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Grand Dame Of Excellent British English Cuisine
2014-02-16 376 views
Full Fosters review here: http://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.sg/2014/02/fosters.htmlIt's a testament to the fantastic quality of Fosters that they've survived in the constantly evolving and highly competitive food and beverage environment of Singapore for nearly 3 decades. Fosters Restaurant, also known as Fosters Steakhouse Restaurant or Fosters English Rose Cafe, has not only kept up with the times, but may still have a thing or two to school their competitors in the British English cuisine ar
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It's a testament to the fantastic quality of Fosters that they've survived in the constantly evolving and highly competitive food and beverage environment of Singapore for nearly 3 decades. Fosters Restaurant, also known as Fosters Steakhouse Restaurant or Fosters English Rose Cafe, has not only kept up with the times, but may still have a thing or two to school their competitors in the British English cuisine arena.

Ambience at Fosters is like a step back into merry olde England. Styled in the tradition of great British English pubs, with dark wooden furniture, cozy layout, and mood lighting, Fosters also has ye olde suit of knight's armour fronting their interior. The outdoor alfresco dining area has lush greenery and a mini fountain providing atmosphere. Perfect for relaxing, and slow conversations over hot meals.

Service at Fosters is excellent... if you're served by the senior staff. They are knowledgable, professional, and friendly, able to offer sound advice on menu items, and treat diners as old friends. On the flip side, the younger staff aren't much for conversation, and I had a rather unpleasant experience with an incredulous and awkward reply from one of them. Generally though, service at Fosters Restaurant / Fosters Steakhouse Restaurant / Fosters English Rose Cafe befits service at high-end fine dining establishments, albeit without the premium price tag.

Prices at Fosters are rather wallet friendly, ranging from SGD $15 - $50 per dish. Specialising in traditional British English pub grub, Fosters is also a pretty good steakhouse, offering a variety of quality cuts of beef. Dishes are rustic with generous portions, high quality and very tasty, though their belief in scratch preparation means you'll have to wait awhile for your order to be ready. Dining at Fosters is like savouring fine wine, make sure you're not in a hurry.
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Fosters - Steakhouse, An English Rose Cafe
2013-05-21 192 views
My close friend had been urging me to visit Fosters because he said the scones there are really one of the better ones out there. So on a leisure weekend afternoon, I walked in to this cafe in a quiet little corner of Holland V and was asked if I had made a reservation. I found out that as the place is not big, there are limited seats, so reservations are strongly encouraged. As I didn't make a reservation beforehand, they asked if I mind if I were to give up the table after 1 hour. I am fine wi
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My close friend had been urging me to visit Fosters because he said the scones there are really one of the better ones out there.

So on a leisure weekend afternoon, I walked in to this cafe in a quiet little corner of Holland V and was asked if I had made a reservation. I found out that as the place is not big, there are limited seats, so reservations are strongly encouraged. As I didn't make a reservation beforehand, they asked if I mind if I were to give up the table after 1 hour. I am fine with the arrangement so was seated at a cosy little corner with an armed couch. They lined e mock-fireplace w plush toys n it made the place look real cosy. Even with the hot-blazing sun outside, sitting in this dimly lit corner just feels so quaint. This corner double-up as a stage for a live-band at night. There is also an outdoor seating area adorned with hanging & climbing plants, which is a calming sight from inside-looking-out.

I ordered the Hi-tea set that includes sandwiches & scones. I suspect the sandwiches were really there to contrast the excellence of the scones. The sandwiches are extremely dry & the white bread has a v rough texture, could do with more substance on the ingredients. Heard later on that we could ask to replace the sandwiches with a scone instead. Do so, you won't regret having one more of those heavenly scones. The scones are unforgettable. With devonshire n butter cream to go along..mm..mmm~

They have an all day Happy Hour drink list, 2 drinks for $15. I went for the Affogato w/Bailey's, goes very well with my scones.

I finally decided to come back with friends for dinner, so I reserved a table for dinner the same day. We all had a wonderful time and satisfying dinner.
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Fusion soup
2013-02-15 149 views
First look at the soup and you will be thinking shark fin soup? But, this shark fin looking like soup does not contain a single bit of shark fin. This is actually crab meat and chicken soup. This is like a fusion between the Chinese and the Western culture. The texture of the soup is sticky and feels like the traditional Chinese shark fin soup. The taste is not bad and it goes really well with pepper.Lobster here at Foster is really well cooked and delicious. The lobster comes with scallop and m
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 First look at the soup and you will be thinking shark fin soup? But, this shark fin looking like soup does not contain a single bit of shark fin. This is actually crab meat and chicken soup. This is like a fusion between the Chinese and the Western culture. The texture of the soup is sticky and feels like the traditional Chinese shark fin soup. The taste is not bad and it goes really well with pepper.


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Lobster here at Foster is really well cooked and delicious. The lobster comes with scallop and mash potato, brinjar, carrots and brocolli. The lobster is a little small in size but the taste is really fantastic as the lobster is fresh and when accompanied with the pumkin sauce, it is just heavenly. The scallops are also perfectly cooked and is fresh hence the dish is really good.

