Harry's (South Beach)

Most folks wouldn’t call pasta healthy, but @harryssingapore does spaghetti two ways that are incredibly healthy yet sufficiently savoury. First up is the Surfer’s Aglio Olio ($22++), featuring the timeless & trusty pairing of seared tiger prawns & al dente spaghetti tossed in olive oil, garlic, and chilies, but Harry’s goes a step further & adds furikake for extra umami. The tiger prawns are flawlessly fresh and seared to perfection, and the surprisingly spicy spaghetti was savoury & rich thanks to the olive oil & furikake, and there’s a lot of chili concealed within for a fiery surprise.⠀
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On the even healthier side of things, the vegan friendly Greens with Pesto ($20++) stars spaghetti in an aromatic & herbaceous pesto with a whole garden’s worth of fresh vegetables. Broccoli, green beans, pine nuts & sugar snap peas are lightly dusted with a touch of parmesan for your daily dose of greens. I thought it could do with a little more salt, but since we’re trying to keep it healthy, I think it’s just fine.⠀
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Thanks for having us, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

If chicken is too basic for you, the Pan Seared Salmon ($22++) is a suitably healthy alternative. The salmon is seasoned simply but cooked quite competently, achieving a crispy skin while keeping the flesh reasonably moist. Instead of being served with the pleasant purple sweet potatoes, the salmon comes with brown rice and pesto. As with the chicken, the pesto is invaluable in providing flavour to the unseasoned rice & veg, and adding extra flavour to the salmon, and I couldn’t get enough of its herbaceous deliciousness.⠀
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And of course, the ultimate in clean eating is a salad, and Harry’s Quinoa salad made me feel so healthy I had to down a few cocktails to balance it out. Broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, egg, feta cheese, green beans, mixed lettuce & seeds, quinoa and my beloved roasted purple sweet potatoes are all combined in a dish. Then, you bind everything together with the acidic but flavoursome balsamic dressing. Definitely a little too healthy for pub grub, but I ain’t complaining.⠀
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Thank you for hosting us, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

One of @harryssingapore new dishes in their push to be more health conscious is the Roasted Chicken Roulade ($23++). I’m not sure what they stuffed into the chicken breast, but it feels like a mix of minced chicken& chopped up mushrooms. It was sufficiently salted, but as you may expect of a roasted chicken breast, it was a tad dry. ⠀
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Fortunately, the chimichurri provided was more than enough to lube up this meat tube, and it added herbs & complexity to the otherwise monotonous roulade. I also appreciate the battens of purple sweet potato on the side, as they were sweeter & more delectable than the standard sweet potatoes. Unfortunately, Harry’s forgot to season their steamed veggies, and you have to spend some of that precious chimichurri on the veg. I wish Harry’s would’ve seasoned the veg very simply with some melted butter, salt & black pepper. Yes, butter is healthier than seed oils, all other answers are wrong.

Thank you for hosting us, @harryssingapore & @burpple!

For longtime fans of @harryssingapore , you’ll probably be glad to hear that Harry’s has tinkered with their menu, introducing a few incredibly healthy dishes and fine tuning a couple of menu mainstays. The healthy new dishes certainly raise a few eyebrows as they seem hopelessly out of place in a pub, but they certainly cater to the folks who want some guilt free pub grub and a cheeky pint of low carb beer.⠀
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Two of these healthy new starters are the Baba Ghanoush ($12++), which won’t win any photogenic contests but will certainly win your doctor’s approval. The eggplant dip comes with nacho chips and a whole lotta veggies, ensuring that you get about a whole week’s worth of fibre in one sitting. The Amigos’ Nachos ($12++) may not sound like the healthiest dish, but it’s surprisingly light for a pub snack. The nacho chips are covered in a bit of melted cheese, and complemented by jalapeños & black olives. Kinda basic, but it gets the job done.⠀
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Of course Harry’s has a few more decadent appetisers. Their famous chicken satay (six sticks, $13++) was seasoned & spiced sensationally with aromas of lemongrass & turmeric rising to tantalise your nose. The meat was tremendously tender, and it is definitely the most tender chicken satay I’ve ever had, slithering off the stick with minimal effort. Dip it into the sweet & savoury chunky peanut sauce for maximum satisfaction, and you might just order a second helping for you and you alone.⠀
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The Laksa Popcorn Chicken ($11++) is a unique twist on the ubiquitous pub snack of popcorn chicken. These little chicken chunks are drizzled with some house made laksa mayo, which was creamy & packed all the familiar flavours of laksa. However, I do think Harry’s could go harder on the chili & make it a touch spicier, as the mayo’s richness dulls the heat a bit.⠀
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Thanks for the invite, @burpple & @harryssingapore!

Our host from Harry's called this his all-time favourite dish which he would have at least once a week.

Featuring al-dente pasta topped with tiger prawns, seaweed, furikake, garlic and freshly cut chili, this dish. I don't really fancy aglio olios usually because they are usually way too oily and a little too spicy for my #weaksauce tummy. That said, Harry's does a pleasantly nice version which is savoury, and punchy in terms of flavours.

As always, special thanks to the good folks from Harry's and Burpple for hosting!

For those who prefer something lighter on the palate, Harry's also serves decent range of pasta optooms

Their greens with pesto pasta features green beans, broccoli, sugar snap peas, pinenuts, pesto sauce, and parmesan. I'm personally no fan of beans and peas but the pesto sauce was rather tasty.

Its not something I would personally order but it's great for our vegans or vegetarian friends! There's something for everyone!