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ashleytok
This is ashleytok . Japanese, Korean, Fusion are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant and Desserts and Cakes, Steaks and Grills, Sushi/Sashimi.
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Skinny Pizza OK Nov 26, 2013   
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Categories : Restaurant | Pasta

 
Mushroom Pizza ~ $23

My fren is a vegetarian, so we ordered a non-meat pizza. Rare for me for not taking meat, ya I know.

Anyway, we ordered the Wild Truffled Mushroom, which was topped with roasted mushroom, truffle, garlic & parmesan cheese.

 
The pizza was considered pricy since there was NO MEAT at all! Then again, they threw in lotza mushroom and truffle. In fact, too much. *Shrugged*

The pizza can barely support the weight of the topping. It was paper thin that I almost thought I was just eating mushroom and truffle. I still preferred thin crust pizza with at least the crust still there??

The serving of the mushroom and truffle was really generous. It's probably good if the pizza is shared with more ppl. Since there was only the 2 of us, trying to finish half the pizza each, it became too overwhelming and a tad salty, especially when there was no crust to neutralise the taste. In the end, I had to waste food. =(

 
3 Side Dishes Combo ~ $15

We also ordered the combo side dish, which we can choose 3 out from the 9 items. You can also order the side dish on its own, priced at $6-$7 each. We decided on 2 of the Skinny Favourite (i.e Brie Cheese and Sweet Potato) and a prawn item to satisfy the carnivorous side of me. Hehe

To read more and visit photo, please visit http://fun-hideout.blogspot.sg/2011/08/skinny-pizza.html
 
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Sun with Moon OK Nov 26, 2013   
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Categories : Japanese | Sushi/Sashimi

 
Saikoro Steak - $14.50

 
Salmon Teriyaki & Chicken - $24.80

We dint order a lot since our intention was the desserts. Food was great as usual, but the portion was small.

 
Chocolate Crepe - $7.80

Crepe was creamy and smooth, really nice! Must try!

 
Matcha Tiramisu - $6.50

Comparably, the matcha tiramisu was okay only. Then again, you dun see matcha tiramisu every where, so its unique is worth a try.

The same "problem" applies to the cakes... Portion too small lah! If sharing, need to snatch! Contradicting huh?

My total bill came up to about $63. *Phew blood*

 
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The Tasting Room  OK Nov 26, 2013   (Related Review)
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Categories : Restaurant | Steaks and Grills

The place itself was not spacious, in fact, you probably can hear the conversation of the table next to you. "Luckily" for us, we reached there early at 630pm, so that didn't pose any problem for us and we "enjoyed" the privacy as well as the prompt attention from the staff.

 
French Foie Gras de Carnard Cru ($19.90)
Pan seared foie gras with orange cranberry chutney, port wine jelly and ginger scented toast

Sound complicated with the different tastes (orange, cranberry, port wine, ginger) supposing in the dish huh? Trust me, it wasnt that complicated coz I cant really taste any or was it my insensitive palate? Hmm, I dun think the cause is the latter lah.

Anyway, the foie gras was just okay and I thought the toast was a tad too thin and crispy to properly paired with the foie gras.

 
Pan Seared Diver Scallop ($18.90)
Seared scallop on garden leafy green and finished with salmon roe and chive beurre blanc

In comparison, we adored the scallops better, which were succulent with the right texture! It would have been if they were bigger, but I guess they were good enough. Hey, no complaints since we were paying almost half price. And the creamy sauce with salmon roe complement the scallops very well.

 
"Sous Vide" Pork Belly with Crackling Skin ($26.90)
"Sous Vide" pork belly planted on mash potato with summer vegetables, Tavel Rose wine apple sauce and finished with crackling pork skin

There used to be no such word as "Sous Vide" in my dictionary. And since I started visiting Italian restaurant, it seemed to be "found" everywhere! Keke

If you are wondering what it means, there you go (quoted from Wikipedia)...

"French for "under vacuum",[1] is a method of cooking food sealed in airtight plastic bags in a water bath for a long time—72 hours is not unusual—at an accurately determined temperature much lower than normally used for cooking, typically around 60 °C or 140 °F. The intention is to cook the item evenly, not overcook the outside while still keeping the inside at the same 'doneness' and to keep the food juicier."

There was only 4 pathetic slices of pork belly, which at first I though not filling lah! But dun worry, I was served with huge lump of yummy potato mash too. =p

Pork belly was okay but I though the crackling skin was a bit too dry. And I couldn't find the "Taval Rose wine apple sauce" anywhere in the plate. I swear I overturn every single item on the plate but still cannot find leh. A mystery indeed.

 
Warm Banana Cake with Lemongrass Ginger Ice Cream ($8.9)
Served with caramelized banana, nuts & mixed berries

I was excited to try this unique ice cream made of spices instead of the normal fruits and chocolate ingredients. Fortunately, it didnt fail me and I quite like the refreshing taste. Then again, I guess not everyone can accept this.

On the other hand, the banana cake was warm and sweet. So together, the ice cream will neutralize the sweetness and turned out to be a perfect match! Thumbs up!

Disclaimer first if you are gonna try this, coz it was not stated in the menu that the banana cake will be served with the lemongrass ginger ice-cream on normal days. So please do re-confirm with the staff!

To read more and view photos, please visit http://fun-hideout.blogspot.sg/2011/10/tasting-room.html
 
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Casa Tartufo OK Nov 26, 2013   
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Categories : Italian | European | Restaurant | Chinese Soup

 
Consomme Foie Gras - $18

A unique presentation in a clear stock instead of the usual pan-seared treatment. But I think I preferred the usual pan-seared foie gras, coz the foie gras here tasted like well cooked minced pork here. *Shrugged*

 
Pappardelle - $28

This was essentially very large and very broad fettuccine. Not a pasta lover myself, so I guess they were just okay, never really impress much.

 
Codfish - $32

Codfish can never fail. I mean the ingredient is so good on its own that even just plain steaming is good enuff. If I have the chance to eat a sucky codfish, I will sure black list that restaurant! Haha

Anyway, the codfish here was very soft, you just need to use the fork to break it apart, no knives required!

To read more and view photos, visit http://fun-hideout.blogspot.sg/2011/11/tartufuo-ristorante.html
 
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Skyve Elementary Bistro and Bar OK Nov 26, 2013   
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Categories : European | Bars/Lounges | Restaurant

I dropped by this restaurant during the Singapore Restaurant Week and these were the fares we had:

 
Seared Foie Gras | Compressed Asian Pear | Shallot Marmalade | Brioche

Foie gras when not treated properly, has a stingy smell / taste, but here, the foie gras was great!

Particularly like how the sides was paired p-p-perfectly with the foie gras. The serving was just nice to feel satisfied and yet not too over-whelming. I mean foie gras is a nice ATAS (expensive) term, but it is, in simpler term ~> liver, which I dun think it will taste good if the portion is too big. Keke

 
Confit of Duck Leg (Sous Vide) | Sauteed Brocolli

Here the duck confit was okay, although I felt that the sauce was a tad too salty.

 
Dessert of the day was coffee cake. Not too bad but I was so full that I cant really finished the cake. Dun get me wrong, serving was not that huge, just that a tad slow only. So we had lotza time in between courses to digest the food and of coz, sent "signal" to the brain. LOL

To read more and view photos, please visit http://fun-hideout.blogspot.sg/2011/11/table-66.html
 
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