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| - Went here for summerlicious on a Sunday night. It was empty. We reserved for 7pm with group of 5. Only 6 tables were filled. The live music was horrible. Not sure if its the owner doing it himself, but at least have some sense to tune it down. Everyone was screaming over his singing and clapping out of courtesy.
The food was bland. Here's a list to what we had:
Calamari - The best one. Full of delicious butter. It just taste like butter, not squid. But it was cooked well and not tough.
Sardines - They didn't gut the fish. At least it wasn't fishy.
Grilled Veggies - Came out lukewarm, closer to cold.
Pork with clams - The pork was dry, the clams tasted fishy.
Seafood Risotto - It should be called rice soup. I know it's supposed to be liquidy 'cause it's Portugese style, but the amount was ridic.
Grilled Fish- It was seared nicely. Good dish.
Passion fruit flan - More like flavoured gum.
Creme Caramel - It wasn't smooth. My 14 year old niece can make a better one.
Portuguese Custard - I don't think this should be called that. I can find better ones in Kensington market.
Honestly, dessert is not their strong point.
The food wasn't even Portuguese food. It lacked the flavour and smokey seasonings that it should have. They food is typical average restaurant food and shouldn't be charged at that price. I think because the lack of Portuguese cuisine, and Lisbon seems the be the only one advertising consistently, that people come here for a Portuguese experience. It's like, for example, going to Jack Astor's and get served wonton noodle soup and had to eat it with a fork.
The only good thing was the waiter was super attentive. Great service, until the other one came and replaced him.
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