As busy office workers we all wish for a better lunch option that does not involve long queues in a hot and stuffy (also greasy!) environment that is good fo…
As busy office workers we all wish for a better lunch option that does not involve long queues in a hot and stuffy (also greasy!) environment that is good for us and easy to eat + takeaway. Foodology Fresh has understood that desire, and created the perfect healthy lunch time meal. Located at the URA Centre that's just beside the bustling Maxwell Food Centre, office workers in Tanjong Pagar can now hop over and grab a sandwich, salad or wrap to go! I had the chance to go for a tasting, and found everything to be super up to scratch.
Everything is prepared fresh every morning. Hence the name Foodology FRESH.
I also loved their selection of drinks, and snacks!
The place works like a cafeteria concept. Take what you want and then go to the counter to pay. They can help heat up quiches and sandwiches for you there.
We tried several salads, all 3 of their soups, a wrap, and a few dessert options. I also took home a quiche, which worked really well as breakfast the next day. It was eggy and savoury when toasted and the quiche pastry still delightful.
Of their soups, the Wild Mushroom Soup is a clear winner for mushroom lovers, while I preferred the Pumpkin Soup (vegetarian) which is thick, creamy and full of flavor. The Chicken Stew was also thick and rich. I would definitely recommend you to go for the soups when there!
Of the salads we tried, I liked both equally, with the Quinoa Summer Salad being really refreshing and light. It has creamy avocados and juicy tomatoes to add pops of textures and flavors.
The Smoked Duck Breast Salad was also really enjoyable, because of the mixture of surprising fruits, vegetables and nuts. In here, on top of the smoked duck, there was pumpkin, beetroot, feta cheese and candied walnuts!
Lastly, for desserts you should definitely try the Apple Crumble Tart and Summerberry Yogurt Tart, even though there are other items like muffins and tarts available.
Foodology Fresh is a great lunch option for those busy bees working in offices all day. Prices might be slightly steep for it to be an everyday affair (unless you are erm, earning super high expat pay) compared to a plate of chicken rice at $3, but I could see having it once a week being good in adding some fibre and greens to your lunch routine.Foodology Fresh
45 Maxwell Road, #01-02, Singapore 069118
+65 62239724
Monday to Friday from 8am - 6pm
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The one in Grand Lisboa also offers a breathtaking view of the coast as it sits on top of the hotel, underneath a glass dome (hence the name).
Walking into the bright and airy place, you'll be greeted by trays of goodies.
There's also a pianist playing pleasing tunes as you enjoy your meal. It really perked up the atmosphere.
The dome was encased in a gold structure. I felt like I was in a Faberge egg. Magical.
And then we get into the lunch proper. There's the 3-course meal at MOP $498 (83 SGD) for appetizer, fish or meat, cheese or dessert and coffee or tea and confectionaries or MOP $598 (99 SGD) for the additional soup as a course, which is what we took. For under 100 bucks it was a really really good deal! I would easily do this every 3 months if this was available in Singapore.
First, a small amuse bouche to start. Creamy, and comforting. This reminded me of the organic egg at JAAN in Singapore.
There's also the bread basket, filled with delicious and freshly baked goodies. Each one of them was so good, I wish I could have more, but I had to pace myself.
There was even a butter service. Perfectly curled butter for the warm toasty bread. Mmm.
Since there was three of us, we all took different appetizers and soups! This way we can try more. That's always a good strategy. First, there was the Le Crabe - fresh crabmeat in chilled tomato infusion with spiced avocado guacamole and perfumed soft-boiled egg. The crab taste was really strong in this! Mixed all together it was a delightful dish to whet our appetites for more.
Onto soups! There was the L’oseille, which is sorrel bouillon to surround the light salmon mousse and perfumed with dill. The mixture of salmon mousse and the herb broth was delicately balanced.
And a simple pea soup. It was classically light, almost airy.
We then went onto the mains. For that we got to choose either fish or meat. But first, compliments from the chef - La Noix de Saint-Jacques, the typical scallops in “meunières” style with baby artichoke and tomato salsa flavored with basil and Piquillo emulsion.
Of all the mains, the l’échine de porc which is pan-fried pork loin neck with charcuterie condiments and Paimpol white bean stew was probably the most normal one. A simple dish done well, but not as impressive compared to the rest.
We also chose a light le dos de bar, which is grilled sea bass fillet surrounded with spiced aubergine and preserved lemon sauce. The lemon sauce was frothy and light to act as the perfect foil to the fresh sea bass. And the dish looks incredible on top of tasting great.
Lastly, dessert! We had the really pretty looking lychee jelly with raspberry sorbet.
A tart, refreshing end to the big lunch.
And we get to choose more desserts from the trolley. Everything just looked so enticing, it was lucky that we already had a lot to eat.
Some mille feuille (incredibly flaky and light) and chocolate mousse tart will do. Yummy.
And petit fours. They were petit, so it's ok right? Haha. So much fun to be had.
I am so glad to be able to dine at what's considered one of Macau's top fine dining restaurant and sample the works of Monsieur Robuchon! I couldn't find any fault with the dishes - everything was made with such consideration and attention to detail. This is what I like about fine dining. Everything is just fine. If there is one French restaurant you have to put on your list when you visit Macau, consider lunch at Joel Robuchon to be on it!
Joel Robuchon au Dome
43/F, Grand Lisboa (Go to the 39/F, then change elevator for the 43/F),
Avenida de Lisboa, Macau
Lunch from noon to 2.30pm, dinner from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
For reservations call (853) 8803 7878 or visit website
http://www.grandlisboahotel.com/dining-Robuchon_au_Dome-en
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