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Buko Nero

4.8 (85 Reviews)
A hole-in-the-wall gem that's known for its inventive Asian take on tradition
Buko Nero, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar
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    Menu Highlights

    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

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  • Reviews

    4.8 (85 Reviews)

    Food:

    4.7

    Service:

    4.9

    Atmosphere:

    4.4

    Dish Recommendations
    1
    Buko Nero Tau Kwa Tower with Sauteed Vegetables and Asian dressing 7 Votes
    2
    Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup with White Truffle Oil Drops 5 Votes
    3
    Artisanal Rigatoni Pasta with Sausages and Fennel Seeds Ragu 3 Votes
    4
    Baked Fillet of Cod with Olives Crust in a Sweet Bell Pepper Coulis 3 Votes
    5
    Dark Chocolate Tart with Homemade Peanut Butter Gelato 1 Vote
    What Diners Say

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    5.0 30/12/2024
    Gilin

    Always surprise me with different Set Lunch menu.

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    5.0 11/11/2024
    Gilin

    Nice atmosphere place. Food was great. Service thumbs up. Had Set Lunch.

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    5.0 02/11/2024
    Chris

    Buko Nero has been a culinary landmark along Tg Pagar Rd for almost 25 years now. Not just because of Chef Oscar and Chef Tracey’s gorgeous menu. Not just because the beautiful wine selection. Not just because of the service. In Tracey’s words: “Because we love this.”

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  • About

    Location

    Duxton

    126 Tanjong Pagar Road
    Singapore (088534)

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    Cuisine

    Italian

    Closed Today

    Monday
    Closed

    Tuesday
    06:00 PM-11:30 PM

    Wednesday
    06:00 PM-11:30 PM

    Thursday
    12:00 PM-02:00 PM,06:00 PM-11:30 PM

    Friday
    12:00 PM-02:00 PM,06:00 PM-11:30 PM

    Saturday
    12:00 PM-02:00 PM,06:00 PM-11:30 PM

    Sunday
    Closed

    Description

    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)
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    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 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
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    Takeaway Available

    Kindly note that we are still open for takeaways/delivery.

    Takeaway/Delivery Operating Hours:
    Wednesday to Sunday pick up time 3pm to 8pm
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