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2013-11-23
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A bit of mindless wandering brought me here.We were initially headed to Linguini Fini, a favorite walk-in restaurant of mine for when I have no bookings elsewhere; only to find it replaced with Mano which I later found has been there for quite some time now.We were told the dinner menu was a new addition as it was focused on doing brunch sets on launch. Their website says their cuisine is Modern European with characteristics of the Mediterranean. I think their cuisine is just delicious.Their pre
We were initially headed to Linguini Fini, a favorite walk-in restaurant of mine for when I have no bookings elsewhere; only to find it replaced with Mano which I later found has been there for quite some time now.
We were told the dinner menu was a new addition as it was focused on doing brunch sets on launch. Their website says their cuisine is Modern European with characteristics of the Mediterranean. I think their cuisine is just delicious.
Their predecessor used to be secretly famed for their pastries (you had to ask for their daily treats), and I think Mano did a good job with its baked goodies. The bread was crusty on the outside and stretchy on the inside – perfect for scooping up the sauce from my appetizer!
The Mano Meatballs ($108) was one of my favorites. For those who enjoy rustic down-to-earth goodness, this generously portioned classic hit all the right spots. The meatballs were meaty and had a coarse texture; while the tomato base had a good balance of acidity and sweetness. 
My friend only had good things to say about the French Onion Soup ($88). The soup was rich and caramelized onions were plenitful. Despite the unconventional plating - french onion soup is typically baked in a ramekin, the baked cheese on toast was quite satisfying! (Although I would have preferred it a bit more burnt)
For the main we had the Roasted Half Organic Chicken with Salsa Verde ($208) and the Auberine Lasagna ($188). The chicken thigh was succuclent, juicy and well marinated but the salsa verde was a little heavy handed with the parsley. And oven roasted garlics are always a welcome side. The lasagna was nicely plated, and consistent with the meatballs here, rich in tomato with a tangy kick to it and flavored with a good amount of cheese. We were stuffed after the main course and ended up skipping dessert, opting for Peppermint Tea ($38) instead.
Service here was excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly, maybe also due to it being late (around 9pm when we started) and the limited number of tables.
Overall a pleasant experience. Good hearty portions, rustic cooking, friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere.
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Last minute meals when you're starving and craving rich flavors.
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