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The Rustic Bistro
2015-03-21 110 views
I have always loved their food when they had a stall at China Square foodcourt. I missed the taste so much after they ceased operation there.I was thrilled when my friend told me their new shop is at Far East Square. Though it took me quite awhile to visit but I am glad I finally did.Within this compact shop, is a nett priced (no GST & service charge) bistro that had been brilliantly renovated to maximize the space to house the lunch hour crowd. They even managed to have a self serve counter in
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I have always loved their food when they had a stall at China Square foodcourt. I missed the taste so much after they ceased operation there.

I was thrilled when my friend told me their new shop is at Far East Square. Though it took me quite awhile to visit but I am glad I finally did.
Main Entrance
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Within this compact shop, is a nett priced (no GST & service charge) bistro that had been brilliantly renovated to maximize the space to house the lunch hour crowd. They even managed to have a self serve counter in a corner just besides the order taking counter.
Self Serve Counter
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A glance at the menu and I am immediately spoilt for choice. So many items to try but so little stomach space. They are even having lunch promo for 5 selected items priced at S$9.90 nett.
Menu
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You can also top up S$3.50 nett for set meal which includes Daily Homemade Soup + Ice Lemon Tea / Lemonade for any ala carte or lunch promo order.
Chicken Mushroom Consomme, Lemonade
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Lemonade
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Chicken Mushroom Consomme
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Ice Lemon Tea
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Finally, after a round of struggle, these are the choices today.

Vegetarian Aglio (S$9.90)
Spaghetti with seasonal vegetables & mushrooms. A healthier choice for those who like it light & simple. Spaghetti might taste a little better if cooked a few sec longer.
Vegetarian Aglio
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Pork Belly with 63 Degree Egg (S$15.90)
Cream sauce spaghetti with pan seared pork belly and the highlight of this dish - 63 Degree Egg! Spaghetti taste so smooth & flavourful with the egg blended in. Pork belly is also not too tough and it doesn't taste oily at all. It definitely makes you feel full with the egg, cream sauce & all.
Pork Belly with 63 Degree Egg
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Rustic Gourmet Burger (S$19.90)
Tender & juicy beef patty topped with the main attraction of this dish - pan seared goose liver. Goose liver is pan seared till perfection that melts in your mouth. Paired with soft buns, this burger is simply irresistable!
Rustic Gourmet Burger
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Rustic Gourmet Burger
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I will definitely return to try out their other items.
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12 Reasons to visit Rustic Bistro
2014-12-18 68 views
It's time to take your cafe-hopping experience to a whole new level. With the highly concentrated food scene in Singapore, a new breed of dining experience has just come on board — Bistros. The Rustic Bistro is not only wallet-friendly, but also provides the perfect ambience for large groups and families. 1. NETT Prices — NO GST, NO Service ChargeDining with your buddies is made exceptionally simple WITHOUT the hassle of calculating +10% service charge and +7% GST. Hooray!2. Rustic floor plan th
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It's time to take your cafe-hopping experience to a whole new level. With the highly concentrated food scene in Singapore, a new breed of dining experience has just come on board — Bistros. The Rustic Bistro is not only wallet-friendly, but also provides the perfect ambience for large groups and families.
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 1. NETT Prices — NO GST, NO Service Charge
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 Dining with your buddies is made exceptionally simple WITHOUT the hassle of calculating +10% service charge and +7% GST. Hooray!

2. Rustic floor plan that surpasses your expectation of a typical SG cafe
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 Their colourful furniture reflects their pride in creativity and going against convention. While the colours don't seem to complement each other, the contrasting effects appear to work. The ambience may not be as enchanting as that at Carpenter and Cook, but it has its own mystical character. I can't quite put my finger on what it is though.

3. Be inspired by their electrifying decorations
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 Wires and lightbulbs hang loosely overhead as an additional decorative feature, setting the mood of the Bistro. The chefs are definitely the 'Thomas Edison(s)' of Modern-inspired Western cuisine, because any lightbulb moment could lead to Point #4.

4. Receive free appetisers from the Chefs*
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 Occasionally, you may get FREE appetisers from the Rustic Bistro Chefs. This is sparked by their random innovation, according to which they 'make anything when it comes to their mind'. They then get feedback from their customers, and think about putting it on the next menu. Because Rustic Bistro is a totally new concept, they are open to changing their menu to suit the tastebuds of their customers. The appetiser I tried tasted like Cordon Bleu with grape juice extract and the flavours were harmonious.

