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Sacha & Sons
Sacha & Sons
333A Orchard Road
#03-02 Mandarin Gallery
http://www.sacha-deli.com.sg/
Classic New York Deli With Excellent Pastrami
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 6
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $30 per person.
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Stephanie Hancock and Guy Wachs are among the pioneers of the Brunch craze in Singapore. Back when they first founded Wild Honey (Cafe) in November 2009, the concept of a Western style breakfast / lunch was just starting to take root in Singapore, and the subsequent Brunch trend is partly due to their success with Wild Honey (Cafe). Now they're hoping for a second go at another niche, the classic New York Delicatessen.
Named after their son, Sacha & Sons opened its doors in December 2014. Styled after the classic New York Delicatessen / Deli, Sacha & Sons offers traditional American / Russian / Jewish food that, as of the time of this writing, can't be found anywhere else in Singapore. And it's not just deli food, but the entire experience of a typical deli, that makes Sacha & Sons stand out.
Ambience at Sacha & Sons is part of the appeal. Just like a typical New York Delicatessen / Deli, Sacha & Sons has a deli counter which displays their wares, including their home made side dishes and the mouth watering sandwiches. Chalkboard menus flank the walls behind the counter, while staff dressed in traditional deli garb (white, long coats, with black tipped collars) complete the look. Furniture is in dark wooden tones, and good use is made of the small space to maximise seating, while curious patterns adorn the ceiling where quirky lampshades hang. There is an overall vintage appeal to the place. My only complaint is that Sacha & Sons has rather dim ambient lighting, making the place seem dark.
Service at Sacha & Sons also resembles a typical New York Delicatessen / Deli. You queue outside the premises, and the waiting time can be about 30 minutes during peak periods. Once inside, staff bring you to your seat, and assign you the table number. You'll have to remember it, as ordering and payment is self-service at the deli counter, and the cashier will ask for your table number. Orders will be served to your table, and waiting time for food is relatively short, around 10 minutes or so. While staff are knowledgable about the menu items, they tend to falter when asked about ingredients... But thumbs up for them as they do show initiative, and will write down the information from the chef before coming back to you with the answer. Tip: Do decide on what you'll order before queuing, to prevent holding up the queue.
Food at Sacha & Sons features traditional Delicatessen / Deli classic dishes, which is a mix of American / Russian / Jewish influences. Many items in store, including their salads, pickles, bagels, and gravlax (cured salmon that isn't smoked), are made fresh, by hand, daily. In particular, their beef pastrami is outstanding, made with an in house secret recipe that involves the beef brisket being cured and cooked over hours, then steamed on site, and hand carved before serving. Do note that while food here is not kosher, there is no pork and no lard used. Portion sizes for most dishes tend towards large enough for 1 person, and may be shared. Prices are comparable to other mid to high end restaurants, expect to spend anywhere between SGD $25 to $40 per person for a meal.
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The place has a vintage deli appeal, but is comfortable and clean. The menu has clear descriptions of dishes, but I do wish there are photographs to give an idea of portion sizes.
The Beer Jaipur India Pale Ale (SGD $20) is a clear, golden ale with a medium thick head, grassy citrus aroma with a hint of lemon and tropical fruits, smooth, dry texture with a light bitterness, very refreshing! Pity it's so overpriced here, avoid ordering as you can get it cheaper elsewhere.
Borscht is a classic Russian soup / stew, that may either be served hot, or cold. Often made using beetroot or tomato as a base, it may also include other vegetables or even meat to make it more hearty. Their version of Beetroot Borscht With Sesame Bagel (SGD $12) here also uses beetroot as a base for the soup / stew, but doesn't contain any other ingredients apart from a dollop of sour cream, and herbs.
The Beetroot Borscht here is thick, rich, and creamy, with a coarse texture, much thicker in texture than any version I've had in Moscow, Russia, though the taste is just as piquant and tangy. The sour cream adds a hint of sour taste to each mouthful. A hand rolled Sesame Bagel is served on the side, and it's incredibly tasty, soft with a nice dough texture, yet light, and the aroma of toasted sesame seeds is so fragrant!
The Grilled Reuben Sandwich comes with your choice of Pastrami or Corned Beef, and a choice of Rye Bread, Bagel, or Broiche. You'll also have to choose the portion size from a Regular (150gm, SGD $18), a Large (240gm, SGD $26), or an Extra Large (300gm, SGD $35).
