Huber’s Butchery And Bistro

UPDATE:
After being a customer of this place for quite some time, I regrettably have to amend my positive review below.
I cannot recommend for anyone to eat at their Bistro, and if you do, know that it’s at your own risk!
Today I went there for lunch and was served RAW sausages — and I mean red and bleeding in the middle. Serving raw meat to a visibly (8 months) pregnant woman, and then not even offering to take it off the bill, is not a place that I can recommend to anyone.
I am extremely disappointed — I have emailed them and gotten no response, and the waitstaff did not seem to get how dangerous the situation was either.
It’s a real shame but it seems this place has gone steadily downhill, at least when it comes to their Bistro.
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This is by far the best place to buy meat in Singapore!
The shop recently moved to a bigger, two-​storey location on the hill on Dempsey Road, with two separate car parks, and it couldn’t be better! Everything is more spread out and easier to find, and I believe they’ve added more variety as well — the shop also looks a lot nicer.
The Butchery:
The meat here has never been a disappointment. We have gotten everything from mince, cold cuts, parma ham, chicken, sausages, burgers, kebabs, and they have all been absolutely lovely. The price is of course on the higher side, but you know whether the meat is coming from and you pay for a very high level of quality! Even the vegetables and herbs are of a great quality, but I do think they’re ridiculously overpriced. I would definitely recommend to buy meat here but advise to buy veggies somewhere else!
The Bistro:
This has gotten a huge improvement as well! It is on the ground floor, in a bit of an alcove, with minimal indoor and mostly outdoor seating. The café is all in the shade, and in a very pleasant location — there is also a convenient playground next to it, so its great for kids. I see many families having lunch here
The food is awesome! I highly recommend the currywurst, which comes with a lovely sauce and very tasty little chips! There is also a nice selection of beer. A perfect lunch spot!
Overall, I love this place. It was a great discovery, the quality of the food is top-​notch, and you know that despite the price, it will be worth it in taste and superior to anywhere else!

Our go-​to butchery in Singapore, and they recently moved just across the street! the new butchery is HUGE– it has a small outdoor playground for bored kids to play outside, while the parents shop their meat goodness for the week in a two-​storey building with the elevator. Not sure if we liked the layout though– if the butchery had more of a «cozy» and «welcoming» feeling, this new place seems more like a meat factory in an industrial setting and can get a bit confusing trying to find the entrance/​exit.
I usually get my cut of korean samgyupsal here (pork bbq), and steak to eat for dinner. We seem to get better cuts if we come earlier, as we had slices of the most tender steak one week, then a bit chewy and forgettable meat, the next. so come early! i deducted one star for having very little selection of organic meat available for my baby.

New store layout is bad. As I’m writing there is a guy is asking the restaurant waitress if the store is closed. And now even another guy roaming the ground floor with a confused face. Haha
Btw the «meatloaf» at the restaurant is a over sized spam that tastes like hotdog. Sheesh

The design of the new shop at 22 Dempsey Road could not be worse. There is an steady stream of customers trying to get into the store on the ground floor (where the parking lot is) but not being allowed to do so because it is an «exit.» You are forced to take an unnecessarily long and indirect walk up to the second floor to enter and then take an elevator to go down one floor to get the the meat section.
Customer convenience was not a consideration when they designed how to get into the store or to get around once you do get in. Absolutely crazy.

Still a great offering of fine meats, but the new location is way too big and impersonal, and the bistro isn’t open in the morning when the main shop opens. Such a shame, I hate to say it but I hope that they end up having to downsize and end up going back to their deli-​style roots.

Stopped by here to grab our protein for the week. Whole chicken, bacon, bacon wrapped dates, sliced ham, ground beef. We’re now stocked. The prices were reasonable, but on definitely on the higher end of our budget — have I mentioned how cheap I am?
We sat down for a bite before starting our shopping. We didn’t come soon enough to get the chicken meal. Pretty darn Paleo, minus the fries which could be easily substituted. Instead, we opted for the short rib and my oh my, was it delicious. I’d still go for the chicken next time we’re there (if they have it), but if you’re down for a more indulgent meal, I’d say give it a shot.
We had two ciders to go with our meal. I ordered a pear cider and hubby got the lime cider. There was beverage envy, but I was pretty stingy and didn’t share too much because it was so good.
We’ll be back. This place’s meats make me seem like an amazing cook. Bacon wrapped dates with a roasted, seasoned chicken and a side of roasted cauliflower? I could win any Paleo man’s heart with this meal — luckily, I already have the hubby’s. :)

When i get the opportunity to go to Huber’s i feel like a little kids on Christmas morning! Upon entering the doors you can hear the angels singing that sweet hyme of butcher greatness!!!
i know that it is expensive, but this is Singapore and they have never steered us wrong. all of the guys that have ever helped us out have been super knowledgeable and provide any advice if you ask. i am a big fan of being able to have them cut the steak to the right size and package however you want them to.
i also love the little café the menu is very german but tasty. everything that we have ever had has been great, and how can you beat wonder heve beer on tap al fresco?!