5. They've got the BEST chefs specialising in ALL kinds of eggs
Rustic three-way eggs
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 One of the MUST-TRY items on their menu is the Rustic 3-Way Eggs - S$14.90. I recall this as one of the challenges on MasterChef, in which the contestants had to create various versions of eggs. The Rustic 3-Way Eggs consist of Eggs Benedict with Bacon & Burnt Hollandaise, Scrambled egg on toast with smoked salmon and a sunny side-up on toast with tomatoes.
Rustic 3-way Eggs
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 Eggs Benedict with Bacon
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 Sunny Side-up

6. CHEAPEST poached eggs in town
Eggs Benedict
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 For only S$11.00, try their Eggs Benedict! It is definitely one of the cheapest in town (and the most delicious too). With bacon, burnt hollandaise and mixed mesclun, this protein-rich food would appeal to bodybuilders after a workout.
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 Play the video and see how the egg yolk slowly oozes out. The texture was thick yet smooth and velvety, with the hollandaise sauce a great compliment to each bite. No editing software was used!
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 7. All their eggs are cooked to perfection at 63°C
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
$13
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 I always love my eggs with slices of smoked salmon. For only S$13.00, the Eggs Florentine features poached eggs resting on top of smoked salmon, with pieces of spinach and a dollop of burnt hollandaise enveloping the dish. It may look small, but it's actually quite satisfying.

8. Their pasta is flavour-packed
Pesto Chicken
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 Try their Pesto Chicken for S$11.90! It was initially overwhelming with the strong, rich flavours engulfing my tongue. I always thought that this sort of pasta is mild-tasting. Don't feel shy making loud slurping noises with this spaghetti tossed with basil and chicken!

9. Cheapest Truffle Fries in town
Truffle Fries
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 For only S$5.00, you get a large bowl of truffle fries topped with powdered parmesan cheese. The fries are cooked fresh, so you don't have to worry about them turning soggy! The portion was large enough to be shared amongst four people, so it's a real steal from The Rustic Bistro. The only downside is that they tasted too salty for me, so do let the chefs know beforehand if you don't want too much salt in it.

10. Best comfort food ever: Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
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 Marination is extremely important for flavourful Fish & Chips, and Rustic Bistro offers a great-tasting version for only S$10.90. I would appreciate that they serve it on a plate instead of a chopping board though, as it's rather difficult to contain the crispy breadcrumbs within the wooden board.

11. They have servings for giant eaters
Rustic Beef Burger
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 The Rustic Beef Burger - S$11.90 is for big eaters. The beef patty came in an odd-looking shape, as if it was rolled into a square. What I loved most about the burger is its juiciness, although the burger bun wasn't really well-toasted and the lettuce looked like it was hastily chucked in. The cheese used was definitely processed cheese, losing some points for the freshness of their signature beef burger. While the appearance did not stimulate my appetite, it was a really huge portion for one.

12. It is founded by Chef Eddy and award-winning Chef Stephen.
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 Chef Stephen (left) and Chef Eddy (Right)

Both chefs have won accolades and cooked in hotels and other chain restaurants. Veteran chef Stephen Yong and chef Eddy Wan met at M.Y Golden Odyssey. With more than 10 years of culinary experience in various hotels and food establishments, the chefs now dish up modern-inspired Western cuisine that will surely surpass your expectations.

Read more at http://www.littletinysun.com/2014/08/the-rustic-bistro-food-review.html
Other Info. : Read more at http://www.littletinysun.com/2014/08/the-rustic-bistro-food-review.html The Rustic Bistro 21 China Street, Far East Square Singapore 049563 Mon to Sat : 11am to 10pm
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15 Minutes (Dine In)
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Rustic three-way eggs
$ 14.9
Rustic 3-way Eggs
$ 14.9
Eggs Benedict
$ 11
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
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Pesto Chicken
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Truffle Fries
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Fish & Chips
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Great nett priced food!
2014-08-05 40 views
It's a nett priced restaurant! Which is a plus for a budget Melissa! And the egg florentine were delicious! The spinach with the smoked salmon and the baguette! great breakfast/lunch/dinner it says that it's meant for the weekends but I managed to order it on a weekday! It's a very quiet cafe facing china street with chill background music, rustic wooden tables and chalk boards with their menu written all over with colourful chalks it's a very charming place we also had the rustic burger whi
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It's a nett priced restaurant! Which is a plus for a budget Melissa! And the egg florentine were delicious! The spinach with the smoked salmon and the baguette!
great breakfast/lunch/dinner
it says that it's meant for the weekends but I managed to order it on a weekday! It's a very quiet cafe facing china street with chill background music, rustic wooden tables and chalk boards with their menu written all over with colourful chalks
it's a very charming place
we also had the rustic burger which was very fresh. The tomatoes were sweet and you can tell that the meat isn't frozen
We also had a creme brulee for dessert, but the glaze wasn't as "glass-hard" as I had expected it to be, and was a bit too sweet for my liking, but nonetheless a great way to end the meal.
 

We spent a total of $29.80 for our two mains and creme brulee..
using the groupon it was only $15 for a $30 voucher
totally worth it! so technically we each spent $7.50 for dinner!
Would def come here again if there were more groupon offers.
Other Info. : You will have to get up and pick out cutlery and iced water. So we kinda sat near that table.
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Date of Visit
2014-07-31
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  • def the egg florentine!!