Treasures of Tanjong Pagar

Even the beverages at Alice were exceptional. The robust 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, fragrantly nutty 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲 and the rich, earthy 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 all used chantilly cream. This made them very smooth and easy to drink. Like my friend said, they are worth getting insomnia for (because we drank them at night).

I was completely blown away by every single item served at Alice. I couldn’t even nitpick if I wanted to. Flawlessly executed and immaculately plated, they were all phenomenal.

The 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹, which consisted of a chocolate flourless cake with layers upon layers of irresistible chocolate (eg salted caramel creameux, dark chocolate crunch, orange milk chocolate creameux, amongst others), was deliriously decadent.

Both the desserts were meticulously-crafted and it’s hard to pick a favourite. The 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 was a rose lychee mousse cake with a champagne jelly and red velvet sponge which tasted refreshing. The crunchy cocoa crumble base also provided excellent textural contrast.

The supremely succulent cod and crispy potato strings offered excellent textural contrast, while the delicious dashi leek cream elegantly elevated the flavours of the 𝗣𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱.

With tender chunks of beef that literally melted in my mouth and a tasty butternut squash, the 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝘆𝘂 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 was exceptional.

The huge, crunchy prawns in the 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶 were augmented by fragrant prawn oil and a flavourful prawn broth.

Jet black tentacles sitting atop a bright orange butternut squash and garnished with cherry tomatoes and flower petals, the 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀 looked gorgeous. The tender octopus, seasoned with curry powder to give it an aromatic, spicy profile, was unrivalled.

In contrast, the 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗼 was a rich explosion of flavours with its combination of yuzu mayo and bonito flakes.

I knew Alice Boulangerie offers excellent pastries, but I was also mesmerised by its exquisite appetisers, mains and desserts.

The brilliant appetisers paved the way for a superlative dinner. The 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲, featuring Hokkaido scallop sashimi in a zesty yuzu gel and ponzu sauce, was very refreshing.

The 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶 ($26), stuffed with generous portions of soft shell crab and crispy crab stick, was excellent as well.

The 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝘆𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝘁 ($38) was sublime as well. Amazingly tender and juicy, pairing it with the crunchy fried garlic was the epitome of enjoyment.

Both sets came with sashimi, salad and Chawanmushi. I was highly impressed with the sweet and briny clam miso soup, which same with the sushi set.

Sushi lovers, check out Mitsu Sushi Bar. The stunningly scrumptious lunch and dinner sets are an absolute steal!

The 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝘁 ($38) is a must order. The seven pieces of torched sushi were mind-blowingly magnificent:

🍣Tuna w spicy sauce
🍣Flounder w simei sauce (sweet sour)
🍣Salmon w wasabi
🍣Amberjack w salted egg
🍣Saba w black pepper
🍣Scallop w truffle sauce
🍣Tamago