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Brian Kennett
Amateur Chef and Boozy Traveling Foodie Extraordinaire
Skirt Restaurant Review: Best Steak on Sentosa at W Hotel
Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa: Situated on the ground floor of the sleek confines of W Singapore โ Sentosa Cove, SKIRT is a restaurant that goes full-on dry-aged beef seduction mode. From the moment you step into its dramatic, high-ceilinged space adorned with leather chandeliers and a dry-aging cabinet that could make a butcher weep with joy, you know youโre in for something special.
The smokey aroma smacks you in the nostrils as soon as you walk in, and then youโll see the open kitchen, with its glowing parilla grill, sets the stage for a dining experience that you jusyt know is going to be food theatre as much as it will be a feast. And I wasnโt wrong stating thatโฆ
Read on folks, for Skirt Restaurant photos, and the Skirt Restaurant Menu, and keep an eye on Islife as well also be posting one of the best The Kitchen Table Reviews for you: yes we a did staycation at the W Hotel Sentosa, and had Sentosa Sunday Brunch at The Kitchen Table. Yummo!!!
Skirt Restaurant Review: Table of Contents
Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa: The menu is a carnivoreโs dream AKA Jude and Dad, featuring premium cuts like the Blackmore Wagyu skirt steak and the Japanese Tochigi A5 Wagyu, both cooked to perfection over mesquite wood, imparting a subtle smokiness thatโs utterly irresistible. But itโs not all about the beef; dishes like the wood-fired bone marrow and the beef tartare with smoked egg showcase the kitchenโs versatility and flair: WOOF!!! Sorry, MOO!!!
Even the sides, such as the silky olive oiled smoked mash (my goodnessโฆ), the charred hispi cabbage (Holy Moly, I am so stealing that for The Kapre Restaurant and Bar), are executed with finesse, and even the flipping sourdough with mustard butter perfectly complement the mains without stealing the spotlight, too muchโฆ
Skirt Restaurant Menu: what did we eat today...?
Skirt states: โWhere Fire Meets Flavour: Dedicated to sourcing only the finest, the Sentosa steakhouse SKIRT presents the seasonโs best produce in brazen platters and impeccable mains carefully curated by our chefs. Expect to indulge in a new and unabashed menu of modern European cuisine with a distinct Asian overtone.โ Iโll give them thatโฆ Most awesome menu, and someโฆ
Wood-fired Bone Marrow: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Wood-fired Bone Marrow, with Flatbread, Gremolata, Catalan Anchovies @ $22. Fatty and unctuous, I just canโt get enough of bone marrow these days, and this was a cracker, with additional saltiness from the achovies, ans smoke from the mesquiteโฆ Delish!!!
Beef Tartare on the Skirt Restaurant Menu
Beef Tartare, with Smoked Egg Yolk, Jerusalem Artichoke, Horseradish @ $22, I kid you not, folks, one of the very best tartare I have ever had. Melt-in-the-mouth, seasoned to perfection, slight sour from the capers and then KAPOW from the smoked egg and horseradish. Just incredible!!!
Bacon Fat Potato: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Bacon Fat Potato, Potato Pavรฉ, Smoked Burrata, Jamรณn Ibรฉrico @ $24. Yet another WOW from Skirt. Just have a look at those ingredients, but then letโs deep-dry those off to crispy and then plate. The bite to have is a bit of everything โ I could swear I heard angels singing as I popped that in my gob. A truly wonderful dish, man oh man these Chefs are doing a great jobโฆ
Grilled Octopus: Skirt Restaurant Menu
Grilled Octopus, Sustainably Sourced, Raz El Hanout, Squid Ink Sauce, โNduja Aioli @ $42. Clearly, one for the Wifey. This pulpo dish did not win the accolade of best of the best, that still sits with Blu Kouzina Palawan Beach, on Sentosa funnily enoughโฆ But, she did love it, especially with the sauces. I tried the Nduja Aioli and that was killer: I believe with pork fatโฆย
Kurohana A5 Wagyu, Chuck Eye Steak: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Kurohana A5 Wagyu, Chuck Eye Steak @ $168 for 250g. Yeah this was a stunner, perfectly cooked to medium-rare. Melt-in-the-mouth and intensely beefy. We needed some additional salt, but that is not a bad reflection on this most awesome hunk of Wagyu goodness. Iโd have like the tiniest bit of char, if I was going to be pickyโฆ
Skirt has teamed up with two remarkable beef producers: 1/ David Blackmore from Australia, yes the very steak that is used by Chef David Pynt at Burnt Ends. 2/ Kurohana A5 Wagyuย from Japan. Skirt Restaurant is importing whole carcasses of both brands, hence the cuts available on the menu: check the โnose to tailโ offerings below.
Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Smoked Mashed Potatoes and Charred Hispi Cabbage: Skirt Restaurant Menu
Smoked Mashed Potatoes @ $15, and Charred Hispi Cabbage @ $18. I tell you, what an incredible pair of sides we chose this day. The mash, so silken and soft, with quality olive oil, and a smack of smoke from the mesquite. Sprinkle a little sea salt on this bad boy and it is heavenlyโฆ
Then, to the cabbage. I was stopped in my tracks by this. I love cabbage. Very much a growing up as a young lad raised by my grand-parents wirth an allotment. So when I come across an interesting cabbage dish, I am all-in. And this puppy was a sublime cracker!!! Slightly boiled, and then charred over the mesquite wood BBQ, add some onion sauce and croutons. I mean, damn, so good: WOOF!!!ย
Chef at Skirt โ I am totally stealing this dish for my restaurant in the Philippines. Come and try my version when we open: The Kapre Restaurant and Bar.
