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2013-09-25
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Homegrown chocolate brand Au Chocolat is a French-inspired bistro and retail confiserie with an amazing selection and display of cakes, chocolates, macarons, jellybeans and even gelato. This Willy Wonka-like chocolate factory also sells beautifully packaged products of candies, lollies and good quality chocolate which make wonderful gift ideas! Kids and adults alike will warm up to this candyland which has been thoughtfully designed and constructed in playful pastel colours with a touch of whims
The dining area too stays true to that fantasy appeal with a toy train running along the railway tracks that project down the ceiling and form a perimeter around the bistro while the servers adorn maroon coloured aprons over their white shirts with matching straw boater hats.
Ultimate Benedict $22Having heard raves about the Ultimate Benedict, we HAD to make a trip down to see what was so ultimate about it. And when this aluminum black pan arrived at our table with a towering display of food, we definitely got excited. Starting from the base were two flaps of pancakes, topped with sautéed spinach, chicken chunks, ribeye steak, poached eggs, bacon and drizzled with Au Chocolat's specialty dark chocolate and red wine infused Hollandaise sauce.
The trick would probably be to cut a cross section and have a bit of everything in a mouthful but it was a nearly impossible task without everything toppling over so we decided to eat it layer by layer instead. Unfortunately, that was when the magic was lost because the individual elements were not spectacular or particularly mind-blowing unlike its presentation and our initial impressions of it. The special Hollandaise sauce however was quite the charmer and what truly stood out in this dish overall.
Truffle Fries $15These truffle fries are by far the best that I have enjoyed in Singapore to date! Thick cut potato strips that have been deep fried in white truffle oil and seasoned with truffle sea salt, these were truly truffle fries through and through. That lovely truffle aroma definitely hits you when the fries are served and stays even till the very last fry. Additional points have to be added for the presentation in a newspaper cone which certainly adds novelty and enjoyment. BBQ sauce and mayo are also served at the side but I didnt really use them. These truffle fries are perfect on their own!
Au Chocolat Tower Cake $18This gorgeous tower cake with its six layers of dark chocolate cake alternating with milk chocolate mousse and crunchy chocolate pearls was simply irresistible and absolutely rich. A dream come true for all chocolate lovers and a deserving one at that because every bite was moist, smooth, chocolatey and divine. For more indulgence, pour the chocolate ganache seved in a little pot at the side and eat it with the scoop of Vanilla gelato that also comes with the cake. I personally thought the gelato was a highlight with that authentic Vanilla bean taste instead of plain essence.
Overall, while Au Chocolat is certainly a treat to the taste buds and the eyes, it can also be quite costly for the wallet so I would not be too quick to rush back for my next visit. The portions are however generous and just nice for sharing. And you definitely have to check out the retail section on the way out. I am almost 100% sure you will not leave empty-handed!
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