Firebake Bakehouse and Restaurant @ East Coast Road

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Firebake - Woodfired Bakehouse and Restaurant is a unique bakehouse and restaurant featuring Singapore's first-ever full-scale woodfire bread oven.

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Behold the restaurant's centerpiece - a pair of woodfire bread ovens hand-built from 37 tonnes of brick, sand and mortar, in which the bread is baked and selected dishes are slow-cooked.

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The types of bread available.

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Spot the bacon loaf!



Firebake Bread Board ($10)

The breads come with a selection of butters to choose from and truthfully, I prefer eating my bread as it is. Our board was a selection of organic sour doughs and the fig raisin was exceptionally outstanding for me. The embedded dried fruit and thick crust was very enjoyable.

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Woodfired Pumpkin, Burrata, Pistachio Dukkah, Orange Blossom, Molasses ($16)

Burrata was tasting more like a mozzarella instead of the creamy and soft burrata that I am used to. Pumpkin and the other condiments made up for it with the eyepopping colours.

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Woodfired Jerusalem Artichoke Soup ($15)

Almost like artichoke puree, this was an acquired soup dish. 

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Smoked Eggplant, Spiced Hummus, Tomato, Machego ($15)

I've clearly been spoilt by the Japanese Nasu and miso, this was just more colourful than tasty. 

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Bacon Meat Loaf, Bean Stew , Sunny Side Up Egg On Wave ($20)

Wave refers to organic white sourdough loaf in their bakery and I half expected the bacon meat loaf to be over brined. Surprise surprise when it was seasoned just right, tasting just like a firmer version of luncheon meat draped in bacon. I wish there was less of the bean stew and more slices of meat loaf. 

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Pulled Lamb Shoulder and Tzatziki on Field ($24)

Pulled lamb shoulder, a minty herby and creamy tzatziki on a crusty organic wholemeal sourdough slice. I am no bread gourmet but their breads are made fresh and are absolutely delicious with the dips or best, eaten on its own. 

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Breakfast at Firebake was prompt, no fuss and somewhat rushed. Plates were cleared too quickly, dessert menus shoved and while dishes were not stellar, it was acceptable for a Sunday get together. Only serious bread lovers, apply.

If all else fails, they have gorgeous crockery and decent coffees.

Firebake Bakehouse and Restaurant
237 East Coast Road

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