FRENCH Fine Dining

This post is a wee bit back-dated...

H has always raved about the yummy steaks at The Four Seasons Hotel's steakhouse. And of course, I would reply with "tok tok so much. Why never bring me one?" to which he would answer with a "wah...too expensive lah. Cannot afford to bring you there!". Well, apparently the steaks start from at least USD 55 and will starters, main and wine, the average bill would be about USD 170 or so for two diners.

Well, last Friday (10th Aug), H said that both of us should go "yaang thoi kiok" and suggest we go to The Four Seasons... I was like "waaaaaaa. Sure or not?" and he answered with "yeah lah...am not that poor lah"... so, off we went. But the traffic jam on Friday nites is MEGA terrible, and Four Seasons is not exactly round the corner. I've just read a review on a French Restaurant called "Emilie" in the current issue of the Expat magazine, and suggested we go there instead. Called the restaurant to make a reservation for 2. We reached the restaurant rather quickly... at about 5 past 7.

The restaurant's decor is simple. The food? Have to say it was DELICIOUS.

MENU
Escargots with Garlic Butter (Him)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Apples and Grapes (Me)
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Scalloped Potatoes (2 to share)
Lime Sorbet (Him)
Mille Feuille with Rum Flambed Bananas & Chocolate Mousse (Me)

Wine - Australian Chardonnay

Okay, H's Escargots is okay lah... probably because we are more used to the RICHER Malaysian version. BUT, my pan-seared foie gras was really excellent. Once popped in, the foie gras melts in the mouth. Reaaaalllllly exquisite!!!!

The lamb rack was roasted to just right...Succulent. Tender. Juicy. With just the right amount of gravy. The Scalloped potatoes were also good!!!

My dessert? Heavenly!!

Why NO Photos? I sort of mentioned that I wanted to take photos, and H immediately said "PUH-LEASE! Sooooo sua-koo" and quickly kept his camera phone which was sitting on the table ....

The damage? Errrr.... quite pai-seh to say lah.... Felt bad that I said "errr..let's pretend the dinner is for my soon-to-come birthday dinner!!"