[CLOSED] Restaurant Ember

I've mixed feelings about this. The pasta is al dente and as good as it gets. I like that there's an Asian touch to this with the added chilli, though atypical of a vongole. However, the taste of white wine and the sweetness of the clams thus didn't manage to pull through the spice as much as it should. The clams came with too much sand or broken shells, so the texture was also compromised.
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I won't recommend choosing the vongole, but I'm still hopeful of this restaurant and the value of the set lunch.

[This squid requires a $5++ supplement]. I've always been a fan of Ember, but this is only my first visit after the departure of Chef Sebastian Ng.
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I'm a squid lover and Chef Alex did well with this squid. These little whole squids came with some salted egg sauce just to lift it with a little bit of umami. It's amazingly tender, I actually took a video of it bouncing under my fork.
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I feel that this dish is worth the $5++ supplement for their lunch set.

Really love this angelhair pasta with shimeiji mushroom, bonito and jicarna. So good! Wish it comes in a bigger portion though!

Would've Preferred the Cauliflower to be a little more Charred, Curry more Fragrant, However the Cheddar pairs well with Both Elements. Wish there's more Cheddar Shavings, Overall Not Bad. .
Part of a 3 - Course Set Lunch 🍴 at Restaurant Ember (S$38++) 💵
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ACAMASTIPS💮: Order the Appetiser from their Ala Carte menu instead & go for the Foie Gras paired with Chinese 5 Spice & Rose Apple. (S$24) 😋

The Short Rib was cooked Well, Moist, Tender & a tad Sweet. The Baby Carrots provide a nice Crunch, it'd be better with a little more Pomme Purée. 🍠
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Part of a 3 - Course Set Lunch 🍴 @ Restaurant Ember (S$38++) 💵
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ACAMASTIPS💮:There's a (S$10++ Supplement) for The Beef Short Ribs. However, there are 2 more Mains included in the Set Meal, Seafood Vongole Pasta with Herbs | Lala | Linguine OR Pork Loin with Asian Slaw | Red Curry | Peanuts.

Was Intrigued to see how 5 Spice was incorporated into the Dessert but it was quite Disappointing. The 5 Spice didn't stand out, the Seasonal Berries did provide a nice acidic touch but the sauce was a tad too sweet. The Vanilla Ice Cream Saved the dish with its Smooth Consistency & Fragrance. Nothing impressive, Ordinary. 🍦
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Part of a 3 - Course Set Lunch 🍴 @ Restaurant Ember (S$38++) 💵
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ACAMASTIPS💮: Order the Black Forrest with Cherry | Chantilly Cream | Chocolate instead. 🍫You can't go wrong with Chocolate. Some patrons ordered it & the presentation was better than the Mixed Berries Crumble.