Bedrock Origin’s new Sunday a la carte buffet brunch is a surf-and-turf affair

While nothing beats a lazy Sunday lounging on the couch, we’ve got a slightly better idea on how to spend your day off. 

Sure, it might require you to hop on a monorail down to Sentosa, but trust us when we say, heading down to Bedrock Origin’s Sunday brunch is worth peeling yourself away from your Netflix binge for a couple of hours.

To provide some context, Bedrock Origin opened in 2021 at Oasia Resort Sentosa, offering diners fresh, mouthwatering seafood in a coastal location. This was three years after its original flagship, Bedrock Bar & Grill, opened at Somerset, where it serves exquisite steak cuts and the finest single malt whiskies to this day.

How this Sunday brunch works

Why should you choose Bedrock Origin for your Sunday brunch? The answer lies in its newly launched The Harvest Table – Where Land Meets Sea Sunday brunch, a unique dining experience that showcases succulent meats, alongside a curated selection of fresh seafood.

At just S$78 per adult and S$28 for children aged seven to 12 years old, this once-a-week brunch — that runs from 12pm to 3.30pm — offers great value for money. It’s the perfect reason to gather friends and family for a weekend catch-up. Plus, there are two drink add-on packages available: A non-alcoholic beverage package (S$10 per person) and a bottomless alcohol package (S$28 per person), if you’re feeling cheeky.

The menu is split into four parts: Starters, land and sea, sides, and sweets. This works as an a la carte buffet, with plates served tapas-style, so the friendly staff will take orders for your starters and mains (land and sea section). Meanwhile, the sides and sweets are served tableside, on a roving trolley.

You can, of course, repeat any order as many times as you wish (just be mindful not to be wasteful!).

Savoury highlights

Just as with any buffet, it’s all about strategising which dishes are worth taking up space on the table (and in our bellies). That led us to the executive decision to start with the Bedrock smoked tomato soup, chef’s selection of seafood, and toasted sourdough with kombu butter.

We were glad we ordered a portion of sourdough to complement the smoked tomato soup, which was incredibly moreish. It was clear we underestimated how smoky the soup would be, given it had such a lovely, deep, roasted aroma.

The accompanying kombu butter was lightly whipped and added a subtle umami edge that really tied these two starters together. As for the chef’s selection of seafood, it was a palate pleaser with plump and fresh mussels, prawns, and clams.

With about nine options in the land and sea section to choose from, these four were our top picks: Grilled tiger prawns, kombu-cured tomahawk, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and deep-fried fish collar.

Impressively, the grilled tiger prawns were the size of our palms, with two pieces in a single portion. Although peeling prawns isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, once we got past the de-shelling, we were rewarded with a handsome piece of crunchy and bouncy prawn.

It’s seasoned simply, with no sauce, but with fresh seafood such as this, its natural sweetness is all you really need.

Speaking of fresh seafood, the deep-fried fish collar at Bedrock Origin was satisfyingly crisp and flaky. While we would’ve loved the batter to be a little more seasoned (perhaps a sprinkling of salt and pepper?), it was still an immaculate part of the fish that’s often overlooked.

Regardless, the thick white sauce on top, similar to tartare sauce, lent plenty of assistance in enhancing the fish’s natural sweetness.

Moving on from seafood, the slow-cooked lamb shoulder shifted the tone of Bedrock Origin’s brunch with its rich, tender, and slightly gamey meat. It’s patiently stewed for two hours and served with sourdough toast. It’s also served in a broth that tastes similar to rendang.

The familiarity caught us off-guard for a split second (as we weren’t expecting such a strong resemblance to a familiar dish), but it was still a delicious plate that we quickly polished off.

And then we had our last main of kombu-cured tomahawk. This cut, essentially a bone-in ribeye steak, is cured for seven days and wrapped in kombu. During this time, moisture is drawn out, locking in and intensifying its beefy flavour, while the kombu imparts its own umaminess.

Needless to say, it was a good call to have these thinly sliced tomahawk cuts to finish off the savoury section, as they were satisfyingly lean and fabulously tender.

Dependable sides

If you’re wondering what else this feast needs, how about a plate of beef fat fried rice? 

Here at Bedrock Origin, each grain is coated in delicious beef fat and cooked together with barley grains, creating a side dish with gratifying chewiness. Additionally, it added depth to all the mains we enjoyed.

Elsewhere, the Bedrock mac ‘n’ cheese is a safe bet, with oozy layers of gorgonzola, parmesan, and truffle cheese — guaranteed to satisfy the table!

Oh, and don’t forget your daily dose of vegetables with char-grilled spicy brussels sprouts. While they may not look it, they do pack some heat, which added a nice zing to balance the richness of the meal.

Sweet, sweet finish

What good is a meal if it doesn’t end with dessert? At Bedrock Origin, it couldn’t be any truer. We’re so glad we conscientiously made room for dessert because every plate we ordered — and we ordered everything! — was divine.

Every slice was a dessert lover’s paradise, whether it was the decadent chocolate cake, the sweet-tart lemon cake, or the incredibly moist carrot cake. We even ordered a portion of the raspberry-filled donuts, and let’s just say, they were jammin’.

If that’s not enough, there’s also a Bedrock apple crumble, served with vanilla ice cream, a classic you can’t go wrong with. What we loved most about it was the striking balance between sweet and tart, as well as the combination of hot and cold elements.

So, is Bedrock Origin’s Sunday brunch worth the trip to Sentosa? Absolutely.

With a spread that marries surf and turf with finesse, a laid-back yet polished setting, and a price tag that offers great value, this brunch makes for a worthwhile weekend indulgence — especially if you’re looking to press pause on your usual Netflix-and-delivery routine.

Just remember to bring your appetite.

This was an invited tasting.

For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on our work-friendly cafes in Singapore and the newly opened Chinese dessert shop, Yuen Yeung.

You can book a table at Bedrock Origin via Chope, then a ride to the restaurant on Sentosa.