The historic locale of Duxton Hill welcomes a new addition with BTM (‘Back to Mussels’) Mussels & Bar.
A concept by Olivier Bendel, the playful and dynamic space with friendly neighbourhood vibes serves up the best seasonal mussels from France and across Continental Europe; cooked to perfection with a variety of recipes and paired with a curated selection of wine, beer and house-made Fruit-Infused Summer Beer.
Kitted out with casual outdoor seating, along with low lounge tables, dining tables, bar counters and high tables indoors, BTM Mussels & Bar’s flexible 74-seater space welcomes all types of gatherings, from quick drinks to relaxed get-togethers.
BTM Mussels & Bar marks Olivier Bendel’s return to one of the most delicious chapters in his personal culinary history – by going ‘back to mussels’! Olivier is a long-time restaurateur, chef and founder of Déliciae Hospitality Management (DHM), a Singapore-based restaurant and hospitality group dedicated to serving authentic European culinary experiences.
Before establishing DHM in Singapore, Olivier’s first major foray into the food and beverage industry was at the Léon de Bruxelles group, which was the first moules-frites (mussels and fries) focused restaurant chain to open locations across France. During his 10 years with the group, Olivier innovated and developed over 250 original mussel recipes, and forged strong relationships with some of the best mussel producers in the region.
“Mussels are sustainable, great for the ecosystem and full of Omega-3. But the real reason why we love them, is because the best mussels are naturally sweet, delicate and very versatile for flavour pairings. With BTM Mussels & Bar, we want to bring to table, the best mussel experience in Singapore – the fun of sharing and slurping through a delicious pile of amazing, seasonal mussels, while sipping on a refreshing beer or wine,” shares Olivier.
Served in seven different recipes to cater to every palate preference, each recipe is developed to bring out the natural sweetness of these gems of the sea. All mussels are served with French fries, and available in portions of 500gm ($36++), 750gm ($48++) and 1kg ($58++).
Marinières is a classic French style of preparation consisting of White Wine, Butter, Parsley and Onion. For a tinge of smokiness, there is the Ardennaise, which is prepared with Mushrooms, Fresh Cream, White Wine, Butter, Parsley, Onion and Bacon.
The Thailandaises is a Thai-inspired recipe of Chilli, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Lemongrass, White Wine and Coconut Milk; while the Au Roquefort boasts the strong, savoury flavour of ‘the King of Blue Cheese’, along with Fresh Cream, White Wine, Butter, Parsley and Onion.
Other than their signature moules-frites, BTM Mussels & Bar’s extensive menu of comforting bar bites from France and the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) region of Europe have been specially curated for guests to share.
Signatures include the Le Croq-Truffle ($18++), a playful take on the ‘Croque Monsieur’, with fresh Black Truffle from France, Comté and Serrano Ham; Tartes Flambées, or Alsatian ovenbaked flatbreads ($24++ to $28++), which come in a variety of toppings such as Smoked Bacon and Caramelised Onion; and Escargots, Garlic, Parsley Butter and Onion; and Bitterballen ($8++), Holland’s number one bite-sized snack made from a thick roux with beef and a rich beef stock, then fried until golden.
Les Planches or “Boards to Share” include French classics like La Planche de Charcuteries et Fromages ($38++), a selection of Camembert, Comté, Sainte-Maure, Duck Rillette, Pâté en Croûte, Country Pâté with Pistachio, Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Walnuts, Dried Apricot, Gherkins, Onion Confit, Djion Mustard and Baguette.
Nothing complements the pristine sweetness of the mussels like a refreshing sip of beer or rosé. The beverage menu at BTM Mussels & Bar offers a selection of low alcohol by volume Summer Fruit-Infused Beers that are steeped in tropical fruits such as Passionfruit, Raspberry, Lychee and Pomelo Grapefruit (Happy Hour $10++ / Regular $12++).
A. 5 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089591
