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Tagliatelle Al Granchio ($30) Blue Swimmer Crab | Sambal Romesco Sauce This was a dish that ultimately failed to impress us. For starters, the tagliatelle was less firm than what we expected, and also different from the Aglio Olio spaghetti. The sauce was reminscent of chilli crab sauce, albeit much less on the sweetness, but it didn't illicit any feelings of 'wow' or even an 'ooh'. Felt that the crabbiness of the dish was also muted. All in all, would not recommend this dish.

Spicy Prawn Aglio Olio ($26) Tiger Prawns | Garlic | Capsicum | Asparagus | Sun Dried Tomstoes Don't expect the classic rendition of Aglio Olio and its associated taste here; the version here is heavy on Malayan influences infused by the spices added, together with a medley of capsicum and asparagus adding a nice crunch and freshness to the dish. However, the prawns were the main star of the show - 5 plump and juicy prawns which had a firm bite to them and really made this a standout. Also appreciated that the spice level could be customised when ordering.

Sweet Treats I left the desserts to the sweet treat experts. Espoir has a standard dessert menu, but they also have rotational specials on display (which the experts were eyeing 😉)... My favourites were the entremets. I loved how soft & moist they were - enjoyable textures on the whole, & harmonious flavours that weren't too sweet (I don't have a sweet tooth). & Nice way to wrap up the meal! Mango Tart ($8.50++) 🔸 Vanilla Tart 🔸 Almond Cream 🔸 Dark Chocolate Coconut Ganache 🔸 Zested Mango Compote 🔸 Vanilla Chantilly 🔸 Vanilla Sable Gula Melaka Opera ($9.00++) 🔸 Jaconde Sponge 🔸 Coconut Feuilletine Base 🔸 Dark Chocolate Ganache 🔸 Gula Melaka Buttercream 🔸 Dark Glaze Sakura Entremet ($9.50++) 🔸 Sakura Whip 🔸 Lychee Peach Compote 🔸 Vanilla Sponge 🔸 Vanilla Sable Pear Entremet ($9.50++) 🔸 Pear Whip 🔸 Cinnamon Pear Compote 🔸 Vanilla Sponge 🔸 Cinnamon Sable Thanks Burpple for the invite & team Restaurant Espoir for your hospitality 💕 🌬 Indoor seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope 🍴 Burpple Beyond partner 📍 70 Amoy Street

Yuzu Apple Tart 🌼 Yuzu Apple Tart ($12++): love this light & refreshing one! 👍🏻 Featuring a buttery tart shell filled with a lemon madeleine 🍋 & hazelnut praline 🌰, topped with glazed yuzu & Granny Smith compote 🍏. Finished with a refreshing Swiss Meringue ☁️, this pretty tart resembles a pretty flower. 😍

Squirrel 🐿 Squirrel ($14++): fans of chocolate are in for a treat! 🤤 Featuring a moist chocolate flourless cake layered with chocolate biscuit 🍫, pecan brownie, & a luscious salted caramel crémeux coated with a dark chocolate crunch, this is then topped with an adorable squirrel made from an orange milk chocolate crémeux 🍊 & 64% Manjari chocolate mousse.

Scarlet Rose ❤️ Scarlet Rose ($13++): perfect for fans of ispahan! This is a rose lychee mousse cake 🌹 with champagne jelly 🥂 & red velvet sponge that rests on a a salty cocoa crumble base. I enjoyed the floral & fruity notes! 😋

LUNCH - DESSERT [ La Fiesta ] For dessert, we have the finale art piece of Marsala pan di spagna (sponge cake) with bitter orange and white nougat gelato - fancy and creative concoction of ingredients✨

LUNCH - STARTER [ Asparagi di Spagna ] Started the course with this beautifully crafted edible art piece ✨the soft chunks of torched chutoro tuna with white asparagus custard and horseradish essence -fresh and satisfying with a mini crunch from the crisps topping✨

