Babette, Singapore

So I came back from my facial a few Saturday's ago and boy was I in for a treat! The hubster had been looking for Japanese fusion restaurants to take me to! We managed to get a booking at Babette (after trying 3 other spots) although I don't think it was necessary to make one because when we got there it wasn't even 50% full. Perhaps because of the seemingly random location. 

We took a cab to Parc Sovereign Hotel and a miscommunication between the taxi driver and ourselves led us to the wrong Parc Sovereign on Albert Street! Torn between settling for something around the area or trying to get to Tyrwhitt Road, we choose to persevere as an available taxi came round the corner.

As we pulled up to the Parc Sovereign on Tyrwhitt Road, Babette really stood out as one of those loft style dark minimalist bars which I'd love to see in the day. We could identify our table immediately as it was the only one with the "reserved" sign on it...kind of funny. As we took our seats, I felt grossly over dressed in heels and a sparkly top as the atmosphere is a more casual hipster sort of joint.

K chose Babette because we have been doing this thing where we have been enjoying the appetizers at restaurants and sharing mains between the two of us. Babette offered exactly that- great selection of appetizers. We ordered 5/10 tapas that was on the menu- over ordering for sure. And I reckon that we may have ordered more had we been with friends and K didn't have any food restrictions. 

All the tapas were generous in portions and very tasty! The price point for each tapas was between $8-$16 which worked out to be slightly more expensive then ordering 2 mains but we have greedy eyes. I would order all of them again but this time I need to enlist the help of some hungry friends! Plating was simple yet appetizing and the flavors were well balanced. 

6pcs Garlic and Salt Chicken Wings 

Grilled Asparagus with Garlic Miso Cream

Octopus Tempura with Mayonaise

The octopus tempura was all mine but again- it would have been nice to have had some friends help finish the dish. Cooked to perfection with a nice crunchy and chewiness to it. I appreciate the fact that it is not soaking in oil!

Charred Cauliflower with tangy Yuzu Sauce

K really enjoyed the cauliflower and he ate most of it. The yuzu sauce gave it a nice unique flavor with the tangy taste and creamy texture. I think there must have been ginger (I suspect its the fried stuff on top) in the dish too because my throat was protesting the next day...ridiculous allergy to ginger!

Roast Avocado with Aburi Salmon and Diced Tomatoes

I couldn't get enough of the avocado. It feels like an extremely sinful dish but I would like to be deluded and say its "healthy" fats. Whatever right? Fats is fats!

The one main that we chose was the Steak and Foie Gras Donburi to share.   The main is very similar to one of my favorite dishes and Ichiban Boshi but the one here is 10x tastier and more value for money! Honestly, as a couple, we could have just ordered 2 Donburi's and that would have made us both happy campers. The entire dish was cooked to perfection and it all (the steak, foie gras, rice and the in house special sauce) came together in a perfect little bite that melts in your mouth like chocolate. Yes, I am in love!

Steak and Foie Gras Donburi ($28)

The cocktails looked interesting but I wasn't in a drinking mood so I had a boring glass of wine and I have yet to try the desserts but this is definitely classified as a social venue for friends to eat, drink and catch up. I would definitely come back again just to try everything else that I haven't- especially their truffle fries! But I wouldn't leave without having the Steak and Foie Gras Donburi.

Babette

165 Tyrwhitt Road,

#01-03 Parc Sovereign Hotel,

Singapore 207569

Tel: +65 6341 7727

Email: info@astronauts.com.sg

Opening Hours: 11am- 11pm