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If you’re in search of a great spot to get dinner and drinks with your friends and family, Odd Hours is a place you must check out. Located along Mohamed Sultan Road, Odd Hours is a new fusion restaurant inspired by an Old New York library lounge that will be opening on 7 Oct 2023, with dishes and alcoholic beverages that you can’t miss out on.
You’ll spot Odd Hours when you look out for its logo, which bears the image of an owl — how fitting, as the restaurant opens late until 11pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends!
There are plenty of seats available within, including the usual square tables and spacious sofa seats. The interior bears a modern and stylish look, complete with sleek black walls and polished wood floors.
What we tried at Odd Hours
The first dish we dug into at Odd Hours was the Irish Beef Stew infused with White Rabbit Stout (S$32), which came with a side of 2 pieces of homemade garlic bread.
The beef stew consisted of pieces of tender beef chunks, parsnip, carrots, and celery with fresh herbs. I loved how gorgeous the plating of the dish was!
The beef chunks tore apart easily to reveal the delicious fibrous layers within. The rich, savoury piquancy of the stew had seeped into every crevice, making every part of the beef tasty and dynamic in flavour.
The homemade garlic bread on the side was incredible, too. It was super crispy and had been generously coated in an incredibly tasty garlic butter, making it perfect for dipping into the stew. It was so good that it was even amazing on its own!
I’ve had my fair share of beef burgers from restaurants all over the country, and I can safely say that Odd Hours had one of the best takes on this classic Western dish. The Bulgogi Wagyu Beef Burger & Fries (S$24) was a thick creation loaded with a Wagyu beef patty, cheese, a sunny side up egg and assorted vegetables sandwiched between 2 buttery buns.
This burger was the perfect amalgamation of flavours — it was salty, savoury and sweet all at once, with each element wonderfully complementing the others. The beef patty was meaty and juicy, with the melted cheese on top elevating its naturally beefy taste. The egg had a creamy and runny yolk, which only served to make the burger even more indulgent. Finally, the vegetables were crisp and refreshing, balancing out the heavier flavours well.
Even the fries on the side were very tasty with an addictive crunch and a slightly buttery aftertaste.
Next up, we tried Odd Hours’ fusion dish, the Miso Dream with Grilled Salmon (S$22). The dish had been liberally sprinkled with furikake and seaweed, making it more exciting.
I couldn’t get enough of the miso pasta. It was super creamy and slightly milky with a rich umami flavour from the miso paste. The noodles were firm and al dente, and the indulgent sauce coated every strand. The addition of furikake and seaweed added some unique saltiness and brininess to the dish, too.
The salmon, on the other hand, was crispy on the surface yet soft and flaky within. If you’re a huge fan of creamy pastas and seafood, you won’t be disappointed by this dish.
The final main dish we had at Odd Hours was the Gochujang Grilled Chicken Thigh (S$22), a large and juicy marinated chicken thigh served with fries and a salad.
The cut of chicken was super thick, making it all the more satisfying. The taste of the gochujang was prominent with each bite, and the slight charred bits gave the chicken a smoky aroma.
The fries and salad on the side paired well with the chicken, too — the fries were crispy and aromatic, while the salad was fresh and zesty.
Craving a drink? Odd Hours has a unique curation of cocktails that will be sure to satisfy different tastes. We had Tea for Thee (S$19), which was made with gin, in-house osmanthus honey syrup, in-house fig shrub, earl grey tea and calamansi. The drink was surprisingly strong, and I enjoyed how refreshing it was.
How about having a unique cocktail made with elements of the nostalgic white rabbit candy? The Bittersweet Night Mare (S$21), concocted using blended whisky, white rabbit, mixed spices, milk and in-house cherry brandy, was milky and creamy with sweet and rich undertones.
For a sweet ending to your meal, grab the Homemade Apple Pie (S$16), a large puff pastry filled with warm apple chunks and topped with a scoop of ice cream. The contrast between the frosty vanilla ice cream and the comforting apple pie beneath made for a stellar dessert, and we especially liked how it wasn’t too saccharine.
Odd Hours’ Cempedak Panna Cotta (S$16) has got to be one of the most unique desserts I’ve encountered. The panna cotta was super smooth and creamy with a strong and distinct cempedak aroma. Lovers of intense and fruity flavours have to try this.
Final thoughts
The local F&B scene is rife with restaurants and cafes specialising in Western-Asian fusion food, so it may be difficult to decide which ones are worth visiting. However, I would highly recommend dropping by Odd Hours, as every one of their dishes blew me away with their quality, taste and immaculate plating.
Not only are their dishes and drinks absolutely delicious, they’re also super creative — where else can you find beef stew made using white rabbit stout? I will definitely be visiting again!
Catch Odd Hours’ grand opening on 7 Oct 2023 at 2pm, where you can redeem a free cocktail when you like and share their post on Instagram.
Expected damage: S$20 – S$50 per pax
*This post was brought to you in partnership with Odd Hours.
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