LUNCH - MAIN [ Positano ] Tagliolini a pasta gialla, king crab, amalfi lemon, homemade ricotta … Was first surprised by the small oval dome shaped pasta but once untangled it’s a meal!✨looks sauceless but the pasta is actually perfectly coated thinly in each strand a rich unami flavor of the king crab 🦀 with a afternode of zesty lemon 🍋 the artful and minimalist use of ingredients to create a robust taste profile on each pasta is 💯✨

Hunan-style Foie Gras Fried Rice from the "Capella Celebrates Ten" menu at Cassia, Capella Singapore (@capellasingapore). Show-stoppingly marvellous and primally fulfilling. 4.1/5 ⠀ Based on a peek at their various set menus, their four-pax course meals are (surprisingly) wonderfully value-for-money especially given the quality involved, and I am already plotting a return with friends.

Memorable Dim Sum Lunch Great ambiance with great service attentive staff. Love the oriental decor of the place. Left (top to bottom) 1. Steamed Charcoal Barbecued Kagoshima Pork Bun with Black Truffle [$7/2 pieces] - love how lean the meat is and the truffle really enhanced the traditionally simple char siew. 2. Poached Seafood Wanton with Water Chestnut served in Spicy Sauce [$6/2 pieces] - One of my must order dim sum, I’m so relieved that the skin is so thin and soft, served with a very appetizing sourish spicy sauce. Very satisfying! 3. Steamed Beancurd Roll with Chicken and Prawn in Oyster Sauce topped with Fried Golden Mushroom [$6/2 pieces] - Another must order dish for me! The fried golden mushroom gave the beancurd roll a nice crunch. 4. Braised Sea Cucumber with Flower Mushroom and Shrimp Roe [$18/pax] - Well braised, soft sea cucumber. Don’t have much comments cause it tasted exactly like how I imagined it to be. 5. Teochew-Style Wok-Fried Seafood Hor Fun with Homemade Squid Ink Sauce [$18/pax] - Quite disappointed that the squid ink taste was rather mild. Had really high hopes for this but found it to be quite ordinary. 6. Signature Wok-Fried Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausage, Prawn and Scallop in XO Chilli Sauce [$12 for 2 persons] - Quite impressed to see scallop and prawns in this dish! Carrot cubes had a nice sear and boy, they are indeed flavorful! My fav version of this is still from Forbidden duck!

Lobster Ee Fu Noodles Fresh tasty lobster with ee fu noodles. The noodles are not overly salty and complemented the lobster well. Lobster was cooked perfectly. Overall super yummy.

Butter Chicken ($28) Quite a unique combi and while the butter chicken couldn't replicate the creamy goodness of the authentic ones, it still passed muster. Loved the addition of the pickled onions as well, giving every bite a nice crunch and a slight tang.

Plant Square ($26) A medley of colourful veges adorned over a beautiful tomato sauce atop a delicious sourdough base. Think semi-dried tomatoes, huge black olives, slices of grilled eggplant and zucchini, slivers of mushrooms and bell peppers and artichokes. Lovely variety and all coming together so well. The accompanying chilli oil was pure goodness as well - drizzle it onto your pizza and also the crust for an added oomph.

Avocado & Coppa pizza We ordered two pizza - one red and one white: 1. Avocado & Coppa pizza I loved the crust and bread base of the pizza. I don’t really taste any avocado but I also enjoyed this pizza very much. The portion is quite huge. I think 2 pizzas can feed 3-4 ppl. I think the pizzas are of good quality and would come again. We also tried the Honey&lemon with soda homemade spritz. It tastes a little like kombucha.

Pizza Pancetta E Jalapeno $30++ My favourite pizza because I absolutely love anything with bacon and cheese! What’s even better was the white cream sauce they use instead of tomato sauce as the base sauce for the pizza, which gave the pizza the creamy and cheesy boost on top of the cheese toppings and made the whole pizza so flavourful with the bacon and the chewy pizza crust.

Pizza Salsiccia Ragu $32++ Super flavourful pizza with generous toppings of pork sausages and lots of cheese on a tomato base pizza. The eggs also added creaminess to each bite as it was partially cooked and still flowy, acting like a creamy sauce and more flavour to the pizza. The pizza crust was chewy too and went really well with the combination of toppings.

Linguini Al Granchio $36++ Linguine was al dente, with a thick creamy tomato based crab sauce that coated the pasta entirely. Would have preferred other pastas to this as this was slightly one-dimensional, and had a strong seafood flavour to it, which might not be enjoyed by all. Otherwise, I enjoyed the texture of the pasta and the creamy thick sauce with the crab meat pieces.

Msw ice cream puff 3.5+svc Deserves the svc because the staff really comes out to welcome you and explain the menu The puff is alright, not soggy at least, but obviously not crispy since it's not freshly baked. However, it is freshly piped upon order, with MSW ice cream. Pretty good quality, but there could have been more ice cream tbh They moved from potong pasir

MSW Durian Cake ($12.50+gst) Chanced upon this specialty durian cafe at Jalan Besar and, true to its name, there was an impressive variety of durian desserts ranging from durian cakes to durian macaron, craquelin, puff, and even tiramisu! Lots of choices here if you're both a durian and dessert lover. While the cake was rather small, it was big on flavour from the rich MSW layers and even the vanilla sponge. Finished this in no time. My only complaint was that it could have been chilled more.

Durian Desserts If you are a durian lover, you will love the durian desserts at Ms Durian. Classic MSW Durian Cake is their signature, but I personally find Whisky MSW Durian Cake better. Crème Brûlée with MSW Ice-Cream is a must-order too. https://hungryghost.sg/ms-durian/

ICED LEMON TEA Housemade refreshing tea with option of 0% sugar level..

KAYA & GULA MELAKA TIRAMISU Mascarpone cream infused with light coconut & pandan taste; lady's fingers soaked with coffee, rum & gula melaka taste; love how well the tastes of each ingredients complement one another; twist to the usual tiramisu; 1 of the better tiramisu worth a try..

Various sides SWEET SOY CRACKLING PORK BELLY: Crispy roasted pork belly glazed with sweet soy sauce; love that it is lean, meat is not dry & crispness still maintaining even when coated with sauce.. CEMPEDAK SQUID: Squid is chewy & coated with cempedak sauce; sauce is peppery & mildly sweet with pronounced cempedak taste & aroma; worth a try.. SHIITAKE & BAMBOO SHOOTS: Mushroom & bamboo shoot are well-braised with crunchy bite; sauce is flavorful with medley of spices & with distinct star anise taste.. SATAY CHICKEN: Chicken cube is tender & coated with satay sauce; sauce is fragrant, nutty & towards sweet side..

Crisp Skin Norwegian Salmon The Crisp Skin Norwegian Salmon ($19.90) came with 2 sides of my choice. The salmon is served medium and is crispy and juicy at the same time. The sautéed mushrooms (+$2) and brussels sprouts glazed in butter with bacon bits are delicious as well.

Burrata N’ Tomatoes For starters, we had Burrata N’ Tomatoes ($14). The burrata cheese is light and smooth - a perfect match with the cherry tomatoes and cranberries drizzled in balsamic dressing. This is unexpectedly refreshing.

Confit French Duck Leg 5 Senses Bistro was located away from most of the other restaurants within the mall, and with the current safe management measures in place, they might have lost a fair bit of business to the other dining establishments. However, the pricing of their food was quite acceptable, and they served some decent western food. I ordered the Confit French Duck Leg (S$17.90) that came with a nice sauce, some mashed potato and a side salad. I was pleased with the way the bones were pulled out so effortlessly and the skin was indeed crispy. Yes, even if the duck leg was cooked in oil, the meat was tender and not too greasy, plus it was well-complemented with the smooth mash and the greens with two wedges of mandarin oranges. Even though the skin was very very slightly overcooked (with a subtle char), I appreciated the fact that the skin was in a nice and complete piece, almost appearing like a duck fat tuile atop the leg. Happy meal, it is.

Weekday lunch at Sarnies Used the burrple beyond 30% off for our lunch. The place itself had very limited indoor seating but we managed to get an indoor seat as we came before the lunch crowd. I had the steak and eggs while my gf had truffle mushroom pasta. The steak was a little tough even though it was cooked medium-ish. Also, I think the meal could use more salt as the meat tasted abit bland. However, when paired with the sauce it was much better. The bread was also quite nice as it tasted quite fresh/soft(?) despite the appearance. The truffle mushroom pasta had quite a strong taste as well but also a little lacking in salt. Maybe it’s the trend for less salty food in CBD. It still tasted quite nice due to the natural taste of mushrooms but my gf felt quite jelak and didn’t finish it.🤡 Overall still a decent meal with the 30% discount but don’t think I’ll be back because I don’t like the small tables there. Overall rating: 6.5/10 (couldn’t bring myself to give a 7)

Great Western Fare If you are looking for some quality Western fare, this is one cafe to go to. I find their dinner menu much better than their brunch/lunch options and decided to try more! They seemed to have refreshed their menu recently and here are the dishes I've had: 1️⃣ Chicken Parmigiana ($24) - the huge piece of chicken cutlet was tender yet succulent and wasn't too salty. The thick layer of cheese just made it even better, due to its added richness. Definitely one dish you ought to share! 2️⃣ Grilled Salmon Pasta ($23) - I loved the thick meaty piece of salmon given. It was fresh, flaky and the salmon skin was done well due to its crispiness! The al dente pasta is drenched in a thick creamy sauce which had the right consistency to cling on the pasta well. 3️⃣ Angus Beef Stew ($26) - the beef was very soft and I loved how it wasn't too gamey! They won us over with their mashed potatoes actually, as it was incredibly smooth and buttery. Wished we had a bowl of this 😍 Best part is that their food items are applicable for 30% discount using #burpplebeyond ! Sad they didn't have their brussel sprouts, as they were hella addictive. Will come back again!

Truffle Mushroom Pasta ($22+) They serve very fast. The pasta wasnt jelat. Very generous with the mushrooms. There is an onsen egg hidden below the cheese. The pasta was also cooked al dente. I will order this again.

𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙐𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 Rich and dangerously decadent, the @lollasg 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙐𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 (Half portion at $38) is an unforgettable work of art. Bursts of 𝙐𝙣𝙞 𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒎𝒊 🌊 dancing to a beautiful tango in your mouth, this dish is not for the faint of heart. But for those who appreciate these decadently creamy and umami little tongues of happiness, this pudding takes you to gastronomic heaven and is a dish you will never forget. Recommend to have the half portion, so there's space for more of the other tantalising offerings here! 🤤💋💋

Hand Torn Pasta with Brown Crab ($39++) 7/10 Honestly, this didn’t really hit the mark for us as we expected more after hearing all the good reviews of this pasta. Great bite to the pasta and the crab was naturally sweet, but other than that, not a standout flavor wise. We’ll definitely be ordering other items in place of this the next time!

Wagyu Tongue and Cheek ($38++) 8/10 The beef tongue skewer, glazed and sprinkled with puffed quinoa and lime zest was sublime. 🤧 The meat was so soft and complemented nicely with the sweet, umami glaze. It may seem intimidating to eat but it is totally worth trying! 8.5/10 The cheek is packed with beefy flavors and it melts-in-the-mouth. The tender texture is wonderfully juxtaposed by chives and garlic chips. The skewers were served with a side of lime aioli that matches the dish perfectly and overall, we really enjoyed Lolla’s playful rendition of this dish. 🫶🏼

1-for-1: Pastry (~save: $6) Welcome to the perfect place to unwind and connect with your loved ones while indulging in brilliant bakes! Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar delights in serving daily fresh, scratch-made pastries crafted with top-notch ingredients like French Elle et Vire butter. Don't miss out on their incredibly popular Brioche Donut, a heavenly treat that's airy and dusted with icing sugar. Experience for yourself why their bakes are an absolute hit! 📸: Photo by Siming T

For Brilliant Bakes Here’s where you can relax and gather with family and friends over brilliant bakes! All their pastries are baked fresh daily and made in-house from scratch with quality ingredients such as French Elle et Vire butter. Sample their incredibly delicious Almond Croissant ($4.50) and Pain au Chocolat ($4.50) and you’ll see why their bakes are such a hit.

Fresh Lala Clams $18++ in white wine garlic butter. really love this.