Harry's Dempsey Hill

There’s something relaxing about hanging out in a bar, listening to the soulful voice of a singer on stage washing your workday blues away. At Harry’s, the music is always on point and the food’s always comforting.

Laksa Popcorn Chicken, for instance, will win the hearts of all fried chicken fans. The crispy golden-brown nuggets of fried chicken are accompanied by a slightly spicy, piquant laksa mayonnaise that is so tasty, you might be forgiven for double-dipping. Keeping to the local trend, the Otah Toasties are also perfect beer snacks — the spicy fish paste is fragrant and generous, sandwiched between generously buttered slices of grilled toast.

If you’re looking for a proper dinner, the Beer Battered Fish & Chips is a classic. Served with mushy peas and spiced fries, the chunky fillets of white fish are dipped in a light beer batter and fried to perfection. Also good is the Curried Lamb Shank or tender Beef Rendang, served with fragrant basmati rice. Wash it down with a pint of icy cold beer or a glass of wine. (Oct 2019)