The latest idea to open from the Les Amis Group is elan – an outlet serving fashionable French delicacies with a contact of Asian affect. Located in the identical row as Les Amis, Mui Kee and different Les Amis ideas; the 48-seater restaurant is led by Philippe Pau who acts because the Restaurant Director in addition to Chef de Cuisine Peter Teo. Chef Peter has had a colourful profession with the group, having labored on the flagship Les Amis Restaurant and Bistro du Vin beforehand.
elan affords a set menu for lunch and an ala carte and tasting menu for dinner. The tasting menu consists of 5 programs and is priced at S$135++. During this explicit event, I attempted highlights from elan’s ala carte menu.
We began off with Frog Legs (S$34) coated with a lightweight tempura batter with barely tangy & spicy tomato powder and piment d’Espelette (Espelette pepper). The frogs are sourced regionally and the legs had been tender beneath the batter. You’d must put a little bit of the accompanying scrambled eggs / creme d’fraiche for taste.
Among the 2 starters I had for dinner, I used to be extra inclined to the Carabinero Prawns (S$42) served with tagliolini topped with sea urchin. The entire dish was merely brimming with perfection – from the juicy and plump prawns to the extraordinarily bouncy texture of the selfmade pasta in addition to the briny umami.
The Tilefish (S$65) possessed a particular crunch because of the retention of the scales on the fish. Although it was the crispy scales that proved to be the defining function of this dish, I used to be extra enraptured by the suppleness of the meat coupled with its candy/bitter and delicate taste.
Another foremost I had was the Pyrenees Lamb (S$68) which is served two methods – the saddle and rack. Both elements lacked the gamey taste which was a plus. However, I discovered the saddle a tad salty for my liking. The rack, nonetheless, was wonderful.
Among the mains, I most loved the Aquina Pineapple Chicken (S$110 for two). The rooster itself is marinated with butter and is fed pineapple enzymes, rendering it juicy even in parts which are usually dry such because the breast. The rooster additionally comes with jasmine rice which tastes just like the native “chicken rice” because it’s seasoned with lemongrass, ginger, coriander, pandan leaves and rooster fat.
The Lemon (S$20) consists of a frozen lemon with the crust made with white chocolate. It’s meant to be cracked to disclose kaffir lime cream and lemon compote. It’s a fairly citrusy finish to the meal.
The Lychee Souffle (S$25) possessed a superb soften in your mouth texture however I simply was not used to having lychee taste for such a candy ending. It’s extra of a private choice.
Overall, I loved the meals at elan – particularly the starters and mains whereas I used to be much less accustomed to the desserts. For those that put a powerful emphasis on their wine, the restaurant affords a fairly good choice and so they place a heavy emphasis on the diner’s preferences. Price-wise, it’s roughly according to different eating places of Les Amis Group.
elan
1 Scotts Road
#01-13 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
+65 6735 6656
Daily besides Sunday, 12PM to 2PM, 6:30PM to 10PM
