Founded in 2002, Choupinette is a charming and quaint French cafe tucked along Bukit Timah, next to Coronation Plaza. Opened daily from 8am, it offers breakfast through dinner and a variety of pastries for takeaway.
Choupinette is decked out in delightful Christmas decorations to celebrate the festive season and introduces a special Five-Course Meal ($68/pax), comprising an Aperitif, Soup, Main, Dessert, and Drink.
Bread
Before starting the course, we began with warm, house-baked, light and crisp bread - a testament to the cafe's dedication to fresh, in-house baking.
Cocktail Joyeuses Fêtes
The first course, a festive cocktail named Cocktail Joyeuses Fêtes, sets quite a celebratory tone.
Crab Bisque 4.2/5
The Crab Bisque is a flavourful option for soups, balanced with bits of crab meat without being overpowering.
Soupe à l'Oignon 4.2/5
The classic Soupe à l’Oignon satisfies with its soft caramelised onions and gooey melted Gruyère.
Duck Breast Served with Raspberry Sauce 3.5/5
Next, we moved on to mains with the Duck Breast Served with Raspberry Sauce. Sliced thick, the duck was slightly chewy and leaned more gamey.
Salmon en Papillote with Herb Sauce 3.8/5
Our other main, the Salmon en Papillote with Herb Sauce, while generous in portion, fell short due to its dry texture.
Other main options for the course include Boeuf Bourguignon and Vegetable Gratin with Ratatouille.
French Apple Tart with Ice Cream 4.2/5
We went for the highly recommended French Apple Tart with Ice Cream for desserts. The warm, thin-crusted pastry carried slight sweetness from the apple slices, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Mousse 4/5
The indulgent Chocolate Mousse delivered in intensity in flavour, but my dining companion and I could have benefitted from a crunchier texture for balance. This would definitely be better for sharing as both texture and flavour could get too heavy for one.
Alternatively, the menu offers a classic Crème Brûlée as well.
The meal ends on a comforting note with a choice of tea or coffee, including options like Earl Grey, Chamomile, and Moroccan Mint.
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.
Choupinette
607 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269708
Tel: +65 6466 0613
Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee (DT Line)
Opening Hours:
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue-Sat: 8am - 930pm
Sun: 8am - 430pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Tan Kah Kee MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk down Bukit Timah Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
