Slightly disappointed.. That’s what I felt upon leaving the newly opened Clifford Restaurant in Fullerton Bay Hotel. I was expecting lunch to be better than good but well, it left me rather underwhelmed. The setting is top-notch though. High ceiling, modern grandeur decor and a great waterfront view~
My starter of compressed watermelon with lobster tail and basil tomato-avocado salad ($22++) turned out to be my favourite dish that day. So clean tasting and refreshing, I love the simplicity of this!
The duo Hokkaido sea scallop and Boston lobster carpaccio with black truffles vinaigrette ($28++) was normal-nice, just nothing to write home about.
The truffled mash potatoes ($9++) arrived in a cute little cast-iron copper pot~ Again, nice but not outstanding. And it did get heavy after a few spoonfuls.
Sigh, I had high hopes for the roasted cod with saffron risotto and parmesan emulsion ($36++) but alas, it was not meant to be. I can handle light dishes but this was far too bland and under-seasoned.
Cakes and pastries, step aside. I’m so in the mood for ice cream these days! Made in house daily, 8 flavours were available that day and insanely enough, I tested all 8~
Ice cream: vanilla, creme fraiche, mascapone and chocolate.
Sorbet: yogurt, coconut, mango lime and apricot.
A couple of unfortunate ice crystals detected, and while there’s none that I didn’t like, no particular flavour stood out from the pack either. But if I’ve really got to choose, I’d pick the coconut sorbet again cuz I like its tropical intensity =)
At $14++ for 4 small scoops of icy delights, these are not exactly cheap. Then again, premium ambience can be pretty pricey these days.
Clifford showed much promise when they opened; and with that somewhat grandiose decor and view that they have it is truly a pity!! Beats me why they seem perpectually packed for weekday lunches.
That looks more like a copper pot actually hahaha
well, the food may not be great but the pix look terrific. u been to the Hokkaido fair at Meidi-ya? was there yesterday and saw/bought lots of interesting ice cream flavors. got a pix of them at my site.
Glenn: Beats me either LOL.
alkanphel: Ah! That shows how often I step into the kitchen haha. Thanks, will edit it =)
Melvin: Nope I haven’t been there! Wow, Hokkaido pumpkin??! Ok, that’s on my agenda now haha. So which is your favourite out of the 6 you bought?
Have yet to try them cos i also bought desserts from Tompopo and those can’t, gotta eat those first!
I realise this was posted long ago, but I’m being asked to visit this restaurant.
I’m not cheap and as this is a special occasion, am happy for a big night out, but I have no idea what it will incur – their online menu has no prices listed.
That in my book is enough to look elsewhere, but thought to bring this to your fine blog for input.