Sunday, February 13, 2022

Singapore - To Eat 11Feb2022 (Dolce Vita at Mandarin Oriental Hotel)

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Dolce Vita
Located at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Dolce Vita is located on the 5th floor of the grand Mandarin Oriental. Located pool side. It has a mix of Alfresco and indoor dining.  ABBATip:
Due COVID, access from Marina Square to the hotel has been blocked off. One needs to exit Marina Square shopping mall and enter via Mandarian Oriental’s main entrance. 
Ordered On
11Feb21
Amuse-Boucher and sour dough bread (Complimentary)
(Single bite)
*A fancy potato ball. Nothing much.*
Toetelli SGD36 
Homemade stuffed tortellini the Brie mousse 
Porcini mousse, sautéed oyster mushroom, black truffle Creamy caper sauce
*The tortellini were packets of flavour explosion. The cream sauce however lacked the caper punch. Overall it was interesting but not screaming for another bite.*
Anatara al forno SGD48
Roasted duck breast
Carrot and ginger mash, spinach mousse, roasting jus. Crispy roll stuffed with confit duck leg. 
*The duck was perfectly executed, but personally the ginger carrot purée felt like they were forcing the Asian influence too much. The spinach mousse felt rough to the tongue and would have faired better with some seasoning. The roasting red wine reduction jus was pleasant but could have been better in concentration and bolder flavors to complement the duck. 
Best fine dining duck had thus far was at Wild Flower - Perth.

For Asian styled, duck, Gold Mine in London never disappoints and always a must when in town.*
Tasting plate with three kinds of cheese SGD34
30 month aged parmesan/Ubriaco Prosecco Grapes, Semi morbido al Tartufo
*Parmesan lacked that sharp bite that we enjoyed. It was shared by the impeccable staff that young aged and the very aged gives that sharpness and subsequent crystallization pops of flavor. 

The Ubriaco Prosecco Grapes win with aromatics but failed in actual taste. 

Only truffle cheese was fairly enjoyable. For cheese fanatics with a huge cheese room, the best to enjoy is at Bascillico, St Ridges. Oso located on the roof top hotel of Oasia Hotel also offers fantastic cheese options though a smaller selection.*
Total Fed 2
SGD138.90
Ambience 4.5/5
*Its got the photogenic pool by the side. With the large window planes, they allow for a semi panoramic view of the Singapore skyline. With outdoor al fresco dining available, it gives that additional flexibility to enjoy the space.*
Service 4.5/5
*Service was implacable. Staff were very knowledgeable and educational on the dishes. They were well aware of the flow of the course and gave the right amount of attention without being over bearing. A truly enjoyable dining experience.*
Food 3/5
*Honestly lacked lustre in all aspects. Though well executed for most of them but could have been that much better. Their table side sour dough breads could have been served warm and their olive oil and balsamic were average.*
Value 3.5/5
*Its ambience and service are what you are paying for.*

Come here for the ambience and the service experience. Perhaps it was the choice of order, but the food lackluster. If really pushed for a meal there, probably go for their simple pizzas and burgers. 
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