If tongue numbing Sichuan-style dishes are up your date's alley, this fusion spot along Amoy Street should do the trick. Burpple community favourites include the super addictive Charcoal Grilled Pork Bits ($15), a deliciously unconventional sourish-creamy Forbidden Risotto ($35) and the Spicy Oriental Bolognaise ($22) – think zha jiang mian, but with angel hair pasta.
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Neighbours to Ding Dong and Bochinche, Birds of a Feather is the perfect date spot for those working in the CBD. The snazzy place on Amoy Street hits the sweet spot in our books — memorable Sichuan-inspired dishes, excellent cocktails and an overall relaxed vibe in a gorgeous setting. Splurge on the spicy Find the Chicken in the Chillies ($16), a cheeky appetizer that features little morsels of chicken fried hidden in an abundance of dried chillies. Otherwise, its best to put your money towards the Spicy Oriental Bolognaise ($22), their rendition of zha jiang mian made with angel hair pasta, pork ragout, kale and sakura ebi — incredibly tasty. End the meal with their deceivingly humble-looking Glutinous Rice Cake ($12), where flat chewy rice cakes are topped with soy powder and Okinawan black sugar. Pro tip: Squeeze in a little lunch date here — get the Spicy Oriental Bolognaise along with the lunch exclusive of Grilled Cheese Panini ($20) with braised pork belly and pickled cabbage.
Avg Price: $60 per couple
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This snazzy newcomer on Amoy Street is the perfect place to catch up with friends over cocktails and excellent Sichuan-inspired dishes after a long day. If you're swinging by for a celebratory dinner after work, get their perfectly executed Negroni ($25) to relax. Kick off your meal with the spicy Find the Chicken in the Chillies ($16) and the Crispy Gyoza with Truffle Soy Vinaigrette ($16) — both great for sharing. For mains, you must try the Spicy Oriental Bolognaise ($22), their rendition of zha jiang mian made with angel hair pasta, pork ragout, kale and sakura ebi. Cool down your senses and end the meal with the Glutinous Rice Cake ($12), flat strips of chewy rice cake topped with soy powder and Okinawan black sugar. Pro tip: If you don't fancy a heavy dinner, come by at lunch to take in the full beauty of the place (there are two sky roofs for natural light to pour in). While you're here, get the Grilled Cheese Panini ($20) with braised pork belly, pickled cabbage and fried potatoes that is served only during lunch.
Avg Price: $50 per person
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