Despite its name, there’s no such thing as a bad time when you are at In Bad Company. Located in The Flow @ East Coast, this cosy space checks all the boxes for the perfect spot to hang with friends and kick back with a few drinks.
Mind you, In Bad Company is no newbie to the bar scene in Singapore. That said, it relocated to the east side earlier on this year. East Coast has long been known for being a hip neighbourhood, so what better place to open a gastrobar?
Serving mod-Japanese dishes on their new menu, the team aims to reinvent and reimagine the usual bar food through elevating and using vegetables as the star of their dishes. You get twice the deliciousness, without the guilt when indulging in them. P.s. You won’t even be missing meat, because the flavours are sublime.
Pick your Poison at In Bad Company
Apart from cocktails and wine, In Bad Company has an extensive collection of canned craft beers, and eight taps – seven for craft beers, with one tap dedicated to meads only.
In Bad Company: Recommended Food & Alcoholic Drink Pairings
We kickstarted our dinner with the Deep Fried Sake Poached Tofu Nuggets ($10), garnished with aomori salt and served with fermented habanero chilli dip. The tofu was delicately crisp and well-seasoned on the outside, soft on the inside; and the hint of sake was distinct, but not overpowering. The dip itself had just the right amount of tanginess and spice.
The sweet and refreshing Lion City Meadery Spiced Mead ($14) was a great pairing to the tofu nuggets. The bevvy is characterised by flavours of star anise and is absolutely crushable.
Deep Fried Renkon Chips and Bincho Grilled Eihire
Next up, we had the Deep Fried Renkon Chips ($10). Sliced thinly and fried till crisp, this is In Bad Company’s version of french fries, but healthier. Served with the founder, Tim’s Grandma’s Chilli Dip V4 (which had undergone endless research), this dish packed a punch that hit us so hard that we needed a break. But oh boy, it was hands down the best chilli we’ve had in a long time.
Another crowd’s favourite? The Bincho Grilled Eihire ($15)! Grilled stingray fin served with kombu, shiitake, caper and key lime tsukudani, dried chilli rings dip. Food simply does not taste the same after you have had it grilled on a Bincho. The char makes the flavours so smoky and robust, it’s life-changing. Expect an explosion of umami flavours balanced out with a creamy dip.
Chicken Liver Paté
Don’t the Chicken Liver Paté ($15) look so pretty? Served in the form of a floral-looking cake resembling a Rafflesia, this lovely dish is a great combination of textures and flavours. On the plate is a shoyu pickled egg yolk, rosemary beetroot chips, pink peppercorn and house-baked crouton. Soft, creamy, crispy and delicious!
Bincho Grilled Octopus Tentacle & IPA Pairing
The Bincho Grilled Octopus Tentacle ($22) was packed with vegetables to add some crunch to the dish and the tomatoes brought out the seafood flavours. The fresh octopus was delightfully chewy and firm, with a nice char.
To pair, we had the Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA ($16), a juicy, hoppy IPA with tangy citrus notes that cut through the creaminess of the paté and enhanced the flavours of the octopus.
Main Courses at In Bad Company: Risotto and Steak
As for the mains, we had the Zosui Style Vegetable Risotto ($30). Served with grilled Boston lobster tail, whiskey and orange wood chip smoked caviar, and cured quail egg shavings. Definitely more zosui than risotto-style, which was a savoury and warm, comforting dish (especially after one too many drinks).
Fun fact: The orange wood chip smoked caviar are made in-house!
To end off the feast, we had the Aburi Wagyu Rump Cap ($32) with celeriac horseradish mash, salt-baked cabbage, heirloom carrots and drizzled with foie gras honey mustard. The rump cap was cooked till a perfect medium rare.
It’s worth mentioning that this salt-baked cabbage blew our minds. It’s soft, yet crispy and tangy (almost pickle-like), and the char from the Bincho grill just took the flavours to a whole new level. We could talk about this all night, but you NEED to try it for yourself to believe it.
Accompanying these dishes, we had the Niang Brewery Not Home Alone Sour Ale ($17) fruity, tart and juicy with notes of peach and melon.
If you’re ever in the East Coast area, pop by for a drink or bite and stay for the good vibes and (bad) company.
Address: 66 East Coast Road, The Flow #05-17, Singapore 428778
Opening Hours: 5.30pm – 10pm (Tue – Sun)
Nearest MRT Station: Dakota Station (Exit A), Take Bus 32 and alight at Opp Roxy Square
Disclaimer: We were guests of In Bad Company, but all opinions remain our own.
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