For my birthday celebration with my girlfriend this year, I suggested The Clan Restaurant which is nearby our staycation at PARKROYAL on Pickering. The 2 storey restaurant is nestled inside a 100 over years old building that is also The GAN Clan Association. The restaurant interior is pretty dark so pardon me for the poor quality photos. I didn't feel good using my flash as the table were quite close to one another not to mention the dimly lit environment. Upon sitting down, we were presented with the 6 course dinner set menu ($63.80++ per pax). I thought this is different from the usual practice of restaurants where they prefer you to order from their ala carte menu as the profit margin is higher. Nevertheless ala carte menu is available on request. After comparing the 2 menus, we decided to go for the diner set which is more value for money.
Chef Starter 4/5
Before starting our 6 course meal, we were give watermelon shooter served in a test tube to whet our appetite. The Chef Starter is the only item on the menu that were not given a choice. The Chef Starter comprised of a trio which for me the most memorable was the pan seared scallop with asparagus and truffle foam.
Oyster 3 Ways 3.5/5
For the cold dish there were 4 choices. My partner had the Alaskan King Crab with Homemade Karashi Dressing while I had the Oyster 3 Ways. The oysters were fresh and fat. Among the 3 styles, my favourite was the oyster shooter with quail egg. Initially I was afraid that the rawness will be too much for me to stomach but there was an interesting zesty sauce that brought it together.
Deep Fried Foie Gras 3/5
Out of the 5 choices available for the Side Dish, my partner had the Kurobuta Pork Belly confit with Pork Cracker & Passion Fruit Sauce while I tried the Deep Fried Foie Gras, Balsamico Reduction & Cheese Focaccia. I didn't quite enjoyed this dish. I thought the foie gras lost its shine in the dish and I felt like having deep fried wanton with minced pork filling.
Crab Bisque Cappuccino 4.2/5
Next for the soup which comes with another 4 choices, my partner had the Miso with Yuzu Essence while I had the Crab Bisque Cappuccino w Truffle Foam & Prawn Twister. Love the presentation as well as the richness and robustness of the flavours.
Kurobuta Pork Jawl 4.2/5
For the Main, there are 6 choices. My partner had the popular 48 Hours Beef Short Ribs on Hoba Leaf with Madeira Sauce on Lava Stone and I had the Kurobuta Pork Jawl in Pistachio Puree with Pickled Zucchini & 64 Degree Egg Yolk. The pork cheek was fork tender with a flavourful encrusting and nicely balanced with the egg yolk coating.
You may wonder where is my sixth course, Dessert? Well we did have it but it was served after a long wait and I forgot to take photo of it. Anyway there are 5 choices and we had the Chocolate Lava with Raspberry & Homemade Gelato and Madeira Cheese Panna Cotta.
Will I ever come back to the restaurant again? Yes I will. Although we had the set menu, there are at least 4 choices for each course. Not only value for money the food is meticulous and exquisite. The service is also top notch except for the moment of lapse of our dessert. I am not complaining as I was given a 20% discount for the mistake.
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The Clan Restaurant
18/20 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089832
Tel: +65 62222084
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclanrestaurant
Website: http://www.theclanrestaurant.com.sg
Nearest MRT: Outram Park (EW Line, NE Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 11pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Outram Park MRT station. Take Exit H. Turn right in Teo Hong Road. Walk along the stretch of shop houses and continue onto Bukit Pasoh Road. Journey time about 5 minutes.
