Food

Onglet: Even though I usually have my steak medium well, I decided to go ahead with the staff’s recommendation of medium rare. Boy, was I glad. The meat was succulent and soft without being overly chewy. My jaws did not hurt at the end of the meal. The steak was also adequately salted.

Sauteed Thyme Mushroom Medley: I thought thyme was the perfect herb for this dish as it complemented the mushrooms. It brought out the flavour without having the bitter or fungus-y taste that some mushrooms have. The taste was not too overpowering.

Truffle fries: The truffle smelled really good but when we actually started on it, we knew that this potato dish has got our hopes dashed. The fries were a little dry and this, instead of the steak, made my jaws tired from the chewing after a while. However, the good thing about it is that it was not too oily and it was also crispy! The truffle flavour was not strong enough.

Basque burnt cheesecake: This was the highlight of my meal. It was like medium dense, moist and surprisingly light on the palate. Most cheesecakes are too dense and I wouldn’t be able to finish one whole slice. But this one was totally different. It was tasty and I did not get sick of it! The passionfruit sauce and crumbs were great additions too. The cake tasted extra good when smeared with some of the passionfruit sauce.