Bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate!

I first tried One Fattened Calf four years ago when they opened their first restaurant in Biopolis. And it was right in the midst of the burger trend and the pandemic. At the time, I found their burger to be well-executed. Given the owner’s passion, I expected it would only improve with time.

Fast forward a few year, I had been hearing great things about One Fattened Calf. I was eager to return. However, it wasn’t until I ran into Joe at a friend’s wedding that we finally set a date to revisit. This time, we met at their brand-new restaurant in New Bahru.

If you’re wondering about the restaurant’s name, it draws inspiration from Middle Eastern and Jewish traditions. A fattened calf symbolize prosperity, celebration, and hospitality. In ancient times, slaughtering a well-fed animal was reserved for weddings, religious feasts, and welcoming honoured guests.

The most well-known reference comes from the Bible. That’s where the fattened calf was prepared to celebrate the return of the prodigal son. Inspired by this spirit of joy and abundance, the owners envisioned their restaurant as a place where guests could gather, feast, and celebrate life’s moments together.

Everything Is Made In-House – Almost

One Fattened Calf stands out for its dedication to crafting every component of their burgers in-house. They bake their own potato buns daily and hand mold the grass-fed beef for patties. They even prepare fresh pickles using simple ingredients like sugar, vinegar, and salt.

This hands-on approach ensures a wholesome dining experience where patrons can be assured that the food is made without preservatives or artificial flavourings.