I'm definitely no stranger to Culina, a place of premium groceries and delicious wholesome food. My story with this lovely grocer started from big gatherings, then moved on to smaller gatherings. Now I’m so excited to come here again to try the food here of entirely my own choosing and just enjoy the atmosphere at entirely my own pace. I’m pretty confident that the experience will be a good one based on past experiences, and oh boy, it is better than good, it’s awesome!
As a premium grocer, the ingredients featured in the bistro are of choice quality. The natural sweetness, umami and aroma, excellent texture of the food speak for themselves. Simply coupled with some condiments, herbs and lemon juice, the food here tastes so wholesome and satisfying. It’s lots of moments of “wow” when I have my first bites of each dish here.
High ceiling, white-washed walls, giant modern geometric hanging lamps, stylish black n white rattan chairs, shelves of wines and groceries and full length windows showing the verdant greenery outside, this place feels like a lush family restaurant located beside a vineyard. It has this hint of elegant undertone that makes great for dates. But it is also one of the best places to have family gatherings. They even have a kids’ menu!
Service here is efficient, helpful and friendly, including the staff manning the fresh produce sections. Especially the staff at the seafood section, who gives good advice on the order of jumbo prawns.
This is definitely a place I recommend to enjoy wholesome food made with choice ingredients and just have a relaxing good time.
The first bite of the Scallops in Half Shell amazes me on how creamy and briny sweet it is. This got to be the creamiest scallops I ever have and I totally love it. The taste is further perked up with exciting flavours of garlic, pistachio, herbs and lemon. Best scallops? Yes!
Tender juicy squid squares coated with crispy, super thin batter tastes so good on its own already. It is even better with a dash of spicy espelette pepper, a splash of tangy lemon and a dip of creamy aioli. An absolutely delightful treat.
Fluffy, springy bread with crispy exterior is lovingly served warm and it tastes good!
The oysters here are so fresh and delicious. It tastes amazing with Culina’s specialty sauce and Tetsuya’s sauce.
Plump and succulent, the Jumbo Prawns features that lovely briny sweetness made exciting by the unique pungency of seared garlic cream and fermented chilli plus the tang of lemon.
Thoughts: It is such a joy to enjoy the dishes made with the best ingredients!
8 Dempsey Road
#01-13
