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2024-12-20
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Lunch with Member, who suddenly found himself very popular these days with long lost friends who wanted to “catch up at the new club”. Seated at sofa booth.Various set menus to choose from, ranging from the “Express 3 Courses Set Lunch” @$480 pp to the “Menu Degustation”@$1,460 pp.Decided to go for the “Business Luncheon (Estimate dining time 90 minutes)” @$780 pp.Didn’t get to look at the wine list as Member had already picked out a nice Burgundy for us. Here’s what we had.Sour dough- crunchy c
Seated at sofa booth.
Various set menus to choose from, ranging from the “Express 3 Courses Set Lunch” @$480 pp to the “Menu Degustation”@$1,460 pp.
Decided to go for the “Business Luncheon (Estimate dining time 90 minutes)” @$780 pp.
Didn’t get to look at the wine list as Member had already picked out a nice Burgundy for us.
Here’s what we had.
Sour dough- crunchy crust and moist interior.
Marinated Tomatoes- its sweetness accentuated by the creamy, unexpected twist of Burrata IceCream.
Seared Scallops- perfectly caramelized and
tender, topped with zesty chopped Ginger and leek confit, on a bed of luscious butter sauce with yuzu-flavored ponzu.
Japanese Ocean Trout, complemented by parsnip. The addition of Vin Jaune (a French yellow wine) tied the dish together with its nutty, slightly oxidized complexity.
After a long wait (during which we nearly finished the bottle of wine with Member intermittently glancing at his watch), server presented the restaurant’s Signature Roast Three Yellow Chicken. Roasted to golden perfection, with crackling crispy skin and juicy meat bursting with flavor. Served with Warm Pilaf Rice infused with the essence of the roast, whilst giving off aroma of spices and herbs. Well worth the wait- it was Member (and not me) who had to rush back to Island East for a 3:30pm meeting.
Meringue topped with Granny Smith Apple Sorbet with subtle floral notes of Marigold- a multi-dimensional dessert.
Cheese trolley with luxurious variety and quality.
Picked the Comte and Mimolette; paired with honey, fig jam and crackers.
In summary: our whole lunch took 2 hours 30 mins in total- 60 mins over the “Estimate dining time 90 minutes”. Server explained the delay was due to the time needed to roast the chicken. I guess most members can afford a leisurely leisurely lunch on a weekday.
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