The new Garang Grill sheds some of its suburban charm but manages to stay relatively on brand as a New Ubin Seafood offshoot. Instead of replicating the old menu wholesale, a new, condensed selection chooses to focus on choice cuts of meats and grub that does the waistline no favours, cooked with the same fierce, bold charcoal flavours, except this time enjoyed in a coffeeshop setting at unbeatable value. Truly Singaporean indeed.
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A hidden gem tucked away in Tampines Industrial estate. A little tricky to find... look out for the big neon crab sign - new ubin seafood.
Very casual and non airconditioned, cool enough in the evenings with big fans generating a breeze.
With a name like grill, I expected the usual BBQ type food but was pleasantly surprised.
The crispy pork jowl was tender and juicy with a crispy skin and a tangy dip. Unusual and delicious. What followed the pork was a chili crab dip and man tou (Chili Crab Rillette) easy way to taste the flavours of chili crab without having to dirty your fingers.
The Garang prawn and meat was very interesting, the prawns had a spicy sambal mayo coating over crispy prawns. Yummy. The meat on skewers were nicely grilled with yakitori sauce.
The Togarashi Corn was very unique, nicely charred corn with spicy togarashi powder. Made us hungry for more.
After all the starters we had to tickle our taste buds, we went on to mains and the BBQ. LA Galbi Beef short ribs were finger lickin good and served with lettuce and sliced green chili, refreshing mix with the green chili. Argentinian Striploin was really tender and had a good charcoal aroma. Pork Belly was tender and grilled with cajun spices. The slaw and sweet potato mash was good complements to grilled meats.
Carbonara served in claypot, that is a first for me. I was skeptical at first but after the first mouthful, I had to have more. Not overly creamy and the flavours from the pancetta was smoky and kicked it up a couple of notches for me. I later learned that what I thought was pancetta was house smoked pork belly, double yums.
After all the wonderful grilled meats, we finished off with a touch of British classic - sticky date pudding and home made salted caramel ice cream. To die for..... very sweet but the balance of the salted caramel was heavenly.
On a whole, I loved the food and will definitely come back for more.
Very casual and non airconditioned, cool enough in the evenings with big fans generating a breeze.
With a name like grill, I expected the usual BBQ type food but was pleasantly surprised.
The crispy pork jowl was tender and juicy with a crispy skin and a tangy dip. Unusual and delicious. What followed the pork was a chili crab dip and man tou (Chili Crab Rillette) easy way to taste the flavours of chili crab without having to dirty your fingers.
The Garang prawn and meat was very interesting, the prawns had a spicy sambal mayo coating over crispy prawns. Yummy. The meat on skewers were nicely grilled with yakitori sauce.
The Togarashi Corn was very unique, nicely charred corn with spicy togarashi powder. Made us hungry for more.
After all the starters we had to tickle our taste buds, we went on to mains and the BBQ. LA Galbi Beef short ribs were finger lickin good and served with lettuce and sliced green chili, refreshing mix with the green chili. Argentinian Striploin was really tender and had a good charcoal aroma. Pork Belly was tender and grilled with cajun spices. The slaw and sweet potato mash was good complements to grilled meats.
Carbonara served in claypot, that is a first for me. I was skeptical at first but after the first mouthful, I had to have more. Not overly creamy and the flavours from the pancetta was smoky and kicked it up a couple of notches for me. I later learned that what I thought was pancetta was house smoked pork belly, double yums.
After all the wonderful grilled meats, we finished off with a touch of British classic - sticky date pudding and home made salted caramel ice cream. To die for..... very sweet but the balance of the salted caramel was heavenly.
On a whole, I loved the food and will definitely come back for more.
With a penchant for unusual spots, co-owner of Garang Grill (a New Ubin Seafood offshoot) does it again. Located smack in the middle of Tampines industrial estate, SM Pang the infamous New Ubin Seafood co-founder, somehow has a knack for finding quirky venues.
This time flanked by showrooms, warehouses and factories, Garang Grill which boasts a $16,000 charcoal grill oven, chars prime meats that are ever so flavourful. Be prepared for a calorific meal as nothing is spared, to produce the tastiest fare.
There were a bunch of starters that hit our table - chilli crab sauce with mantou buns made their grand entrance. Most of us love mantou buns which are friend and easily filled with any topping.
The crispy pork jowl which is sous vide for half a day, then fried and finished off on the grill, was one of my favourites. A must try when you visit, it is accompanied by a miso-infused gula melaka dipping sauce. You may want to order two portions of this!
I would highly recommend visiting Garang Grill with a bunch of people as it’s perfect to pick on a variety of plates that are ever so delicious.
