Sugarhall - Jigger & Pony's fun younger bro

Christened as the upbeat, boisterous younger brother of the polished Jigger & Pony, Sugarhall is an all-new bar and restaurant concept (just right next door) by Aki Eguchi that wows with the best of honest, charcoal-licked grills by Chef Polo Seah and tasty rum cocktails.

Those unsure about the menu, or simply too tipsy after a few of their brilliant rum cocktails, just leave it to the personable staff - their recommendations are spot-on.  Over the course of our 2 visits, we had 5 different starters, each delicious in their own way. Highlights include the Rainbow Trout ($16), enjoyed with fennel, watermelon and a bright passionfruit foam; the fatty, meltingly tender Pork Knuckle ($14); and the robust, herbed Broken Pork Sausage ($14).

For dudes that love their beef, Sugarhall serves up a decent Cape Grim grass-fed Hanger Steak ($24, 250gm) paired with a mean chimichurri. Also noteworthy are the deftly executed, succulent Lamb Saddle ($28) and the Roasted Chicken ($28)—prepared in a rosemary brine then grilled to tender perfection, enjoyed with a refreshing cucumber yoghurt.

What tickled both myself and my taste buds is how the chef ingeniously pairs sides with even more sides: Fork Crushed Potatoes ($10) sinfully paired with bacon, rosemany, chive; Grilled Leek ($14) with a 65-degree Celsius poached egg; and beautifully juicy Sweet Onion ($10) teamed with marmalade, compote and crisp onion rings.

Sugarhall 102 Amoy Street Singapore 069922

Tel: +65 62229102

Operating hours: Mon - Sat: 6pm - 12am