Getting bored with the formal French dining scene? Ever think about to try out the extraordinary fine dine which combine
contemporary art and French gastronomy. Yes, I am talking about
Bibo which has it's popularity quite a while..
It was a cusine serve up innovative French on Hollywood road. Everything from icecream to bread are homemade and they offering an exciting cocktail menu too. I went for their amazing brunch which go with
free flow at
price $650 with choices of appetizers, mains and desserts on Saturday. There was also in house DJ provided liveband music throughout the brunch.
Easy to be overlook by it's exclusive blue tram exterior. Down to the underground you will get to the artgallery look cusine. Surrounded by latest artworks of Japanese contemporary artist Aka Takano, founding myself to get lost in her world of colourful dreamscape. Interior was decorated in Prussian blue walls, tiles with brass pipers and oaks wood floor. Artistic flair extended to tableware that I dreamed to have those collection at home.
To begin the brunch with
free flow which included handcrafted cocktail, rose wine and juice.
Rose wine was crisp and soft fruit flavour perfectly paired with the appetizers which we have choosen. The most refreshing and delightful handcrafted cocktail of my choice is
Yuzu Cooler.
I was quite fond of this fragrance drink with aroma of cucumbers.
Home made bread and butter
Home made bread and butter
Then follow with delicious
pastry and fluffy
crossiant. Also, soft yet a bit cold
sourdough was provided with butter before the appetizers. Just hoped the sourdough would be a bit warmer to my liking.
We both chose
two appetizers from the menu.
1st appetizer L' Hiutre ~ Oyster served over lemon granitee, topped with Hokkadio sea urchin
There was two pieces of Oyster with light seasoning of lemon granitee, oysters tend to be very fresh with deep seawater flavour. Lemon granitee bring out the umami of the oysters. Very refreshing dish to start.
2nd appetizer L' Ouef L' Homard ~ Japanese taiyouran egg with bisque mashed potatoes , Yuzu hollandaise and roasted lobster
My favourite dish of the day. Gorgeously presented and whet my appetite with it's rich and enticing flavour. The egg blend with the mashed potatoes under then pair with slightly roasted lobster turn out to be heavenly delicious. Lobster flesh was sweet and fresh indeed. A very accomplished dish and amazing in taste.
Main course for each person.
1st dish Les pates ~ Home made tagliatelle with parmigiano-reggiano sauce and comte cheese
Creamy cheesy homemade paste, the texture of tagliatelle was al dente and chewy in mouth. A savory dish combined the simplicity of paste and rich yet heavy taste of parmigiano-reggiano.
2nd dish Le burger ~ Australian wagyu beef burger, pan sealed foie gras des landes, pickled onions, bell peppers and rocket.
Wagyu beef patty and golden fried foie gras was absolutely a heavy combination. While golden yet sumptuous foie gas sound to be magnificent, the wagyu ground beef patty was a bit disappointed with it's dry and meatless flavour. However, the pickled onions and bell peppers wrapped inside the burger was taste exquisite by enhanced the whole flavour of the burger. Btw, the sauce for dipping the fries was surprisingly yummy and the fries was delicious too.
Desserts and fruit platter were the highlights of the day.The plating of the tropical fruits and desserts are both beautifully decorated. The colourful yet alluring fruits seem so tempted for us to finish them in a few seconds. The traditional pastries with cream puff, éclair was generally good in taste but not so mindblowing as compared to the appetizers and main dishes.
A cup of cappuccino to end this splendid meal. Nice and luxury foam and texture melted into my mouth. Very satisfied brunch to allow me immersed myself in the world of arts and decent food.
With the
highly sophiscated food, seamless service and great atmosphere, Bibo was really an ideal place to have wonderful brunch experience embraced by the meticulous yet artistic decor.