I had an excellent experience at Ami Patisserie, and I highly recommend this space if you are a big pastry and dessert lover. The concept is also something which is not common in Singapore’s dining scene where a tasting menu is curated around pastries and dessert, and this by itself is enough reason to check out this place. I am also very keen to dine at the cafe section on my next visit to try their specialty coffee, croissants and other bakes.
I'll be honest with you; I probably wouldn't have noticed this stall if it weren't for the prominent Michelin Man displayed on its lighted signage. It's an old place serving a number of things like chicken and char siew (500 Clemenceau Avenue North #01-13), but it recently got a Bib Gourmand, presumably for its braised duck.
Beyond its exquisite Cantonese cuisine, the colonial setting of the restaurant provides a charming backdrop for a delightful gastronomic experience. The dining experience left an enduring impression, and I eagerly look forward to revisiting to indulge in Chef Wong’s culinary masterpieces once more.
Putting aside the name of the concept, I had a great meal at Chef Chan’s Private Dine where some of the dishes like the cabbage, roast chicken, chicken soup and fried koay teow are excellent. Chef Wong’s culinary skills are amazing, and his food is definitely something I look forward to having again.
The new menu and concept of Alma is definitely a good change for me, where the execution and presentation of the courses display the finesse expected of a Michelin starred restaurant. The injection of Asian flavours in the menu is also a welcoming element for me.
Overall, this is a quiet spot near Orchard Road for a pleasant Peranakan meal. Peranakan meals are usually meant for bigger groups, so it is also great that there is also the Signature Tasting menu to suit solo diner or couples where the portions are reduced to try a good variety of dishes.
Avenue on 3 Cafe Paragon Orchard sits in a corner of the new luxury fashion retail space by F J Benjamin on level 3 of the Orchard Road mall. There are many places for afternoon tea or a coffee break. Cafes such as PS Cafe and Halcyon & Crane are popular choices. But our recent coffee stop at Avenue 3 made us think it is possibly the best place for coffee or tea at Paragon Singapore.
I actually grabbed a pint of draft beer at No 5 but it didn't stop me from having a half pint of Yebisu draft afterwards at 313 Somerset. Not exactly a lot of alcohol although it did knock me out after I got home. Lousy drinker, I am.
A modern take on Japanese ingredients, Iru Den is for Japanese lovers who want something more than a typical traditional Japanese Omakase meal. Each course is consistently good, along with an interesting variety of beverage pairings. Head here for a celebratory meal or special occasion which is a destination dining on its own.