I tried the Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye Bread (150gm, SGD $18), which features their excellent beef brisket pastrami, dry rubbed with secret spices then cured, cooked for hours, steamed, and hand carved into thin, savoury strips. The pastrami has a nice pink hue, and each bite is savoury with a smoky aroma. The texture isn't too tough, but the meat borders on dry. Traditionally paired with Rye Bread, the version here is crisp, with the fragrant aroma and flavour of wheat, and shatters nicely when bit.
The sandwich also contains their house recipe Sauerkraut, a tangy, slightly sour, finely chopped pickled cabbage, that pairs well with the gooey melted Swiss Cheese, and piquant Russian Salad Dressing within. Served on the side are tangy, juicy, and slightly sour dill pickles, and a fresh, slightly sour coleslaw, all made in house. Interesting to note that a traditional Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye, in the United States Of America, is actually called a 'Rachel Sandwich', because the classic Reuben Sandwich is made with corned beef on rye bread.
The traditional, classic American style Reuben Sandwich is a hot sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian salad dressing, between slices of rye bread. Their version of Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye (150gm, SGD $18) stays true to the original versions sold in New York, United States Of America, served with the yummy house made dill pickles and coleslaw, and is incredibly flavourful and moist.
Biting into the Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye, you get the crisp shattering of the fragrant Rye Bread, followed by the slightly sour, crunchy Sauerkraut, then the savoury, salty aroma of the moist Corned Beef. So good that you can't stop eating it! A point to note: the difference between pastrami and corned beef, although both use beef brisket, is that pastrami is dry rubbed and smoked, while corned beef is salt cured in a seasoned brine, not smoked.
In Russia, a Blintz is a thin pancake, normally thinner in texture than a Blini, and Russians normally eat these stuffed with various fillings, or rolled and topped with various ingredients and sauces. It can be a savoury or a sweet dish, and is usually baked or pan fried. Eastern European Jewish immigrants usually stuffed a Blintz with cheese, and serve it during Hanukkah.
The Blintzes (SGD $12) here resemble the Jewish version, which has the pancakes rolled into layers, then stuffed with cheese, lightly pan fried till the outside is savoury with a slight crisp texture, and served dusted with icing sugar. Chef has chosen to stuff the Blintzes with a mixture of mascarpone and ricotta cheese. Cutting into the pancake, you'll see nice layers, with the crumbly cheese stuffed into a pocket. Consume these by topping each slice with a dollop of both sour cream and a home made cranberry jam, which are served on the side. Taste is sweet at the front, then you get a slight hint of savoury from the cheese, and the texture is so soft. Not too outstanding in taste, but this does closely resemble traditional versions.
Returned to sample the Half & Half (SGD $16), which is perfect for small eaters. I got the Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, a savoury, clear broth with a hint of sweetness, enhanced with sliced carrots and a flat, wide, egg noodle. This classic American home cooked comfort food soup is done very well here, but ultimately, is only average as a dish. The Classic Deli Sandwich With Pastrami And Mustard On Rye Bread though, features their signature beef pastrami front and center, with no other ingredients or condiments except a tangy yellow mustard and rye bread. I find this to actually be just as tasty, as the savoury notes really shine here, but the lack of moisture means this borders on dry.
The Chocolate Kugelhopf Cake (SGD $8), also known as a Gugelhupf Cake, is a popular dessert bundt cake in Germany and Switzerland. The soft, moist cake is properly sweet with a zesty lemon sponge base and a rich chocolate top, a nice slightly crisp crust, and completely delicious. Served with a side of sour cream, which helps to cut through some of the sweetness of the cake, and works surprisingly well together.
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333A Orchard Road
#03-02 Mandarin Gallery
http://www.sacha-deli.com.sg/
Classic New York Deli With Excellent Pastrami
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 6
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $30 per person.
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Stephanie Hancock and Guy Wachs are among the pioneers of the Brunch craze in Singapore. Back when they first founded Wild Honey (Cafe) in November 2009, the concept of a Western style breakfast / lunch was just starting to take root in Singapore, and the subsequent Brunch trend is partly due to their success with Wild Honey (Cafe). Now they're hoping for a second go at another niche, the classic New York Delicatessen.
