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2023-11-26
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Nestled within the opulent confines of The Murray, it has contemporary ambiance, combining sleek design with a touch of elegance. The chic and inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect setting for a relaxed meal or a lively gathering with friends. Whilst most guests flock here for its afternoon tea or delightful libations, I find the lunch offerings equally enjoyable. The semi-buffet lunch features a flavourful array of appetisers, tapas, desserts, etc. - 𝙰𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝚃𝚊𝚙𝚊𝚜 -✧ 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙚✧
- 𝙰𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝚃𝚊𝚙𝚊𝚜 -
✧ 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙚
✧ 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙤
✧ 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨
✧ 𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙣
✧ 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙨 & 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚
✧ 𝙋𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚
✧ 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙟𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤
✧ 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨
✧ 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖
Out of the variety of tapas, fried chorizo and gambas ajillo were my personal favourites. The fried chorizo had slightly charred exterior with succulent meat infused with smoky paprika flavor. The gambas ajillo consisted of plump shrimp enhanced but not overwhelmed by the lively, lingering warmth of the garlicky oil.
- 𝙼𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚕𝚎 -
✧ 𝙂𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 (5/10)
The paella had some promising elements but failed to achieve an ideal balance. The use of squid ink lent a pleasant briny flavour. However, there was too much broth, leaving the rice soggy instead of separate grains. While it featured an appropriate assortment of seafood, they lacked seasoning, imparting a faint taste.
- 𝙼𝚊𝚒𝚗 -
✧ 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞 (6/10)
✧ 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙛 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙣 (8/10)
The highlight was the grilled Angus beef tenderloin, expertly cooked to medium-rare. The tender cuts had a pleasing pink flesh that melted in the mouth. It was paired with a decadent foie gras that lived up to high expectations. As the butter-soft foie gras coated the palate, its rich aroma and melt-away texture stood out as not overly greasy, in perfect balance.
- 𝙳𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚜 -
✧ 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙖
✧ 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
Two standouts were the crema catalana and chocolate mousse cake. The crema catalana delivered an interplay between the silky custard and caramelised sugar topping. However, the mousse cake truly impressed with its intense yet well-balanced chocolate flavor, and the texture was sumptuously silky that each bite seemed to dissolve on the palate rather than be consumed, definitely deserves the highest praise.
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