The new Rostii at Telok Ayer serves up delicious potatoes with tender beef brisket

It’s hard not to love a good plate of crispy potatoes. 

Rostii, a new rosti-focused spot in Telok Ayer, takes the humble Swiss dish and runs with it — from the golden-brown crisp of its potatoes, to its various topping choices that complete the experience.

Behind the concept is Isrudy Shaik, the founder of the award-winning halal steakhouse Asap & Co. 

What started as a personal kitchen project — a desire to create halal and delicious rosti — quickly gained traction. The home experiment turned into a crowd favourite, and it wasn’t long before a successful pop-up proved its potential. 

Naturally, the next step was a permanent home. In mid-June, Rostii officially opened near Telok Ayer MRT — just around the corner from Asap & Co.

The star: The rosti

The brand sticks to russet potatoes, oven-baked for under ten minutes till golden and crisp. It is then served fresh from the oven, instead of being fried — no greasy slabs, here.

The result? A rosti with crunchy exterior and a fluffy, soft interior that pulls apart with ease.

It’s buttery, warm, and well-seasoned — simple, but done right.

There is the option to eat this classic Rostii (S$5) by itself, and it definitely holds up well on its own.

The scene-stealer: Wagyu brisket

The highlight for us was its signature smoked wagyu brisket Rostii (S$15).

The brisket is smoked till beautifully juicy and tender — pull-apart pieces of beef that melt into the rosti’s crispy edges and soft interior. It was so good, we polished off every last bite.

A side of jalapenos adds the right kick to cut through the richness.

Sharing the limelight

There’s also the chicken herb sausage Rostii (S$12) — juicy, well-seasoned, and adds the savouriness to the dish that complements the rosti.

If beef is not your thing, this one still hits the spot.

The smoked salmon Rostii (S$12), on the other hand, felt a little more subdued. Compared to the bolder flavours of the other toppings, the salmon didn’t stand out as much.

Still, it was soft and gently briny — great for if you want something lighter and more delicate.

We also tried the beef gochujang (S$8) on the side — and it delivered. It is sweet, savoury and perfectly spiced, while the sauce clings to its crispy rosti strands. Honestly, I could eat that gochujang on its own (and did!).

For an extra S$5, you can complete your meal with a set, which comes with a fresh lemonade — a much-needed thirst-quencher in the afternoon heat — and a cookie for a sweet finish.

Don’t discount this as an afterthought — we found the cookie soft, chewy, and just sweet enough without tipping into indulgence.

If you’re ever in the Telok Ayer area, Rostii is worth a stop. It makes for a great lunch option — tasty, satisfying, and portioned just right so that you can still get on with your day without a food coma.

And if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to come back for that brisket!

For the latest food news, read the list of new openings in June this year and the story of Collagenic, a takeaway store for the CBD crowd.