Named after their son, Sacha & Sons opened its doors in December 2014. Styled after the classic New York Delicatessen / Deli, Sacha & Sons offers traditional American / Russian / Jewish food that, as of the time of this writing, can't be found anywhere else in Singapore. And it's not just deli food, but the entire experience of a typical deli, that makes Sacha & Sons stand out.
Ambience at Sacha & Sons is part of the appeal. Just like a typical New York Delicatessen / Deli, Sacha & Sons has a deli counter which displays their wares, including their home made side dishes and the mouth watering sandwiches. Chalkboard menus flank the walls behind the counter, while staff dressed in traditional deli garb (white, long coats, with black tipped collars) complete the look. Furniture is in dark wooden tones, and good use is made of the small space to maximise seating, while curious patterns adorn the ceiling where quirky lampshades hang. There is an overall vintage appeal to the place. My only complaint is that Sacha & Sons has rather dim ambient lighting, making the place seem dark.
Service at Sacha & Sons also resembles a typical New York Delicatessen / Deli. You queue outside the premises, and the waiting time can be about 30 minutes during peak periods. Once inside, staff bring you to your seat, and assign you the table number. You'll have to remember it, as ordering and payment is self-service at the deli counter, and the cashier will ask for your table number. Orders will be served to your table, and waiting time for food is relatively short, around 10 minutes or so. While staff are knowledgable about the menu items, they tend to falter when asked about ingredients... But thumbs up for them as they do show initiative, and will write down the information from the chef before coming back to you with the answer. Tip: Do decide on what you'll order before queuing, to prevent holding up the queue.
Food at Sacha & Sons features traditional Delicatessen / Deli classic dishes, which is a mix of American / Russian / Jewish influences. Many items in store, including their salads, pickles, bagels, and gravlax (cured salmon that isn't smoked), are made fresh, by hand, daily. In particular, their beef pastrami is outstanding, made with an in house secret recipe that involves the beef brisket being cured and cooked over hours, then steamed on site, and hand carved before serving. Do note that while food here is not kosher, there is no pork and no lard used. Portion sizes for most dishes tend towards large enough for 1 person, and may be shared. Prices are comparable to other mid to high end restaurants, expect to spend anywhere between SGD $25 to $40 per person for a meal.
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The place has a vintage deli appeal, but is comfortable and clean. The menu has clear descriptions of dishes, but I do wish there are photographs to give an idea of portion sizes.
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| Sacha & Sons Deli Counter |
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| Sacha & Sons Seating |
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| Sacha & Sons Menu 01 |
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| Sacha & Sons Menu 02 |
The Beer Jaipur India Pale Ale (SGD $20) is a clear, golden ale with a medium thick head, grassy citrus aroma with a hint of lemon and tropical fruits, smooth, dry texture with a light bitterness, very refreshing! Pity it's so overpriced here, avoid ordering as you can get it cheaper elsewhere.
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| Beer Jaipur India Pale Ale |
Borscht is a classic Russian soup / stew, that may either be served hot, or cold. Often made using beetroot or tomato as a base, it may also include other vegetables or even meat to make it more hearty. Their version of Beetroot Borscht With Sesame Bagel (SGD $12) here also uses beetroot as a base for the soup / stew, but doesn't contain any other ingredients apart from a dollop of sour cream, and herbs.
The Beetroot Borscht here is thick, rich, and creamy, with a coarse texture, much thicker in texture than any version I've had in Moscow, Russia, though the taste is just as piquant and tangy. The sour cream adds a hint of sour taste to each mouthful. A hand rolled Sesame Bagel is served on the side, and it's incredibly tasty, soft with a nice dough texture, yet light, and the aroma of toasted sesame seeds is so fragrant!
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| Beetroot Borscht With Sesame Bagel |
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| Beetroot Borscht |
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| Sesame Bagel |
The Grilled Reuben Sandwich comes with your choice of Pastrami or Corned Beef, and a choice of Rye Bread, Bagel, or Broiche. You'll also have to choose the portion size from a Regular (150gm, SGD $18), a Large (240gm, SGD $26), or an Extra Large (300gm, SGD $35).
I tried the Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye Bread (150gm, SGD $18), which features their excellent beef brisket pastrami, dry rubbed with secret spices then cured, cooked for hours, steamed, and hand carved into thin, savoury strips. The pastrami has a nice pink hue, and each bite is savoury with a smoky aroma. The texture isn't too tough, but the meat borders on dry. Traditionally paired with Rye Bread, the version here is crisp, with the fragrant aroma and flavour of wheat, and shatters nicely when bit.
