TLDR: Pura Brasa is a Spanish charcoal-grill restaurant that has opened its second Singapore outlet at PLQ 1, 1 Paya Lebar Link, #01-01. Standouts include Chef Abuela’s Beef & Pork Meatballs ($18), Josper-Grilled Iberico pork collar satay ($16) and the 18-Hour Sous-Vide & Josper Pan-seared Beef Short Ribs ($29). Tapas range from $7 to $38, grilled meats go up to $188, and desserts start from $12.
Barcelona-born Pura Brasa has been a CBD fixture at its Tanjong Pagar outlet since 2017. In September 2026, it opened a second Singapore restaurant at Paya Lebar Quarter, adding to an eastside dining scene that already includes spots like Kott-Don 360.
The PLQ menu leans into tapas (small plate dining), featuring 18 of such dishes alongside charcoal-grilled meats and paellas.
What Is Pura Brasa?
Pura Brasa was founded in Barcelona in 2010 by Josper, the Spanish maker of professional charcoal ovens and grills. Its Tanjong Pagar restaurant was the brand’s first international outpost.
The meats, seafood, and paellas go through the Josper charcoal oven, giving the dishes a distinct smoky depth and rich, charred flavor. The 18 tapas include new additions like Head Chef Lluc Brossa’s meatballs, based on a family recipe from his childhood, and Iberico pork collar skewers served satay-style with Indonesian peanut sauce.
The alfresco area is bright and spacious, lined with wooden tables and lush greenery along the perimeter. Indoors, the ambiance gives the space an elevated yet welcoming feel, suitable for intimate dates or casual gatherings.
Where Is Pura Brasa PLQ?
Pura Brasa is at 1 Paya Lebar Link, #01-01, PLQ 1, Singapore 408533. PLQ is connected to Paya Lebar MRT Station (East-West and Circle lines), and the restaurant is about a 6-minute walk from the station.
It’s open from 11.30am to 11pm on Sundays to Thursdays, and from 11.30am to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays. Last orders are at 10pm.
Pura Brasa PLQ Menu
Ordering is à la carte, built around the tapas for sharing, with larger charcoal-grilled meats and paellas for sharing.
For a limited time, the outlet is running a $5 opening special from 3pm daily: your first selected tapas dish or drink costs $5 (1 purchase per person).
Participating Tapas: Iberico Pork Satay, Chicken Wings, Spanish Omelette, Croquetas, Crispy Potatoes, Baba Ganoush, Broccolini and Sweet Corn.
Participating drinks are house red or white wine and Estrella Galicia. Prices are subject to GST and service charge.
Here is a preview of the menu:
| Dish | What Is It | Price |
| Salmon Cubes with Tzatziki Sauce | King salmon with tzatziki and alfalfa sprouts | $19 |
| Josper-Grilled Babaganoush with Crispy Spanish Coca Bread | Smoked eggplant with tahini, lemon and garlic | $12 |
| Roasted Suckling Pig | Quarter suckling pig with crisp skin, served with garlic chips | $129 |
| Josper-Grilled Pork Ribs | Glazed pork ribs with Mediterranean-spiced fried potatoes | $34 (half), $58 (full) |
| Seafood Paella | Josper-grilled Spanish rice in seafood stock with prawns and clams | $39 (M), $61 (L) |
What We Ate
Chef Abuela’s Beef & Pork Meatballs ($18)
This was one of our favourites. The meatballs were soft yet still tender, and melts in your mouth like minced beef in the best way possible. The gravy has the right savouriness and consistency that ties the dish together.
Josper-Grilled Iberico Pork Collar Satay ($16)
The pork was smoky with a good meat-to-fat ratio. It was on the saltier side, but the meat was tender and packed with flavor. The sweetness of the peanut sauce helped balance it out , and at $16 for 4 skewers, it’s one of the more value-for-money tapas on the menu.
Josper-Grilled White Sweet Corn ($19)
Simple, but worked. The corn itself was fresh and juicy, and the Cajun butter carried the dish with its rich, savory depth.
