Monday is my off day, went to Au Petit Salut for Lunch because it is one of the only restaurants that has a good set lunch menu and is open on Monday. You'll be amazed by the choices that they provide for just 1 course. Normally restaurants keep their lunch menu simple but not for Au Petit Salut.
Flaked Smoked Haddock with Beetroot, Hibiscus puree and Go Kiku flowers.
First time eating haddock, presentation was nice but it didn't taste as nice as it looked. I would say their starters does not sound appetizing but I would have to taste before I know. But I think it is difficult to have popular starters on the lunch menu because of cost and Singapore's set lunch menu ranges from $30-$45 on average.
Baked Burgundy Snails, on Bone Marrow with Garlic and Parsley butter.
Another choice for starters, escargots are classic in French Restaurants. I have to say this wasn't the best I had maybe because the taste of garlic and butter wasn't strong enough.
Trofie Pasta with Braised Iberico Pork, melted leeks and thyme. +$12
The pasta was good, but the air-dried/dehydrated crisp iberico tasted more like bacon I don't know why. Maybe it's just normal Iberico. The braised Iberico was good but I would rather have a ragu than a cream sauce. In my opinion, it's good but it's not worth another $12.
Bavette Steak, 'Pommes Mouseline, fricasee of sweet corn and Bruseel Sprouts.
Basically a flank steak, steak was done well as it came medium rare like i asked. However, I don't know if this dish is done by 2 person. The reason why I think it's done by 2 person is the flank was okay, the pommes mousseline was delicious but the fricasee of sweet corn was miles over seasoned. I hope it's not a commi or intern that did the fricasee because I am going to speak up for interns and commis. I understand that restaurant minimise interns of handling the cooking of food because they are afraid that things might go wrong with taste and seasoning but they got to give us a chance because even experienced cooks can go wrong with that ! I literally took a mouth of it and pushed it aside because I'm afraid I'll have hypertension if I finished just that portion of fricasee. (I am exaggerating) just to emphasize how salty it was. I am wondering if the person who prepared that knew how much salt he put into it. I mean if it's a fricasse of SWEET corn that let the sweetness of the vegetable and corn speak for itself, not much seasoning is needed because to me I rather have my vegetable under seasoned than over as vegetables can be eaten with their natural taste, nothing wrong with that. However, Pommes Mousseline was delish! It's basically a very indulgent way to make mashed potato like the French would with butter content almost equivalent and relevant to that of a hollandaise sauce because French love to use butter and cream which makes everything taste that much better. Well, that very much sums up this dish.
Soya Cheese Cake with with Wild Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Crumble and a Jasmine Sorbet.
For people who do not like the richness of cheese cakes, this is a perfect alternative because it does not drift too far from how a cheese cake should be but it's light like how you would compare a sorbet with a gelato. The sesame tuile is nice too. Best part of the dessert, JASMINE SORBET. tasted as refreshing and cleansing to rinse your palate.
Creme Caramel.
Another wrong decision by me. I should have went for the Choux bun filled with vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and sliced almonds. When I tasted it, I expected it to taste like caramel (DUH) but it tasted weird. My friend tasted it and told me that the caramel was burnt. (I didn't know how burnt caramel tasted like, NOW I KNOW) Lesson learned and taste noted) LOL.
Menu is priced at $38++ because GST & service charge is not inclusive. If you like to head there for lunch, make a reservation or you may walk in. Please do not head to holland village MRT like I did because Holland Village MRT is nearer to Chez Petit Salut Bistro (Also under the Salut Group). Head to Orchard Mrt, walk to Orchard Boulevard and take 7,174 and other buses that go to Tanglin Village, opposite Botanic Gardens. This is if you know how to walk in, because it's a 7-8 minute walk if you know the way, but it might take 30 minutes if you don't. Another Option, you may take a cab. From either Orchard MRT or Holland Village MRT it would be about $5- $6 off peak. Another clue to get there, it's just opposite The White Rabbit. People usually get there by car but if you know the way, cheapest way of transport will do.
Au Petit Salut
40C Harding Road
Singapore 249548
T: 6475 1976
*Note: Reservation is done through an app online.
So you may place your reservation at any time.
Monday - Saturday
Lunch
11.30-14.30 (Last Order)
Dinner
18.30-22.30 (Last Order)
http://www.thesalutgroup.com/en/about-us/
40C Harding Road
Singapore 249548
T: 6475 1976
*Note: Reservation is done through an app online.
So you may place your reservation at any time.
Monday - Saturday
Lunch
11.30-14.30 (Last Order)
Dinner
18.30-22.30 (Last Order)
http://www.thesalutgroup.com/en/about-us/