I walk along Keong Saik Road often since I love the atmosphere and the restaurants here. Though I may not notice the new restaurants popping up here. With exception to Lou Lou French Cuisine & Wine Bar. The beautiful flowers and vines twirling around beams above the wooden high tables immediately caught my attention while I was strolling on the opposite side of the road. I googled search this restaurant–that was more a month ago–and found no reviews on it yet. Ah, a new restaurant! Should I take the plunge to try out the food here? I decided to trust my gut feelings and just go.
I'm immediately greeted by the friendly, easy-going staff when arriving at the wide entrance, decorated with pretty white chiffon curtains, that feels like an open concept restaurant. The interior has this cozy yet chic feel. It is like being ushered into a classic French private party in a vineyard.
The Charcoal Grilled Grill is very interesting in the sense that patrons can customise the dish by choosing the side and sauce. Quite unheard of in lots of French restaurants, and I absolutely love this concept. I'm definitely very happy with my choice of French Pilaf Onion Rice for side dish. The tasty fragrant rice is perfectly cooked to ensure the grains remain separate from each other and is yet super fluffy and light, thoroughly soaked with the broth it was cooked in.
The well-seasoned Grilled Pork Secreto is so juicy and flavourful, with a very thin layer of char to perk things up. Firm in texture but very easy to cut and bite. Savouring this is one of those few times where I have no problem finishing the whole slab of meat by myself. When paired with Garlic and Parlsey sauce, the pungent flavours really brings up the taste profile a notch. I highly recommend this dish. Maybe I can try this with white wine sauce next time.
Deconstructed Lemon & Meringue Pie looks so pretty. The taste really packs a punch, lots of lemons are added to the custard and sorbet. When eating these with the sweet cookie and meringue, the whole taste comes together well. I like it a lot but I do think more cookies added will be even better for more harmonious taste and varied texture.
Free Flow Frose has the kick of alcohol and the refreshing zest of real strawberry, perfect for summer.
It is so easy to feel very comfortable dining at this place due to its coziness, open concept and the great service. Raymond and his team are very warm, friendly, meticulous, always on the go and respond to requests fast. In fact, they look so cheerful that this cheerfulness rubs off the patrons. I'm really impressed.
While this is a new restaurant, the operations looks to be smooth and the food is really good. I'm glad I decided to be adventurous and found this gem. Definitely look forward to going back.
Thoughts: Delighted to be part of this "private party in the vineyard"
6 Keong Saik Road
Nearest MRT: Outram Park
