Tucked in a nook of Hotel Clover resides Brine, its decor reminiscent of the Laneway Market cafe.

Brine does not have an ala carte menu. You can opt for a two or three course meal, the difference being the (one fixed) dessert. We easily covered the entire menu between the both of us.

My mate had the starter of coconut lime risotto balls with black truffle mayo. Her main was the lightly battered okra and shimeji mushroom risotto cooked in dashi. I had the torched beef tartare with smoked tomato bean curd and lotus root chips, and the Angus flank sandwich with carrot purée, marmite, quail's sunny side up and julienned lettuce.

Whilst the dishes didn't bowl us over, we thought they tasted rather healthful. Perhaps due to the strong presence of greens and the apparent lack of salt. Those who enjoy a cleaner palette might find that Brine would suit them well. Staff was not aware there was a Burpple deal for complimentary dessert but did serve it to us after reading it. The milk ice cream with strawberry compote and a hint of lemon rounded the meal quite nicely.

Service was so attentive yet low-key, my dining mate decided she would be back for that alone, haha!