Gourmet Plus

My friends (who live in the East, v far away from me) have been asking me to try Gourmet Plus. So I did.

The were having a UOB promotion - 1for1 Foie Gras with any 2 main courses ordered. Of course, since one place usually costs $24 , we couldn't let go of the chance to try something that we won't usually order (due to budget constraints). The Foie Gras is the cold kind, and comes with gelatine bits on top. I enjoyed my foie gras, but I actually prefer it when it's warm - but this was a good sized slab considering how little we're paying.

My most favourite dish (out of 3 that I tried) was the duck confeit ($22 - or was it $24). The outer layer was a brittle crispy shell which was lightly salted, and there was a artery-clogging huge layer of fats which melted in my mouth.The meat was delightfully soft, and fell off easily from the bone. The meat was chunky and the sauce wasn't too salty and didn't overpower the duck taste. My $24 has been well spent!

This is the first time I'm trying squid Ink Pasta (super sua ku) ($18 ), and I must say that though it doesn't disagree with me, I won't be dying to have it anytime soon. It's very black, has a slightly gritty texture and the squid ink tastes slightly briney and well, doesn't really taste like anything actually... The clams were tender and plump, and quite juicy too.

The Lamb shank ($24 ) full of meat, robust sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Honestly, I can't remember much about the lamb cos the duck was so lip-smackingly good. But it's really meaty and filling.

Overall, the service is prompt and efficient, and the waiters know the menu. The iced water was also regularly topped up, and the whole dining experience was very good and not too harsh on the wallet.

I'll recommend that you sit outside, al fresco, as the view is much better - the decor is simple and minimal but it's worth going there for since the food's great.