24 hours with a Wood Fire Butcher Chef: Butcher's Block

Join us as we explore the world of wood-fire cooking with Hawaiian-born Chef Jordan Keao at Butcher’s Block. Experience an innovative dining journey with the finest meats and seafood from around the globe, transformed by the art of fire.
Address: 328 North Bridge Rd, #02-02 RAFFLES ARCADE, Singapore 188719
Operating hours: Thursday to Sunday, 12 - 2.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, 6 - 9.45pm
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[@surin9030]

IMO, This is a beautiful example of what composes the culinary arts. Yes, everything in the restaurant was idyllic, but that’s the point. Mise en place. Mise en place. Mise en place. Besides the beauty of the setting, hearing the years-emphasis on years- of work chef put in, in addition to a formal education is what I respect most. Before you get to cut the fish, you watch.

[@thanthaboy]

Eater-style video of a restaurant in SG! love it, very high production quality and wonderful passionate chef as well

[@beastkidd133]

Literally went this whole video assuming it was an Eater upload lol.

[@leecook7904]

I see all these dope restaurants with really passionate chefs doing 10 covers a night. How are these situations making money? This is a cooks dream.

[@wakeyakey8728]

Simple economics - the kitchen has to bring in enough revenue to survive and with them only having 10 covers a night, you’d naturally assume guests are paying $$$ for their meal. Quality over quantity.

[@KinaestheticDmaw]

So I looked at it, this place is actually a restaurant in an extremely expensive (aka $1000+/night) hotel called Raffles Singapore. They are charging an extremely expensive amount for the rich clientele of the hotel. That is why they have such low covers. Tasting menu alone is like $220/person, before any alcohol.

[@MrPup1979]

You don’t need to google this restaurant to understand it’s pricey EVERYTHING you see “screams” high level including your bill

[@USGrant-rr2by]

Looked up the menu. The meat prices are BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS. Way more than you would even pay in NY. THey charge by the GRAM!! I would guess average 4 top.....1600-2000$ with alcohol!!!!!!!

[@thedoad]

Insanely rich people in singapore. Why do you think it isn't in a major city here?

[@user-ky9bt8rs4g]

Incredible how he mastered his Kraft into an absolute perfection ❤ RESPECT ❤

[@Sethluifoodtravel]

Willingness to work for free for your craft, and not just based on money

[@Sprocklar]

I dont normally post a comment or curse. But f me thats a passionate chef and the zero waste philosophy is awsome. And dammit that food looks good.

[@MarkLeo82]

Love the production of the video, the choice of music in the background matches the ambience of the restaurant and the style of cooking. Time for a trip down to SG to try out this place

[@marioalbertoerazo1525]

It's absolutely stunning to see the work this people do!

[@peer-olafkremer4715]

It’s a pleasure watching such a perfect performance!

[@jschreadley876]

The beauty of this extraordinary establishment is the effort put into every detail by so many dedicated people. The downside to the business model is that you must hit your numbers by feeding wealthy folks that can afford the prices they charge. Lose that demographic group for any reason, and you're immediately in trouble.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

This was such a beautiful place, I'll definitely have to check that out when I'm in Singapore. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[@IanSimpson-fv4kl]

Very Unique & a beautiful simple approach. The way you are working in a field of your passion is really great ❤ Wishing you more & more success.

[@clinteastwood4704]

BREATH TAKING and BEAUTIFUL FOOD!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ...this is absolutely Food made with a PASSION for Perfection!!!

[@paulyp7854]

Roy's boys worldwide, good stuff Chef

[@garyheng74]

Very well done production. Keep up the good work, love that it keeps getting better.

[@w2sixpackchef]

IMUA love that philosopy! this was such a great watch!

[@aaronhenley1966]

I love oeganisation with passion, its about the client experience ultimately. 100% I will be coming to your restaurant when I am next in town, love from london 🎉

[@bsimsjr]

The dining experience here has to be fantastic

[@knightonwarbeck1969]

Excellent. Well produced video and congratulations to Chef Jordan. Looking forward to eating here. Thank you.

[@qwikaces8813]

Great video! 11 for lunch and 16 for dinner is pretty painful hope they pick up covers

[@TheBarbecueChannel_UK]

Inspirational, thank you chef

[@hintex487]

Butcher's Block sounds like a foodie's paradise

[@stoner12008]

This is so beautiful ❤.

[@zoeadams9419]

❤ lovely documented and narrated.

[@danielbenjaminsilva]

This guy is the real deal.

[@johniwamura189]

Love your style n wisdom. What a great restaurant philosophy you have. I am sure Roy is very proud of you also. Alohaaa 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@WoodsLeeds]

Looks stunning, not sure about chef in front of house but nevertheless looks amazing..

[@fonsavan]

chase the knowledge!

[@zhangtianxiao3527]

This series is finally back...resubscribed

[@SamiRemingtonStorm-ty6ro]

Oh I'll definitely eat there when I'm in Singapore! (And, I'll never be in Singapore!)

[@Karazure]

very nice videography, its like im watching munchies or eater. Really good job.

[@algernon5776]

Singapore 🇸🇬 is a wonderful place. Since this restaurant is in Raffles Hotel (5 Star) I know it is first class and quite expensive but well worth a one time splurge.

