

Top of the list of recommendations for this unique establishment is the Buko Nero Tau Kwa Tower with sauteed vegetables and Asian dressing, which was created as a stacked dish consisting of vegetables such as parsley, carrots, and enoki mushrooms layered atop a big piece of tau kwa (firm tofu). Kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soya sauce) is drizzled over it, giving the entire concoction an extra oomph. Deceptively simple, this dish has won fans because of its unique flavour combination and freshness of vegetables used. The Baked Fillet of Cod, which is presented with a crust made of olives and a sweet bell pepper coulis, has also won praise for its simple yet effective use of basic ingredients. For cosy Italian fare in the heart of Singapore, it is hard to find a more intimate, homely dining experience than this well-loved restaurant that serves food straight from the heart. (Aug 2016)

The buzz

“...the biggest draw has always been husband-and-wife team Oscar and Tracy Pasinato, who run the tiny dining room like a trattoria: the Asian-inflected Italian menu changes regularly.” -Time Out Singapore “The Venetian chef Oscar Pasinato prepares only 26 dinners nightly (Tuesday through Saturda ...More

“...the biggest draw has always been husband-and-wife team Oscar and Tracy Pasinato, who run the tiny dining room like a trattoria: the Asian-inflected Italian menu changes regularly.” -Time Out Singapore

“The Venetian chef Oscar Pasinato prepares only 26 dinners nightly (Tuesday through Saturday) at his unpretentious Buko Nero, 126 Tanjong Pagar Road, (65) 6324-6225. Devoted fans book weeks ahead to enjoy his nuanced amalgams of Italian and Asian cuisine in the small, sparsely decorated white space.” -The New York Times

Dishes we love

Buko Nero Tau Kwa Tower with Sauteed Vegetables and Asian dressing, Artisanal Rigatoni Pasta with Sausages and Fennel Seeds Ragu, Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup with White Truffle Oil Drops, Baked Fillet of Cod with Olives Crust in a Sweet Bell Pepper Coulis, Dark Chocolate Tart with Homemade Peanut B ...More

Buko Nero Tau Kwa Tower with Sauteed Vegetables and Asian dressing, Artisanal Rigatoni Pasta with Sausages and Fennel Seeds Ragu, Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup with White Truffle Oil Drops, Baked Fillet of Cod with Olives Crust in a Sweet Bell Pepper Coulis, Dark Chocolate Tart with Homemade Peanut Butter Gelato

Takeaway available

Kindly note that we are still open for takeaways/delivery.Takeaway/Delivery Operating Hours:Wednesday to Sunday pick up time 3pm to 8pmMenu: Takeaway MenuMore