The Velvet Cut is a modern steakhouse located in Joo Chiat, specialising in dry-aged beef grilled over oak wood. The menu focuses on classic steakhouse cuts with a sleek, elevated setting.
Modern Red Interior
You’re greeted with their dry aging fridge which features cuts like tomahawk and T-bone.
The live oak wood fire is open to the floor so you can see how their meats are grilled!
The space is themed in a rich, dark red colour; with a modern and sleek finish.
True to its name, The Velvet Cut has velvet-coated seats in the same shade that ties everything together.
It’s elevated but unpretentious, keeping it comfortable! There are communal and semi-private tables to cater to different group sizes.
The Velvet Cut Menu
The menu focuses on classic steakhouse cuts, including the Ribeye ($68) and Wagyu Rump ($49).
Check out their full menu here.
For sharing, there are large cuts like the Tomahawk ($15/100g, min 1.1kg) and the Grazing Board ($80) that features three cuts – Intercoastal, Delmonico and Eye of Rump.
Compliment your steaks with Beef Fat Potatoes ($10), Truffle Mac and Cheese ($12) and Grilled Corn Ribs ($10).
They even have pastas, appetizers and dessert! Check out their Hot Smoked Veal Mafaldine ($28) and Tiger Prawns ($18) with chimichurri and prawn bisque reduction.
The restaurant is Muslim-owned and offers non-alcoholic wines alongside a selection of mocktails.
What We Tried
To start, we had the Bone Marrow ($21). The bones were topped with pickled sumac onions and crispy chicken skin.
This was indulgent: fatty, beefy and melty, it spread like butter on bread.
We especially liked how the onions cut through the fat and made it less jelak!
The New York Strip ($54) is one of their signature cuts, served with a lemon wedge and salt.
It was cooked to a good medium-rare, but we had hoped for a more even crust on the outside for better texture and flavour.
However, every bite was tender with a clean beefiness from the dry ageing.
The side of Chimichurri ($5) added a tang to complement the meatiness.
There are other sauce option,s including a Morel ($6) and spicy Piri Piri ($6).
We want to shout out the Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($12), which were addictively crisp, sweet and savoury.
A standout for us was the Dry Aged Burger ($30).
The patty had a nice crust and deeper smokiness from the grill.
We highly recommend eating this hot to enjoy a juicy centre!
Paired with a housemade horseradish sauce, caramelised onions and cheese; it was a satisfying and balanced burger.
The meal ended with a Milo Tiramisu ($12).
While it was a tad dry for our liking, we liked the milo-infused mascarpone cream that was an enjoyable twist on the nostalgic drink.
Steakhouse In Joo Chiat
The Velvet Cut is a solid choice if you’re looking for a steakhouse! Between the smoky grilled beef and its refined setting, it offers a considerate dining experience perfect for date night.
Check out other steak speciality restaurants in Singapore:
- OUD Restaurant: Halal Woodfire Grill Restaurant In Bugis With 24-Hour Fries & Grilled Octopus
- La Vache! – This Parisian Steak Restaurant at Gemmill Lane Only Has One Main Menu: Steak & Unlimited Fries
- Fat Belly: Charcoal-Grilled Steakhouse In Bukit Timah With Unique Beef Cuts
The Velvet Cut
51 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-02, Singapore 427373
Open daily, 11am-11pm
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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