This place was bustling on a Sunday afternoon. Toast was nice and fluffy but I still prefer Ya Kun's crispy toast and pandan kaya. Kueh was great! Great for afternoon snacks.

Good authentic biryani at reasonable prices. The chicken biryani only costs $10. Appetizer of Paneer Tikka was more expensive at $12. What stands out at this place though, was the excellent service from the male server. Thumbs up!

Really yummy. Pastry was so crisp.

Loved this, will definitely buy it again!

Disappointed with this, the filling was sooo little.

Yam taste was not prominent. The paste felt really diluted and watery. Doubt this place will survive given the price and quality.

Had the Denver and Deckle steak cut. Preferred the Deckle cut as it was tender and much juicier than the Denver. Steak was pleasant, however it was overly salted, making every bite an unpleasant thirst quencher. Perhaps the salt level on the meats as well as the salt provided at the side could be toned down. Alternatively, customers could also be given an option to request for salt or no salt to be sprinkled on the meat. It would have been a better overall experience to savour the actual flavours of the wagyu beef than to let the meats be overwhelmed by the salt provided.

Also ordered the truffle fries that were nicely crisp and sautéed mushrooms that were very chewy and flavorful. While the sides were tasty, the overall meal left an unpalatable taste in my mouth after due to the extremely high sodium content.

Ended off the meal with a Basque burnt cheesecake that had a gooey centre with a sweet and tangy berry sauce. While the experience was marred by the overwhelming savoury flavours of the meal, it was still a decent delicious meal.

Chef Joel's Brandy White Fish Soup, smooth white collagen rich fish soup that is achieved through hours of preparation with no milk added (concentrated fish stock from fish bones which Chef Joel shared that he uses 1 fish for only 2 bowls of soup!) 👍🏻

One of the dish that is great for sharing! Presentation on point and well sliced up. Dipping sauce is great too! #shiok

Love the sear and sambal rub on the surface of the brisket which really enhances its natural flavor. The meat boast of an outstanding flavor and exceptional juiciness. The caramelised shallot is creamy and rich, with a subtle sweetness. It really shone greatly in this dish. I like the creative ways the restaurant uses plant is its dishes. You also get the nicely charred grilled pardon peppers as accompaniment! Every component is so thoughtful and yummy!

Stewed to yield fork tender perfection, crowned on a pool of mint yogurt garnished with green olive, chilli tapenade, buckwheat and jicama.
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Location: The Botanic @thebotanicrestaurant 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Shopping Centre, #01-22A, Singapore 179103
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I ordered the Lemon pepper chicken ($10.50) with 2 complementary sides. The broccoli and sauteed brussels are always my to-go sides😅😊 ahahaha because the portion is big and i love vegetables!! Other sides i recommend are the spinach sesame salad and cinnamon pumpkin!! Shall try the baked olive rice next time when i want carbs~

I found that the chicken didnt had any lemon nor pepper flavour and was a tad salty for my liking. Shall not order the chicken from isteaks anymore... quite disappointing. Hahaha i think their salmon is really nice because they cooked till medium well (the salmon remains soft and moist) and their steaks are really affordable. I also love their pork ribeye because the sauce is flavourful and the meat isnt too dry or hard.

Nonetheless, this is my favourite to go place for western food because i find it really affordable (prices are inclusive of gst and there isnt service charge). Furthermore, there are a plethora of sides to choose from such as cheesy cauliflower, garlic butter eggplant and even mac&cheese which is one of their popular sides.

Worth it: 4/5
Taste: 3.75/5 (because it really depends on what you order so i cant really give it a 4 since not every dish is nice)
Ratings: 7.75/10 (the dishes there are either a hit or a miss but for the price point and affordability i would really recommend it!! Their quality is WAY BETTER than astons. Astons was my childhood western meal because it used to be very cheap and affordable to us students...but their prices keep increasing and standard keep dropping☻) haha

No go
Can go
Must go😊

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