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Lastly, for dessert, The Waffle Ice Cream ($20) was okay in my opinion because I don’t really care for their salted milk ice cream (and I was expecting a little more). However, I love the nutty hazelnut crumble, the apple compote also added that fruity sweetness and I basically inhaled the crisp hazelnut waffle.

What saved the night was the Iberico Pork Chop ($48)! Think bone in grilled Iberico rib chop paired with yummy rich vin jaune sauce, luscious artichoke purée, green peas (ugh no), and crunchy aromatic hazelnuts. I could seriously just pick up the plate and lick up all the sauce. Grilled nicely, the pork was sufficiently tender and succulent on most parts but some bites were certainly more firm.

A miss, the Tagliolini Fresca ($40) was completely over-seasoned - too salty. I do, however, enjoy the tangy sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes and the execution of the tender grilled baby squid and Argentinean red prawns. I would say skip this.

Toast to the new year with Brasserie Astoria’s signature/ namesake Toast Astoria ($32), topped with savoury shoyu brined trout roe, sweet Japanese snow crab (quite a sizeable mound) and fresh-tasting coldwater shrimps on a crispy golden-brown butter fried toast amped up with piquant wasabi aioli and pickled red onions. A very refreshing and refined starter (even better with the squeeze of lime).

rum raisin scone ($3.80) - chewy, on the dense side, rum taste not strong
palmier ($3.80) - buttery, sugary, chewy, flaky
croissant ($3.50) - buttery, fresh
cappuccino ($5.50) - good!

Summer Hill is the perfect retreat for a cozy brunch, offering a relaxed ambiance, warm service, and a brunch trolley filled with thoughtfully crafted dishes.

From the freshly baked baguette to the smoky piperade of roasted red peppers and tomatoes, each dish shines. The juicy Cherry & Port Glazed Ham, roasted with brown sugar and cloves, delivers the perfect sweet-savory balance, while the rich Bordelaise Egg Cocotte combines soft eggs with Gruyère cheese and cream. Seafood lovers will enjoy the briny sweetness of Clam "Mouclade", with live clams simmered in cream and spices. For hearty flavors, the Poulet Moutarde et Miel, grilled chicken in honey, Dijon mustard, and herbs, is a standout.

Other delights include the creamy smoked salmon rillettes, rustic paté de campagne, wild mushroom conserva, and a refreshing pear and Roquefort salad. End the meal with treats from the dessert trolley, like the Pear Frangipane Tart or Flourless Chocolate Chestnut Cake.

Summer Hill’s rustic dishes, combined with its charming atmosphere, make it an ideal spot for an indulgent weekend brunch. It’s an experience that blends comfort, flavor, and expert craftsmanship.

Both dishes were good. Duck confit was tender on the inside & charred grilled perfectly on the outside. Beef cheek was tender but beef taste slightly strong. Mashed pair well w both mains.

Nestled in the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park, Le Jardin offers a serene escape into nature. Surrounded by blooming flowers and the gentle sounds of the outdoors, this cozy and charming restaurant provides a tranquil dining experience. Pet-friendly and welcoming, it’s a perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon with loved ones, whether human or furry.

From 3 PM to 5 PM, Le Jardin’s menu focuses on a curated selection of starters and desserts, making it an ideal destination for a light yet satisfying midday indulgence. The Fried Calamari is a crowd-pleaser, featuring perfectly crispy rings served with a vibrant mango salsa and creamy wasabi mayo. The balance of textures and the interplay of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors make this dish a refreshing yet indulgent treat.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Belgian Waffles with Chocolate Hazelnut are a dessert not to be missed. The waffles are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, and paired with a generous scoop of rich chocolate ice cream. Hazelnuts add a delightful crunch, while the chocolate drizzle ties everything together in a symphony of flavors.

Le Jardin shines as a mid-afternoon oasis, offering a unique blend of nature’s tranquility and exquisite culinary offerings. Its location within Fort Canning Park adds to its charm, providing diners with a serene setting to relax, recharge, and indulge in a thoughtfully crafted menu. Whether you’re there for a quick snack or an extended break, Le Jardin’s starters and desserts are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Check out 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗫! They are a muslim-owned French & Japanese Restaurant, located at Jalan Besar!

Here is what we tried:
-Wild Mushroom Soup
-Unagi Kabayaki Don
-Duck Leg Confit
-Waffles with Ice Cream
-Lychee Mojito Mocktail
-Peach Mojito Mocktail

Generous portions here! And we love the cozy ambience here!

📍 230 Jalan Besar, Amrise Hotel

A majestic meal is incomplete without a divine dessert to end it, and that’s where @langelus.sg Clafoutis ($24++) steps in. Clafoutis is a rare dessert in Singapore, and I think L’Angelus is the only French restaurant I’ve seen that serves this old school French dessert. Clafoutis is essentially a crustless tart, as the eggy custard is studded with cherries and baked till gloriously golden brown. Every order of clafoutis is baked to order and it does take fifteen minutes to bake, so you gotta order it along with your entrées.⠀
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Clafoutis has the texture of an extra fluffy pancake crossed with flan, and I enjoyed every bite of the eggy & sweet custard. Topped with vanilla ice cream, this could’ve gotten way too sweet way too fast, but the bitter & sour cherries that have been soaked in brandy injected that sharp contrast to the uniform sweetness of the clafoutis & ice cream. The cherries, besides releasing some of the brandy that was absorbed into it, also injected fruitiness into the dessert in bursts. ⠀
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Even though L’Angelus’ clafoutis is only comprised of three elements, all three elements are excellent and it was assembled by highly skilled hands. L’Angelus is definitely the place to be if you’re looking for some fantabulous French fare, and you bet I’ll be back sometime in the future.

Boeuf Rossini, also known as Tournedos Rossini, is a classic French dish that’s as French as baguette, La Marseillaise and snobbish people. Of course @langelus.sg serves it, and of course I ordered it without so much as a second glance at the rest of the menu, sixty six dollar price tag be damned.⠀
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Boeuf/Tournedos Rossini is a decadent dish that calls for a filet mignon to be pan fried in butter, served on a crouton and topped with a slice of foie gras before everything gets garnished with slices of black truffle & a drizzle of Madeira demi-glace. L’Angelus does take it slightly further with the addition of a mushroom duxelles and combining the truffle with the Madeira sauce, and it works wonderfully.⠀
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Filet mignon tends to be a less flavourful cut due to the lesser fat content running through the filet, but this steak had no such problems. It was seasoned spectacularly, and the addition of the savoury Madeira sauce made sure the filet was phenomenal. However, just like with the red wine sauce, the Madeira sauce was a little too runny and should’ve been reduced more.⠀
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Slightly subpar sauces aside, the other accompaniments to the filet were flawless. The mushroom duxelles was unarguably umami with a charming chewiness, and the flawless foie gras was just as good here as it had been on the appetiser: perfectly seared & a hedonist’s heaven. ⠀
Perhaps the most exceptional element on the plate is the crouton, the foundation upon which everything was built upon. It was skilfully toasted and it retained its crustiness right till the very end, with the last bit still staying slightly crisp. It withstood the moisture from the mushrooms, juices from the steak and the Madeira sauce excellently. Trying to load the foie gras, steak and duxelles onto the crouton for a one biter is logistically challenging, but the effort is well worth the breathtaking bite into heaven.