Skirt Restaurant Sourdough and Mustard Butter: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Yes, I am even including their bread. Sublime. It had a crust on it like the bark of a tree. Massive crunch to it and again that whallop of smoke from the mesquite, and then to the butter. Mustard butter to be precise. Truly wonderful (note to Skirt: more butter next time pleaseโฆ). Oh man, this bread was so very very goodโฆ
Skirt Restaurant Review: Skirt Restaurant photos
Come on, folks, treat yourself to a top-notch meal. Skirt delivers on all fronts. And while the location in Sentosa Cove might be a bit of a trek for some, the tranquil marina views and the exceptional dining experience make it well worth the journey. Why not do like we did and make a night of it with a staycation, and the W Brunch at The Kitchen Table the next dayโฆ It was quality.
Skirt Restaurant: Beef Sommeliers
The team at SKIRT includes seasoned Beef Sommeliers (did you like what I did thereโฆ?) who take steak seriously โ and personally, you could say that the stakes are high hereโฆ These folks arenโt just here to plonk meat on a plate; theyโre all about crafting a beef experience thatโs as bespoke as your choice of wine.
Theyโll guide you through rare, premium cuts: the nose to tail, the cook, and even to letting you pick your own knife like youโre about to star in The Alamo. Theyโre also more than happy to chat about how Skirt brings in whole carcasses from top-notch producers across the globe, so what lands on your plate is nothing short of exceptional. Thanks to their know-how, youโll be tucking into cuts youโd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else: it literally can be nose to tail.
Even the knives in Skirt Restaurant are a stand out. I did say to our server that they might go one or two knives short at the end of service this day. Man alive these are just glorious.
Koji Rice Dry-Ageing...
Skirt Restaurant Menu
Voice of the Restaurant: Skirt Restaurant Review
A CURATED BEEFING EXPERIENCE
โSKIRT is a contemporary open-fire restaurant dedicated to curating a one-of-a-kind beefing experience for our guests. Sourcing from exceptional farmers and producers and elevating flavors through dry-aging and open-fire cooking, the restaurant marries an authentic culinary philosophy with Wโs signature ambiance, promising a unique epicurean getaway by Sentosaโs marina waterfront.โ
Skirt Restaurant Review: Final Thoughts
Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosaย โ Sentosa Cove isnโt your average steakhouse. From the moment you step in, the theatrical open kitchen and the aroma of mesquite wood-fired grills set the stage for a dining experience thatโs both engaging and satisfying. The staff are attentive without being overbearing, making you feel welcomed and well-cared-for throughout your meal: we really had fun with our two lovely young ladies.
Itโs the kind of place where choosing your steak knife feels like selecting a wand at Ollivanders, yeah, tis personal and a bit magical. We hope this becomes one of your favourite Skirt Restaurants reviewsโฆ
In conclusion, Skirt is a destination for those who appreciate the finer foodie things in life: the wood-smoke aroma for your nose, the open-kitchen eye candy, and the bold smoky beefy tastes โ all totally WOW. It was exquisite food, impeccable service, and comes with that wonderful feeling that oozes sophistication. We were planning our next visit before we even left โ we have to try the dry-aged duck and hamachi collar. ENJOY!!!
Skirt Restaurant Sentosa Opening Hours
| Thursday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Friday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Saturday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Sunday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Monday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Tuesday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
| Wednesday | 6โ10:30โฏpm |
Skirt Restaurant Address: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Is Skirt Restaurant Halal?
Despite the fact of having quite a good selection of โzeroโ alcohol offerings, including wine: as demonstrated here by Jude Jude, it is categorically not halal.ย
What is the Skirt Restaurant Dress Code?
Smart casual Iโd say, hey itโs within an island hotel. We had lunch and I rocked up in a nice short, shorts and flip flops. It seemed OK, all around were dressed the same.ย
Skirt Restaurant Reservation
Skirt Restaurant Sentosa Contact Details
- Skirt Restaurant Telephone: +65 6808 7278
- Skirt Restaurant eMail: skirt.singapore@whotels.com
Kurohana A5 Wagyu: Skirt Restaurant Review W Hotel Sentosa
Kurohana A5 Wagyu hails from Yatake Ranch, where generations of expertise and sustainable agriculture methods have perfected the art of raising elite Japanese Black cattle. Known for its exceptional marbling, rich aroma, and signature sweetness, Kurohana Wagyu delivers an unparalleled melt-in-your-mouth texture. The meticulous care in breeding, feeding, and animal welfare ensures consistently high-quality beef, with over 70% of Kurohana cattle achieving the prestigious A5 and A4 grades.
DAVID BLACKMORE ROHNES
Rohnes is a new breed developed by David Blackmore โ a true passion project. The cattle are 100% grass-fed while achieving a marbling score of 9, which is a truly unique accomplishment. Because the cattle are pasture-raised, the beef has a full-bodied flavor, delivering all the health benefits of pasture-fed beef while also boasting a reduced environmental impact.
Butcher Box Singapore
So, as I was writing this Skirt Restaurant Review, including Blackmore, and dry-ageing a thought popped in my head. I wonder if my mate Shaun at Butcher Box Singapore has a hand in supplying the restaurant> so I pinged him. My instinct was on the money. Did you watch the video above of me cooking a Blackmore Dry-Aged Wagyu Rib? Well, that came to me from Shaun via David Pynt Burnt Ends โ and how beautiful was thatโฆ WOOF!!!
