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2013-02-16
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The Place - A cosy bistro tucked away in a quiet corner of the complex housing the 4* Oasia Hotel and the Novena Specialist Centre, this gem of diners on a budget is known only to insiders working in the area. My friend who works at Novena Office Towers next door brought me here. It is easily accessible by a link bridge from Novena Square 2 Mall which is right above the MRT Station.Busy during weekday lunch, Doodle is quiet enough for a dinner date on a budget in the evening with its warm cosy a
Busy during weekday lunch, Doodle is quiet enough for a dinner date on a budget in the evening with its warm cosy ambience.
The Service - Doodle is a self service pasta specialist restaurant, though it is cosy and informal enough to be termed a bistro. The nicest thing about dining here, besides the innovative, wholesome pasta, is the obliging staff who are flexible and customer-oriented.When we visited at dinner, they were nice enough to serve us our pasta and drinks, abd offered to. Send us the bill adter the meal. The usual practice is to order and pay upfront.
The Prices - Very affordable for the quality, generous portions and casual, pleasant, comfy dining environment. Prices are about $2 more than fast food type of pastas at Pastamania, and comparable to menu prices before service/tax at Cafe Cartel. However, what you see is what you pay at Doodle i.e. nett prices without any service charge and GST added to your bill. Create Your Own Pasta starts at $9.50 while popular favourites like Spaghetti Bolognaise and Carbonara Pasta are priced at $10.50 each. We had freshly brewed iced lemon tea $2/glass with our meal. Fancy coffees, bottled juices, beer and a small selection of wines are also offered.
The Food - The pasta dishes at Doodle are cooked to order right before your eyes at the open concept, show kitchen now in vogue. The nicest thing about dining at Doodle is having near-fine restaurant quality food using fresh ingredients cooked with care. The staff are flexible enough to accommodate requests for more vegetables or change of pasta type so your pasta can be customised to your preferences.
We ordered the Straits of Gibraltar pasta and Taj MaHall pasta - both are unique creations not found in other Italian restaurants. The Straits of Gibraltar is a fusion of sliced Spanish chorizo sausages, bell peppers and a spicy Morrocco-inspired pesto. This was a rich and hearty sauteed pasta dish but just a little greasy. The Taj MaHall pasta had generous slices of lean Tandoori chicken and diced cherry tomatoes. It was served with a scoop of mint chutney on the side. I mixed it into the pasta to tone down the spiciness. Both pasta dishes were topped by fresh rocket leaves imported from Australia. Finally, I found a place that serves good quality pastas specially tailored to the local palate. I will definitely schedule a few more visits to try their other signature pastas made from their own special recipes that feature Asian ingredients and sauces.
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