Absinthe Restaurant Français

July 25, 2010
Football can be useful after all. During the World Cup, 2 colleagues decided to make a bet on who would win the Holland vs Brazil match. The loser would have to pay for dinner at an expensive restaurant. I didn’t bet at all, but I quickly stuck my head in to be counted as one of the recipients of the eventual dinner. After all, what fun would it be if just the 2 dined together? So, Brazil lost and we all got to go to Absinthe, the French restaurant located at Bukit Pasoh Road near Outram.
You know how it is with atas (fine-dining) restaurants. They lay out all the empty wine glasses, and then when you tell them you’re not having any alcohol, they give you the look before taking the wine glasses away?
I’ve always found those empty glasses pretty much an obstruction on the table. I mean like why on earth do I need so many, and why can’t they be put there only AFTER I order wine? Anyway, the answer is that first you have a glass of champagne to calm your nerves from the day’s stresses, then you progress on to a white wine and a red wine for the appetisers, and then another red wine specially chosen for the meat dish, and then finally a dessert wine.
Everyone’s spirits was high. We managed to secure a nice table behind the full length wine cabinet, so we were nicely hidden from  most of the restaurant. The couple, seated nearest to our table could still see us. Their hopes of a romantic dinner were utterly squashed by the noise generated from our table and they kept giving us the evil eye. So, if you ever go to Absinthe, make sure never to get a seat near to the wine cellar.
Everyone chose the $98 degustation set, which comprised of the following:-
Absinthe Raw Starter

Ceviche of Marinated King Fish with Lime and Coconut, Mesclun Salad

This was so good. King Fish isn’t that easily available in Singapore, and I just love the firm texture and sweet taste of the fish.

Absinthe Soup

Cheese Ravioli with pesto and sundried tomato soup

Absinthe Foie Gras

Pan-Fried Foie Gras with Warm Blinis and Morello Cherries

I hate to say this but this was superb too!

Absinthe Beef Tenderloin

Grilled Beef Tenderloin on mashed potato bed

(you have to say ”medium” in French restaurants to get what is ”medium-rare” in other restaurants)

Absinthe Coconut Creme Brulee

Coconut Creme Brulee with Coconut Sorbet

Absinthe Restaurant Français

Location: 46 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore, 089858
Phone: 6222-9068
Mon – Fri: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sat: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

http://www.absinthe.sg

Absinthe’s Facebook

2 Comments

  1. everything on the menu looks so good! Alas I would have to skip a week’s meals to afford it. Your non-betting yet winning strategy sounds good 😉

    Loved your descriptions of how you got the look plus the evil eye!

    • Hahaha thanks, I felt quite bad that we were making so much noise! Yeah I hope more bets are made, maybe the English Premier League? hahaha…

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