[@go5582]

when and if i win the mega lottery, i will stop and eat at this restaurant. it looks delicious and very clean.

[@kinglog5599]

Eagle Rare! A great whiskey!

[@NSP70]

Good piece. Well done on the editing.

[@MrSilentman08]

a place i would love to visit for experience

[@user-is9kc4le6y]

Nice attitude, chase knowledge and be open to different persepective.

[@papap6255]

Great video! Thank you. Subscribed!

[@Chenbenoweth]

Nice. Love it guy's. Great video

[@user-bd6gb9bk1m]

curry leaves is actualy very cool

[@fernanddurler4709]

I live in the UK ..pleased can you tell me where I can buy the mobile wood fired grill I see in your kitchen?

[@chifirinow1949]

Great video chef 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@fireballs1000]

So good

[@wsasaasasa]

with a camera: 😀 without a camera: where the 🤬 is my knife

[@_ViolaNotViolin_]

Ok ravel string quartet in the background ❤

[@biointheknow]

For the lamb and the pigs, i am surprised your whole animal Approach does not include the offal and the heads

[@NigelTufnel612]

Smoked sashimi poke!!!

[@AnilPrabha]

Excellent video

[@vilijanac]

Very good. Curry leaves for smoke found pretty new. But is it necessary?

[@Henry-ry9mf]

I can still hear the pigeon in your voice😂

[@LiteBluBeltBoy]

Good shout out to Western Plains Pork

[@danpiloton6760]

What are those herbs hanging in the kitchen?

[@user-bd6gb9bk1m]

Why sommelier dont hold the bottle right? did he knows why there is a punt on the bottle for?

[@guvjimbike]

Absolutely Fantastic Video I really enjoyed it. ❤️. But I bet he doesn’t go around and fist bump every worker at the end of the Night. I hope he does tho.🙏

[@Sethluifoodtravel]

Chef is very friendly, doesn't seem like he just did it for the camera

[@Chenbenoweth]

As a respected chef myself that can see through, I bet you he does.

[@redrobotmonkey]

11:34 Was he eating instant noodles??

[@user-ty7fm1ei7j]

When we venerate chefs, you we are in the end times.

[@trooper1972]

I hope not everyday is as slow as this one …that payroll is expensive 😮

[@joachimjenni]

ah yes local pork from australia... looks great but yeah

[@cook_and_climb]

What's th music on this vid around the 5 min mark - it is incredibly beautiful

[@cgafrisco2837]

Small portions. I’d leave hungry and pissed.

[@charlesv3962]

Lunch $350 dinner it’s gonna break your heart and wallet

[@user-bd6gb9bk1m]

hey chef, buttermilk dont tenderize meat, its a fact, how about that? 5:29

[@rightbro]

Food cost?

[@bongmea03]

❤👍👍👍

[@daandemeyer1708]

Local ducks from Malaysia

[@davidyang577]

Pork sashimi? 😅

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Everybody stiff as shit in this setting. Me chilling at the house cooking whole lamb getting drunk and waiting for the rest of the party to come over. Oh i forgot i fed 20 for the price of a tasting menu.

[@steveno7058]

Time and place. Nothing wrong with formal dining or backyard grilling

[@dannyMCDelight]

Restaurant looked empty for lunch & dinner service

[@dasrealdb]

He literally said that during the video...

[@beamercrew]

@@dasrealdband?

[@skateboarder-yr9qg]

All that work for 16 people

[@s.g.j.5656]

Asians. Everywhere!

[@phewideas]

someone plug me with the wood being used.

[@MrPup1979]

Lamb better be from NZ or it’s A fail for Chef

[@unkokusaiwa]

Food for rich Chinese

[@markbooth7657]

This place sux

[@user-bd6gb9bk1m]

normal restaurant but not pick up the stars

[@user-wg1ks9oe2v]

Romi jansen

[@frung6041]

Don/t be fooled by the video, this chef has mentally abused many of it's staffs, resulting in a very high turnover rate. The chef doesn't even acknowledge his staffs and is known for the food wastage, as expected, it is all an act for a video.

[@matteowinklhofer444]

How do you know?

[@RV_Chef_Life]

That’s interesting, can you share more? A statement without personal experience is just hearsay

[@miniluxcloset7415]

No weak mind on this field buddy just cry and go back to your mommy

[@mztweety1374]

Yeah, That’s Most restaurants, Bourdain told us decades ago..

[@itzerisadomeeiot4980]

deyum i heard also from the staff lately... i thought its not true , this chef can really act on the camera like a innocent guy

[@beamercrew]

11 pax lunch. 16 pax dinner. That’s death for any restaurant. A year and this restaurant will be gone. Sadly.

[@aznranger123]

Jesus, just enjoy the video.

[@beamercrew]

@@aznranger123 It’s the truth. Stfu.

[@himedia5165]

Mega ego trippin chef

[@user-bd6gb9bk1m]

you are bad butcher if you are using a saw

[@augustwest8559]

Looks like a great place to eat. Just don’t go woke or you will go broke. The virtue signaling isn’t necessary

[@adamli7168]

lamb and beef from australia nice'

[@danpiloton6760]

What are those herbs hanging in the kitchen?