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2013-09-20
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It was our first time at Absinthe, so we wanted to try more items and opted for the set dinner, priced at $88 each pax. If you browse through the menu, it will be apparent that the set is more worthwhile as the ala carte items are rather expensive.Entree include:1) Hokkaido Scallops Carpaccio, Hazelnut, Fava Beans and Soy-Argan Oil DressingThe scallops were sliced so thinly that I cant really taste the natural sweetness of a scallop. But I've to admit this was an interesting dish ~ the dressing
Entree include:
1) Hokkaido Scallops Carpaccio, Hazelnut, Fava Beans and Soy-Argan Oil DressingThe scallops were sliced so thinly that I cant really taste the natural sweetness of a scallop. But I've to admit this was an interesting dish ~ the dressing itself overpowered the scallops, in a nice way of course. And there were nuts & beans for the added texture. Very intriguing indeed.
2) Traditional Lobster BisqueThe soup was smooth and super flavourful. I though it was slightly too thick ('gao') for me. Nevertheless, we still polished the bowl clean.
3) Pan Fried Foie Gras, Morello Cherries and BlinisI'm not a foie gras person but I thought this was quite okay. The foie gras came with a small slice of pancake & sweet berries sauce.
Mains include a choice of the following:
1) Roasted Black Cod, Prawn Risotto and Kaffir Lime Leaf EmulsionBy now, we were really full and it was good that the risotto came in spoonfuls portion. The risotto was lovely, creamy with bite size prawns. Cod fish, on the hand, was a tad saltish but still good.
2) Seared Iberico Pore "Presa" Pommery Mustard and Ragu of Brussels SproutsWe were told that this was pork, but we thought it tasted like beef ~ sweet & tender. Yummy!
The dinner ended of with a sweet note of Stewed Seasonal Peaches with Crumble and Peach Sorbet. This was somewhat unusual dessert. The peach fruit was warm, but without the fruit sweetness, which was nicely complemented by the peach sorbet. To read more and view photos, please click here
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