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2018-11-19
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Mandarin Grill + Bar had been on my to-go list for fine dining but at a much lower priority given its relatively more pricey lunch sets compared with other similar restaurants in the same district. Finally decided to come try it out as I managed to secure a table for 2 just 2 days in advance. However, we failed to get a table by the windows. The table flowers were autumn maples, which I had seldom seen as table flowers. Interior decoration was quite pleasing but the tables were more packed than
The table flowers were autumn maples, which I had seldom seen as table flowers. Interior decoration was quite pleasing but the tables were more packed than I thought. I could easily hear guests at the table next to us talk throughout our meal. The kitchen was semi-open and I could easily see the chefs running around preparing food but couldn't see their hands and just their heads moving because the glass was not transparent up to shoulder level. There seemed to be a few French servers on duty.
Lunch sets were more expensive than those in similar restaurants in the same district, especially no drink was included and there was no petit four. The choice of food was also quite limited. L'Atelier Robuchon was only $498 for 3 courses including coffee/tea and confectioneries; while Amber was $628 for 3 courses including water and coffee/tea, as 2 examples.
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The corn muffin-like bread (it was named by me) was so much like muffin - it was so easy to break into small pieces and so it was very hard to eat. There were some corn in it which was quite interesting. Taste-wise there was really nothing special. In fact, it was a bit too plain without smoked butter but it was so hard to put butter on.
The berry bread was ok, with crispy crusts and soft interior. I suspected that it was cranberry bread.
The French baguette was very very crispy.
The smoked butter was slightly salty, which was quite good to go with the relatively plain bread.
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Service was ok although our hot water wasn't refilled frequently enough so that my glass was empty some of the time. One server did help remove the bread crusts on our table after our mains, who spoke to us so nicely and always wore a smile on her face. It was definitely a place for the rich. We bumped into at least two celebrities in the restaurant.
When we checked out, we were so surprised to get 2 small packs of take-away madeleine, maybe to make up for the missing petit fours, although when we asked the server we were told they were cookies.
Overall, I think I would not come back again as there were better yet relatively cheaper options in the same district.
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