FOC (Keong Saik)

FOC is a Spanish restaurant on Keong Saik Road serving tapas, paella and grills in the style of Barcelona. It opened in September 2014 on Hongkong Street. The founders were Catalan chef Nandu Jubany, known for his restaurant Can Jubany in Catalonia, and a group of local Spain lovers.

After 11 years on Hongkong Street, FOC moved to 32 Keong Saik Road in 2025. The name is the Catalan word for fire. As the team likes to point out, it does not mean free of charge.

What to order

The menu is made for sharing. Many snacks come in pairs, so a small group can try several. Good picks include:

• Patatas bravas, FOC style, with aioli and a spicy brava sauce
• Smoked Cantabrico anchovies on charcoal brioche with salted caramel butter
• Huevos rotos: Japanese egg over crispy potatoes, topped with Ibérico ham or piquillo peppers
• Charcoal-grilled octopus with pork jowl and cabbage trinxat
• Hand-cut Ibérico jamón, cured for 36 months

Two paellas anchor the menu. The seafood Senyoret paella comes with red prawns, Hokkaido scallops and squid. The other pairs wagyu oyster blade with mushrooms. Both are served with aioli on the side.

Mains include braised oxtail stuffed with foie gras and roasted baby lamb shoulder. For dessert, try the flaming Grand Marnier baba or the molten chocolate and hazelnut gianduja cake. Both take about 15 minutes to make, so order them early. On weekdays there is also a three-course set lunch.

The setting

The Keong Saik space seats about 54 guests. An open kitchen sits at the centre of the room. Bar counter seats let you watch the chefs at work, while tables suit groups. Design touches carried over from Hongkong Street include octagonal mirrors and oversized busts. A private dining room seats up to 16 people.

Good to know before you go

• Book through the FOC website, or by phone, email or WhatsApp.
• The menu marks vegetarian dishes and those with gluten, nuts or dairy. Tell staff about allergies, as some items may carry a risk of cross-contamination.
• FOC also takes larger group bookings and private events.
• In the afternoon, between lunch and dinner, only drinks and snacks are served.

Getting there and nearby

Maxwell MRT station is the closest, a short walk away, and Outram Park is also nearby. Keong Saik Road is a short street of restored shophouses on the edge of Chinatown. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a short walk away if you want to explore before dinner.

For more ideas, read our guide to Tanjong Pagar and Keong Saik. You can also browse our list of European and Italian restaurants, or see other restaurants in Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar.