Almost hidden in a cozy nook at Furama Waterfront, Wildcard is a curved, lo-fi space that feels welcoming the moment you step in the door. The food, by Head Chef Angelo Maniam, is creative yet unpretentious – a simple dish like fried broccolini, for instance, becomes irresistibly moreish with tea leaf dust, green chilli raita and a kicky fermented chilli padi. It’s hard to pick favourites from such a stacked menu, but the torched mackerel with gochujang butter and the messy-but-delicious prawn sando with celeriac remoulade are must-tries.
Not sure which wine to choose? General Manager Aina Dutartre is always on hand to recommend a bottle. It’s here where we discovered Lazarus Pulp, Indonesia’s first Pét-Nat. If cocktails are more your speed, have a negroni from London’s famed Bar Termini. Poured from a bottle, it’s always perfectly balanced. On Thursdays, the night turns soulful from 9pm. The mood is eclectic and improvisational, as a coterie of jazz artists take the stage.
