[CLOSED] Manna (City Gate)

Came back to manna for their porcini mushroom soup .

Places that serve such quality home made food are far and few in Singapore .

Earthy , nourishing and not overly seasoned - just like how your Nonna would make it .

Topped with buratta for a luxurious touch .

Pork Ribeye with Mashed Potato + Golden Mango Iced Tea ($9.80 nett)

It was my second time here and I generally enjoyed the food I had tried. The food were delicious and the portion was just right and well-balanced - definitely above average, especially worthy with the lunch deal. The owners/staff are also really hospitable and very easy-going which was a cherry on top of the good food! They even offered our group complimentary dessert this time and it was really good too.

I definitely recommend this place! A rare gem in a quaint and chill spot.

Seared Atlantic Seabass, Braised Cabbage, String Beans with Lettuce, White Wine Sauce.

From the newly-opened Manna at City Gate along Beach Road; a stone's throw away from Sultan Plaza and Golden Mile Food Centre. Serving up a variety of Western cuisine (some carrying a local influence), the Seared Atlantic Seabass with Lentils was an item that we felt was pretty decent for its price of S$16.00.

Coming with a crisp skin from the searing, the fish was still considerably flaky with some moisture being locked within; its flavour enhanced by the white wine sauce which was all savoury and buttery, while the accompanying greens such as the braised cabbage provides a familiar, soft crunch providing the local infusion for this item. The long beans further helps to provide more texture, while the lentils gave a soft bite to even things out. A pretty decent item to go for here; given how Manna is decked out, it does make for a good spot for a relaxed date or casual lunches in the day with rattan and wood furnishings with the sunlight pouring in from the full length windows on the facade — a spot that is worth considering to dine at when in the area.