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2015-07-01
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This is Mandarin Oriental's most down-to-earth restaurant with the ultimate comfort foods, making it one of my preferred choices for lunch take-aways on busy days. But there are many dishes I like that are best consumed on the premise. Since today is a public holiday and I wasn't expecting to work in the office for too long, I came here for a proper meal.The last time I sat in was before attending a violin concert at the Concert Hall about a month ago. I came mostly because I missed the apple cr
The last time I sat in was before attending a violin concert at the Concert Hall about a month ago. I came mostly because I missed the apple crumble and blueberry pancakes, but when we were finished with our mains, the waiter came to tell us that the final apple crumble of the evening has gone to the lady sitting next to us. I was very disappointed and have been hoping to come back for it ever since.
Cafe Causette's menu aggregates the most popular dishes from various Chinese regions, South-east Asia, continental Europe and Britain. It also has great quality coffee and a diverse and inspired selection of desserts.
Hoping to try something new, I chose the coq au vin and ordered apple crumble way in advance to make sure I don't miss it this time. I also had a cappuccino. As I have been trying to perfect the coq au vin at home myself, I paid special attention to how the chef had executed the dish. The braised French chicken was not only very tender, but the flavor of the mushroom highlighted the meatiness of the chicken and the red wine brings just enough acidity for balance. This was a great dish and I would recommend it. (In my opinion much better than the Hainan Chicken rice--supposedly Cafe Causette's signature.)
The apple crumble at Mandarin's Cafe Causette is a bit different from the ordinary apple crumble--they have berries and hazelnut and, instead of vanilla, they use coconut ice cream. The apple crumble is served on a hot iron pan and I just love the crunchiness of apple crumble and how the cold of the ice cream goes with the freshly baked hot cake crumble. I only had two bites as this gives me a lot of trouble for digestion, but I was very satisfied and happy.
Finally--the cappuccino. Not much comment as the coffee is perfect as always. They froth the milk with great skill and the coffee/milk balance is right on spot so that the cappuccino has a smokey aroma to it without being overly bitter or milky.
If you are looking for a comfortable place to spend time with friends without paying too much, this is a great choice because the tables are not crowded like most restaurants in Central, and since this is a cafe the atmosphere is very casual.
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