Food for the lovers

Mimolette restaurant

If you fancy a romantic and secret rendezvous in an old charming English house, tucked away amidst lush greenery and white picket fences, then Mimolette is the one for you

Situated in remote green fairways drive, in Bukit Timah (beside the saddle club), this quaint restaurant is housed in an old colonial bungalow. The stark white exterior with pretty French-windows sits picturesque a top a small hill overlooking a copious forest of old Angsana trees. Once inside, one is greeted with a grand dinning room where a large bouquet of fresh cala lilies exhibit in the centre, complete with over-hanging crystal chandeliers.

Like the charming décor Mimolette serves up a delightful French-Australian Cuisine. An in-house special is the tasty home-made bread; the fluffy and buttery texture makes it great as an appetizer, believe me when I say, you’d have not one but two servings. For starters, the classic French-onion soup, served up in a thick broth is a chef’s recommendation. It was satisfying but rather heavy. The creamy cauliflower soup accompanied with springy fresh scallops however, was airy and easy on the taste buds.

Another chef’s recommendation is the mini wagyu burgers which is dish up in a palm-sized portion. The golden brown, pan fried mini buns hug a succulent and tender waygu meat that oozes just the right amount of oil for your salivating palate.

Following which was the duck confit. Together with what seemed like over-cooked fries and sweet berry gravy, the duck meat was a tad dry and its texture was tough and stretchy. Although it was delectably put together, the duck confit failed to ignite any gastronomic celebration.

The main highlight for the dinner menu was the Pork shank. Served alongside crisp red and green lettuce with a mildly salted sauce, the king-sized portion was initially startling. On the surface, the grilled light brown piece of shank is tender and soft. The insides reveal a pale pink and juicy, moistened thoroughly with its savoury sauce, indeed a must try for pork shank lovers.

For desert, the sponge cake with wild berries is my top pick. It’s spongy cake and not-too-sweet sauce makes it the perfect way to end a dinning experience. Overall, Mimolette is a fine restaurant that serves up scrumptious western food, with a decent wine list that includes Cloudy Bay. It’s quaint and dreamy ambience, makes Mimolette a great place to dine in, for true romantics like me.