My other favourite starter was the sambal mayo sauce that accompanied crispy friend battered prawns. With spicy tones, it lent a fabulous bent to the prawns.
Skewers of tender juicy yakitori chicken with leek and onion were also well marinated and grilled to perfection. Prices for starter plates that feed five people range from $9 to $15, well worth it for the quality that it is.
As Garang Grill is immersed within a hawker-type setting, where other vendors sell drinks, it is easy enough to order beers that go well with these starters.
Especially with ones like Togarashi corn where corn is grilled to an irresistible char and finished with sea salt and Togarashi powder. The spicy taste blends well with a few gulps of beer.
SM Pang popped around for a chat as we chomped away. He is a man of many stories. Reliving his school days at ACS, he shared a tale or two that cracked us up. This lean gentleman looks after himself with daily walks despite his busy schedule.
We moved on to mains. If in need of carbo loading, the Classic Carbonara (priced so well for only $12) is a must. Cooked with a Singapore twist, this was done with egg yolks rather than cream, in a claypot.
The genius dishes behind Garang Grill are the twist I love. Korean-style beef short ribs served with lettuce and green chilly, a healthy wrap for non-carbo patrons.
SM Pang recommended that we walk around to enjoy the picture collages of old photos from days gone by. Images of people, lanes, Singapore streets, trishaws met my eyes. It was great to walk down memory lane and reminisce I did.
The grand finale of Argentinian striploin, known for its tender texture and rich flavor, was grilled rather rare. I love good cuts of meat this way as the full taste of the meat is highlighted.
If you are just the opposite, ask for a longer grill that might suit your palette better. Or perhaps the BBQ pork belly might suit you better as this is served with sweet potato mash and slaw.
Sticky date pudding greeted us at the end. What a nice surprise. Paired with burnt salted caramel ice cream, it was the perfect end we needed.
Walking away from this funky, earthy establishment, we were discussing our return to taste the rest of the varied menu that Garang Grill had on offer, at wallet-friendly prices.
This time flanked by showrooms, warehouses and factories, Garang Grill which boasts a $16,000 charcoal grill oven, chars prime meats that are ever so flavourful. Be prepared for a calorific meal as nothing is spared, to produce the tastiest fare.
There were a bunch of starters that hit our table - chilli crab sauce with mantou buns made their grand entrance. Most of us love mantou buns which are friend and easily filled with any topping.
The crispy pork jowl which is sous vide for half a day, then fried and finished off on the grill, was one of my favourites. A must try when you visit, it is accompanied by a miso-infused gula melaka dipping sauce. You may want to order two portions of this!
I would highly recommend visiting Garang Grill with a bunch of people as it’s perfect to pick on a variety of plates that are ever so delicious.
My other favourite starter was the sambal mayo sauce that accompanied crispy friend battered prawns. With spicy tones, it lent a fabulous bent to the prawns.
Skewers of tender juicy yakitori chicken with leek and onion were also well marinated and grilled to perfection. Prices for starter plates that feed five people range from $9 to $15, well worth it for the quality that it is.
As Garang Grill is immersed within a hawker-type setting, where other vendors sell drinks, it is easy enough to order beers that go well with these starters.
Especially with ones like Togarashi corn where corn is grilled to an irresistible char and finished with sea salt and Togarashi powder. The spicy taste blends well with a few gulps of beer.
SM Pang popped around for a chat as we chomped away. He is a man of many stories. Reliving his school days at ACS, he shared a tale or two that cracked us up. This lean gentleman looks after himself with daily walks despite his busy schedule.
We moved on to mains. If in need of carbo loading, the Classic Carbonara (priced so well for only $12) is a must. Cooked with a Singapore twist, this was done with egg yolks rather than cream, in a claypot.
The genius dishes behind Garang Grill are the twist I love. Korean-style beef short ribs served with lettuce and green chilly, a healthy wrap for non-carbo patrons.
SM Pang recommended that we walk around to enjoy the picture collages of old photos from days gone by. Images of people, lanes, Singapore streets, trishaws met my eyes. It was great to walk down memory lane and reminisce I did.
The grand finale of Argentinian striploin, known for its tender texture and rich flavor, was grilled rather rare. I love good cuts of meat this way as the full taste of the meat is highlighted.
If you are just the opposite, ask for a longer grill that might suit your palette better. Or perhaps the BBQ pork belly might suit you better as this is served with sweet potato mash and slaw.
Sticky date pudding greeted us at the end. What a nice surprise. Paired with burnt salted caramel ice cream, it was the perfect end we needed.
Walking away from this funky, earthy establishment, we were discussing our return to taste the rest of the varied menu that Garang Grill had on offer, at wallet-friendly prices.
