What are some examples of tapas you will serve?
We’ll serve tapas of fresh seafood, meat, appetizers cold and hot, marinated items, crostini, cheeses and desserts.
Why did you decide to serve Chinese food?
No Menu Bar was a local eating house previously, and we would like to respect the tradition not only with the decorations and interiors, but also keeping a Chinese food corner for lunch. Many of our chefs are Chinese and we would like to have Chinese customers too.
Do you eat a lot of Chinese food?
Yes, often. I like the razor clams with sweet garlic, and steamed and seared dumplings.
How did you manage to get a location so close to No Menu?
I heard that the lease of its location was expiring and my dad taught me to never miss an opportunity like that, and open a new outlet next door to us to avoid that other people would do it.
Do you expect to get a bigger crowd at lunch or dinner?
Big queue for lunch—smoother and more relaxed operations in the evening.
What drinks will you serve?
The same wine list as in No Menu restaurant, but also wines from Italy in jugs—priced from $12-22—and homemade cocktails going for $16-20. The prices will be lower for the happy hour too.
Sounds like No Menu Bar will be more casual than your other ventures? Do you think casual dining is a trend in Singapore?
Yes, it will be an all-day casual eatery. Fast, cheap but very good quality products. It’s very important to us.
Osvaldo Forlino runs No Menu Bar.
