In Singapore there are restaurants aplenty, and often the most difficult aspect of dining out in the city is choosing where it is that you want to go. Nice to know then, that there is a restaurant with an Open Door Policy down in Tiong Bahru, where you can go and enjoy yourself without pretension or presumption. Open Door Policy – ODP, for brevity’s sake – on Yong Siak Street boasts a 100% dairy-free and gluten-free men, with a lot of the produce coming direct from the on-site vertical farm! Whether you head on in for Sunday brunch, a full evening meal or simply for a drink of an evening, you’re sure not to be disappointed by the wholesome Western and contemporary Asian fare you find in front of you. Book a table today.
The open door policy at, well, Open Door Policy, is a testament to their laidback attitude and their welcome, which is as warm as any found in Singapore. Their philosophy is pretty simple: completely gluten-free and dairy-free food made with farm fresh ingredients and cooked with time-honoured techniques in their show kitchen, a bar stocked with wines and spirits of an international bent and decor that is chic and sophisticated. The best way to experience Open Door Policy on Yong Siak Street in the centre of Tiong Bahru is with a big group of your mates, so gather them together and head on over to make the most of this most modern of restaurants.
The welcome and the atmosphere are what might get you through the door at Open Door Policy, but the food on offer down on Yong Siak Street is what will keep you coming back time and again. The menu is curated by Cynthia Chua of the Spa Esprit Group and ODP chefs Ryan and Daniele Sperindio, and is inspired by Western and contemporary Asian cuisines. Moreover, the new ethos at ODP is all about alternative food sources, substitute ingredients, fermentation and pickling. Favourites include the vega macaroni topped with a portobello mushroom Bolognese gratin and bechamel sauce, ribeye steak with a herb salad and hazelnut dressing, and the sago and coconut with fresh mango for dessert. Reserve a table for you and your friends at Open Door Policy and take the trip out to Tiong Bahru for a meal that everyone can enjoy.
Great service! It was my first time in the district and got lost while searching for the restaurant and the staff was out to look for us. Food was 100% gluten free which was a pleasant surprise to my friend from overseas as she has Celiac disease and had trouble searching for gluten-free food or places that is contaminated with gluten food. Kitchen was a open concept and staff was friendly and thoughtful. I would definitely be back again.
Great food and great atmosphere. The latte could be served a little bit hotter, a minor deffect in an overall great brunch with a friend
The service was fast and the waitress had very good recommendations! Also liked the ambience which was quiet and not too rowdy. A lot of greenery in the restaurant too!