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| Signature Uni Pudding @Monte Risaia |
Monte
Risaia is a new Omakase restaurant specialised in Japanese inspired Italian
cuisine. The menu is prepared using premium and seasonal ingredients from
Japan. Executive Chef Taizo Yamada and his culinary team, create a delicate and
delicious meal.
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| Monte Risaia Entrance |
With
its Omakase concept, most of the seating at Monte Risaia is located at the
Chef’s Table. Diners will be able to see Chef Yamada with his team at work,
preparing the delicious dishes in front of you. It is a dream of a foodie to be
able to dine and see the chef at work at the same time. There are two mini
private dining area that can seat 4 people each if you want a more traditional
seating arrangement.
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| Main Dining Area - Chef's Table |
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| Private Dining Area |
We
tried 4-course dinner priced at $98 per person.
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| The Menu |
Starter,
Signature Uni Pudding. The Hokkaido Uni is served with clam dashi jelly base.
The texture of the pudding is thick, smooth, velvety and creamy. The natural
seafood flavour is refreshing and the uni just elevates this dish to a
different level. Yummy, a great starter.
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| Signature Uni Pudding |
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| Signature Uni Pudding |
The
appetiser is a complete palate teaser. It consists of:
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| The Appetiser |
- Fresh Japanese Oysters from
Sakoshi Bay
that is plump, silky and refreshing
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| Fresh Japanese Oysters from Sakoshi Bay |
- Mushroom (Australian) Salad
with Parmesan and Truffle Oil. The mushroom tasted raw, however, together with the
parmesan and truffle oil, it helps to smoothen the flavour of the mushrooms.
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| Mushroom (Australian) Salad with Parmesan and Truffle Oil. |
- Sea bream with Asparagus.
Combining the delicate flavour and texture of the sea bream with the
crunchiness of the asparagus.
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| Sea bream with Asparagus |
- Bruschetta with Arrabbiata on
Brioche.
Bold tomato flavour served on top of crispy sweet toasted brioche.
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| Bruschetta with Arrabbiata on Brioche |
- San Daniele Ham with
Burrata. Delicious ham pair with creamy burrata. A bit mini in size, it was
so good that I was hoping for a bigger piece of the burrata.
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| San Daniele Ham with Burrata |
Pasta,
Signature Shiso &
Omaru Dashi Pasta served with Crab, Shiso (Japanese perilla), Omaru Lobster
Dashi and Tomato. The al-dente pasta infused with the robust lobster dashi. The
flavour is naturally sweet, accentuate further with the refreshing flavour from
Shiso leaves and tanginess from the chopped tomato.
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| Signature Shiso & Omaru Dashi Pasta |
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| Signature Shiso & Omaru Dashi Pasta |
Carne, Maple Leaf Duck from
USA and Aging Akagi Wagyu Ichibo (Japan). Both of the meat is cooked perfectly to
medium-rare. The duck breast is juicy, succulent with a bit of springiness in
the texture. Meanwhile, the lean looking Akagi Wagyu beef is tasty and soft, similar
to filet mignon cut. Both meats are lightly sprinkled with salt for taste. The
greens on the side are topped with shaved pecorino cheese, olive oil and touch
of balsamic vinegar.
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| Maple Leaf Duck from USA and Aging Akagi Wagyu Ichibo (Japan) |
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| Maple Leaf Duck from USA and Aging Akagi Wagyu Ichibo (Japan) |
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| Maple Leaf Duck from USA |
To accompany your dining
experience, Monte Risaia has a free flow drink menu list starting from $48 for
90 minutes; or you can order from ala-carte drink menu as well.
Overall, it was a unique
gastronomic experience dining Monte Risaia. The dishes are well executed,
focusing on Italian dishes with Japanese influence. There is no specific
allocated seating time allocated, you just need to make reservation according
to the availabilities. Saluti!! Kanpai!! Cheers!!
Note: Monte Risaia is
a concept by the Marusaya Co., Ltd, who also owns MAI by Dashi Master Marusaya
at Bukit Pasoh, Dashi Master Marusaya at Robertson Quay and the new Japanese
Italian Omakase restaurant, and TEN Sushi at The Quayside.
Food: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)
Ambiance: 8/10
Budget per Person: $51 - $80; $81 and Above
Monte
Risaia
59 Duxton
Road
Singapore
089523
T:
+65 6970 0067
IG:
@Monte.risaia.sg
OH:
Mon
– Sat: 18.00 – Midnight
Closed
on Sundays