I think it should be listed as two things: butchery and bistro separately. The bistro is nice, it’s a mix of European cousin, predominantly German, tastes good, the price is okay. Nothing special.
The butchery is a very pretentious fancy place for people who are okay with buying ungodly expensive meat. Yeah, yeah, the butcher can cut it any way you like but for that price he really should sing and dance for you as well. The quality of meat is not better than if you just go to a regular wet market (well, hello, it’s Singapore, the quality is superb anywhere) but the variety is better. So if you wanna play a really rich Julia Child and go handpick some meat for your beef bourguignon and chat with a butcher then go ahead.

Worst customer service ever. Been trying to reach the store for days but in vain. No one picks up the phone and no replies to email inquiries either. If you call during non-​business hours then you get a recorded message, if you call during business hours then the phone just keeps ringing until it eventually gets disconnected.

Don’t eat a misteak!
Now I know that the above quote rightly belongs to Philly’s own Pat’s King of Steaks, but I hope they’ll allow me to use it to aptly describe Huber’s!
Although I love cows and I think they are cute and gentle, I will admit they are absolutely delicious. (But if I had to kill my own meat to survive, I’d probably turn pescatarian. :P) It makes me happy to know that there is a quality butcher here in Singapore that I can rely on when I feel like being fancy by making my own steak.
The store is in a great location, as it’s the first thing you see if you exit Holland Road onto Dempsey Road. As fellow reviewer Mark D. said, it’s quite pristine! The store is a well lit, organized meat heaven. When you walk in, you are greeted with a ton of beef, chicken, and pork to choose from– steaks, sausages, burger patties, you name it. I also like how the employees who work the counters are always attentive and willing to help. I’ve bought their Australian steaks twice and enjoyed them both times.
Outside of the meat, the rest of the store caters to Western tastes. They have a small section for veggies/​herbs, a decent selection of cheese, along with bottled beers and other condiments.
The bistro is outside, so al fresco dining is your only option. My husband and I ordered their burger with gruyère and caramelized onions. To be honest, we thought it was just okay. We actually think Go-​Go Bambini (also in Dempsey) has the better burger.
If you feel you’ve eaten some «misteaks» in Singapore, then stop by here; you won’t be disappointed! :)

This is a review of a shopping trip to Huber’s Butchery.
I had been wanting to visit Huber’s to purchase some meat for home cooking. I had wandered in once before with some colleagues and just looked around. I knew I would be back.
The place is spotless. They have a very wide selection of meats and can cut many things to order.
All of the meats look of the highest quality. The only real drawback is that it certainly isn’t cheap. It is the most expensive meat I’ve ever purchased.
The staff is beyond friendly and helpful. They were simply amazing. They answered all of my questions. They were friendly throughout the process.
Beyond meat, the shop does sell other things to round out a meal. They have a small selection of vegetables and fruits. They have some sauces and condiments. They have breads and buns. They have a nice selection of beers.
Along with some odds and ends, I purchased:
1.5 kg sirloin for roasting ($ 90)
6 lb pork shoulder for making pulled pork ($ 67.65)
2 kg whole chicken for roasting ($ 24)
All of the meats were expertly packed and wrapped.
Receipt: $ 237.65
When prepared at home, all of the meats were as good as they looked.
Huber’s is a very professionally operated butchery with a great selection of meats. For me, it is too expensive for everyday cooking. But for splurging here and there, it is a great luxury to have available. As an additional note, they do offer delivery.

If you like good meat, and if you like to cook good meat, this place is heaven. Beautiful cuts of meat all round. You can even find home cured bacon.
Meat heaven. Vegetarians stay away.

One of the best lasagne I’ve ever had in my life, rich and packed with meat which is what most lasagne lack. I was after a beef lasagne but Huber’s only had a chicken option on that day and I thought why not give it a shot. It is definitely a lighter and healthier alternative to beef, the chicken used is shredded and not minced which gives a superb texture especially with the pasta sheets and creamy cheese. I ‘ve tried to request for the chicken lasagne recently but with no luck. Hopefully it will be available the next time I drop by. The name of the place is a dead give away but if you’re looking for prime cuts of meat and their related seasoning, this is the place to go to! From angus to wagyu, you name it, Huber’s got it!

Butcheries are my favourite stores to visit, next to supermarkets. Fresh, great cuts of meat with all sorts of herbs, potatoes, tomatoes, onions to cook them with, this place is like a candy store to steaklovers — wait — like a butchery to a steaklover. Okay analogy lost, but you get my point.
Feast your eyes, or have a US ribeye to devour at the al fresco bistro. Be warned though that the grill masters are rather inconsistent, sometimes a medium steak turns out exactly pink in the middle like it should be, sometimes it’s brown and well done in some parts, and medium only in 20% of it. No one experience has been the same for me, but it’s good enough for $ 28-​ish, it scratches the itch without breaking the bank.
They serve their steak the way purists like them, no sauce, some salt and with good shoestring fries and some greens. I’ve never paid much attention to anything else on the menu. I do fancy the french onion soup now and then, but it doesn’t quite compare to the thick intense concoction (blanketed by gruyère cheese) that I’ve had in better French restaurants. Still, a bistro’s a bistro, adjust expectations and you’ll be a happy diner here.
Note that bistro hours differ from the butchery’s. Bistro’s operating hours as follows:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & public holiday: 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Both butchery and bistro are closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year.