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2011-04-13
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A quick search on Openrice for private kitchens yields too many choices these days, and some slap on the word "private" just so they can avoid getting license from various government departments, which I don't blame them. But this place still retained the intimate and cozy dining atmosphere while serving up food that is more Western than the localised version. The window sill was full of knick knacks and other decorative bits, but the place did not feel caustrophobic despite being housed in an
There were lots to choose from, but unfortunately the only options for oysters were the Irish rock and Gillardeau. Both were very fresh, brimming with briny sea water that required only a dash of lemon juice to slide down the throat. And it was buy 2 get 1 free! The Perrier Jouet rose was a nice accompanying bubbly to the oysters.
For appetisers we had the parma ham with melon, the foie gras, and the smoked salmon and asparagus wrap. All 3 were nicely executed, of a hearty portion, and the flavours were well balanced with nice decorative touches on the side.
The onion soup was oozing of melted cheese with a nice fat piece of baguette underneath, and the soup itself was full of flavours without being overly seasoned. It's always a shame when they ruin the soup by putting too much salt in. Then a refreshing sorbet came and went in a jiffy.
The mains we shared were the confit du canard which was highly recommended by our waiter as a signature dish, the poached halibut and the duck breast. The duck leg was very meaty and juicy and was delightful with a bite of beetroot to even out the slight oiliness. The halibut was tender (which can be overcooked and tough at times), and the foil wrap ensured all the goodness of the juices were sealed in and kept the fish moist and soft. The duck breast was a slight disappointment as it was a touch undercooked and had chewy stringy bits in the meat, which meant I had to unceremoniously hide the "cud" quietly in the leftover foil from the fish.
Desserts were apple crumble and a fondant au chocolate which I haven't taken pictures of as my guests had already dug into them eagerly before I had a chance. Both exclaimed in delight at the loveliness of it, which I presume meant 2 thumbs up.Minimum spending is $340 (very easy to achieve), no service charge or corkage fees, and they also have a 4 course dinner menu for $400 whereby you can still pick out dishes you want from the limited version of the a la carte menu.
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