The sandwich also contains their house recipe Sauerkraut, a tangy, slightly sour, finely chopped pickled cabbage, that pairs well with the gooey melted Swiss Cheese, and piquant Russian Salad Dressing within. Served on the side are tangy, juicy, and slightly sour dill pickles, and a fresh, slightly sour coleslaw, all made in house. Interesting to note that a traditional Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye, in the United States Of America, is actually called a 'Rachel Sandwich', because the classic Reuben Sandwich is made with corned beef on rye bread.
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye 01 |
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye 02 |
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Pastrami On Rye 03 |
The traditional, classic American style Reuben Sandwich is a hot sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian salad dressing, between slices of rye bread. Their version of Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye (150gm, SGD $18) stays true to the original versions sold in New York, United States Of America, served with the yummy house made dill pickles and coleslaw, and is incredibly flavourful and moist.
Biting into the Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye, you get the crisp shattering of the fragrant Rye Bread, followed by the slightly sour, crunchy Sauerkraut, then the savoury, salty aroma of the moist Corned Beef. So good that you can't stop eating it! A point to note: the difference between pastrami and corned beef, although both use beef brisket, is that pastrami is dry rubbed and smoked, while corned beef is salt cured in a seasoned brine, not smoked.
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye 01 |
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye 02 |
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| Grilled Reuben Sandwich With Corned Beef On Rye 03 |
In Russia, a Blintz is a thin pancake, normally thinner in texture than a Blini, and Russians normally eat these stuffed with various fillings, or rolled and topped with various ingredients and sauces. It can be a savoury or a sweet dish, and is usually baked or pan fried. Eastern European Jewish immigrants usually stuffed a Blintz with cheese, and serve it during Hanukkah.
The Blintzes (SGD $12) here resemble the Jewish version, which has the pancakes rolled into layers, then stuffed with cheese, lightly pan fried till the outside is savoury with a slight crisp texture, and served dusted with icing sugar. Chef has chosen to stuff the Blintzes with a mixture of mascarpone and ricotta cheese. Cutting into the pancake, you'll see nice layers, with the crumbly cheese stuffed into a pocket. Consume these by topping each slice with a dollop of both sour cream and a home made cranberry jam, which are served on the side. Taste is sweet at the front, then you get a slight hint of savoury from the cheese, and the texture is so soft. Not too outstanding in taste, but this does closely resemble traditional versions.
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| Blintzes 01 |
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| Blintzes 02 |
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| Blintzes 03 |
Returned to sample the Half & Half (SGD $16), which is perfect for small eaters. I got the Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, a savoury, clear broth with a hint of sweetness, enhanced with sliced carrots and a flat, wide, egg noodle. This classic American home cooked comfort food soup is done very well here, but ultimately, is only average as a dish. The Classic Deli Sandwich With Pastrami And Mustard On Rye Bread though, features their signature beef pastrami front and center, with no other ingredients or condiments except a tangy yellow mustard and rye bread. I find this to actually be just as tasty, as the savoury notes really shine here, but the lack of moisture means this borders on dry.
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| Half & Half |
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| Classic Chicken Noodle Soup 01 |
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| Classic Chicken Noodle Soup 02 |
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| Classic Deli Sandwich With Pastrami And Mustard On Rye 01 |
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| Classic Deli Sandwich With Pastrami And Mustard On Rye 02 |
The Chocolate Kugelhopf Cake (SGD $8), also known as a Gugelhupf Cake, is a popular dessert bundt cake in Germany and Switzerland. The soft, moist cake is properly sweet with a zesty lemon sponge base and a rich chocolate top, a nice slightly crisp crust, and completely delicious. Served with a side of sour cream, which helps to cut through some of the sweetness of the cake, and works surprisingly well together.
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| Chocolate Kugelhopf Cake 01 |
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| Chocolate Kugelhopf Cake 02 |
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Paddington House Of Pancakes
Paddington House Of Pancakes
180 Kitchener Road
#02-35 City Square Mall
http://www.paddingtonpancakes.com/
Bringing The World Of Pancakes To You
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 8
Value for Money: 7
Spent about SGD $28 per person.
