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2014-08-28
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I love the set up of Isono's lunch menu, which allows you to choose a different combination of starters, mains and sides/desserts depending on the number of people in your party. My friend and I opted for the one person lunch (1 main, 1 side/dessert and 1 coffee/tea) so that I could also order some dishes from the a la carte menu. Our starter of cod croquettes, for example, is not on the lunch menu but is a definite must-try!Served with a smooth and light aioli, the croquettes are a perfect comb
Served with a smooth and light aioli, the croquettes are a perfect combination of cod and smooth potato batter (I think that's what it is?), giving it an almost creamy texture.
The main course recommended to us from the lunch menu was the roasted lemon spring chicken. Personally, I would not have chosen the spring chicken from the menu if I had not been recommended it (because it can be done very badly) but it was an unexpected winner! The chicken tasted pleasantly charred but was roasted only lightly, so that the skin is soft and juicy rather than crisp. The meat was also very tender and not at all dry. I wasn't too sure if the chicken was infused with lemon or if it was just the lemon juice i squeezed on top, but the lemon flavour was refreshing.
The main I ordered from the main menu was the meat paella, which I loved from my previous visit. The rice in the paella is already full of flavour, but where the shortrib or the juicy chicken thigh pieces are placed on the pan, the rice absorbs all the juices from the meats during cooking and packs a whole lot more flavour! This is definitely the star of the meal to me!
Finally, returning to the lunch menu, I opted for the hazelnut creme brulee. This is also done very well, with the smooth creme made extra rich and decadent from the hazelnut, balancing out the flavours of the crispy burnt sugar. The sprinkling of nuts on top also adds a welcomed extra layer of crunch and texture to the dessert.
I would definitely recommend Isono for a relaxing lunch with friends thanks to their thoughtful lunch combinations (for example, lunch for 2 keeps it at 1 main and 1 side/dessert but throws in the choice of 2 starters), if not for a full evening experience! The dishes on offer are all well thought out and very well executed, not to mention the incredible ambiance of the stunning space.
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