Beast & Butterflies Revisited @ M Social Hotel

Good food, good places are meant to be shared. Brought some friends over to chill at Beast & Butterflies over a weekend. Helmed by M Social Singapore Executive Chef Bryce Li, I couldn't wait to try again Beast & Butterflies signature dishes, which by now had become my favourites there. As usual with any recommendations to friends, I looked forward to their candid feedback.

chic comfy interior

view from the table

Doing away from hardcopy/physical menu, we were advised to scan the menu QR code that's found on each table top. To order, just notify the staff and they'd be there to input the orders into the tablet device.

Started with a glass of Merlot which came in a chilled glass.

Pierre Jean Merlot @$8++

For munchies, let's have some truffle fries while waiting for the rest to arrive. Piping hot chunky fries perfumed with truffle oil and with a sprinkling of cheese. More cheese would be good!

Truffle Fries @$12++

For mains, we ordered Hokkien Noodle, Pork Knuckles and Barramundi en Papilotte first since half of the group had just devoured a large plate of fries.

The Hokkien Noodle is served in a claypot and portion size is good for one pax as main course. Served with plenty of crispy pork lard and with the noodles covered under adequate yummy broth. The belachan chili provided the spicy kick to electrify the taste buds even further.

Hokkien Noodle @$14++

closer look at Hokkien Noodle 

Having the Hokkien Noodle after sipping half a glass of wine, was very comforting and ready for more!

The paper-wrapped Barramundi arrived looking rather pale and served with a side. We had grilled asparagus in gorgeous green.

Barramundi en Papilotte @$22++

closer look of the barramundi

The fish was really good. Cooked just right and with collageny skin! The seasoning was mild yet adequate and allowed the natural flavours of fresh fish to shine through. I think I'll add this to my favourite list too!

For the finale, the dish that we came for; Pork Knuckles! Did a full portion and boy, it looked so good!

Pork Knuckles @$36++ (Full)

can you feel the crispy?

Next, our taste test. The skin. Did it crackled with sound on? Yes! Next, lean meat taste test. Happy to report that even the leanest part was not dried out. Fatty portion test. Wow, lovely feels when the fats and its associated meaty portion seemed to just melt away. Good! We liked it with the namjin sauce. Was it me, or was the sauce enhanced with a slightly spicier kick? Even the Asian sauerkraut seemed tastier now.

And, though at least the two of us were feeling rather full at this stage, it didn't stop us from ordering half a roasted spring chicken. Again, the dish arrived, looking gorgeous.

Spring Chicken with Black Pepper Jus and a side of mushrooms @$18++ (half)

lovely roast

And as part of the "Sweeter with Millennium" promo (ending in Nov 2020), we got a one-time use return voucher that can be redeemed from Beast and Butterflies, Café 2000, or The Orchard Café. For Beast & Butterflies, the voucher will be for complimentary sparkling wine for 2.

Sweeter with Millennium return voucher

It was a satisfying meal and am glad that my friends enjoyed it too. Thank you and compliments to the Chef and team Beast & Butterflies.

M Social Singapore

Address: M Social Singapore 90 Robertson Quay Singapore 238259

Website: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/m-social-singapore/