ABSINTHE 

Venue: 72 Boat Quay Singapore 049860

Contact: 6222 9068

Website: http://www.absinthe.sg

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Hubby treated me to Absinthe yesterday as it was my birthday! Yeah, I've got the same birth date (16 Sept)  as LKY. =p

Since it was our first time at Absinthe, we wanted to try more items and opted for the set dinner, priced at $88 each pax. If you browse through the menu, it will be apparent that the set is more worthwhile as the ala carte items are rather expensive.

The place itself is really cozy, with a choice of the quieter indoor setting or the alfresco dining along Singapore River.

Complimentary Bread

The dinner started off with complimentary bread & butter. At one glance, I thought that the triangular piece was cheese lor. Keke

Saint Jacques

Hokkaido Scallops Carpaccio, Hazelnut, Fava Beans and Soy-Argan Oil Dressing

Next, we had the Hokkaido scallops. The scallops were sliced so thinly that I cant really taste the natural sweetness of a scallop. But I've to admit this was an interesting dish ~ the dressing itself overpowered the scallops, in a nice way of course. And the nuts & beans added on a crunchy touch. Very intriguing indeed.

Homard

1/2 Boston Lobster, Seaweed Butter and Angel Hairs with Ikura - $32 (Additional Order)

We ordered an extra entree for sharing and we loved this one! The lobster was so succulent and there was so much meat. The pasta was cooked with the right hardness, topped off with salmon roes.  We almost squealed in delight. Definitely a must order for me in my next visit!

The soup was smooth and super flavourful. I though it was slightly too thick ('gao') for me. Nevertheless, we still polished the bowl clean.

Foie Gras Poêlé

Pan Fried Foie Gras, Morello Cherries and Blinis

Cabillaud

Roasted Black Cod, Prawn Risotto and Kaffir Lime Leaf Emulsion

By now, we were really full and it was good that the risotto came in spoonfuls portion. The risotto was lovely, creamy with bite size prawns.  Cod fish, on the hand, was a tad saltish but still good.

Pore Iberique

Seared Iberico Pore "Presa" Pommery Mustard and Ragu of Brussels Sprouts

Pêche

Stewed Seasonal Peaches with Crumble and Peach Sorbet

Somewhat unusual dessert. The peach fruit was warm, but without the fruit sweetness, which was nicely complemented by the peach sorbet. 

The $88 set came with an option item of assortment of french farmed cheeses at $14, which we didnt take up since we were not really cheese fans.

Overall, it was a lavish meal that we enjoyed very much with the ambiance, service and food. Definitely a place to consider for anniversaries, birthdays or when you feel rich and wanna pamper yourself with a good meal. (^.^)V

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