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2010-07-18
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Ever since 313 @ Somerset was open, Oriole is more prominent to shoppers as it is located along the stretch of many other dining restaurants at level 1. It didn’t seem to me that Oriole is a dining place but rather just a place for chillout and some beer or wine after work because of its cozy ambience and dim lights. It is definitely good for social gatherings but not for romantic moments as the place is too noisy I tried their starters “hand-cut thick fries & aioli – garlic, rosemary, parmesan”
I tried their starters “hand-cut thick fries & aioli – garlic, rosemary, parmesan” where the thick fries (wedges) are pre-marinated in their garlic ingredients before putting it to deep fry. Very nice combi to go with their garlic sauce. Even if you are not a fan of garlic, I bet you will still love it.
Their “spicy calamari – battered squid rings, pickled chili peppers” is delicious. Although it looks very red-hot-spicy, the spiciness is just 3 out of 5 though (5 being super spicy). The spicy garnish is what makes the calamari different from others. Go with a slip of white wine after a few bites, it brings out the ultimate taste of this dish.
“St. louis pork ribs – balinese marinade, sambal matah, tossed greens” is the main that I went for. The portion is just right for Asian, not like some cafes where they serve very huge portion and you probably can’t finish it. Barbecued on the outside, taste a bit of “chao da”, I wonder if it is done on purpose, but I like it still. The meat on the inside is tender, it taste very juicy as a whole with the oriental sauce.
Please don’t be shy to use your fingers when eating this. That’s not all! There is a side garnish that comes with it. It tasted like some Thai sauce. Well, the style looks like a mismatch (western + eastern + thai) but when you put them together, you just want to have more
Generally the dishes have very rich and tasty sauce, so you don’t actually have to ask for chili or tomato sauce to go with your food. Price is pretty steep though but quality of food makes it value for money.
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