Arbite

Received a treat from a friend who owed me one. Was introduced to this small restaurant in a shophouse-like place. The place is quite cramp and with it being pack with all the chatter, it's a bustling place. Did not order much food but ordered 2 main dishes which turned out really delicious.

MOA Blanc $12.50

Comments: A sweet but dry beer. It's nice that they provide a cold glass.

Miso Mussels $13.00

Comments: I think this dish has been taken off the menu as I am updating this blog and rightfully so. This dish was kinda tasteless. The mussels were so small that eating it was very difficult.

Truffle Beef Burger with Foie Gras $28.90 (w/o Foie Gras $18.90)

Comments: A really huge and delicious burger. The meat was cooked perfect and the cheddar cheese was melted to add to the sinful combo of the Foie Gras and Beef Patty. The salad and the potato wedges could be easily forgotten once your teeth sinks into the burger.

Squid Ink Spaghettini with Seafood $23.90

Comments: The first thing about this dish is that the seafood is really fresh. The squid rings and prawns were springy and sort of melt in your mouth. The sauce was ok, pasta was tangy and cooked nicely.

Overall review: Even though it's located in a neighborhood area, maybe it's Serangoon Gardens, therefore I find the food kinda expensive. But at least you get the food for the price that you pay. The serving is also quite big. Overall a nice place with great food.

Website: Arbite

Details of the place: Arbite Location

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Lenas by MOF

A trip to Lenas is always a headache. Why? Because they a superbly wide variety of food. The menu has so many pages, you'll have a big dilemma on what to choose and being there so many times, I can safely say the food is nice. Which is also why I like to go there for a meal, especially with a big group of friends. Anyway went there for lunch 1 day with 2 friends and this is what we ordered.

 Iced Mint Pompelmo Tea $5

Comments: This tasted something like a mojito. Except for the lack of alcohol. Definitely lot of mint in it. A nice refreshing drink on a hot day. A bit expensive though, would rather drink their hoegarden, which is always on promotion.

Mixed Mushroom Pasta add Egg $13.90 + $1

Comments: A personal favorite. In fact I always like pasta with mushrooms and cream sauce. The egg yolk is only for visual effect actually, because it does not really add any flavor to the pasta. The sauce was slightly salty though, as is with most cream sauce, but the noodles are cooked nicely. A nice dish overall.

White Wine Vongole Hot Pan + Pilaf Rice $12.80 + $2

Comments: Tried a bit of this dish, the rice was fragrant by at $2, I feel it's kinda expensive. The stock was did not have a strong smell of white wine though. The vongole had quite a nice portion and the fire kept the stock hot.

Italian Sausage Pizza $14.50 for 8"

Comments: Their pizzas are the thin type. Sausages slightly over baked but overall it must have been nice because my friend managed to finish it even though she said she was not that hungry. 

Overall review: Actually this is only a tiny percentage of the food available in that place. I would recommend getting their membership card if you will frequent the place. A lot of promotions and offers as a member at only $10. The 10% disc should be enough to cover and it can be used at other MOF outlets all over Asia.

Details of the place: You may get more details at their website by clicking -->MOF as they have a few outlets.

Recommendation: 7/10