Another unbelievable food adventure awaits me at Mori Mandala Club. This time, it is about cell-based meat in the form of Forged Parfait! With this special ingredient meticulously prepared by Chef Chun Hong La and Forged Chef Adem Kurcan to showcase it’s full potential for flavour, I’m definitely excited to be part of this exclusive, first-of-its-kind dining experience.
Yes, it is so exciting to dine here as the flavour spectrum is greatly explored here through a series of Japanese-European fusion dishes, each highlighting a certain taste profile. And the Forged Parfait, which is cell-based Japanese Quail meat, tastes simply awesome here. It is full of umami and depth. Adventurous foodies definitely need to try this.
Since the restaurant is part of a clubhouse, the whole place exudes that air of exclusivity and regal with marble tables, plush chairs with bronze trimmings, completed with that Old World swanky elegance. The dining room features an open kitchen where patrons can enjoy the sight of the chefs preparing the dishes. With the lush greenery hanging over the perimeter of the kitchen counter, it feels like one is dining in an exclusive garden.
The service here is exceptional, and Forged team is the perfect host here, taking us on a journey through the creation, ideals and philosophy of Forged Parfait and most importantly of all, making us feel special.
By the way, I suggest dressing to the nines to attend a dinner here. All the patrons here are so gorgeous-looking, so glam it up to be part of the hot-looking crowd.
The moment’Forged Monaka’ Rice Cracker with Forged Parfait and Mango Chutney is served, I immediately catch whiffs of that savoury sweet aroma of umami from the Parfait. That really gets me so excited. This dish is a lovely, refreshing harmony of umami, sweetness, zest and light vegetal pungency. Light yet has the depth in taste. I know this is going to be an awesome dinner as I savour this.
Sourdough Rosemary Focaccia is super fluffy with slight chewiness distinctive of focaccia. Goes so well with the interesting mix of butter and anchovies.
Burnt Peaches, pickled Cucumber, Miso, Chilli, Lime is like the garden of delight. This dish astounds me with how complex the taste of a seemingly simple salad of only vegetables and fruits can be.
Cannoli filled with Forged Parfait and topped with spring onions is simplicity at its best, or should I say, umami at its best. The cannoli does it magic with its crunchiness and baked sweetness to juxtapose so well with the creaminess and savoury goodness of Forged Parfait. It actually highlights the unami of the quail meat of the Parfait. This is definitely my favourite of the night.
The second bite of the cannoli is paired with a generous amount of Kaluga Hybrid Caviar that is interestingly put on the back of my hand. So briny sweet and luxurious. Yes, this is one of the crowd’s favourite.
Kingfish Ceviche is the lovely combination of the briny sweetness of kingfish and the tangy excitement of Strawberries and Yuzu. Perfect for refreshing of the palates before the mains.
‘Hokkaido Wagyu Sando’ has Forged Parfait swirled across A5 Hokkaido Wagyu, which is stacked on top of fluffy Milk Bun. The taste is amazing, full of deep intensity of the taste of grilled meat, elevated by the buttery goodness of the Parfait and soft sweetness of the milk bun.
‘Forged Brûlée’ Forged Parfait is so unique; savoury crème brûlée, anyone? It is also sublime in taste. Port Jelly, Cognac Poached Morels, crystal-like caramelized sugar and of course, Forged Parfait yield a perfect marriage of flavours from the earth, fields and cellar. The umami of Forged Parfait goes so well with the earthy, woodsy taste of the mushrooms also!
Yuzu Sorbet is rendered awesome by the simple addition of Hibiscus Crumble for the hint of flora notes. So uplifting in taste, which is perfect after the prior courses of sublime umami.
Awesome wine/cocktail pairing, so good that I drink over my limit lol
Thoughts: Out of this World Experience! And I’m so happy to be one of the first in the world to experience it.
31 Bukit Pasoh Road
