I'm not going to lie. I've always enjoyed taste testings. It means I get to sample a little bit of everything without feeling weighed down by too much food. So when Saima, proprietor of The Patio invited me for a taste testing over the weekend, I couldn't refuse. Off I traipsed to the beautifully designed restaurant for some delicious food.
The first thing served was the Chicken Cobb salad. It was creamy, smooth, slightly tangy and I felt this would be the perfect pair with a hearty soup, such as the Laksa or the Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. Speaking of, the two soups we got to try were the Red Lentil Soup with Mint Oil and Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. The Red Lentil Soup was served with sour cream. I felt the Mushroom Soup was definitely a hit, and the Red Lentil Soup came in as a close second. However, I must warn you that the Red Lentil Soup isn't for those who don't like to experiment with new flavors and cuisines. This is definitely for those who appreciate and seek diverse flavors and textures.
Moving on to the Popcorn Prawn Sandwich Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo, which was served on their in-house bread, everyone at the table felt the sandwich was served better as open instead of with the bread on top, as it was taking away from the flavors of the tender, succulent and gigantic prawns along with that complimenting Sriracha mayonnaise, which I could've honestly licked all on its own with my finger. But I didn't because I'm not that rude. Well okay, I am but this was a fancy joint and there were other people sharing. The bread held the ingredients together perfectly and was a definitely filler-upper.
The next thing we got try was definitely something I would go to The Patio to eat because getting a ravioli right in this neck of the woods isn't an easy feat. The Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli in a Salmon Cream Sauce was generously filled ravioli in a salty, tangy, salmony-goodness sauce. And apparently I was eyeing the salmon on top with such longing that I was offered that deliciousness to gobble up myself. Which I did, of course. Don't judge me, you would've done the same!
I am of course saving the best for last. We were served the Naughty Toffee and Peanut Butter Mousse in a Chocolate Cup for dessert, which are both sinfully decadent delights, but my love for peanuts and chocolate made the latter a surefire winner. It was smooth, creamy, nutty, chocolatey goodness served as the perfect end to a delicious meal. Added to that was the cold coffee served the way it should be served. No ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, none of that nonsense. This was straight up espresso shots served over ice and frothed milk with a tiny jar of sugar syrup served on the side so you got to choose how sweet you wanted your coffee. I'm not even a fan of cold coffee. But this I loved. I can just imagine sitting outside at The Patio with a good book, good music, and a meal like this on a cool winter's day.
The first thing served was the Chicken Cobb salad. It was creamy, smooth, slightly tangy and I felt this would be the perfect pair with a hearty soup, such as the Laksa or the Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. Speaking of, the two soups we got to try were the Red Lentil Soup with Mint Oil and Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil. The Red Lentil Soup was served with sour cream. I felt the Mushroom Soup was definitely a hit, and the Red Lentil Soup came in as a close second. However, I must warn you that the Red Lentil Soup isn't for those who don't like to experiment with new flavors and cuisines. This is definitely for those who appreciate and seek diverse flavors and textures.
Moving on to the Popcorn Prawn Sandwich Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo, which was served on their in-house bread, everyone at the table felt the sandwich was served better as open instead of with the bread on top, as it was taking away from the flavors of the tender, succulent and gigantic prawns along with that complimenting Sriracha mayonnaise, which I could've honestly licked all on its own with my finger. But I didn't because I'm not that rude. Well okay, I am but this was a fancy joint and there were other people sharing. The bread held the ingredients together perfectly and was a definitely filler-upper.
The next thing we got try was definitely something I would go to The Patio to eat because getting a ravioli right in this neck of the woods isn't an easy feat. The Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli in a Salmon Cream Sauce was generously filled ravioli in a salty, tangy, salmony-goodness sauce. And apparently I was eyeing the salmon on top with such longing that I was offered that deliciousness to gobble up myself. Which I did, of course. Don't judge me, you would've done the same!
I am of course saving the best for last. We were served the Naughty Toffee and Peanut Butter Mousse in a Chocolate Cup for dessert, which are both sinfully decadent delights, but my love for peanuts and chocolate made the latter a surefire winner. It was smooth, creamy, nutty, chocolatey goodness served as the perfect end to a delicious meal. Added to that was the cold coffee served the way it should be served. No ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, none of that nonsense. This was straight up espresso shots served over ice and frothed milk with a tiny jar of sugar syrup served on the side so you got to choose how sweet you wanted your coffee. I'm not even a fan of cold coffee. But this I loved. I can just imagine sitting outside at The Patio with a good book, good music, and a meal like this on a cool winter's day.
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