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2012-09-25
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After a long wait to reserve my table at tate dining room & bar, coincidentally when i finally booked it fell on my friends birthday, Great!We went as a group of 4 and were greeted upon arrival then shown to our table, the restaurant is quite compact but comfortable, dimmed lights with candles on the table, decoration is very feminine so not surprised that it was filled with female guest.So we ordered some water and a few drinks, i went for a wasapple which i thought the name was very smartly th
We went as a group of 4 and were greeted upon arrival then shown to our table, the restaurant is quite compact but comfortable, dimmed lights with candles on the table, decoration is very feminine so not surprised that it was filled with female guest.
So we ordered some water and a few drinks, i went for a wasapple which i thought the name was very smartly thought out, a wasabi apple martini, very tasty indeed and no faults on presentation.
The restaurant only offers 2 set menus therefore it was easy to choose 6 course or 9 course, we went for the 6 course menu due to time issue but will definitely pay another visit to try out the 9 course menu alone with my girlfriend .
1st course (7/10) :
Beetroot, Mustard ice cream, red wine jelly, mixed herb salad
The mustard ice cream was really interesting though the beetroot needed more seasoning it was a promising start to the meal.
2nd course (8/10) :
Japanese noodle, foie gras sauce, black truffle
Served in a martini glass, the cold noodle a bit like Japanese style cold is served with a foie gras sauce instead of the traditional soy based sauce. I was tempted to ask the waiter for more as the portion was a little too small for me.
3rd course (10/10) :
Smoked Salmon Confit, smoked yogurt, cucumber
Presented in this beautiful gold patterned bowl, we were told not to open the cover right away. Surprise! actual smoke came out which smelt gorgeous, very nice colour contrast and light yet tasty, Two thumbs up for this dish.
4th course (8/10) :
Cauliflower Veloute, pancetta, tete de moine cheese
As a big fan of creamy soups, i had very high expectations on this dish, And ...... Delicious! rich creamy soup, crunchy crispy pancetta, and melting cheese, what could go wrong?
5th course (9/10) :
Lavender duck breast, potato puree, peach slice, orange sauce, daikon
Sounds like a western version of a chinese orange duck on paper but taste is much more interesting with hints of lavender coming through, duck was cooked to perfection with nice matching garnish which certainly makes up for the size of the portions before.
6th course (7/10) :
Orange panna cotta, Passion fruit Mousse, Meringue
I have a sweet tooth therefore dessert has to be good, the taste was very common, hints of vanilla, orange and passion fruit, but what surprised me was the obviously fresh made meringue sitting on top slightly torched for a very appealing look.
We requested a birthday message to be written on the dessert and we got more than expected, the staff turned all the lights out and added a sparkling candle too, made my friend feel very special in the restaurant with a lot of heads turned. So at this point we were reasonably full, and now it was coffee time, and more surprises ....... latte art at a restaurant? This restaurant certainly have their eyes on presentation in every aspect from drinks, atmosphere, decoration to food.
I look forward to going back to this restaurant for the 9 course menu and will take some photos next time, here are some overall ratings:
FOOD (8/10)
SERVICE (8/10)
ATMOSPHERE (9/10)
MUSIC (7/10)
DECORATION (8/10)
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