Bistro 101

Tried the seafood aglio olio, it was a decent meal with fresh prawns and clams, only the squid was a tad bit rubbery. The duck aglio olio was not bad too. 1 for 1 mains only applicable for dishes over $12, and there were quite a number of $12.25 dishes. Would come back if I were in the area again. :)

Tucked away in the Eunos Industrial Estate, this aptly-themed industrial style bistro is the perfect spot for after-work hangouts with colleagues and friends. Come with an empty stomach and fuel up with their generously portioned mains, from Grilled Chicken Aglio Olio ($12.25), Grilled Pork Chop with Herbs ($12.25) to their Premium Grain-Fed Ribeye Steak ($32).

Tried the Perfect 650 Grilled Half Chicken. Couldn’t comprehend what rub was used to marinate but it wasn’t nasty. It was actually pretty interesting and nice. However, only the drum was good, other parts of the half chicken was either over cooked, dry and tough or undercooked (red!).

Fries was the thick cut and it was decent (not too salty).

This was pricey for the serving size but I guess people go there for the chill ambience. Only try this dish if you have one-for-one. Or maybe try the regular grilled chicken chop, seems safer?

Price: $22.50

Tried the clam pasta and it was unlike anything I’ve eaten before. The sauce was deep yellow, and insanely salty. The chef probably melted a whole stick of salted butter, forgetting pepper, herbs and that the natural saltiness of clams will seep into the sauce too.

The clams were not as good as expected too, they were still slimey (totally not what I expect from an eatery).

Sad to say this but I think Saizeriya does a way better job at one-third the price.

The bistro has a very nice and comfy ambience. If you wish to visit, perhaps try the sides or beer. The latte was average-machine coffee.

Price: $22.50

Well-balanced taste with right amount of olive oil, garlic & chilli; not spicy but a tad dry; would be better with more broth or sauce; pasta slightly undercooked but acceptable; few fresh clam, squid ring, crunchy prawn & mussel..

A big piece of grilled boneless chicken; meat is tender & succulent; well-marinated & meat taste flavorful; lightly charred at the edges giving some smoky taste; probably 1 of the better chicken chop I've tasted so far..