After the wonderful and memorable lunch I had at Braci many years ago, I have been thinking of going back again. And the International Women’s Day Special at Braci gave me the exact motivation to push aside all my commitments, prior plans and beauty appointment to come here to enjoy these specially curated dishes, with southeast Asian influences, created by the female chefs at Braci. This is one of the best dining experiences I have.
Instead of serving pure Italian food for the special occasion, the dishes in the menu feature European cuisine with Southeast Asian influences, inspired by the chefs’ backgrounds. I totally love it. There are so many flavours packed in beautiful harmony within each dish, It is complex and spellbinding.
On the fifth floor is the rustic, homely setting with a very open kitchen counter. It really feels like dining in an ltalian home, with some nautical flair, where one watches the host preparing the food and then serving it fresh and hot right from the kitchen. I love that cosy feel here.
Sixth floor is like an exciting rooftop bar instead, with the quaint bar counter and 270 ° panoramic unblocked view of the Singapore River, the landscape of Marina Bay and skyline of the city. It is so breathtaking, and the soft breeze blowing makes it even better Yes, I feel like I’m living it up when dining here. It is the moment that I feel “this is pure enjoyment of life”.
The service is exceptional, impeccable and friendly, completing the exceptional experience of savouring awesome food with awesome ambience and service.
Makan Makan by Chef Li Vian is a lovely trio of Tom Kha Kai, Corn Tarlet and Scallop Semifreddo. I love the transition from simulating taste of Tom Kha Kai to smokiness of Corn Tarlet, and finally to luxurious treat of Scallop Semifreddo. The vegetal clean pungency of shiso leaf crispy bits adds a layer of depth to the zest of tom yum, awakening the palates. And the smoky and toasty flavours of corn tartlet ventures into another totally different region of taste profile. Such contrast in taste is a really delightful surprise. Silky, light, fluffy semifreddo encasing briny sweet scallop, injected with a dash of excitement from the shiso leaf, is so opulently good.
Suan Ni Bai Rou by Chef Aaron is one of the best pork dish I have. With the pork belly soaked with wine, sprinkled with fried shallots, paired with umami rich Sakura Ebi Furikake and zesty cool Cucumber Snow, the medley of rich flavours is amazing.
Yummy Sourdough bread, being crispy on the outside and fluffy, stretchy on the side, is served warm and in generous portion.
Another dish by Aaron: Sarawak Laksa is Raviolone stuffed with minced prawn and chicken soaked in coconut chawamushi and buzzed up by the tang of tamarind. Another excellent dish.
Aglio&Olio, But I don't like Garlic is very interestingly named by its creater, Chef Yoke. Given a twist to Braci's signature 32 Egg Yolks Tagliolini with creamy sweet Bafun Uni, which is by the way the best pasta, garlic foam and hamaguri clams are added for the extra oomph in taste and crunchy texture. Another one of my favourites. The Tagliolini here is a must-try.
Gomasaba Percik by Chef Liv is a traditional Malaysian dish given the lux upmarket treatment with the use of cured Japanese Mackerel. Moist and soft, the rich sweetness of mackerel is spiced up and well-balanced by the tangy taste of Green Mango and pungency of Myoga, which is Japanese ginger. I never expect myself to like eating mackerel due to its stronger taste, but this dish totally changes my mind.
Another mains is by Chef Yoke, who switched out venison to pork from Hungary at my request. The bitterness and richness of dark chocolate goes so well with the succulent meat featuring the right firmness. the clean taste of white asparagus from France cuts through the fats nicely for q well-rounded taste.
Gula Gula is Yasmin's rendition of Southeast Asian petit fours, consisting of TiramiChoux, Raspberry Mochi and Dark Chocolate Bonbon. My favourite is Raspberry Mochi that is filled with cream cheese. So powdery soft, the mochi has lovely combination of light, tangy raspberry and rich, savoury cream cheese.
Lovely white wine with light, refreshing, floral notes
Fruity Floral Cocktail that suits my taste exactly.
Thoughts: Amazing Beautiful Experience that hits all the Sweet Spots
