The Gordon Ramsay alumnus ups the ante with French-Mediterranean dishes
Photos: Pollen
Pollen, tucked away within the living and breathing foliage of Flower Dome in Gardens By The Bay, is no doubt one of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore.
With new executive chef Steve Allen on board, it looks set to up the ante for diners.
The distinctively French menu is coupled with Mediterranean influences inspired by the coast. Having worked with culinary bigwigs like Gordon Ramsay, chef Steve has developed a penchant for using classic French techniques on quality produce.
What results is a cohesive menu of textural and playful elements, brought to life with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Dishes are interjected with various surprises in the form of mini snacks, to cleanse the palate and heighten the senses as the meal is experienced.
Here are five dishes we loved:
3. Poached & Roasted French Duck, Pear, Celeriac, Anise Jus
While Chef Steve’s take on the classic Duck à l’orange retains the familiar flavours of the original dish, it comes with a hint of Asian influence. The duck leg is marinated to tenderness with Chinese herbs and spices, then cooked sous vide. To cut through the richness, savour it together with the pickled orange and juicy, poached pears.
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