I've seen around instagram about this dessert/tea salon about year ago. From the looks and how they brand themselves are soooo classic and French. I always love this kind of look, so when the last time I go to Singapore, they definitely on my list.
Even though they already had 4 outlets now, I opted to go to the one which located at Penhas Road. It was easy to find, just a short walk from Lavender MRT. And I was right, their interior was soooo classic, just like in Paris! They're not only serve dessert and tea, but you can also opted for heavier food.
Since my friends got other things to do, I go there by myself and I was quite full that time. So I order the one that get my attention, Chloe - SGD 9. This one was the combination of yuzu cremeux, white chocolate vanilla mousse, light sponge cake and almond sable. The sourness of yuzu really refreshing and balance the taste. The almond sable also gives a nice texture to it. The presentation... pretty !!
I also tried their macarons, Antoinette - SGD 2.50. This one is one of their signature. It was combination of Milk Chocolate Earl Grey Tea Ganache with Raspberry Confiture. Well the macarons tasted so-so to me, as you can see, the interior of the shell was dense, not light and airy. The raspberry filling makes the macarons tasted chewy, and I'm not a big fan of chewy macarons. Well.. Macarons are always tricky, from the making of the shell until the making of the filling. Only some can really pulled it off.
Antoinette 30 Penhas Road (off Lavender Street),
Singapore 208188 Opening hours : Monday to Thursday – 11am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm)
Friday and Eve of Public Holidays – 11am to 11pm
(Last order - 10.30pm)
Saturday – 10am to 11pm (Last order - 10.30pm)
Sunday and Public Holidays – 10am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm) Phone : (65) 62933121
I know all of you already familiar with this franchise restaurant from Switzerland. Marche, which means 'market' in french, could makes you feel like eating at the European market. Two branch in Jakarta, the one in Grand Indonesia has more bigger space. I love their decor! Each kind of dishes were separate into stations that looks like in the real traditional European market.
Something that you cannot miss while dining at Marche, Cream Of Mushroom Soup - IDR 39.000. I always had this soup when I go to Marche. Why ? Because it's just perfect for diet. Lols. The soup was so thick, with abundant croutons and pumpkin seeds. Very fulfilling yet healthy !
Another famous dish at Marche is Savory Crepe - IDR 72.000. A thin flimsy crepe, with toppings that you can choose by yourself. I really like the crepes! The thickness was perfect, and you can also opted for the vegetarian one.
For dessert you can choose Apple Pie - IDR 38.000. Not like usual apple pie, this one was quite sour. The filling was so thick with nuts and they're not using any cinnamon like usual apple pie. I think the crust was a bit too thick, would be nice if it's more crumbly.
For drinks definitely should try their Ice Apple Tea - IDR 25.000. It was special because it's made from real apple juice, and made fresh-daily. So refreshing!
You can also have your fresh own-picked juice, this one is Honeydew, Strawberry and Orange - IDR 48.000. Tropical heaven!
Marche Entertainment District 3A#03A-D, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Jln. MH. Thamrin 1,West Mall ( besides Musical fountain ) Phone : +62 21 23 58 11 26/-27 Facebook : Marche Restaurant Twitter : @MarcheIndonesia
