Harry’s Review

Harry’s is Singapore’s largest chain of bar and dining type establishment. They are known for their Western fare and classic bar grubs, and is hugely popular among the local crowd.

For this Harry’s Review, with two different close friends, I’ve made TWO visitations in separate locations – one at the Cuppage Plaza branch, and another at Anguilla Park.

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Harry’s signboard at Cuppage Plaza

American Express Love Dining benefits

As usual, sometimes I’ll head here because of the American Express Love Dining programme. It gives diners a 50% discount when two adults dine in.

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    Harry’s Review at Cuppage Plaza

    The outlet at Cuppage plaza has both indoor and outdoor seating, with the indoor having both bar-style high chairs and lower chairs.

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    Harry’s at Cuppage Plaza – Indoor

    Outdoors, the dining is meant to give al fresco vibes. Which can be cool especially in the evenings. Unfortunately, with Singapore’s diabolical heat, outdoor dining pre-sunset feels more like al crispy.
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    Harry’s at Cuppage Plaza – Outdoor

    The friend and I sat down and glanced through the menu.
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    Menu – mostly bar bites and Western mains

    It is said that Great Minds Think Alike, and Fools Seldom Differ. That day, the both of us felt like eating the same thing, and so we did.
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    Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

    These baby back ribs were alright overall. While the sauce was just the right amount of tangy, the ribs were a little on the tough side, and not as soft as we hoped. They weren’t hard exactly but they weren’t meat-fall-off-the-bone kind of soft.

    However, one major plus point was that food did arrive super quickly (about 5 mins after ordering) so the speed may appeal to those in a lunch-hour rush.

    Harry's review ribs

    Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

    However, one major plus point was that food did arrive super quickly (about 5 mins after ordering) so the speed may appeal to those in a lunch-hour rush.

    That day, as my friend and I were both pressed for time, that was all we had. The food wasn’t spectacular, but it was ribs and we did leave feeling sufficiently satisfied.

    Harry’s Review at Anguilla Park

    A few months later, in a separate occasion, another friend and I were craving for Western food again and this time we headed to the Anguilla Park outlet.

    Marriott Crossroads Cafe

    Jazz Burger

    The friend ordered the Jazz Burger. Juicy Wagyu beef patty, bacon, double cheese, button mushrooms, and onion jam came stacked together between burger buns.

    The meat patty was above average – juicy and well-prepared. Great for the days that you want a good quick burger for a reasonable price.

    Harry's review Anguilla park burger

    Thick Wagyu beef patty. Mmm.

    Myself, I ordered the Fish and Chips.
    Harry's review Anguilla park fish and chips

    Fish and Chips

    Fish and Chips is literally one of the most idiot-proof things one can order from a Western menu – it’s deep fried, usually tasty, and satisfying on some level. Granted, some places do Fish and Chips better than others. The ones here again, weren’t super impressive but its above average. The beer-battered crust is crispy and lovely in itself, and it does the job of giving you a fairly good Fish and Chips experience – does that make sense?
    Harry's review Anguilla park fish and chips

    Served with peas, coleslaw, and spiced fries

    We also ordered the Signature Wings Platter to share. Great for 2-3 pax to share, the platter has 4 pieces of Harry’s signature spice (mild spice), 4 pieces of Sriracha Buffalo (really spicy), and 4 pieces in a Soy-Glazed (non-spicy) flavouring. 

    We loved the variety. The wings aren’t very tender, but flavourful enough. If you like spicy wings, the Sriracha ones give a good kick. It’s also possible to order a half-dozen or full-dozen of any one flavour – so the flexible customization is definitely a plus point here.

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    Signature Wings Platter

    Service here was efficient, the staff were friendly, and we had no compliants. For this Harry’s review, I can generally vouch for positive vibes, and no regrets dining out at these two outlets.

    AMEX love dining benefits (50% off)

    As an holder of the American Express Platinum Charge Card, for my Harry’s review, to enjoy Love Dining Benefits – there must be a minimum order of two qualifying mains for two adults. Qualifying mains included items in the ‘Burgers and Sandwiches’, ‘Mains’, ‘Flatbread Pizza’, ‘Asian Palate’ and ‘Pastas’.

    In total, I received the following dining discounts: 

    Harry’s Review – First visit

    • Baby Back Ribs 1 – $29.00
    • Baby Back Ribs 2– $29.00

    – Subtotal: $58.00

    – Amex 50% discount = minus – $29.00

    – New Subtotal: $58.00 – $29.00 = $29.00

    – 7% GST: $2.18

    – 10% Service Charge: $2.90

    – Total Bill: $34.08

     

    Harry’s Review – Second visit

    • Fish and Chips – $26.00
    • Jazz Burger – $24.00
    • Wings Platter – $30.00

    – Subtotal: $80.00

    – Amex 50% discount = minus – $40.00

    – New Subtotal: $80.00 – $40.00 = $40.00

    – 7% GST: $3.08

    – 10% Service Charge: $ 4.00

    – Total Bill: $47.08

    Marriott Crossroads Cafe

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