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My husband recently brought me to East for our date night and to my high expectations, it suited perfectly :)
Situated in the famous downtown Renaissance hotel, this pan-asian restaurant contrasts yet also compliments the hotel.
Our immediate reaction to entering through the separate entrance for the restaurant was the super swanky interior - dark with dimmed lighting, very contemporary with east asian influences. The vibrant red and black décor creates an ambiance which works well for most settings - from the buzzing office party that was happening at the bar area to the more intimate separated dining area where we were seated. The interior is so intricate, you could spend ages staring at it! Prepare to be mesmerized by the gorgeous hand-painted wall of an asian beauty..
Now on to the meal...
We were given a lot of attention and taken very well care of by the staff which even before eating, made us feel comfortable and love the place. Our waiter spent time describing the dishes to us, which ingredients were used, which spices... It was evident to see that this place takes pride in their fresh ingredients and has expert chefs!
We ordered the papaya salad for starters and boy, was it good!! I never expected a salad starter to be this delicious but this really was something else. It is quite spicy but that is what makes it so special.. The contrast between the sweetness from the papaya and the spices create the most delicious combination.
For the main course, we had the Singapore noodles and the sea bass. Both were just as good as they looked (they were excellently presented!) and the spices were to my palate. Since a recent trip to Malaysia, I became accustomed to spicy noodles and have been unable to find them... However, this place did them just right and I am so so SO happy to have discovered it! At least I know where to go next to satisfy my cravings and to take me back down memory lane :):)
My husband loved the sea bass which was gorgeously garnished and also had a kick to it!
We did not want to leave the place as we felt so spoilt so we decided to have dessert too! It took time to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait! We were presented with a stunning tray of a type of coconut tart and a hot chocolate soufflé! For a chocolate lover, the soufflé just melted my heart, it was mouth-watering just to look at and tasted even better!! We enjoyed these treats with tea which again was presented extremely well...
Overall, if you want to spoil yourself with some exotic tastes and want to enjoy a relaxing ambiance, this is definitely the place for you! The food is of an extremely high quality with carefully selected ingredients and prepared with pride :)
I cannot wait for my next visit to East Restaurant!! Thank you for making our experience an unforgettable one :):):)
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