Saveur and Fruit Paradise

Popped by Saveur the other day with a bunch of friends.

Have been hearing great reviews about the place, and indeed it did not disappoint. This is a great place to go for cheap french food, but go there early to get a spot.

We tried a variety of the dishes and indeed were satisfied.

Without further ado, let me let the pictures do the talking. :)

Angel Hair Pasta with Sherry minced Pork and Sakura Ebi

The appetiser sized pasta was the cheapest dish on the menu. At $3.90, the portion was decent and the flavours came together nicely without being overpowering.

Pan Fried Foie Gras with Lentils and Pickled Onions

The foie gras was slightly firm in texture, yet slightly melting in your mouth. The lentils felt a bit mushy, but this dish was quickly wiped up by my friends. haha

Confit of Duck with Orange Segments and Saute Shittake

The skin of the duck was crispy and the meat had just the right texture. Now I understand why they say this is a must try :)

Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables and Mixed Greens

This was my dish. I loved how the beef was tender and pulled apart easily with just your fork. The meat was not dry and full of flavour with every mouthful. And I simply adored the gratin potatoes that came with it. It was creamy and had a nice bite to it, complementing the dish very well.

Crispy Pork Belly with Poached Egg and Diced Vegetables

The pork belly was crispy, and the layer of belly fat was appropriate without being overwhelming. Was disappointed with their version of poached eggs though, as we all expected the well known type that was often seen in other restaurants.

Chicken Roulade with Foie Gras Stuffing and Basmati Rice

The chicken in this dish was tender and juicy, and there was a hint of the foie gras with each bite, which complemented and not overwhelmed the flavours, which was good. haha But we had a hard time trying to guess what the foam was though. The rice had a nice buttery finish and made this dish more filling.

The total bill was pretty affordable for the type of dishes you get to try, but we decided to give the desserts a miss as they didn't look very impressive. If you are interested, do head down early as they do not take reservations.

Saveur

5 Purvis Street

#01-04

Tel: 66816448

For desserts, we decided to head over to Fruit Paradise (Raffles City) for some tarts.

I shared the Baked Chocolate Montblanc with a friend, and I would say the taste is only average. The chestnut taste was faint and did not really stand out to me. Perhaps I was expecting a nice roasted chestnut smell to enhance the taste.

My friends tried some Chocolate Orange Tart, which they had so swiftly started on, that I wasn't able to capture any pics of it. That tart was not bad as it was fresh and luxurious at the same time. May order it to try the next time. :)

Baked Chocolate Montblanc

Founder Bak Kut Teh

They say that a cafe/restaurant can be rated based on the number of reviews. This place my friends is filled with celebrity photos on their walls!

A pretty famous bak kut teh place, this joint can boast of their popularity based on the number of celebrities who have dined here. Once you step in, you will be faced with countless pictures of famous people from then and now.

We popped by the other day as we were craving some hot bak kut teh soup to chase away the blues of the upcoming Monday.

First up, we ordered a serving of Kailan. These veg were a tad dry, but one of the available options if you need some vegetables in your diet.

Of course, the main star here was the bak kut teh! The soup was piping hot when served, and had a peppery taste to it. Very yummy to slurp down, or for dipping the crispy you tiao to soak up the stock. You can also ask for more soup when you are done drinking up. We did :)

The meat itself had a bite to it, while still remaining soft and easy to pull off cleanly from the bone..

We also decided to give their Braised Pork Leg (aka Ter Ka) a try. The meat was tender and had an appropriate amount of fat, and the sauce was tasty too.

On the overall, the food would be good for sharing, but not very healthy to have alone, especially the Braised Pork Leg.

Sharing also means you get to try more food options :)

Founder Bak Kut Teh (Balestier):

347 Balestier Road

Tel: +65 6352 6192