Exciting Thursday! We had the table on the 3rd floor! Grilled fish, pork & Beef cheap and nice! 😋😋😋 The wine still reasonable. We had 3 btl magnum & 6 btl wine 😂😂

TATIN MY WAY: Tomato tatin heaving with fresh mozarella cheese and crowned with pine huts and chopped basil. Finally, that accent of balsamic. vAnd did I mention that bottle of Zweigelt from Malat winery, Austria, is only sgd36 per bottle? #sgfoodie #sgig #sgdining #whati8today #instasg #onthetable #igdining #sgeats #sgdaily #fatdieme #exploresingapore #eatsg #eatsingapore #seefood #hungrygowhere #yoursingapore #visit_singapore #ilovesg #foodist #happybelly #outwiththelocals #thisherelife #burpple #sgmakandiary #chefstalk #gastronogram #feedfeed #f52grams

Solid omakase meal quality [ORCHARD, SINGAPORE] Hidden within a cosy side of Orchard Plaza where many izakayas are located at, lies @bistrodulepin where you will experience an explosion of french-japanese fusion flavours created by a Japanese chef. We had their Omakase Course ($100 per pax) and long story short, the cook here is insanely good and you really need to judge just that. Coming in, you will be greeted by a rather rustic vibe, with a single server rushing everywhere to fulfil orders and a seemingly nonchalant chef. Once you open up, you will come to realise that they are really friendly! There were about 8 courses in total, and we were increasingly impressed with each dish served. Don't be fooled by the plain saltine crackers served at the start; the other appetisers were so darn good, especially the chicken pate 🐔. All sashimi 🐟 served were extremely fresh, and the garlic miso sauce on the Sliced Yellowtail was amazing. Full of umami, I wish I had rice to mop them all up. As for cooked dishes, the Miso Cod 🐟 was incredible, so flaky, so fresh and they gave such a chunky piece. When you think things can't get any better, the Kagoshima Beef 🍖 topped the charts. Meaty, beefy, juicy and tender, nothing beats having this with just wasabi. As there aren't many carbs, do expect to be about 70-80% full. I was thankful that the chef gave me more than one scoop of their delicious ice cream & sorbet! (don't think they offer this all the time, so I wouldn't bet on it) Overall, the food & quality of the dishes is absolutely lovely and I will definitely come back again. I do see people complaining on Google about the service and how the server is doubling up as the line cook, but I feel like they are trying their best with the manpower crunch they are having. I feel like only a certain group of people who appreciate this will come back, no wonder why 70% of customers that night were regulars 😁

Scallop w/ Uni $18 The cramped and cosy 13-seater interior reminded me of neighbourhood sake bars in Tokyo, but the less than ideal air conditioning and heat from the kitchen certainly didn't make for comfortable dining. Luckily the carafes of cold sake went someway in providing relief from the warmth. Food here is tasty in general but otherwise very average. We enjoyed the scallops and asparagus bathed in a seafood-y cream sauce, as well as the cheap $3 otoshis(compulsory appetisers) of potato salad, liver pate, bread and baby anchovies. I would feel more inclined to return if the air conditioning situation was improved. Taste: 3.5/5

This needs no introduction. Lunch Bara-Chirashi at @bistrodulepin is perhaps the highlight of any weekday soirée on Orchard Road. At $14 a bowl, I am hard pressed to find a similar quality, hearty meal than this one; comes with a miso prawn soup.

Charcoal Pluma $38++ Herbs marinated pluma iberico 300g with 3 mustards Finely sliced iberico meat cooked over charcoal. I’m a meat person and this was really really good. One of our other favourite iberico dishes is at Porta and this is a good one too. Tender meat yet crispy on the outsides. Amazing!

13% Short Rib $42++ Slow cooked beef, roasted carrot and turnip with 3 mustards and sour dough bread This was superb. Went went with their red wine and it just melts in your mouth. It was so tender and wow. we were mind blown! This place is such a rare find. House pour wine at around $15 per glass! Friendly staff would recommend you their wines depending on the food you’ll order. They have such a huge variety of wines of some I haven’t even heard of before!! Highly recommended. Pls come! Romantic ambience too.

Wines Lovely wines in a cosy & exclusive bar. Spot on recommendations from the owners & it wasn't too busy, surprisingly, given its proximity to town. Perfect for a night out with a small group of friends.

4/5 Pig Head Terrine 4/5 Mackerel Rilette 2/5 Pan Seared Barramundi 4/5 Hanger Steak 4/5 Lady Fingers 3/5 Creme Brûlée 3/5

Steak and Fries First time there for a birthday celebration. Food was awesome, especially the steak and fries. Also tried their special - Mussels and it did not disappoint. Very generous portion. A good pick for birthday celebrations!

Soufflé Noix de Coco [28] Soufflé was impressively hefty with a whimsical jiggle, and an absolute gastronomical delight. Exterior was beautiful golden and crisp, easily giving way to reveal airy mousse inside. A good scoop would yield coconut praline, complementing the light soufflé with robust nutty indulgence. The macadamia ice cream on the side made for an amazing pairing through its rich and creamy taste, with coldness that contrasted against the warm soufflé.