Buko Nero

Another post with no photo.  This time, it was because we went to Buko Nero, who had a NO PHOTOGRAPHY policy.  Buko Nero is located at Tanjong Pagar road, heard about them some years back, from an Italian excolleague.  But never had the chance to try it, as the place was so small, can take around 20 people, and you would need to book 1 month in advance to secure a seat!!!  Place was also way too small for you to steal a photo with your phone..heehee

Polo and I were out to secure a seats.  So we came out with a brillant plan which I shall not share.  The restaurant was already half full when we were there, and there was 2 ladies working, one younger one, and the other elderly and motherly one.  I figured one should be the wife of the chef, the other the mum.

Deciding what to order was a challenge.  I was usually quick to decide what I wanted to eat, but I was stucked as everything seems so good.  We finally decided a scallop for starter, and the focaccia crusted cod fish recommended by the lady, and a pasta with wagyu beef. 

Bread with sundried tomatoes were served before the starter.  The bread was very very good.  Soft, warm and the sundried tomato gave it the extra flavour.  The scallop was fresh and crunchy.  The Cod was very fresh, and the crispy focaccia gave it the punch.  The pasta was a bit disappointing.  The pasta was good, but with the wagyu beef cut into small piece, you could not really taste the wagyu beef.

We ended the dinner with a warm milk chocolate cake with gelato.  Average, not to my liking as it was too sweet.  Service was efficent and i like the mum, as she was warm and attentive.

Overall:  7.5/10.  Not the best italian restarants in town, I wonder if I would wait 1 month for it.  If the waiting time is shorter, I don't mind a return.

Buko Nero
Address: 126 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore

Tel: +65 6324 6225