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2013-09-26
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I mentioned that I will bring the other half to Nosh after my last visit and few days ago we finally had the chance to do our little date night. I called beforehand to enquire about vegetarian options and it seemed promising. As I browsed the menu, I knew this meal was going to be good and it surely didn't disappoint! We started with some truffle cheese bread. The bread was toasted with thick layer of gorgonzola and cheddar. The gorgonzola was pretty strong (well it is a blue cheese after all) s
We started with some truffle cheese bread. The bread was toasted with thick layer of gorgonzola and cheddar. The gorgonzola was pretty strong (well it is a blue cheese after all) so I felt that the addition of truffle wasn't necessary. In fact I think the flavours kind clashed a little and it was bordering on stinky. But no matter, the bread was nice and fluffy, definitely comforting.
Frank wanted the 'Smashing Cucumber'. It looked like nothing much but tasted pretty good with hint of sesame and soy, a Japanese twist I suppose. The crunchy and slightly sweet cucumber was very refreshing.
Our last starter was these garlicky, peppery sauteed mushrooms, which came with toasted bread. Frank wasn't a huge fan but I loved the peppery note. Very moreish.
The token vegetarian got the Pumpkin Ravioli which induced a case of food envy in me. Look at those gigantic handmade ravioli! Each of them filled with fresh, soft pumpkin that is seasoned just right. The butter, cheesy sauce was eye-openingly rich and full of flavours, with hint of deep fried sage to add that herbaceous note. This was so good I wanted to have more. But I was getting quite full at this point and needed the stomach space for my main course.
And luckily I practised some restraint because my braised beef cheeks dish is huge! I wasn't supposed to be eating red meat but the menu description won me over. The gravy has coffee in it! I've always wonder how that would taste like, and turns out coffee complemented beef in a very strange way. I guess the slight bitter burnt taste works. The beef cheeks were melt-in-the-mouth tender, amazing. I liked the mash because it wasn't overly creamy, which was quite necessary as this is a very rich dish. Loved the beautiful presentation of the dish especially the carved vegetables. So beautiful. I had to admit I couldn't finish the mash because I was stuffed!But we can't not try their desserts, especially after I saw pictures from my friends who have visited recently for their new desserts. Unfortunately the Goma Macha dessert I was eyeing wasn't available so I settled for the Pumpkin Panna Cotta, while Frank ordered an Apple Cheese Tart.
Apple Cheese Tart in a deconstructed matterDecent dessert, but didn't have the wow factor. I did like the spiced apple and the cream cheese 'balls' though.
Pumpkin Panna CottaFrank described this as over-the-top presentation but I felt that was the attraction of the dessert: wow factor. Not only visually pleasing, it was so delicious. The soft pudding has the perfect texture with ever so slight hint of pumpkin. The best thing is that it wasn't sweet and cloying. So, so good!
I love the attention to details not only in their food, but also their service. Very attentive, quick to refill our glasses without being too disruptive. Love to come back again to try more dishes. Might just make this a monthly thing since they do rotate their desserts. The bill came up to RM322 but that was because we also had a few glasses of wine. But for food this quality, it's worth it.
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