Established in 2004 in Malaysia, Paddington House Of Pancakes is a speciality pancake restaurant, named after Paddington, in London, England, where the Malaysian founders said they had the world's best pancakes. Also known as PHOP, at Paddington House Of Pancakes, you're spoilt for choice, with 100 different pancake recipes from more than 10 countries worldwide, the extensive menu makes deciding very difficult, and repeat visits are a must. For our Chinese New Year reunion dinner 2015, we decided to visit Paddington House Of Pancakes.
Ambience at Paddington House Of Pancakes is casual, resembling a modern diner. Brightly lit, with an open concept, and a simple, plain solid colour scheme. Comfy black booths line the wall, while the rest of the spacious interior is lined with functional, sleek looking modern furniture. Communal dining is highly encouraged, the majority of layout is designed for groups, as is the large portion sizes of most dishes.
Service at Paddington House Of Pancakes is very good. I like that staff are professional and welcoming, greeting diners upon entry. They're quick to seat you, and are knowledgable enough to make recommendations if the extensive menu overwhelms you. Waiting time for food is about 10 - 15 minutes, but at least all your orders are served almost together. I also like that staff came around to check on how our meal was going, and asked for feedback.
Food at Paddington House Of Pancakes incorporates pancakes into every dish. Type of pancakes varies, they offer American flapjacks, French crepes, Russian blinis, Dutch pannekoeken, and more. Freshly cooked to order, the pancakes are tasty, and rather authentic. Most of the 100 different recipes on the menu are named after a city, country, or ingredient which inspired it. Portion sizes are rather large, and more than sufficient for 1 person. Prices are comparable to other upper mid-range cafes, budget about SGD $28 per person for a meal here.
Clean, bright space and diner-like atmosphere, makes this place rather relaxing.
The Fantasy Punch (SGD $20 / jug) is a sweet, fruity blend of apple juice and strawberries. Refreshing!
The Full Monty (SGD $16) features savoury pastrami, chicken chipolatas, and turkey bacon strips, sandwiched between stacks of classic American flapjacks, topped with 2 sunny side up eggs. Served with mashed potatoes, baked beans, and mushroom onion gravy on the side, this is a really filling savoury breakfast dish. The flapjacks are soft and fluffy, and rather thick in size, pretty good! The rest of the ingredients are cooked properly, but somewhat average in taste. Decent dish overall.
The Dijon (SGD $21) is unique in that in combines both savoury and sweet in this predominantly savoury main course. Named for the sour, tangy mustard dressing, which is mixed with fruity sweet peach, plums, and passionfruit, then spread over the grilled lamb shoulders, and the thin and soft French crepes. The lamb is rather tough to cut off the bone, but carries good flavour. However, the crepes quickly go soggy when it absorbs the sweet fruity gravy.
The Brussels (SGD $13) is served like an open face pizza, with toppings of turkey bacon strips, onions, baked beans, a sunny side up egg in the middle, sliced avocado, and mozzarella cheese, on a flat Belgian breton galette. The toppings pair well, and I like the crisp, thin, savoury buckwheat breton galette.
Loved The Monaco (SGD $19) for their crisp zucchini and onion pancakes, which still retain the freshness of the zucchini in each bite. Served with mashed potatoes, and grilled lamb shoulders alongside a mint yoghurt sauce. Worth ordering for the vegetable pancakes alone!
A huge serving meant to be shared, The Big Treasure Box (SGD $15) is a bowl of piping hot, soft, fluffy American dollar pancakes, garnished with strawberries, bananas, peaches, lychees, raisins, dessicated coconut strips, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I would say this is above average, worth trying if you're in a group. I only wish they gave more fruits, as the majority of the bowl consists of the dollar pancakes.
180 Kitchener Road
#02-35 City Square Mall
http://www.paddingtonpancakes.com/
Bringing The World Of Pancakes To You
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 8
Value for Money: 7
Spent about SGD $28 per person.
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Established in 2004 in Malaysia, Paddington House Of Pancakes is a speciality pancake restaurant, named after Paddington, in London, England, where the Malaysian founders said they had the world's best pancakes. Also known as PHOP, at Paddington House Of Pancakes, you're spoilt for choice, with 100 different pancake recipes from more than 10 countries worldwide, the extensive menu makes deciding very difficult, and repeat visits are a must. For our Chinese New Year reunion dinner 2015, we decided to visit Paddington House Of Pancakes.
