The Royal Mail

 <Complimentary Appetiser>

A combination of light pastry, tomato and tuna topped with mango. This small little bite was delectable and tasty. It was a refreshing start to the meal.

 <Complimentary Appetiser> 

My oh my oh my~ Even though they called this a bread. This puff pastry was simply divine! The puff was really crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. To top it off, the pastry was mixed with cheese and black pepper before baking. It had a melt in your mouth type of sensation. I swear I could have easily chowed down a dozen of these. But if you are not a fan of cheese or black pepper, you are better off sticking to just one.

 <Butter Roasted Cod Fillet>

Cooked to perfection. The fish was moist and the meat just peels off layer by layer. The jus that accompany it lifted but did not overpower the subtle taste of the fish.

 <Roast Prime Rib>

This was the main reason for the trip here. Roast Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Garlic Potato Mash, Buttered Peas and Creamed Corn. My first all British affair. I especially liked the buttered peas with creamed corn, very tasty. The mash and Yorkshire pudding were good too. However, the highlight of the dish didn't really lived up to my expectations. Although it was tender, I found the roast really bland and under seasoned. I wasn't sure if it was suppose to taste that way, but I wasn't impressed.

<Dessert Platter>

From left, clockwise. We have Knickerbocker Glory, Pink Grapefruit Sorbet, Eton Mess, Caramelized Upside-Down Tarte Tatin of Pears and Banoffee Tart. I found most to be decent with the Tatin of Pears and Eton Mess being my favourite. They had a good contrast of taste and texture.

Verdict
Ambience - Good
Food - Good
Cost - $60 per pax
Overall - Worth a try

Address
Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, 2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247
http://www.theroyalmail.sg

Opening Hours
Mon – Fri
Breakfast: 6.30am to 10.30am
Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm (last order 2.30pm)
Dinner: 6.30pm to 11pm (last order 10.30pm)

Sat
Breakfast: 7am to 11am
Lunch: Closed
Dinner: 6.30pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)

Sun & Public Holidays
Breakfast: 7am to 11am
Lunch – Closed
Dinner – Closed

The Marmalade Pantry

 <Crispy Pork Belly>

The skin wasn't as crispy as I would like it to be. But meat was packed full of flavour and kept moist. Yums!

 <Limonata>

Famous for their cup cakes. I decided to take my chances with a lemon cup cake. It was rich, moist and light at the same time. The icing at the top was a little too sweet though.

<Bread Pudding>

Surprise, surprise! This is not the bread pudding that I am used to. Gone is the entire bowl of mush. This rendition of the dessert is simply wonderful. With the warm and moist warm pudding wrapped in crispy filo pastry on a bed of caramel topped with creamy vanilla ice-cream. It has every texture and sensation a food enthusiast would love in a dish. HOWEVER! You got to try eating this fast. Otherwise, like what my friend described after 10mins or so, the filo pastry felt like Tau Kee (Bean curd skin). Lol!

Verdict
Ambience - Good
Food - Great
Cost - $45 per pax
Overall - Must try!

Address
Unit 03-22 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
http://themarmaladepantry.com.sg/

Opening Hours
10am to 10pm

Taratata Bistrot

 <French Onion Soup>

Large enough for 2 persons to share, the soup was robust and flavoursome. Loved it!

 <Lobster Bisque>

Some lobster bisque that I had before was a little stronger in the alcohol department. This was a little more subtle and should please those who prefer a stronger taste of crustaceans. However, sadly what you get inside the soup are not pieces of lobster, but prawns.

 <Baked Sea Scallops with Morney Sauce and Mushrooms>

Tasty! Not overly creamy or cheesy. The scallops were fresh too. Diners with a small appetite should love this.

 <Grilled Angus Ribeye with Scented Cognac Black Pepper Sauce>

Everything was good, including the fries. Black pepper sauce was surprisingly not overpowering and complimented the tender beef perfectly.

 <Pear and Chocolate Layer Cake served with Pear Sorbet>

The balance of this dessert was spot on. Add little crunch to it and it would have been perfect.

<Grand Marnier Souffle>

Fluffy like a cloud and moist on the inside. This souffle should provide the indulgence needed for anyone.

Verdict

Ambience - Good
Food - Good
Cost - $80 per pax
Overall - Worth a try

Address
35A Keong Saik Road (Ground Floor), Singapore 089142
http://taratata.sg/

Opening Hours
Refer to website

Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant

 <Pulpo a la Gallega>

Grilled Spanish octopus (directly imported) garnished with paprika, flake salt and extra virgin olive oil on bed of potato.

 <1/2 Suckling Piggy>

<Paella Valenciana (Valencia Paella)>

Saffron, chicken, Spanish chorizo, tiger prawns, squid, half shell mussels, rice.

Address
#01-98/99 VivoCity Singapore 098585
http://www.serenity.com.sg

Opening Hours
11am to 11pm

East Ocean Teochew Restaurant

 <Deep Fried Yam Dumpling>

 <Deep Fried Silver Fish>

 <Steamed BBQ Pork Rice Roll

 <Steamed Spare Ribs>

 <Ha Kau>

 <Deep Fried Beancurd Skin Prawn Roll>

 <Egg Tarts>

 <Steamed BBQ Pork Bun>

 <Baked BBQ Pork Pie>

 <Mini Steamed Glutinous Rice>

 <Steamed Siew Mai>

 <Steamed Teochew Dumpling>

 <Steamed Custurd Bun>

 <Steamed Custurd Bun>

Address
391 Orchard Road #05-08/09 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872
http://www.eastocean.com.sg/

Opening Hours
10.30am to 11pm