Episode
2 of Chubby Botak Koala 2013 birthday celebrations, took us to
Paulaner Brauhaus for lunch. This time around with family members.
Enticed by their lunch menu, we decided to visit the first / oldest
microbrewery in Singapore. This is actually my second visit here, the
first was way back in 2004.
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| Paulaner Brauhaus |
During
the month of November and December, Paulaner has lunch special price
at $14.90++, including free flow of soft drinks. Of course the best
offer is 2 glasses of 0.3L freshly brewed Paulaner Beers @ 12++ to
complement the lunch special. Well, a couple of sip of this golden
liquid won't do you any harm for afternoon lunch isn't it.
The
first floor of the microbrewery is allocated for brewery and bar, the
second floor is for the restaurant / dining hall, while the third
floor is for the storage of the beer / dining area of needed. There
is outdoor seating on the first floor for those who preferred
Singapore fresh air. The centre piece of the dining area is the 2
storey totem that was erected from the second floor to the third
floor. Quite amazing indeed. The natural light that filled the room
during the day brings a warm but cooling atmosphere to the dining
hall.
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| The Dining Hall |
As
a typical foodies, we did not limit ourself to just the set lunch
menu, we also ordered from the main menu as well. For appetizer, we
were served slices of rye-wheat (Roggenmischbrot) and
whole-grain (Vollkornbrot). The bread texture is dark brown and more
condense compare to the french bread. The crust is thick but the
inner part is soft. To accompany the bread are butter and pate.
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| Rye Wheat and Whole Grain Bread w/ pate and butter |
The food came in no
particular order and we (5 adult and 1 child) just share the food as
it comes. Grilled Bavarian meatloaf with fried egg and potato salad
($16.80) and Deep fried crumbed Camembert
Cheese, with toast, mixed salad and cranberry cream (Lunch
Menu – 'LM'). The meatloaf has a similar texture to ham, but nicely
grilled. It is nicely seasoned and not salty, and goes well with the
mustard sauce. The Camembert
cheese is coated with bread crumbs before frying. The cranberry
cream combination has a nice fruity taste remind us of the upcoming
holiday season. Combining the toast, cheese and the sauce is just
delicious.
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| Grilled Bavarian meatloaf with fried egg and potato salad |
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| Deep fried crumbed Camembert Cheese, with toast, mixed salad and cranberry cream |
Braised Leg of Australian
Lamb, on mashed potatoes and mixed seasonal vegetables (LM).
Interesting part of the lamb to be braised. The meat is just tender
and flavourful without the strong gamey smell. The mash potatoes is
smooth and fried onion on mash just give a different texture to the
dish.
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| Braised Leg of Australian Lamb |
Grilled lamb chops with
blue cheese garnish on mashed potatoes and green beans with garlic
($29). The lamb chop is well seasoned and created a crust between the
meat and the grill. The chops, placed on the mash potatoes bed, are
just tender and juicy. Green beans is fresh and crunchy. The dish
look very simple and it can be better with a gravy
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| Grilled lamb chops with blue cheese garnish |
Potato rösti with dry
smoked ham and Gruyére cheese au gratin ($13.80). One of the popular
dish in the Alps (including Swiss and surrounding area). To my
surprise, the cheese and rosti is light in seasoning. The potato is
most with buttery richness. The saltiness actually come from the dry
smoked ham. The melted Gruyére just bind the dish together.
Yummyyy!!
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| Potato rösti with dry smoked ham and Gruyére cheese au gratin |
Of course the visit to
German Restaurant won't be complete without the Crispy Pork Knuckle
($29.80). The crispy pork knuckle were cut to smaller pieces, served
with mash potatoes, sauerkraut, bread dumpling and gravy. It has a
superb crackling but the meat remain tender. Some outer part of the
meat without the skin are also pretty crispy. Sauerkraut helps to
maintain the balance of the dish so it does not become overwhelming,
and the gravy to accompany this dish is just wonderful. The bread
dumpling is dense and solid, something that we are not used to.
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| Crispy Pork Knuckle (1) |
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| Crispy Pork Knuckle (2) |
The service during our
lunch is good. The service staff are very friendly and attentive. The
food came at a regular interval which was very good that we can
complete a dish without overcrowding the table. When serving my
birthday cake (Check out Lady M review), they generously provide
utensils for it.
Overall, we really enjoy
our dining experience at Paulaner. The lunch menu is just value for
money, even for the item from regular menu. It has a very well
balance taste and easy on the palate. I really look forward to my
next visit, hopefully I don't need to wait for another 8 years .
Cheers!!!
Food
& Drink: 8/10
Value:
8/10
Service:
7.5/10
Ambiance:
8/10
Budget
per Person: $26 - $50
Paulaner Brauhaus
9 Raffles
Boulevard
#01-01 Millenia
Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: 6883 2572
Op Hours:
Restaurant
Lunch, Mon –
Fri: 12.00 – 14.30
Dinner, Daily
18.30 – 22.30
Sunday Brunch
11.30 – 14.30
Bar
Sun – Thur:
12.00 – 14.30
Fri, Sat & Eve
PH: 12.00 – 02.00
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