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The mention of salad and some people may go EWW! But the salad at Foster is really good and the leaves are fresh. Love the slightly sour dressing and the addition of pine nuts and pomelo to the salad. This creates a different texture and flavour to the mundane salad. The smoked salmon is also really thick and delicious with the salad leaves. Baby tomatoes and lettuce are found in the salad too. This plate of vegetables are great if you are considering eating light.


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Well known as a steak house, Foster definitely has not failed to live up to its name. The steak served here is well cooked according to your specification of how well done you want the beef to be. The portion size is quite good and would surely fill your stomach. The steak comes with roasted vegetables and a yorkshire pudding which is really nice with the sauce from the beef.

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This decadent chocolate cake is really chocolate-ty and the biscuit base at the bottim of the cake adds a crunch to the cake. This chocolate mouse cake is really AWESOME and would leave and chocolate lover happy and delighted. This chocolate cake is really addictive and paired together with the vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberry and blueberry, this dessert is a nice way to complete the meal. The steak at Foster is also really good and the steak is done perfectly by the chef.
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Foster - An English Rose Indeed!
2012-10-08 155 views
Tucked away in the corner of Holland is Foster - The English Rose Cafe. Met my best girls there last Sunday for our weekend lunch date! This is one of my favourite places to hang with my friends because of the cozy ambience. Diners can choose to inside the restaurant with the a/c on or dine al fresco outside on the cafe. The cafe has a quaint, comforting feel with kitschy knick nacks like soft toys and even some plush arm chairs for patrons to dine and relax in. At night, the tables are decorate
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Tucked away in the corner of Holland is Foster - The English Rose Cafe. Met my best girls there last Sunday for our weekend lunch date! This is one of my favourite places to hang with my friends because of the cozy ambience. Diners can choose to inside the restaurant with the a/c on or dine al fresco outside on the cafe.

The cafe has a quaint, comforting feel with kitschy knick nacks like soft toys and even some plush arm chairs for patrons to dine and relax in. At night, the tables are decorated with tiny tealight candles giving the cafe a very pretty glow!

I ordered a caesar salad with extra smoked salmon while my friend ordered a chicken pie. We also ordered another basket of fries. The waiters and waitresses were very prompt and attentive in serving us as well! The food arrived within ten to fifteen minutes after we'd ordered.

My Caesar Salad was fresh topped with crotons, boiled eggs, bacon and cheese. It was a refreshing and savoury blend.
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 My friend's chicken pie was also very delicious without being too peppery (As some chicken pies can be) and the fries were well-salted and crunchy.
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 For those of y'all who enjoy the occasional Happy Hour drink, you will be pleased to know that as long as Fosters is open, so is Happy Hour! Drinks are $15 for 2. There is a long list to choose from Lychee Martinis and Mojitos. Dare-devils can try the flaming B52 which is literally on fire.

All in all, Fosters is a very quaint cafe with a lovely ambience and good food and service -- an English Rose indeed


Good: Ambience, service, food
Bad: A bit on the pricier side

Expect to spend : $20-35 (per person)
Would you go again? YES
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Superb scones
2012-07-23 104 views
For pictures and full review. pls visit:http://madamechewy.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/fosters-an-english-rose-cafe/My friend insisted that I should visit Fosters to try their scones as they are heavenly. So off we went to Holland Village.Ordered the set lunch which was really value for money. Cost about $18-20 per pax. The set lunch included a fixed soup and dessert and a selection of main courses.The scones are better than TWG and Ritz Carlton Chihuly LongueThe café is packed on weekends, reserva
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My friend insisted that I should visit Fosters to try their scones as they are heavenly. So off we went to Holland Village.

Ordered the set lunch which was really value for money. Cost about $18-20 per pax. The set lunch included a fixed soup and dessert and a selection of main courses.

The scones are better than TWG and Ritz Carlton Chihuly Longue

The café is packed on weekends, reservation recommended
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My favorite place for English tea
2012-06-14 25 views
This is my favorite place for afternoon tea because of the price. A Devonshire cream tea set for only ~$12 after GST is a steal if you compare it to afternoon tea buffets.The set includes two scones (wonderful butter taste), two sandwich (one with cucumber, one with margerine?), a toasted fruitcake and three small pots of jam, butter and Devonshire cream. You can also pick coffee or tea to go with your set. The tea comes in a pot so that's a lot of drinks to pass the afternoon.All the food is gr
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This is my favorite place for afternoon tea because of the price. A Devonshire cream tea set for only ~$12 after GST is a steal if you compare it to afternoon tea buffets.

The set includes two scones (wonderful butter taste), two sandwich (one with cucumber, one with margerine?), a toasted fruitcake and three small pots of jam, butter and Devonshire cream.

You can also pick coffee or tea to go with your set. The tea comes in a pot so that's a lot of drinks to pass the afternoon.

All the food is great (maybe not the cucumber sandwich) but the highlight of the set is the Devonshire cream. Try tasting it before putting it on your scone. It reminds me of coconut flavoring but creamy. The butter's also not bad (anything is better than margerine).

