Homebodies, assemble! It’s time to enjoy professional chef-crafted dishes without the hassle of cooking with these DIY kits.
It’s no secret that many businesses are currently struggling during MCO, especially the restaurants, cafés and bistros we used to frequent. As establishments that pride themselves on providing people with delicious food and inimitable ambience, they now have to temporarily sacrifice the dining experience and resort to takeaway and delivery services to keep their dreams (and rent) afloat.
However, eventually all routines get a bit dull – so some dining establishments have sought to put a twist on their deliveries, by offering people DIY kits to recreate a restaurant-style meal at home with individually prepared-and-packed ingredients. It’s a new, MCO-approved take on a home-cooked meal, without fussing over long prep times and grocery queues. Here’s a roundup of 5 restaurants who are bringing their dishes to you:
Bref
Chef Darren Chin brings the cosiness and comfort of casual French fare that Bref is known for to your kitchen. Take its signature DIY Wagyu burger set for example, which allows you to cook and put together the ultimate umami-packed burger. The set even comes with a freshly baked croll from Chef Darren’s home. The delivery will be arranged with Grab, all you need to do is text in your name, mobile number, delivery address to 012-2232991 (Darren Chin) via WhatsApp to place your order.
Dewakan
The culinary geniuses behind Dewakan are looking to make home-cooking fun and interesting during this MCO, while helping culinary amateurs get their hands and cutleries on delicious, restaurant-grade meals. They use the same high-quality ingredients that are supplied to Dewakan to create their Food Kits, and prepare meals that reflect their commitment. Those interested can head on over to their website here to discover their weekly meal sets, and select from a variety of sides and condiments that are unique to the restaurant.
Beta x Skillet
The DIY Menu from Skillet at 163 and Beta are fantastic if you’re looking to spruce up your romantic dinners. You get to put together your own appetisers of pan-seared Foie Gras and sous-vide Norwegian Salmon, before tucking into the mains such as the 36-hour sous-vide Coffee Short Ribs or Confit Pongteh Duck Leg. All you have to do is order your DIY kits here, get a bottle of wine delivered to your doorstep, and you’ve got date night sorted!
MyBurgerlab / MyPizzalab
If you want to try your hand at putting together your own burger without having to figure out which meat-to-fat ratio works best, then you’re probably better off getting a ‘MBL at Home’ kit from MyBurgerlab. They’ll provide you with their signature charcoal buns, their proprietary MBL beef blend for the patties (remember to defrost them first!), alongside all the necessary fixings and accoutrements. The best part – you even get a free pint of ice cream from Inside Scoop! Just head on over to this website to place your order. Each kit feeds about 4 people (unless you’re a really big eater), perfect for a small family – you can even get the little ones involved in the fun.
If you prefer assembling your own pizza instead, their sister restaurant MyPizzalab is also offering their own Home Kits, which you can find out more about here.
Soleil
Satisfy your cravings for modern European fare while honing your culinary skills at home with these pre-portioned meals from Soleil restaurant. From Chartreuse-marinated French sardines fillet with olive tapenade to fresh Hokkaido Scallops, you can make your selections from their webstore to place your orders, or dial them up at 03-20118261 / 010-2321838.
Photos from the respective brands’ Instagram.
