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| - The meal started with a hit, CSB (cha siu bao - bbq pork buns topped with a sweet and crunchy pineapple bun topping. They openly admit that it was inspired by Tim Ho Wan's bbq pork buns, and they do a pretty good dupe. The filling is are a little less cha-siu-y with a mellow aftertaste, from mushrooms, perhaps.
Likewise, the service is worth coming back for. We were two of many people seated around the bar, but the service from our bartender cum server was always attentive and personal. From the hostess to the servers, I would give them no less than 10/10 for service.
Unfortunately, the rest of the starters were 'meh'. The oysters reflect what are normally used in chinese cooking, meaty but fishy. The tom yum little dragon buns had a strange combination of tastes, and a hardened/dried dough at the top.
Moving onto the entrees, the grilled salmon belly and beef brisket curry were an improvement, but both had very singular flavour profiles were lacking in presentation. The banana split dessert was a treat for my sweet tooth, and a generous portion. However, the coconut whipped cream and the strange ice cream flavours were a mish mash of discordant flavours, reminiscent of a kid dipping his finger in all the flavours in the candy shop.
Luckily for R+D, they have quite the drink menu for those who are adventurous. If you're up for a drink or two, each has a slight asian twist while staying true to the original mix.
All in all, would I go back? Probably.
The General Sanders chicken and the duck duck bao seem enticing, and the drinks and the service are enough to bring me back. I'll just be a little selective when it comes to the menu.
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