It's been more than 2 months since we've stepped into a fine dining restaurant. Tentalizing tastebuds gave in to the allure of food and having been to the Marina Bay Sands twice, I'd always wanted to try one of the celebrity chefs restaurants there. A pity, we checked out the whole list of A star restaurants, from CUT to Guy Savoy, all were literally food for the rich. A meal could easily set us back 200 per pax. However, a hidden gem Hide Yamamoto, was tucked in between the rows of Santi, Waku Ghin and Guy Savoy, and the price was slightly more reasonable. Oh, did I mention, the Casino Atrium 2 where the restaurants were located, gave a bird's eye view of the casino! It was a great view for those who 1) doesn't wanna pay $100 levy and 2) under 21 years old.
Before I digress, the gastronomic experience was refreshing because we took a break for quite a while from these foods. The most memorable dish of tonight was the Foie Gras. I didn't have a really good impression of goose liver because the last time I tried it at Orchard Central's Ochre's, it was quite watery and too raw for my liking. This time, I fell in love with it. Another dish which kept me going was the rack of lamb. Absolutely no "lamby" taste at all, with meat so succulent and grilled to a perfection.
Also, I ordered a sake selection that had 3 different kinds of cold sake with its aroma/sweetness/dryness/full-body variations. My favourite was the Junmai Dai Ginjo, with a full-body rating of 4/5, and 0/5 dryness. It doesn't fire up the nose as with the others and is a really smooth sake.
Just to clear a myth, parking at MBS is quite reasonable for such a fine place. We entered at around 7.30pm and left at 10.30pm and the fees was $6. Not too bad. It would have been the same rates for many carparks around CBD area with much older peeling walls and smaller lots available.
I'm satiated with such a good meal.
Just for info: http://www.marinabaysands.com/Restaurants/Hide_Yamamoto.aspx
OH, before I forget, the night scenery at MBS to the helix bridge and the artscience museum is simply captivating. Perfect place to date and let the breeze take all troubles away.
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