The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar

ABOUT

For many foodies, the name Jean-Georges Vongerichten needs no introduction. Best known for his skills as a chef and restaurateur, this culinary superstar owns a deep stable of restaurants that have gathered critical accolades and Michelin stars alike. Lucky for us, Jean-Georges has now created an ef ...More

For many foodies, the name Jean-Georges Vongerichten needs no introduction. Best known for his skills as a chef and restaurateur, this culinary superstar owns a deep stable of restaurants that have gathered critical accolades and Michelin stars alike. Lucky for us, Jean-Georges has now created an effortlessly elegant restaurant with The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar.

Set in the midst of vibrant COMO Dempsey hub, this 160-seater establishment puts an elegant spin onto Western fare. All the magic happens in its open kitchen where cooking is elevated into a performance art. Notable signature dishes made famous by Jean-Georges appear on the menu here, be it the rich Egg Caviar that’s composed of a warm and oozy egg capped off with caviar and herbs, or the decadent and heavenly Black Truffle and Fontina Pizza. On a hot day, there’s nothing cooler than a bowl of Tomato Gazpacho that’s enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil. Fans of seafood will also appreciate the Maine Lobster, accompanied with baby corn and a smoked chili-almond condiment. And we can’t think of a better way to end the meal than with a glass Lychee Raspberry Bellini.

Refined and elegant, The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar will be a thrill for anyone who relishes in a dining experience well done. (Aug 2017)

THE BUZZ

"Standout dishes with an Asian slant include the crispy salmon sushi, perked up with chipotle mayonnaise. The salmon slivers sit atop mounds of rice grains that are crisp and golden on the outside. The hamachi sashimi with chilli and lime is an embodiment of fresh and simple food done right." -The P ...More

"Standout dishes with an Asian slant include the crispy salmon sushi, perked up with chipotle mayonnaise. The salmon slivers sit atop mounds of rice grains that are crisp and golden on the outside. The hamachi sashimi with chilli and lime is an embodiment of fresh and simple food done right." -The Peak Singapore

"For the main course, I am most impressed with the Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chop. The meat is a tad tough because it is not Kurobuta or Mangalica - premium meats that, I confess, have spoilt my palate. But the cooking cannot be faulted - the meat is pink in the centre, the way it should be. The distinctive saltiness from the ham gives the pork an extra dimension of flavour." -The Straits Times

"Would the food be pretentious? Overpriced? Heavy and French? I was delighted to discover dishes that perfectly suit our tropical climate while still retaining Chef Vongerichten's elegant sensibility and passion for a wide range of flavours." -Sassy Singapore

DISHES WE LOVE

Egg Caviar, Crispy Salmon Sushi, Rigatoni with Meatballs, Black Truffle and Fontina Cheese Pizza, Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chop, Peach Cobbler, Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae