Taratata Bistrot

I love French food, but sometimes I do find that French food looks to be like serious business, with all the formalities and such. I do love formal settings when I’m in the mood to be pampered. But that is more of once in a while thing, which is not enough to satisfy my cravings for French food. And Taratata Brasserie fills in this spot nicely with its affordable French cuisine and cozy, rustic setting. Now I can see enjoy French food often!

Enjoying fresh French Baguette with fluffy centre that is slathered with creamy French butter is a good way to start the meal.

French Onion Soup may look messy, but this is seriously awesome comfort food. Rich, thick and flavourful.

For a bit of indulgence, I ordered Pan-seared Duck Foie Gras with Dark Cherries. Perfectly seared to have thin crispy exterior that wraps around luxurious fatty juicy core. With the dark cherries added for that variety in taste.

Pan-seared Scallops with a Petite Ratatouille & Potato Grenaille. Every component of this dish is delicious. Ratatouille a la cooked veggies in sauce is very flavourful.

Pan-roasted Sea Bass with Mediterranean Vegetables features fresh fish with pliable, moist yet firm flesh. I personally think that it is not easy to roast or pan-sear fish to perfection, but the chef at Taratata manages to nail it just right. Thumbs-up.

Pan-roasted Eggplant with Parmesan Cheese truly surprises me with how good it is. I never like eggplants, but this dish is one exception for me. Hot eggplant soaked with vegetable sauce works so well with the melted cheese drizzled above.

Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice-cream. Premium creamy ice-cream and quality chocolate cake with molten centre is pure indulgence.

The interior is classic with hints of nostalgia, exuding a homely feel. I immediately get comfortable and feel super cozy when there. The service is good and friendly. This is really one French restaurant without the frills, aimed at providing authentic and affordable French food at cozy setting. I can truly go back as often as I like without any special reason or occasion, other than the simple decision to enjoy rustic good French food.

Thoughts: C’est Bon!

The dark and praline chocolate tart was incredibly rich and thick with a crumbly and firm cookie-like tart base. Accompanied by tangy raspberry sorbet that helps to balance out the richness of the chocolate. Special thanks for decorating the plate for a birthday sweet treat 😍

\\ Part of the 3 Course Seasonal Specials Menu ($86++)

3 kinds of cheese platter

The types of cheese provided came with rich, salty and creamy textures that range from mild to strong, soft to hard. I’m not a cheese person to appreciate this but my dining companion did finish everything 😅

\\ Part of the 3 Course Seasonal Specials Menu ($86++)

Duck confit, sarladaise potatoes, duck jus

The duck meat was tender and fall off the bone easily with a delightfully crispy exterior while the sauce added a full-bodied flavour to the dish.

\\ Part of the 3 Course Seasonal Specials Menu ($86++)

The saffron and herb risotto pairs really well with the scallops and the crispy pancetta adds a natural saltiness and subtle umami-ness to the dish.

\\ Part of the 3 Course Seasonal Specials Menu ($86++)

Citrus dressing, basil, capers and rocket arugula turn slices of melt-in-the-mouth tuna into something spectacular. This tuna carpaccio makes a great starter.

\\ Part of the 3 Course Seasonal Specials Menu ($86++)