Elfuego by COLLIN’S at Jewel Changi Airport

Elfuego is a dining concept by local western food chain COLLIN’S. Located at Jewel Changi Airport, the restaurant offering European cuisine had won the Restaurant Association of Singapore Epicurean Star Award for the Best Halal Restaurant category in 2021 and the Best Halal Restaurant Fine Dining category in 2022.

Elfuego by COLLIN’S

COLLIN’S is a well known local chain serving affordable Western food with locations all over Singapore – including places like Mandai Wildlife West and Changi Airport Terminal 3, as well as outlets in malls like Paya Lebar Quarter and Westgate. Elfuego and COLLIN’S can be likened to the Lexus-Toyota equivalent, with Elfuego designed to provide a more luxurious and deluxe experience.

Elfuego by COLLIN’S at Jewel Changi Airport combines sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere. The interior features a casually elegant design, offering a variety of seating options including cozy booths and communal tables. Some areas of Elfuego provide diners with a partial view of the Rain Vortex, the iconic waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport.

The Menu of Elfuego

Elfuego’s website says “Featuring the state-of-the-art Mibrasa oven at the heart of its open concept kitchen to bring out the best flavours from all ingredients, Elfuego® offers a premium selection of European cuisine that will delight Muslim and non-Muslim customers alike“.

The main menu has a Meatless Section, with items such as Trio of Cauliflower, Heirloom Tomato Tart and Kale Pasta. The main course will include the usual fish, duck, lamb, short ribs and steak dishes. There are also sharing plates like Charcoal Grilled Japanese Squid, Pot Roasted Chicken Casserole and Black Angus Tomahawk Steak.

Below are pictures of a few pages of the menu of Elfuego by COLLIN’S at Jewel Changi Airport.

Currently, Elfuego restaurant also offers set lunch on weekdays – 2-course set at $24.90+= and 3-course at $29.90++.

Lunch at Elfuego

We visited Elfuego by COLLIN’S at Jewel Changi Airport for lunch recently. The restaurant does not have the fine dining ambience; instead, it feels more like an upscale cafe. Fortunately, the menu prices are also more in line with what you might expect at an upscale cafe rather than a high-end restaurant.

The friendly staff did go through the “still or sparkling water routine”. When we said we wanted just plain water, we were politely informed that the restaurant was only serving “Sustainable Premium Water” at $5.

We ordered the Beef Striploin ($33) and the Pan-Roasted Barramundi ($28) from the a la carte menu.

The Beef Striploin with jus was simply presented and was served with mushroom and mesclun salad. The beef was tender and juicy.

The Pan-Roasted Barramundi was served on a bed of mashed potato and creamed leek. The fish was delicately cooked to maintain its moist and flaky texture.

Both dishes were nice but not particularly special or memorable. The portion size was quite generous.

Nice but not exceptional

On the whole, we had a pleasant lunch in an inviting setting. The service was good and the prices were reasonable. However, there was nothing so exceptional about Elfuego, other than serving only “Sustainable Premium Water,” that we would choose to dine at Elfuego instead of at a regular COLLIN’S restaurant. For most people, a Toyota is good enough and a more sensible choice than a Lexus.

Ratings:
Food: 3
Service: 3
Value: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Overall Rating: 3 TOPs

Elfuego by COLLIN’S
Jewel Changi Airport #02-216
78 Airport Boulevard
Singapore 819666

Tel: +65 6513 0715

Opening Hours: 10 am – 10 pm

Nearby MRT Station: Changi Airport (CG2)

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