Ambience at Paddington House Of Pancakes is casual, resembling a modern diner. Brightly lit, with an open concept, and a simple, plain solid colour scheme. Comfy black booths line the wall, while the rest of the spacious interior is lined with functional, sleek looking modern furniture. Communal dining is highly encouraged, the majority of layout is designed for groups, as is the large portion sizes of most dishes.
Service at Paddington House Of Pancakes is very good. I like that staff are professional and welcoming, greeting diners upon entry. They're quick to seat you, and are knowledgable enough to make recommendations if the extensive menu overwhelms you. Waiting time for food is about 10 - 15 minutes, but at least all your orders are served almost together. I also like that staff came around to check on how our meal was going, and asked for feedback.
Food at Paddington House Of Pancakes incorporates pancakes into every dish. Type of pancakes varies, they offer American flapjacks, French crepes, Russian blinis, Dutch pannekoeken, and more. Freshly cooked to order, the pancakes are tasty, and rather authentic. Most of the 100 different recipes on the menu are named after a city, country, or ingredient which inspired it. Portion sizes are rather large, and more than sufficient for 1 person. Prices are comparable to other upper mid-range cafes, budget about SGD $28 per person for a meal here.
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Clean, bright space and diner-like atmosphere, makes this place rather relaxing.
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| Paddington House Of Pancakes Signage |
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| Paddington House Of Pancakes Seating |
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| Paddington House Of Pancakes Serviette |
The Fantasy Punch (SGD $20 / jug) is a sweet, fruity blend of apple juice and strawberries. Refreshing!
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| Fantasy Punch |
The Full Monty (SGD $16) features savoury pastrami, chicken chipolatas, and turkey bacon strips, sandwiched between stacks of classic American flapjacks, topped with 2 sunny side up eggs. Served with mashed potatoes, baked beans, and mushroom onion gravy on the side, this is a really filling savoury breakfast dish. The flapjacks are soft and fluffy, and rather thick in size, pretty good! The rest of the ingredients are cooked properly, but somewhat average in taste. Decent dish overall.
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| The Full Monty 01 |
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| The Full Monty 02 |
The Dijon (SGD $21) is unique in that in combines both savoury and sweet in this predominantly savoury main course. Named for the sour, tangy mustard dressing, which is mixed with fruity sweet peach, plums, and passionfruit, then spread over the grilled lamb shoulders, and the thin and soft French crepes. The lamb is rather tough to cut off the bone, but carries good flavour. However, the crepes quickly go soggy when it absorbs the sweet fruity gravy.
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| The Dijon 01 |
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| The Dijon 02 |
The Brussels (SGD $13) is served like an open face pizza, with toppings of turkey bacon strips, onions, baked beans, a sunny side up egg in the middle, sliced avocado, and mozzarella cheese, on a flat Belgian breton galette. The toppings pair well, and I like the crisp, thin, savoury buckwheat breton galette.
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| The Brussels 01 |
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| The Brussels 02 |
Loved The Monaco (SGD $19) for their crisp zucchini and onion pancakes, which still retain the freshness of the zucchini in each bite. Served with mashed potatoes, and grilled lamb shoulders alongside a mint yoghurt sauce. Worth ordering for the vegetable pancakes alone!
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| The Monaco 01 |
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| The Monaco 02 |
A huge serving meant to be shared, The Big Treasure Box (SGD $15) is a bowl of piping hot, soft, fluffy American dollar pancakes, garnished with strawberries, bananas, peaches, lychees, raisins, dessicated coconut strips, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I would say this is above average, worth trying if you're in a group. I only wish they gave more fruits, as the majority of the bowl consists of the dollar pancakes.
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| The Big Treasure Box 01 |
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| The Big Treasure Box 02 |
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Cafe Pushkin
The Best In Russian Fine Dining
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 10
Ambience & Setting: 9
Food & Beverage: 10
Service: 10
Value for Money: 10
Spent about SGD $100 / RUB 2500 per person.
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If you want to impress in Moscow, go to Cafe Pushkin. Doesn't matter if it's a date, business partner, clients, or even the Russian media (not mafia... media), a meal at Cafe Pushkin will help your cause trememdously. And if you're looking for the best in Russian traditional cuisine, made using the freshest ingredients, then this is the place for you.
