Wooloomooloo Steakhouse @ Swissotel the Stamford

It has been almost one and half year since I last visited Wooloomooloo Steakhouse at Swissotel the Stamford. This time I am back for their newly launched Weekend Brunch. The weekend brunch comes in a 5 course meal with choices for each course. The 5 course meals at $68++ comes with Breakfast Item, Soup/Salad, Appertiser, Wooloomooloo Classic and Dessert.

Egg Benedict 4/5

The Breakfast Item comes with 3 choices Egg Benedict, Fried Hen's Egg and Cobb Sandwich. Even though Wooloomooloo is a steakhouse, I am glad that it included egg items in the brunch menu. Inevitably my partner and I had the 2 egg dishes on the menu. I had the Egg Benedict which comes with poached egg, and smoked salmon on a English muffin drizzled with hollandaise sauce. A classic breakfast dish that brightens up one's morning.

 Fried Hen's Egg 3.8/5

My partner has the Fried Hen's Egg which comes with a sunny side up, hash brown, avocado and tomato. Individually each ingredients took its place and shine on the plate. As a dish, it just felt like its too simple and it is missing a component to bring it all together.

Wooloomooloo Tuna Nicoise 4/5

The next Soup/Salad course has 4 choices in French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque, Classic Caesar Salad and Wooloomooloo Tuna Nicoise. I decided to go for the healthy greens of Wooloomooloo Tuna Nicoise. A clean, light and refreshing salad.

Lobster Bisque 4/5

My partner has gone for the Lobster Bisque soup which is totally the opposite. The it rich and robust with a dash of cognac and lobster meat.

Trio of Oysters 4.2/5

For the next course which is the Appertiser, we decided to go for the seas among the 6 choices of Tasmanian Smoked Salmon, Trio of Oysters, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Burreta Mozzarella and Pasta of the Day. The Trio of Oysters was plump and fresh with a choice of having it natural or kilpatrick.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 4.2/5

The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake unfortunately was not as jumbo as the description. Served with mustard mayonnaise, tartar sauce and Tahitian lime, I can hear the internal voice screaming for more of the delish crab cake.

Beef Wellington 4.2/5

There are 5 choices of the mains which are all Wooloomooloo's classic. The 5 choices are Tasmanian Salmon Fillet, Beef Wellington, Australian Black Angus vs USDA Prime Sirloin, Australian Grass Fed Filet Mignon and From the Sea. We are at a steakhouse so quite naturally both of us went for the Beef Wellington and Australian Grass Fed Filet Mignon. Encased in a crusty pastry with parma ham and foie gras, the Beef Wellington was given a luxurious boost to the already flavourful beef.

Australian Grass Fed Filet Mignon 4.2/5

For those that prefer to enjoy the natural flavour of the beautiful piece of steak, the Australian Grass Fed Filet Mignon with watercress and roasted cheery tomatoes on the vine will satisfy your palate. Each main also comes with a side and one can choose from the choice of creamy spinach, sauteed mushrooms, creamy corn, steamed broccoli, french fries, mashed potato. We went for the creamy spinach and sauteed mushroom.

Wooloomooloo Cheesecake 4/5

Lemon and Lime Pie 4/5

The 5 course brunch menu comes to happy closure with 3 choices of dessert in the Cheesecake, Lemon & Lime Pie and Bread & Butter Pudding. The lightness of the Cheesecake was excellently paired with a yummy scoop of yoghurt sorbet. The Lemon & Lime Pie is topped with Italian meringue, orange chips and vanilla tuile.

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse's 5 course weekend brunch menu is very reasonable priced with a good selection of choices in each course. Family with kids need not worry as there is a kid menu catering for them with a choice of Fish & Chips, Spaghetti Bolognaise or Mini Cheese Burgers at $18++ per item.


Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
Swissotel the Stamford
2 Stamford Road
Level 3
Singapore 178882
Tel: +65 63380261
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WooloomoolooGroup 
Website: http://www.wooloo-mooloo.com
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line), Esplanade (CC Line)

Opening Hours: 
Restaurant
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 11pm
Set Lunch
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm
Bar
Mon-Thu: 12pm - 1am
Fri-Sat: 12pm - 2am
Sun: 12pm - 12am
Bar Bites
Mon-Sat: 12pm - 12am
Sun: 12pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Swissotel the Stamford lift lobby. Take lift to level 3. Turn right to Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit G. Follow the underground walkway to Raffles City Shopping Centre. Proceed to level 3 and walk to Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

November 8 @ Thomson V Two (Upper Thomson)

After the booming cafe scene at Tiong Bahru, Jalan Besar and Everton Park, a new cafe scene is slowly blossoming at Upper Thomson. November 8 is one of such cafes that has opened up recently in the area. Located at the Thomson V Two, the cafe unfortunately is hidden inside the building away from view outside unless you are aware of their existence. Stepping into the huge premise, the dimly lit cafe felt more like drinking hole than a cafe.

Cafe Latte 4/5

The barista at November 8 made a decent cup of Cafe Latte ($4.50) using the coffee beans from Dutch Colony.

Sweet Potato 2.8/5

Instead of the usual french fries, I ordered the Sweet Potato Fries ($8). A good change from the usual but it was missing that crispiness on top of its sweetness.

Summer Chicken 2.8/5

The Summer Chicken ($17) with baked chicken breast topped with cheese and served with broccoli and carrots on the side. The passion fruit sauce was too sweet for my liking and I left it aside. The chicken breast with the melted cheese is pretty flavourful but it was on the dry side.

It is a pity that November 8 with its huge premise does not have a proper kitchen. I felt that their weakest is the food section which there is much room for improvement.


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November  8
Thomson V Two
11 Sin Ming Road
#01-30
Singapore 575629
Tel: +65 65544388
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/November8.SG
Nearest MRT: Marymount (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Wed)

Direction:
1) Alight at Marymount MRT station. Take Exit A. Cut through Shunfu estate and walk towards Thomson Community Club. Continue walking down Upper Thomson Road until Sin Ming Road. Turn right onto Sin Ming Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Marymount MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to the Bus Stop opposite Shunfu Estate (ID 53021). Take Bus No. 52, 132, 162. 163, 165, 166, 167, 855 or 980 and alight one stop later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey about 10 mins. [Map]

2) Alight at Marymount MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Marymount MRT station (Stop ID 53121). Take bus number 410. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]