3
Khun Lim -
a year ago
The Spaghetti Olio Bacon Chili I-can’t-remember-the-full name was awesome here. Adapted for the local palate, it has dried chilies that added an excitement of Asian flavors. In the mingle were sprinkles of western herbs, and another dose of Thai basil which further heighted the fusion charm. To lighten up the otherwise oily nature of a bacon-based cookery, cherry tomatoes added acidity to neutralize the smother of fattiness and balanced up the entire dish nicely. A Thursday evening, nice and quiet. We sat indoor and enjoyed the cottage vibes under a well-lit setting that warms the heart. Outdoor, there was a rehearsal going on in the richly ornamented garden in preparation for live music night on Friday. This bistro captivates one that walks her grounds with her profuse trendy garden deco and red brick structures. The menu selection is wide, ranging from western, Thai to fusion. It is good for long hours of drinks with friends in the night, and when it is the right day in the cool season, it will be charismatic. All good things came to end unfortunately when our pork chop was served. Though it was lightly seasoned well as all good chops and steaks are to be, and it had spots of sear with that delightful crisp, it was raw and red in the center. When we highlighted this to the staff, they offered to correct it. Correction literally meant correction here, a clumsy correction. They stuck it in the microwave and re-served it to us. All the charms of a good pork chop were doused away by the treatment. The white marks of microwave cooking were visible. The sear was drenched, we could see the steam from induced heat bellowing from the meat. Whoever that was responsible, was not culinary trained and ought to be re-assigned as a gardener instead of being in the kitchen. One good dish and one bad dish, and the first time we were here. I am biased to believe that the food is good here because of her fascinating ambiance. So, a rating right down the middle is only what I can give based on this experience we had.