The first thing that strikes you about Cafe Pushkin is the fantastic ambience of the place. This award winning 5-star restaurant, which is open 24 hours daily for 7 days a week, is built in the 18th century classical Baroque style, resembling the homes of wealthy Russian aristocrats. Complex yet elegant and charming all at once, with spacious interiors, good floor layout, comfortable furniture, opulent surroundings, low lighting and private spaces. Cafe Pushkin even has throwbacks to years past, with an olden style elevator, ornately carved wash basin, an antique library with 15,000 old books, maps, globes and telescopes, and a cellar cloak room.
Many will agree that the service at Cafe Pushkin is among the best in Moscow. As befits a fine dining establishment, staff are professional, knowledgable, efficient and impeccably dressed in olden style Russian frock coats. You'll be treated like a member of the elite ruling class at Cafe Pushkin. Amazingly, staff are well versed in not only English, but a pre-Soviet romanized Russian as well (The language of the elites)! Cafe Pushkin staff are trained to wait personally upon the table, as well as being proactive and attentive. I like that the menus have English translations as well.
The food at Cafe Pushkin is excellent. High quality, fresh ingredients are used to maximise the taste of each component in your dish, such that is mouthful is just delightful. Portions are decent, you won't be hungry, but you won't be very full either. While there are traditional Russia and Moscow dishes, which are prepared according to 18th century recipes, there are also Russian takes on French dishes, made using French cooking techniques. The menu is quite extensive, and there is good variety throughout the day. Depending on where in Cafe Pushkin you choose to dine, the menu may also differ (The Pharmacy Hall VS The Library Hall). Prices are of course, on the high side, expect to pay about SGD $72 / RUB 1800 per person, or more. Good value for what it's worth.
Although Cafe Pushkin has a reputation for being a 'tourist' place, locals often frequent the place as well, albeit those slightly more well-heeled, or for special occasions. Cafe Pushkin is located within a 10 minutes walk from either Pushkinskaya Metro station or Tverskaya Metro station. Making a reservation in advance is highly recommended before you visit Cafe Pushkin, as the place is constantly packed.
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French singer Gilbert Becaud wrote the song 'Nathalie', about a French tourist (himself) who falls in love with his Russian tour guide and interpreter Nathalie, and brings her for hot chocolate in the (then) fictional Cafe Pushkin. The song became famous all over France. Famed Russian restaurateur Andrei Dellos, inspired by the fictional Cafe Pushkin mentioned in 'Nathalie', decided to make it a reality in 1999. Gilbert Becaud was invited to sing 'Nathalie', on Cafe Pushkin opening day on 04 June 1999.
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Food is beautifully presented, and while each component of the dish is tasty, eating it together is just delightful. Expect robust tasty dishes, crafted with perfection, and served with finesse. While prices may be high, they aren't as steep as other fine dining establishments.
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| Coulibiac |
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| Honey Cake 01 |
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| Honey Cake 02 |
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| Honey Cake 03 |
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| Pelmeni |
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| Roasted Pig With Pearl Barley, Cepe Mushrooms And Sun-Dried Tomatoes 01 |
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| Roasted Pig With Pearl Barley, Cepe Mushrooms And Sun-Dried Tomatoes 02 |
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| Ukha |
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| Zander Fish Cutlet Stuffed With Crab, Mashed Potato With Cheddar Cheese, Asparagus In Creamy Seafood Sauce |
'Nathalie'
Red Square was white
The snow made a carpet
And I followed, through this cold Sunday
Nathalie
She spoke in serious phrases
Of the October Revolution
Meanwhile, I was thinking
That after Lenin’s tomb
We would go to the Pushkin cafe
To drink chocolate
Red Square was empty
I caught her by her arm, I smiled at her
She had blonde hair, my guide
Nathalie
In their apartment at the university
A gang of students
Were impatiently expectant
We joked and laughed a lot
They wanted to know everything
Nathalie translated
Moscow, the plains of the Kremlin
And the Champs Elysees
We got them all mixed up
And we sang
And then they were opening
And we were laughing in anticipation of it
Some French Champagne
And we danced
And when the flat was empty
All the friends were departed
I was left with just my guide
Nathalie
No more questions, sober phrases
Nor October Revolution
I am no longer there with her
Finished, Lenin’s tomb
The chocolate in Pushkin
It is, it was, long before
As my life seems empty to me
Still I know that one day in Paris
It is I who will serve as her guide
Nathalie
Nathalie
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