Showing posts with label Chicken Ballotine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicken Ballotine. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

LA SAVOIR @ Scotts Square - French-Inspired Cafe With Hermès Decor And Tableware

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Fancy having your next meal served on gorgeous Hermès tableware? Check out LA SAVOIR, the newest F&B entrant in Scotts Square. The first thing that caught our eye, stepping into the cafe, would definitely be the Hermès wallpapers and showcase of patterned Hermès plates. The cafe is carefully and luxuriously decorated to weave in colonial and Pairisan elements.

LA SAVOIR's menu has specially curated dishes to harmonise local and French flavours. They also offer a simple breakfast menu that is available from 10am to 11.30am on Monday to Thursday and from 10am to 2pm on Friday to Sunday.

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Mentaiko Fries 3.8/5

Our meal started with their Mentaiko Fries ($16). The substantial portion of crunchy fries is topped with mentaiko mayonnaise, tobiko and bonito flakes. These were decent, but considering this price tag, they could be much more generous with the mentaiko sauce, especially for fries in the bottom half of the basket.

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Wild Sprouts Salad 4/5

I could not resist ordering the Wild Sprouts Salad ($18) as I am a huge fan of brussels sprouts. LA SAVOIR presents their well-charred brussels sprouts and juicy mushrooms dressed in a slightly creamy yuzu aioli, further topped with guava pickles, bonito flakes and tobiko. The elements in this dish reminded us more of Japanese flavours instead of French or local, but we didn't mind it.

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Truffle Chicken Ballotine 3.8/5

We moved into mains with the Truffle Chicken Ballotine ($32). It uses free-range chicken alongside a creamy butternut mousseline, savoy cabbage, pickled carrots and black truffle. The chicken was a touch dry, but we appreciated the variety of textures that were put together.

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Uni Pasta 4/5

Next was the Uni Pasta ($35) with linguine sat in uni foam, topped with Bafun uni and trout roe. I recommend ordering this as a sharing dish as it is rich in its briny uni flavour.

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LA SAVOIR Butter Board 4/5

The LA SAVOIR Butter Board ($18) arrived with a board of freshly made butter in three styles and a bread basket. It was a pity that two of the three bread selections were over-toasted, but the unique butters were the highlight. Apart from classic sea salt butter, there was an appetising spiced shrimp butter and an addictive furikake-flavoured one.

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Dark Choco Creme Brûlée 4/5

The dessert menu has a simple list of three items. Our first was the Dark Choco Creme Brûlée (S$17) which uses Callebaut dark chocolate 70%, raspberries, pistachio crumbs and mixed berry sorbet. I appreciated the thin and crisp caramelised creme brûlée top and the chocolatey base, but the different elements on the plate could be better harmonised.

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Strawberry & Basil 3.8/5

The Strawberry & Basil ($16) is a carefully plated dish with house-made maple granola, yoghurt mousse, sliced strawberries, basil crush and lychee goji sorbet. While it served as a sweet and refreshing wrap up to our meal, we were definitely expecting more of it as a whole, considering its price tag.

Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.


LA SAVOIR
Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
#02-01
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 93777788
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Turn right and walk down Scotts Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [MAP]

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Backyard @ Dempsey

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I am back at Backyard@Dempsey for their Christmas Menu food tasting. Backyard@Dempsey will be offering 4 Festive Sets from 21 Decemeber 2012 to 25 December 2012. Each set comes with a choice of starter, main, dessert and a drink (Carlsberg or Pierre Jean Chardonnay/Merlot). Book early and prepay to enjoy Early Bird Discount, 20% off for lunch and 10% for dinner.

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Mediterranean Chicken Salad 3.8/5

For starter, there is a choice between the Mediterranean Chicken Salad or French Onion Soup. The Mediterranean Chicken Salad with its fresh greens and chunky chicken topped with delectable dressing tantalized the appetite. The tomatoes and grapes gave the salad a fruity and freshing touch.

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French Onion Soup 3/5

The French Onion Soup was packed with flavours but all of us at the table agreed that it was a bit salty. I was also looking for more caramalized onions in the soup for that extra textures and sweetness. The flavours were all there, it just need a bit of fine tuning to make it better.

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Chicken Ballotine 4/5

Christmas is about turkey but the meat can be quite tough and dry if it is not done properly. Hence I usually avoid turkey whenever it is possible. If you are like me, you can try the Chicken Ballotine Set ($39). The chicken stuffed with mushrooms and nuts was tender and flavourful. Just picking bones here, I thought brown sauce is a bit too classic. It will be good if we can have a sauce that is more contrasting and adds colour to the dish.

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Guinness Battered Fish & Chips 4.2/5

When I visited Backyard @ Dempsey in August 2012, I was told that Guinness is the best beer for battered fish but the dark colour appearance is not very presentable so they have the Kronenbourg Beer Battered Fish on the menu instead. I was quite excited when I knew I am going to finally taste the Guinness Battered Fish and Chips Set ($34). The battered fish came with hint of beer flavour, nicely crisp on the exterior and moist inside.

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Pork Roulade 4.2/5

The Pork Roulade Set ($42) was straight forward with its strong and intense flavours. Meat lover will adore this dish. Best to go with a bottle of beer.

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Black Angus Ribeye 4.5/5

Among the 4 mains, the Black Angus Ribeye Set ($52) was my favourite for the evening. The meat was grilled to perfection, juicy and flavourful with a tad of smokiness.

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Tiramisu 4/5

For the dessert there is a choice of Tiramisu or Creme Brulee. The Tiramisu here is without liqueur and on the cheesy side. I actually quite like this version as I love my cheese.

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Creme Brulee 2.5/5

The Creme Brulee was unfortunately not up to expectation. The rich custard base was eggy and lacked the vanilla flavour. The layer of hard caramel sunk in instead of crackling when I dug my spoon into it.

Backyard@Dempsey is a casual and comfort restaurant and bar amidst the lush and mature greenery nature just off the Dempsey catchment of F&B establishments. The nook in the woods is a relaxing haven for the frazzled and for those seeking a brief respite from the everyday hustle of Singapore. It is conveniently located within walking distance from the bus stop opposite Gleneagles Hospital. For car owners, Backyard@Dempsey has plenty of free parking lots too.


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Backyard @ Dempsey
130E Minden Road
Singapore 248819
Tel: +65 64790388
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/backyardatdempsey
Website: http://www.backyardatdempsey.com
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am to 12am

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT. Take Exit B. Cross the road and walk to bus stop at Boulevard Orchard opposite Orchard MRT (Stop ID 09022). Take bus no. 7, 77, 106, 123 or 174. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to Minden Road. Journey time about 20 minutes.