The set might seem small but it's actually very filling for one person.

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The restaurant is at the very end of Holland Village. Inside, the airconditioning is great to beat the heat. Lighting can be a bit dark (or romantic, depending on how you see it). There are sofa chairs and even a knight's armour.

If you end up sitting outside, it can get quite hot and humid. During later in the evening, mosquitoes will come out. The staff lights mosquitoes repellant incense but sometimes it doesn't work too well.

The staff is okay in service. No over the top fawning over customers but sometimes it's a bit hard to catch their attention since the inside is rather crowded.

The cream tea set is only served from 3-6pm, daily. So time your lunch right (or don't eat lunch).

Tip: If you order the set in pairs, they will serve everything on a large plate and only provide one pot of jam, butter and cream. But you can ask for a refill.
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English dinner
2011-11-17 17 views
First time eating at a English restaurant in Singapore since i came back from London.Ambience is quite romantic and english. They also have a stage for live music but i guess it will be on friday or weekends i heard. So there's no chance to listen to live music today...They have set dinner which i find is value for money. Today's set dinner, i chose their mixed grill combo set that comes with soup and dessert and coffee too!This mixed grill consist of tenderloin steak, lamb, chicken...it's indee
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First time eating at a English restaurant in Singapore since i came back from London.

Ambience is quite romantic and english. They also have a stage for live music but i guess it will be on friday or weekends i heard. So there's no chance to listen to live music today...

They have set dinner which i find is value for money. Today's set dinner, i chose their mixed grill combo set that comes with soup and dessert and coffee too!
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 This mixed grill consist of tenderloin steak, lamb, chicken...it's indeed a nicely done main course! especially the steak, it's tender and juicy, every piece of meat well marinated too.
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 Soup is normal nothing much to brag about.
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 Well they also serve the breads before the start of our main course. However they serve the breads with a french butter ! haha...but i think president brand butter is good and of high quality. The bread serving is only once, unlike french dining they serve free flow of breads....
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 Creme brulee as dessert- It's good not too sweet. However i would still prefer desserts at french restaurant.
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 Another side dish - chicken wings to be shared with others. Very well marinated and crispy. I love the french fries too.

Will recommend to others
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Romantic Night with Steak and Live Music
2011-02-14 41 views
Needless me to say, foster is all well known for its steak. Me and bf ordered the following for our romantic dinner here:1)tossed caesar salad ($12.50)2)ham omelette ($9)3)Set dinner ($39)4)lime juice ($7.50)For the Set Dinner, we had for the main, a 'Tenderloin Steak' - served with king abalone mushroom & black pepper sauce. The steak was medium well. It's the best steak i've ever eaten. Tender and juicy which comes from a small yet thick piece. Am missing the steak already. Definitely a great
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Needless me to say, foster is all well known for its steak.

Me and bf ordered the following for our romantic dinner here:
1)tossed caesar salad ($12.50)
2)ham omelette ($9)
3)Set dinner ($39)
4)lime juice ($7.50)

For the Set Dinner, we had for the main, a 'Tenderloin Steak' - served with king abalone mushroom & black pepper sauce. The steak was medium well. It's the best steak i've ever eaten. Tender and juicy which comes from a small yet thick piece.

Am missing the steak already. Definitely a great place for a quiet romantic dinner with your loved ones.

We were lucky to have a live singer performing that night.
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English Steak since 1960
2010-11-28 26 views
As close as you can be to the English….Fosters English Rose Cafe embrace all its patrons with the classic and tradition taste that one can be pamper with.Fosters, the steakouse restaurant, which boasts a chill-out alfresco dining area coupled with garden trellis solidified its touch on contemporary design concept. The interior is cosy with a dining area marked by comfortable English wing chairs and a mock fireplace that looks out to the alfresco area. Ambience enhancement are in place with live
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As close as you can be to the English….Fosters English Rose Cafe embrace all its patrons with the classic and tradition taste that one can be pamper with.

Fosters, the steakouse restaurant, which boasts a chill-out alfresco dining area coupled with garden trellis solidified its touch on contemporary design concept. The interior is cosy with a dining area marked by comfortable English wing chairs and a mock fireplace that looks out to the alfresco area. Ambience enhancement are in place with live performance that promises to bundle you with the joy of being an English. A gem that is well nestled at a tranquil corner of the ever busy Holland Village that you will never miss if you are one that love to pace around.

Services on site are prompt and has never went unattended. The food quality as branded are as promising as shown on their official site and no hitch of misses would jeopardise on their pride of mouth watering food selection. The tenderloin steak portion that came in are well cut and cooked to medium well perfection and absolutely robust that would mesmerise any steak lovers.

To end the meal with the dessert as paired with the set dinner going @ $39 ++ , cream brulee was last to leave a stomping impression of Fosters. The caramel is well toasted on top with the combination of sweetness of the custard that bears the melting texture that propelled the taste to heavenly.

The steakhouse that safe keep your special moments with your special one down to your memory lane…
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