When it comes to the tried-and-tested combination of burgers and beers, there is little margin for error. But Wildfire’s owner, Michel Lu, has loftier aspirations. Envisioning that his burgers might rival that of the legendary Tokyo-based gourmet burger joint, Blacow, Lu promises to use only premium-grade Wagyu and grain-fed beef in his restaurant.
Fiery ambitions aside, my companion and I wondered if this eatery might turn out to be just another forgettable burger joint. We spent an evening at the Evans Road establishment putting their burgers and beer to the test.
Enamored by how out-of-this-world Blacow’s buns tasted, Lu had his team perform some nifty reverse engineering. The result are these golden-glazed discs of perfection – pillowy yet crisp around the edges, this is one burger bun you won’t want to pass on.
With the buns already eliciting such praise from us, we had even higher hopes for the patty. Sure enough, they didn’t disappoint. Each patty was thick, juicy and bursting with flavour – something you get only when using premium, intricately marbled beef.
Each burger comes with a small helping of fries.
Anything with bacon is a sure-fire crowd pleaser. This bacon cheeseburger is no exception. Wildfire’s innovative bacon ensures that every bite is jampacked with bacon-y goodness.
With its nicely balanced flavour (read: not too sour), these sriracha-glazed bite-size pieces were warmly received at our table. Also, bonus points for not having to work our way around pesky bones.
The Red Rice Ale poured a hazy, blood orange. It was extremely drinkable due to its low carbonation and floral notes.
If you’re looking specifically for a stout, it’s best you give this a miss, because OWA’s Kuro doesn’t taste remotely like one. No complaints on my part, though – I enjoyed savouring the hints of coffee in this malty number.
Wildfire is having an opening promotion – all bottled and draught craft beers are $9 all day till May 2015.
Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens
Address: 26 Evans Road, 259367 Singapore
Open from 11am to 11pm daily.
This post is brought to you by Wildfire Kitchen + Bar.
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