Fleurette sits at where Non Entrée Dessert used to be. I can only say that this unit is destined to house amazing restaurants.
Fleurette is AMAZING. I'm going to rank it higher than NAEUM, because it is less pretentious, the space is a lot more intimate and cozy, and the staff are more relatable. But I have no idea how much the dinner cost, since it's a birthday treat from Bangs. You can google it easily, though I don't want to spoil my own surprise just yet.
Non-alcoholic g&t because we are middle aged aunties now and can't drink HAHAHA JK. I wanted to be 100% present so I could be super critical HAHAHAH KIDDING AGAIN (OR NOT).
The menu says Seasonal Treasure Box. It's very similar to the tomato dish I had at Frog by AH, there's like tomato jelly and hints of basil. Very refreshing and appetising.
Summer Sansai Kakiage, Fleurette "Special Reserve" Caviar
We were offered to top up for Hida Ribeye (left) or Miyazaki Sirloin (right) at $158 per portion. My moral upbringing demanded that I turn it down but BANGS SAID THE DINNER TREAT INCLUDED IT SO I DID NOT REJECT IT.
Non-alcoholic g&t because we are middle aged aunties now and can't drink HAHAHA JK. I wanted to be 100% present so I could be super critical HAHAHAH KIDDING AGAIN (OR NOT).
The menu says Seasonal Treasure Box. It's very similar to the tomato dish I had at Frog by AH, there's like tomato jelly and hints of basil. Very refreshing and appetising.
Summer Sansai Kakiage, Fleurette "Special Reserve" Caviar
We were offered to top up for Hida Ribeye (left) or Miyazaki Sirloin (right) at $158 per portion. My moral upbringing demanded that I turn it down but BANGS SAID THE DINNER TREAT INCLUDED IT SO I DID NOT REJECT IT.
It was like my mind says no but mouth (literally) said yes.
Naeum's tray was prettier but this one tasted better!!
Botan Ebi Somen. It's a cold dish, and I would love to have a big bowl version of this on a hot afternoon.
Gillardeau Oyster, Amalfi Lemon Ponzu, Junsai
Naeum's tray was prettier but this one tasted better!!
Botan Ebi Somen. It's a cold dish, and I would love to have a big bowl version of this on a hot afternoon.
Gillardeau Oyster, Amalfi Lemon Ponzu, Junsai
Now, I usually say no to oyster, but I didn't have a chance to say no that night. It's not like I am allergic to it, just a preference, so it wasn't an issue. It tasted like the edible form of the ocean in a bite, which I guess is how an oyster is supposed to taste like?
All Gillardeau oysters come with its brand mark on the shell. This just means EXPENSIVE.
Katsuo, Bell Pepper, Leek
All Gillardeau oysters come with its brand mark on the shell. This just means EXPENSIVE.
Katsuo, Bell Pepper, Leek
The dressing tasted like gochujang, which was a nice combination.
Brioche, Anago, Wasabi
Brioche, Anago, Wasabi
A perfectly balanced bite!
Monaka, Ankimo, Apricot
Lobster & Broccolini Chawanmushi, Vin Jaune & Saffron Sabayon
Hokkaido Scallop, Hokkigai, Buckwheat
Monaka, Ankimo, Apricot
Lobster & Broccolini Chawanmushi, Vin Jaune & Saffron Sabayon
Hokkaido Scallop, Hokkigai, Buckwheat
The scallop was so sweet!! Would love it more if they were more generous with the serving....
Jeju Island Abalone, Glass Noodles
Jeju Island Abalone, Glass Noodles
Rhug Estate Lamb Saddle, Pyrenees Milk-Fed Lamb Rack, Morel Mushrooms and Black Garlic
We were presented with the whole cut first, and then had to pick our own knife-
Apparently if you come enough times and become a VIP, they will make you a knife, your very own knife, that you'll use for all future visits. But the knife stays at the restaurant. What a smart way to reward and entice people to come back repeatedly!
THE $158 BEEF. This works out to $52.66 for every cube, and $26.33 per bite. OMG
Apparently if you come enough times and become a VIP, they will make you a knife, your very own knife, that you'll use for all future visits. But the knife stays at the restaurant. What a smart way to reward and entice people to come back repeatedly!
THE $158 BEEF. This works out to $52.66 for every cube, and $26.33 per bite. OMG
IT'S SO GOOD. It brought me the same mindblowing, out of world feeling that I had back in Kobe when I had the very expensive wagyu teppanyaki.
I feel bad for being so shameless and agreeing to have someone buy me something so expensive but at the same time I DON'T REGRET IT BECAUSE IT'S SO GOOD, IF YOU GET WHAT I MEAN.
Crab Curry, plated tableside.
The crab was so sweet!! And I love it when it comes deshelled HAHAH. Same for prawns, or any crustaceans really.
The counter can only hold up to 10 diners, and there's a small private room for 5 pax. They only do one seating per night, which explains why it's so hard to book.
Palate Cleanser of Amalfi Lemon, Blood Orange, Thyme
Tahitian Vanilla & Honey Madeleines
Crab Curry, plated tableside.
The crab was so sweet!! And I love it when it comes deshelled HAHAH. Same for prawns, or any crustaceans really.
The counter can only hold up to 10 diners, and there's a small private room for 5 pax. They only do one seating per night, which explains why it's so hard to book.
Palate Cleanser of Amalfi Lemon, Blood Orange, Thyme
Tahitian Vanilla & Honey Madeleines
Their signature dessert: Hokkaido Milk, Olive Oil, Snow Salt
This is such a mind-boggling dessert! I have never thought of putting this three ingredients together, and neither have I had anything like this before. Olive oil on ice cream?? Really?
But it worked so well, and yet so strange. Cognitive dissonance!! It makes you want to keep digging your spoon into it because your mind wants to figure out this ingenious combination!
Walnut and ice cream wafers
破费了!!!
The "take-home menu" was actually a QR code to scan, which would then lead us to a digital menu. But I think it defeats the purpose?? Like if you are already printing something on paper... why not just print the actual menu instead of the QR code.
Anyway, it was all hits and no misses at Fleurette, though it's really unfair for me to judge it against my other dining experiences since I don't know how much it cost. But in terms of food and experience, this one is right up my alley, and I can't wait to come back again!
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