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2016-09-21 3494 views
We had our 11th anniversary brunch at Epure. It was the first time we came here and we were totally impressed by the art deco + brushed brass decor. The brunch is $398 for 3 courses. Very very reasonable for a restaurant of this calibre. Free flow of champagne for two hours starts at $239 and $88 per glass. Amuse-bouche of the day is cheese puffs, and tartlets with diced radish, pear, avocado cream and raspberry coulis. The cheese puff tastes just like what I expected. But the tartlets are very
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We had our 11th anniversary brunch at Epure. It was the first time we came here and we were totally impressed by the art deco + brushed brass decor.
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 The brunch is $398 for 3 courses. Very very reasonable for a restaurant of this calibre. Free flow of champagne for two hours starts at $239 and $88 per glass. 
Amuse-bouche of the day is cheese puffs, and tartlets with diced radish, pear, avocado cream and raspberry coulis. The cheese puff tastes just like what I expected. But the tartlets are very zesty and tangy -- very much an Asian-inspired taste and I loved it. Really did wake up my taste buds on a lazy Sunday.
amuse bouche
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 Appetizers: Chilled lobster with heirloom tomato 3 ways -- stunning! Tomato soup, tomato sorbet and tomato jelly all taste exceptional and they match the lobster seamlessly. 
chilled lobsters with heirloom tomato 3 ways
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 Oysters boudeuse: Again, the dressing is very much an Asian fare, which I like. Lime, ginger and toasted peanuts. The courgette adds some crunch and more dimension to the mouthfeel. The oysters are crisp and briny.
oysters boudeuse
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 Main course: spit roast of the day -- pork chop. Perfectly roasted with lovely pink inside. Very tender and flavorful. It tasted good, but it's rather expected. Not as creative or surprising as the appetizer.
spit roast of the day - pork chop
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 Vol-au-vent with seafood and lobster cream: The puff pastry is awesome -- very flaky and in perfect shape. The squid and cod are tender and velvety -- perfectly cooked. The lobster cream is also tasty, but a bit too filling. The veggie on top (I forgot what it's called, but the waiter did explained) is crunchy and helps cut through the greasiness of the sauce.
vol-au-vent
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 And when I made reservation, Epure did ask if it's a special occasion. And here's the gift -- Dalloyau macarons with handwritten greetings on a white chocolate plaque... Thank you so much
Dalloyau macarons -- Yuzu and salted caramel are our faves
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 Finally desserts: Floating island is actually soft meringue flavoured with vanilla seeds on a butterscotch sauce and a quenelle of caramel ice cream. The meringue is soft and fluffy. The caramel ice cream is velvety and it bursts with flavours. Excellently done.
floating islands
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 The pineapple rum baba, on the other hand, isn't as impressive. The sponge cake is what a sponge cake should taste like, soaked with rum and pineapple syrup. The pineapple sorbet tastes good, but again, not exceptional. This course reminds me of the cocktail Pina Colada, kinda a cliche. It doesn't taste bad, but it's just not very sophisticated in terms of layering of flavours and textures.... I'm being overly critical here.
pineapple rum baba
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Petite-fours: apricot fruit gem is very fruity and slightly tart. Great to cleanse the palate after a meal. The sponge cake with hazelnut cream and caramel white chocolate chips is just ok, but not great. It tastes too much like the pineapple Baba with an indistinct flavour. The chestnut tartlets are bursting with chestnut flavour. The filling is very creamy. But to be honest, we are too full to appreciate any good food at this point...
Petite-fours
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 All in all, a great experience. The sommelier and the waiter were very helpful and courteous. It took a bit too long to check the bill (over 20 minutes), otherwise, it would be a perfect brunch.  And for this price, both the food and service are exceptional.  I would highly recommend Epure to anyone interested in French food.
Other Info. : Please note the Dalloyau patisserie is $80+ a piece for eat in, $56 a piece for take out. The Terrace serves a different menu and you should double confirm when you make reservations.
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    Date of Visit
    2016-09-11
    Dining Method
    Dine In
    Spending Per Head
    $600 (Lunch)
    Celebration
    Anniversary
    Recommended Dishes
    amuse bouche
    chilled lobsters with heirloom tomato 3 ways
    oysters boudeuse
    spit roast of the day - pork chop
    vol-au-vent
    Dalloyau macarons -- Yuzu and salted caramel are our faves
    floating islands
    Petite-fours
    • chilled lobster