Bochinche

Bochinche is a modern Argentine steakhouse and bar at 27 Club Street, close to Ann Siang Hill. Steaks cooked over fire are the focus, backed by Argentine small plates, natural wines and cocktails. It belongs to Spa Esprit Group, the local company behind Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters.

The restaurant moved to Club Street in 2021, after five years on Amoy Street. The move gave it a larger room and an expanded open kitchen.

What to order

The grill is the heart of the kitchen. It burns jarrah wood, and the cooks use asado methods, raising and lowering the grill to control the heat. Some cuts are dry-aged in the restaurant itself, while others are wet-aged. The team says it buys from smaller farms that take good care of their cattle.

Cuts come from Argentina, Spain, Australia, the USA and Japan. Recent menus have included:

• Argentine ribeye and sirloin from grass-fed Angus cattle
• Robbins Island wagyu inside skirt, a full-blood wagyu cut
• A dry-aged free-range porterhouse
• Homemade empanadas, with fillings such as corn or braised beef
• Galician octopus and a large beef board to share

Weekday lunch has its own set menu. Saturday lunch has also offered a free-flow steak option for a fixed time, so check the website for the current deal. The bar serves wine, including natural wines, and its own cocktails. Our guide to cocktail bars lists more places for a drink after dinner.

The setting

An open kitchen and grill run along the full length of the room, so you can watch the cooks at work. Dark red marble panels, recycled wood on the front and bold tribal-style prints give the space a warm, lively feel. A glass-walled stairwell lets in natural light.

Good to know before you go

• Book a table through the restaurant's website.
• The dress code is smart casual. Men need closed shoes, though tailored shorts are fine.
• Flip-flops, gym or pool wear, tank tops and singlets are not allowed.
• If you drive, there is parking on Club Street, on Gemmill Lane and at Mercure ICON across the road.

Getting there

The restaurant's website names Telok Ayer MRT station, on the Downtown Line, as the nearest stop. From there it is a short walk to Club Street.

Nearby

Club Street has plenty of other places to eat. Picanhas' is further along the same street, and Hyang Yeon is on Telok Ayer Street. For a stay close by, The Clan Hotel Singapore is a short walk away on Cross Street. You can also see more steakhouses and grills or all restaurants in Marina Bay and the CBD. Menus and bookings are on the Bochinche website.