Restaurant Week: Roadhouse @ Dempsey

Roadhouse replaced Café Hacienda at Dempsey and locating it is no easy feat. I thought it was near the cluster of Jumbo-CMPB-La Forketta but it was “behind Jumbo” as indicated by the receptionist. Not quite I say though that is the nearest that is described about this place. Hidden in a corner, it is so easy to miss. I was half hearted about this second stop because of how InItaly fared and this was just an American joint. 



Handwritten chalkboards, mega love!



A devilish looking menu.



Quite a common sight.

Shrimps Tostadas

with avocado, mango salsa, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese & tortilla chips

I was excited by “tortilla chips”, well to be fair this was served on tortilla chips with shrimp and avocado dominating the flavours of it. I loved the exotic combination, as mexican as it sounds the Just four bites and I wiped it out – appetite severely whetted and I only wish that they progressed to the next course pronto. 

Bacon and Chicken Poppers

Bacon-wrapped Cajun chicken, jalapeno peppers & rosemary jus

These sticky chicken poppers were easy to like with the sweet sauce that came with it. Great party food. 

The Big Apple Burger

170g Josper-grilled wagyu patty, homemade bun, grilled cinnamoned green apple slices, caramelised onions and sundried tomatoes. Served with coleslaw and crispy fries

I was thrilled to find a burger course on the menu – at least they showcased what they are famous for! Fortunately or unfortunately, this flavour is not available on the menu though. WOW, this was. The patty was juicy and meaty without a trace of fillers (hurray!). Now, this is how a wagyu beef patty should taste like – not like any other minced beef patty. Homemade bun sent smiles to our faces, delicious much! One hell of a burger that deserves more than seconds. Coleslaw and fries gave this an American touch and the way burgers should be. All of indulgence and sin. That’s perhaps how it should be, understated yet good. Who cares about foie gras or short ribs? Roadhouse burgers, amazing graze! Despite the amazing performance, the fries were hardly as stellar. Somewhat oversalted.

The companion has his eyes set on the Ultimate Burger Challenge soon, that sounds like fun already!

Homestead Ribeye

with wild mushroom sauce & crispy straight cut fries

In comparison, this was still good but lacking in some wow factor. Sure enough, I get that Roadhouse understands what they do and what customers are looking for. 

Valrhona Caramelia Chocolate Mousse

with raspberries & caramel sauce

It was just a slice of chocolate cake. “Just” encompasses divine velvety mousse with a rich moist chocolate cake. Yes, pimples were risked and sent popping thereafter but oh-so-worth-it. 

Sticky Date Pudding

with homemade butterscotch & vanilla ice cream

I thought this was less outstanding though, too moist and fell apart too easily.

Roadhouse is possibly one of the few Restaurant Week places that got me planning the second visit almost immediately – objective of organizers met! Definitely will be back with decent service and such good food.

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