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Can't decide between Spanish food, French food or Italian pasta? Or perhaps some Swedish cheeseballs? Ambush is the place for you with its comprehensive dishes from the European regions. Or the local "European Union" might be a more apt description for that place For full review: www.dairycream.blogspot.sgFrom Belgium, this Pot of Mussels $15.60(S) /$18.60(L) in White Wine & Smoked Streaky Bacon impressed with generous dose of sweet alcohol tinged with garlicky flavour. For something spicy but n
For full review: www.dairycream.blogspot.sg
From Belgium, this Pot of Mussels $15.60(S) /$18.60(L) in White Wine & Smoked Streaky Bacon impressed with generous dose of sweet alcohol tinged with garlicky flavour. For something spicy but not too much, the Thai Basil version appealed to me more with that familiar Asian flavour. Replace it with fish and the fragrant spiced herbs get close to the Thai style Assam Steamed Fish.
From Germany, the classic Pork Knuckle ($18 for half) was roasted moderately well, producing a crackly golden rind covering the tender meat and fats. I like the juiciness which is not found in German restaurants like Brozeit or Paulaner Brahaus but traditionalists might beg to differ.Served in slices, this saves you the trouble of cutting the whole leg. But the pillowy mashed potato seemed to steal the limelight while the saukeraut was dry and too little for the meat.
Craving for some French cusine? The duck confit with orange sauce$18.50 is a clean-looking dish with just some simple seasonings to bring out the flavours.
In fact, the crispy deep fried duck attracted me more than my own main the coq au vin, braised chicken leg in red wine sauce-$17.80 . The chicken was sure fork tender with the robust red wine booze. But some pearl onions and thin bacon would power up this dish with the necessary sweetness and acidity.
Eventually, what won me was this humble plate of aglio olio spaghetti with seaweed and fried chicken $13.00. Littered with hints of peppery dried chilli and sourness, the pasta was a welcome change after having too much meat. The golden crispy fried chicken was definitely different and more tasty than the seaweed fried chicken nuggets which we used to get from sch canteens.
Negra Paella $14.50My love for black food includes not only chocolate but also squid ink dishes. In fact, this Spanish paella was my favourite dish of that day as the rice was sticky and full of flavour as compared to my previous try at Ochre. But perhaps the name "Negra" might call for a wiser name.
In short, the European fare here is value for money as the hearty main courses do not exceed $20 while pastas at average $13. It can be comparable to other western food chains like TCC and Robert Timms, but what makes it different is its European focus with some Asian twist. Should I return, I will not leave without the highly raved wild salmon Thai basil pasta and of course, the desserts. These are the main dishes which I've tried but for more, feel free to visit www.dairycream.blogspot.sg
Many thanks to Open Rice and Ambush for this food tasting session without having to travel to Europe
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