SteakGrill Review: Hidden Bistro With Affordable Western Set Lunches From $7 Nett At Ang Mo Kio

Found in an HDB estate, SteakGrill is a newly opened bistro that has already gained a good amount of popularity amongst AMK residents with its affordable Western dishes. Ranging from $7 to $15, each lunch set comes with a main dish and free-flow Iced Lemon Tea . Their lunch menu features a decent range of Western food dishes, including classic items such as Fish. Chips ($9) , NY Strip Steak ($14) , and Shrimp Arrabiata ($15) . 10 Ang Mo Kio Food Gems Including A Chocolate Cafe And $1.30 Dim Sum The restaurant was opened in December of last year by Edwin Chan, who is the owner of The Sandwich Guys in NTU.

As the head chef of the diner, he was mostly in the kitchen grilling, preparation, and plating during our visit. Evidently, even with two well-frequented food joints to manage, he is still very involved with the hands-on work in the kitchen.

Food at SteakGrill According to the owner, the Bacon Carbonara ($8) is one of their most popular pasta dishes. A bundle of pasta was laid in the centre, followed by two slices of fatty pork and a pinch of pepper.

When I first saw this item on the menu, I envisioned the creamy dish to be served with small bacon bits mixed into the pasta. As opposed to the salty and crispy bacon that I’m used to having, I’m definitely leaning towards SteakGrill’s tender slices. Cut from the short loin of the cow, the NY Strip Steak ($14) , as well called striploin, is typically known for being extra tender since it’s one of the lesser-used muscles of the cow.

It was decently juicy, but had none of the extra tender characteristics I was looking out for. Dipping the meat into the peppery sauce on the side was also a treat, as the savoury gravy melded harmoniously with the beefy flavours of the steak.

We as well tried their Pulled Pork Burger, which was the most pricey item under the ‘Burger’ section, at $12 . The plate came with a classic side of fries and lettuce salad next to the decently sized burger. The pulled pork had soaked up a lot of the sweet and salty sauce, keeping it tender and flavourful.

Despite being packed with meat, the burger wasn’t too heavy in savour, and my dining companion who particularly liked this dish, devoured the burger in a couple of bites. For the last of our mains, we had the Cajun Grilled Chicken ($8) which came with the same sides and a small saucer of Tabasco sauce. Unlike my experience with the steak, I enjoyed the chicken more on its own as the light crisp of the herby and peppery skin helped to elevate each bite without needing a dip of the sauce.

With their lunch menu, you can as well top up an additional $3 for a plate of their Waffle Ice Cream . Even as one of the newest Western diners that’s popped up in the neighbourhood, SteakGrill doesn’t fade into the backdrop.

Those looking for more affordable Western food, check out our list of Western stalls offering huge portions under $7 or this review of Tip Top Western Food !