Wooloomooloo Steakhouse opens first branch in Raffles City Shopping Centre

This Hongkong-based, Australian-inspired steakhouse promises a memorable wining and dining experience.

In a release, Wooloomoolo Steakhouse, an independent group of celebrated premium steakhouses from Hong Kong, stakes its claim in Singapore by opening its first restaurant on level three of the Raffles City Shopping Centre.

Taking its name from a bay side town in Sydney, Australia, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is situated in a locale with impressive views of the city. Comprising 6,300sq ft of wining and dining space, the stylish restaurant promises a memorable dining experience with its premium steak selection, Australian-inspired offerings, as well as an outstanding range of wines and cocktails.

The first design feature at the restaurant entrance to whet the diners’ appetite is the sleek window display of Wooloomooloo's jewels – the signature beef products. A striking illuminated aboriginal Australian dot-painting mural and a gleaming showcase of wines line the passage way which opens up to a spacious 140-seater dining room. Apart from the elegant furnishings and leather upholstered seats, the restaurant is also decorated with neat wood piles - a design synonymous with all Wooloomooloo restaurants.

A semi-private dining area is created using chain link curtains which afford diners a more intimate spot for private celebrations. The eye-catching open theatre concept kitchen is an added attraction as the culinary team hustles and bustles to prepare meals for the guests.

Well-versed staff and managers are on hand to take diners through the delectable menu that consists of a divine selection of starters, Australian and USDA premium cuts of beef and other delish offerings to satiate all cravings.

Head Chef Gerard Lewis made sure that guests will be spoilt for whatever food choice they make at the Wooloomooloo. The Tuna and Spanner Crab Tartare ($29) has a base of creamy avocado cubes, tangy orange slices, diced shallots and coriander, and is topped with lightly seasoned sweet Australian spanner crab and sashimi-grade yellow fin tuna.

It is easy to see why the Jumbo Prawn Cocktail ($29) is a hot favourite at Wooloomooloo restaurants in Hong Kong. This classic hors d’oeuvre is made using succulent chilled and shelled jumbo prawns and accompanied by a delightful homemade cocktail sauce peppered with horseradish, sweet chilli and Worchester sauce. Other must-try appetisers include Broiled Sea Scallops wrapped in Applewood, Smoked Bacon ($30), classic Steak Tartare ($28), Australian Wagyu Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio ($24), Fresh Oysters on the half shell ($30 for ½ dozen) and Oyster Kilpatrick ($30 for ½ dozen).

Every steak is served with four luxurious homemade sauces – Red Wine Madeira, Au Jus, Peppercorn and Mushroom as well as a choice of four gourmet mustards (Dijon, English, Granary and Green Highly-favoured Wooloomooloo house specials include a range of cuts such as:

Australian Black Angus Tomahawk ($125) – This 70-day grain-fed, wet-aged, young Black Angus cut is thus named for its resemblance to a Native American Indian battle axe or tomahawk. Suitable for two, this massive whole rib steak weighs between 1.1kg to 1.3kg with bone in and is served medium rare after 20 minutes in the broiler.

Australian Black Angus Wagyu Tomahawk ($272) – The 350-day grain-fed wagyu tomahawk has the characteristic even marbling and a fork-tender consistency. At almost 2.1kg to 2.3kg with bone in, this lavish steak will satiate three diners easily.

Australian Black Angus Porterhouse ($89) – One of the most popular cuts, this 120-day grain-fed, wet-aged slab of beef is juicy right down to the bone. Weighing about 560g / 20-ounce, the Porterhouse is good for one to two diners.

Other must-try cuts at Wooloomooloo include the USDA Prime Beef Selection comprising the 150-day grain-fed, wet-aged Rib-Eye steak ($74 / 12-ounce) and Sirloin Steak ($70 / 12-ounce).

Another perfectly-executed dish is the Pan-Seared Barramundi Fillet ($52), where the beautifully moist fish is served atop a crushed Idaho potato and a sweet-sour tomato coulis. Other scrumptious selections include Grilled Tasmanian Salmon Fillet ($56), Roasted Spatchcock Chicken ($46), Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli ($34) and Australian Lamb Cutlets ($56).

Guests should leave room to indulge in the variety of 11 desserts at Wooloomooloo. Highly recommended is the signature Apple Crumble ($18). Traditionalists will love choices like the classic Bread & Butter Pudding ($16), Crème Brûlée ($16), Pavlova with Chantilly Cream ($18), Soufflé ($20), Wooloomooloo Cheesecake ($18), Wooloomooloo Hot Chocolate Cake ($25), Wooloomooloo Lemon & Lime Pie ($18) and Cheese Board for Two ($29).

Wooloomooloo’s comprehensive wine list of over 150 labels is a wine connoisseur’s dream. Painstakingly selected by Noel Emmanuel, General Manager and Jack Fraser, Restaurant Manager, the range encompasses both Old and New World wines, as well as world class Champagnes and sparkling wines.