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2013-07-29
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I had passed by Bull and Butcher a while back and it looked good, so I decided to go there for dinner a few days ago. Together with my friend, we got a set menu for dinner- consisting of a appetizer, main and dessert- and a mixed grill with a separate appetizer of oysters and a side of sauteed forest mushrooms. First to come was the salmon salad- the appetizer from the set menu. It was a generous portion, there were thick slabs of smoked salmon with rocket and capers and a drizzled cream cheese
First to come was the salmon salad- the appetizer from the set menu. It was a generous portion, there were thick slabs of smoked salmon with rocket and capers and a drizzled cream cheese dressing. The cream cheese went extremely well with the salmon and the capers took the edge of the bitter rocket.
The half a dozen oysters came next. They were fresh and juicy; although they were cleaned, you could still taste the sea, which in my opinion, added to the flavour.
My Australian Wagyu beef fettuccine came next (it was the main I chose). I enjoyed the tomato base and the al dente texture of the pasta, but it was nothing to write home about and I felt there wasn't enough beef.The Mixed Grill also arrived at the same time, but I was so busy with my pasta I forgot to take a photo of the Mixed Grill That is a true pity because both my friend and I really liked it. There was a selection of steak, sausage, and lamb. The steak was done medium rare and so so juicy! Eating it I could tell that steak was Bull and Butcher's forte. The lamb was decent, but again nothing amazing, but I really liked the sausage. It was stuffed with herbs and this offset the otherwise 'jelat-ness' of the meaty sausage.
We also ordered a side of sauteed forest mushrooms. While simple, the mushrooms were tasty and flavourful, accompanying the meat and pasta well.
We were really stuffed by the time it came to dessert, but I couldn't help myself when it arrived. The cheesecake was very light and not at all creamy, and the fruits went very well, making it a delightful end to the evening.All in all, I really like Bull and Butcher, both because of the great food and the lovely ambiance. A great place to go for a date, or just a quiet dinner with someone special.
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