I have to admit that while I’m excited about trying new cuisine, Israeli cuisine to be precise in this case, there is still a slight bit of trepidation there. Since I’m not sure if the taste of the food suits my palates and there is no menu on the website to know the selection of food. My worries prove to be unfounded when I take a look at the seasonal menu when in the restaurant. In fact, there are so many choices that I want to order at least four of them. But with my limited stomach, I decide on getting 2 dishes instead. And I totally happy with my choices!
The food here is so delicious and flavorful. In fact, there is lots of similarities between Israeli and Greek cuisine. Think olive oil, lemon and tangy cream. The difference is Israeli cuisine has the middle eastern herbs added for the extra oomph and mild pungency. So if you are into Greek cuisine, you will definitely like it here.
The place is like this rustic Middle Eastern tavern with the cement walls, geometric wood panels, soft yellow lights, sand-coloured tapestry and florid tiles. It feels so cosy with a light air of mystique.
Service is very good, helpful and friendly. At lunch, the dining experience here is great. At dinner, the dining experience is absolutely awesome.
By the way, push open the right side of the entrance door to enter since the left side is locked.
Every ribbon of fresh blue crab pasta is coated with the buttery briny flavour of crab. I’m really surprised by how flavourful and rich this seemingly plain looking pasta is. And hidden beneath the pasta is a huge mould of fresh, silky crab meat. There is so much crab meat added, I love it, and the best part is it is delicious.
Grilled Calamari resting in a potato with sour cream and herbs is love at first bite. Yes, with that first bite, I'm spellbound by the light briny goodness with zest, savoury taste, pungency of herbs, tangy creaminess of sour cream and earthy starchiness of potato. This is packed with so many flavours that I love it so much,
Complimentary fluffy soft bread served with sour cream dip with olive oil and herbs at lunch. A very interesting and refreshing bread spread, I like it. Salad à la Mediterranean style is different from the usual type since no lettuce added. Instead olives and onions take its place. I actually prefer this combination of veggies added.
The complimentary bread served at dinner is of another level as compared to its lunch counterpart. I can say it is worth it to specially come here for this bread. The special flatbread here has a delightful slightly chewy texture and is so unique in flavour,. Topped with sliced tomato and green chilli, the bread is full of exotic tastes, and this is amped up even more by the cilantro sauce paired with sour cream. Such a delight to savour this.
Desserts here do feel more like an afterthought instead of an integral part of the dining experience. Since despite the awesome selection of starters and mains, there is only dessert of the day available at lunch for desserts. Naked Chocolate Cake is full of rich, luscious goodness of chocolate with a lovely crispy top and tastes nice, but kind of ordinary and not really memorable.
NOTE: Desserts at dinner is a totally different beast! Lots of selection and the Mango Malabi is insanely good.
Basque Cheesecake features this lovely char taste that complements the creaminess of the cheesecake so well. Another delightful dessert.
Thoughts: Israeli Cuisine is now in my list of favourites!
110 Amoy Street
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
