A
restaurant dedicated to roast has open its door in the new Park Hotel
Alexandra. Helmed by Executive Chef Robert Chan who specialise in
Western Cuisine for more then 20 years. Listed by UOB as Top 20 Chefs
in Singapore in 2009 and with a lot more accolades to his name,
dining at the Carvery is definitely something to look forward
to.
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| The Roast Table Photo Credit: QC |
When you
enter The Carvery ('TC'), the first thing that will catch your eyes
is the roasts table. On the night, the premium meat selection from
the roast are the chicken, beef and pork. To accompany the roasts,
you have selections of infused butters, salts, mustards, gravy and
not forgetting the Yorkshire pudding.
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| Roast Beef for the night |
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| Clockwise from Top Left: Salts & Peppers selection; Yorkshire Pudding; Mustards selection; Au Jus & Gravies |
I like to
keep my roast simple, either with gravy or a little sprinkle of salt.
The beef were roasted to perfection, crusted brown on the outside and
pink in the middle. Although it is not the prime ribs, instead more
of topside or rump, the thinly sliced meat basically just melts in
your mouth. I filled the Yorkshire pudding with combination of Veal
jus and chicken gravy, it just absorb all the robust flavour into it.
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| Roast Chicken Breast, Roast Beef, Roast Pork and Yorkshire Pudding filled with gravy |
The beef
is the star of the roast table, but we ended up highly disappointed
with the pork and chicken. I got the breast part for the chicken and
it tasted dry instead of succulent. For the pork, the meat was
tender, but the cracking was just thick and chewy. Not the cracking
that I expected.
Moving on
to the cold seafood dish. Although there were only three type of
seafood, it is always heart warming to see oyster as part of the
seafood selections. Kind of elevated the status a little bit.
Oysters, prawns and mussels tasted fresh and provide a good start to
the meal.
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| Cold Seafood Selections: Oysters, Prawns and Mussels |
There are
two items on the cooked food that were pretty good. The Lamb Stew and
Red Mullet with Mustard Cream. The lamb cubes are tender, succulent
and melts in your mouth was a result of long period of cooking. The
red mullet is nicely done, well seasoned, juicy and flaky.
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| Lamb Stew |
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| Red Mullet with Mustard Cream |
Pasta is
served at the ala minute station. Penne with tomato sauce - penne was
al dente, with a robust tomato sauce. However, it was just too plain
jane on the presentation. It did not offer any fillings such as
seafood or mushrooms. The same thing happened to our friend who order
the spaghetti with cream sauce, white, plain, no fillings. Hopefully
they can look into this.
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| Penne with Tomato Sauce & Spaghetti with cream sauce |
LD tasted
the pizza and it was not that appealing as the toppings are average and it actually taste like home-cooked pizza without the wood-fire
smokiness.
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| Pizzas and Bread Station Photo Credit: QC |
After
going another 2 more rounds for the beef and Yorkshire pudding, I
decided its time for desserts. I sampled 3 items: chocolate shot
which smooth with solid chocolate taste; Apple Crumble which was well
balanced and such a comfort food for me; and not forgetting Pineapple
Jelly infused with Chilli. The last dessert really packs of surprise.
It started with the sweetness and gooey texture of the jelly, all of
the sudden, the spiciness from the chilli just hits you. WOW, what an
awakening.
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| Desserts Station |
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| Clockwise from Top Let: Apple Crumble, Pineapple Jelly infused with Chilli, English Trifle & Chocolate Shot |
Not
reviewed here were the salad bar, soups, cheese selections and other
cooked food. The service was friendly and efficient, which I have to
applaud for a newly open restaurant. They also help us to provide a
mini chocolate cake for our friend who was celebrating his birthday
on that day.
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| Salads Station |
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| Some of the cooked food: Sauteed mushrooms, Black Beans Bread Dumpling with Pork & Shepherds Pie |
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| Cheese Platter |
The
Carvery is indeed very spacious. The distance between table are quite
good, in maintaining the privacy between tables. The décor is
modern, with huge glass window and door connecting to the swimming
pool of the hotel. During the day, there will be lots of natural
light to brighten up the place.
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| Part of the Buffet Selections |
Overall,
I personally enjoy the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding very much.
The Carvery is definitely a place to go if you are a carnivore, of
looking to get your fix for Sunday Roast. It is definitely worth the
price of admission. Check out the Opening Promotion Details below,
valid until 30th September 2015.
Cheers!!
Food
& Drink: 7/10
Value:
7/10
Service:
7.5/10
Ambiance:
8/10
Budget per Person: $26 - $50; $51 - $80
The
Carvery
323 Alexandra Road
Level 7, Park Hotel Alexandra
Singapore 159972
T: +65 6828 8880
IG: @TheCarverySG
OH:
For Signature Roast Buffet
Lunch: 12.00 – 15.00 (Daily)
Dinner: 1800 – 22.00 (Daily)
Buffet Price:
Lunch Daily: $38++ (Adult)
Dinner Sun – Thu: $52++ (Adult)
Dinner Fri & Sat: $62++ (Adult)
OPENING
OFFER: Second person dines at 50% off
Valid
until 30 September 2015, Adult Diners Only.
Reservations
required. Maximum of 12 diners in one group.
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