Other vegetable options include the Jasper-Grilled Broccolini ($20).
Tomato Carpaccio With Burrata Cheese ($28)
The burrata was creamy , and the tomato-to-cheese ratio was just right which balanced out the flavours. However, at $28, the smaller portion size and plain taste make it hard to justify compared to the other tapas.
Other tapas include the Gambas Al Ajillo ($32). The prawns had a nice chewy, bouncy bite, and the crusty bread was well baked. However, the prawns could have used a little more salt.
Spanish Milk Fed Lamb Timbal ($42)
The lamb was quite gamey, but came together better when eaten with the potato purée and jus. The jus was sharp and salty, which may be intentional, but came as a surprise to us.
18-Hour Sous-Vide & Josper Pan-seared Beef Short Ribs ($29)
This was our second favourite dish! The beef was tender and well-seasoned, and the pan-sear gave the outside a slightly crisp crust. Paired with the potato purée and sautéed mushrooms, the dish was tasty and umami without feeling heavy.
Josper-Grilled OP Ribs, 1 to 1.2kg ($188)
The crust on this steak was nice, and the Mediterranean-spiced fried potatoes were buttery and enjoyable. While it was generally medium rare, parts of the steak were tougher. As a $188 centrepiece, it didn’t stand out the way the smaller plates did.
Iberico Pork Jowl Paella, Medium ($37)
The rice was the star here. It was well balanced, absorbing the savoury umami from a rich tomato broth that gave a rich, layered flavour. It would’ve been enjoyable even without the meat, because the pork jowl was a little fatty and bland for our taste.
Desserts
Burnt Basque Cheese Cake ($12 per slice)
This cheesecake was creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. Other desserts include the Catalan Cream ($13).
Is Pura Brasa PLQ Worth A Visit?
Yes, especially for the tapas and atmosphere. The satay skewers, meatballs, and short ribs were the clear highlights, while the sweet corn makes for an easy side dish. The space itself is a huge part of the draw, particularly the breezy, airy alfresco area.
Key Information
| Address | 1 Paya Lebar Link, #01-01, PLQ 1, Singapore 408533 |
| Opening hours | Sun to Thu: 11.30am to 11pm; Fri to Sat: 11.30am to 12am (last order 10pm) |
| Dine-in / takeaway | Dine-in with indoor and alfresco seating; takeaway available |
| Price range | Tapas from $7 to $38; grilled meats up to $188; desserts from $12 (prices subject to GST and service charge) |
| Nearest MRT | Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9), connected to PLQ |
| Reservations | +65 9672 6025 |
| Halal status | Not halal-certified |
FAQ
What is Pura Brasa?
Pura Brasa is a Barcelona-born Spanish restaurant created by Josper, the charcoal oven maker, and known for charcoal-grilled tapas, meats and paellas.
Where is Pura Brasa’s new outlet?
It’s at 1 Paya Lebar Link, #01-01, PLQ 1, which is connected to Paya Lebar MRT Station. The original outlet is at Guoco Tower in Tanjong Pagar.
What are Pura Brasa PLQ’s opening hours?
It opens at 11.30am daily and closes at 11pm from Sunday to Thursday, and at midnight on Friday and Saturday.
How much does a meal at Pura Brasa PLQ cost?
Tapas range from $7 to $38 and desserts start from $12, while the sharing-size OP Ribs cost $188. All prices are subject to GST and service charge.
Does Pura Brasa PLQ offer takeaway?
Pura Brasa offers takeaway and island-wide delivery through its online ordering site at purabrasa.oddle.me. Call the PLQ outlet at +65 9672 6025 to check for walk-in takeaway orders.
What should I order at Pura Brasa PLQ?
Our picks are the Iberico Pork Collar Satay ($16), Chef Abuela’s Beef & Pork Meatballs ($18), the Beef Short Ribs ($29) and the Burnt Basque Cheese Cake ($12).
This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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