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  • I came here as part of a UYE arranged by the legendary duo of Jennifer K and Wayne C. I would say a comparison to the dynamic duo is not fair as there is no Robin to the Batman here, rather both are Batman when it comes to resourcefulness and planning. 5 Stars before the end credits roll through and through (where else does one get the ratio of almost a bottle of wine per person and I have been to French weddings!) This was a prearranged menu as the aforementioned duo had already carefully thought out the dishes. So here is the blow by blow 1) Soup with Pork heart and duck neck (I didn't try this dish) 2) BC Crab in Rum Cream Sauce. This was the main attraction and didn't disappoint. It was served with bread rolls and/or rice. An interesting take on cooking this crustaceans as both ingredients are not associated with that region. The broth was served in a bowl for us to dunk the bread or rice and enjoy it. I tried it on its own first. Nice clean taste, not quite as creamy as clam chowder but a lot more intense IMO. Did feel the hint of rum in the broth which is quite nice. Crab itself benefited from this prep method as it was nicely balanced. Highlight of the menu. 3) Beef Ho Fun. A nice way to judge a kitchen's (some people would say Gai-Lan is a better yardstick but this is a close enough) . Not the best prep I have had. A bti greasy IMO. 4) Chicken and Tofu. This one was a miss. Just an intense salt kick turned me off and I didn't indulge much afterwards. 5) Steamed Chicken with the whole bird on display (even the head). Average. 6) Braised Duck with Taro. The duck meat was moist and had a clean finish. Decent. 7) Sticky rice with sausage. I skipped this one. 8) Rice vermicelli with shredded duck and cabbage. Very good prep here. Clean finish not even a hint of grease. I would say it was a good palate cleanser as the next course needed it. 9) Pan roasted lamb chops. I had skipped a few courses earlier so I got two of these chops :D (thanks dynamic duo!) A surprise dish as I don't expect it from this region. I would say if you have tried dishes in Maggi sauce this one comes close in taste. Perfectly pink in the middle nice sweet honey finish. I would say it was tied to the top item on the menu. I would order it again. 10) Curry beef brisket. Mild curry with potatoes and beef tendon (I think it was tendon) More of a filler. 11) Sliced pork with lotus roots. Skipped. 12) Omelette with shrimp. Decent. Desserts - Almond, Cashew, Black Sesame soups and Herbal Jelly. Cashew soup was good. Black sesame and almond were what one expects I suppose. Herbal Jelly is more for the after party :D as I had to drown it in syrup just to finish my serving. Over all I would say two dishes really stood out but for all this goodness at a reasonable amount more of nit picking here. 3 Stars for the food with half star bump given for value and service.
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