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2010-10-08
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Over at Cafe del Mar by Siloso Beach, you will be welcomed by a 6,000 square feet air-conditioned bungalow. The exterior look of it gives it a classy feel yet a vibrant, laid back atmosphere in the daytime. There’s a VIP rooftop deck too where you can reserve it for private functions.The interior decor of the bungalow gives it a more formal dining area where you can host your guests to a feast or have a few games of pool. This place is sure to take your mind of your busy schedule and it’s a g
The interior decor of the bungalow gives it a more formal dining area where you can host your guests to a feast or have a few games of pool. This place is sure to take your mind of your busy schedule and it’s a great place to have a meal or just indulge over drink at the bar.
If you like to soak in the sun or have a drink by the pool, do check out their outdoor area. It is nicely surrounded by palm trees to give this place a perfect feel of your little haven where you can get to indulge in their jacuzzis. Of course, how can you not have relaxing Cafe del Mar chill out music at the background to give you the full complete and perfect experience of a cafe by the sea?
Classic Caesar Salad ($12) - This traditional salad dish is the most popular item among diners. I love how the texture and taste of the Caesar dressing, bacon, croutons, romaine lettuce and sliced Parmesan cheese compliment such other so well. This got to be one of the best Caesar salad I’ve ever eaten and I would definitely come back for more! (The salad is also available with toppings of chicken or prawns at an additional $2 each.)
Bruschetta 1/2 dozen ($6) - Another classic, this traditional Italian dish was also laid on the dining table to work out our palate. Although it may look simple, the tomatoes, English parsley and garlic are serve on the crispy French toast and topped with cheese. This is a fantastic finger food to have it with some good o’ beer and chill out by the pool!
Linguine Pescatora ($20) - This fantastic pasta dish is served with a generous ragout of seafood over the linguine. Filled with tender squid rings, juicy prawns amongst the fresh and succulent shellfish, any seafood lovers definitely got to try this. The sauce base was marvellously prepared using plums, tomatoes garlic, olive oil and basil leaves giving it a sophisticated yet perfect flavour which complements the entire dish perfectly. I feel that the use of plums in a pasta sauce is quite a bold move and it will be an acquired taste for some.
Penne Carbonara ($16) - A classic Italian pasta and it’s a top pick for many who loves pasta with a creamy base sauce. The sauce made with eggs, cheese, olive oil and bacon sure drove all of us over the moon and praising this is one of the best Carbonara we have ever ate. The sauce isn’t too salty or thick and I love its smooth, creamy texture and the taste ain’t overwhelming at all. Overall, this is a good balance of the classic Italian and modern American way of preparing the Carbonara.
Baked Pacific Dory ($24) - The picture spoke a thousand words. Where else can you find such a beautiful baked golden brown Pacific Dory in its most pristine form? This heavenly creation is of the Chef’s Specialty, which he focuses a lot on the texture of the dory fish. Carefully baked to perfection and infused with the flavour of garlic butter, this dish will definitely hit the soft spots of many out there as it melts in your mouth. The baked dory fillet served with vegetable legume, confit cherry tomatoes and wasabi mashed. This dish is a must try whenever you visit Cafe del Mar!
Succulent Lamb Chops ($32) - These prime lamb racks are marinated and grilled to to perfection according to your preferred doneness. Do not underestimate these succulent pieces of lamb racks as the mint gravy served with it will give you a kick up your palate. It is served with gratin potatoes and ratatouille which will sure satisfy your appetite with it. I find that the mint gravy pretty interesting as it introduces new flavours to the lamb chops so to cover up the unwanted taste of the lamb.
Chocolate Fondue ($20) (Serves 2-4) - What else can you ask for after a meal but a luscious warm pot of melted dark chocolate with a feast of fruits and sweets? Served with marshmallows, rock melon, strawberries, kiwi, green apples, grapes and bananas, these lovely treats will guarantee to help you wash down the delicious meal which you just had. I personally find the taste of the green apples kind of weird as it’s being soaked in salt water, giving it a strong unfriendly salty taste even if I coat it thickly with the dark chocolate. (Additional of the above items can be added at $4 each)
Apple Crumble ($10) - A classic home-made dessert prepared with granny smith apples and served your preferred scoop of ice-cream. There are choices of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavoured ice-cream to go with the apple crumble. However, I wasn’t too interested in the apple crumble as the outer crust was very thick and granny smith apples were a tad too little in the middle of it. Half of the time, I was eating the vanilla ice-cream with the crumble which breaks into fine bits too easily.
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