[Review] Les Ducs Delivers “French Fun Dining” in Ann Siang Hill

There is a brand new culinary addition at Ann Siang Hill – Les Ducs (The Dukes in French), that includes “French fun dining,” an idea crafted by Chef Louis Pacquelin, whose culinary experience has been formed beneath the mentorship of the famed three Michelin-starred French chef, Alain Ducasse. The 35-year-old chef-partner specialises in trendy French delicacies, providing a menu that fuse brasserie classics with Asian influences on this eclectic 40-seat restaurant.

French eating and enjoyable seem like unusual bedfellows and we had been intrigued to style how these two may be married blissfully. To add to the problem, French delicacies infused with Asian flavours is one other daunting problem. We had been invited to a dinner tasting to expertise Chef Pacquelin’s French enjoyable eating idea and sampled a wide range of enjoyable creations by Chef Pacquelin and his culinary crew.

We kicked off our tasting with two inventive small bites.

The Sandwich de poitrine de bœuf wagyu ($11) options succulent wagyu Philly cheesesteak packed between a mantou (Chinese candy bun) with a touch of chili, providing a wealthy flavour profile. You would really like this for those who like robust, intense flavours.

Next, the Croque prata injects the French croque monsieur with a Singaporean twist, including Comté cheese, ham, and truffle béchamel stuffed inside toasted prata.

French-style prata anybody?

This fusion of textures and flavours, delivers consolation with a sublime aptitude.

For one thing heat and soupy, the Palourdes & bouillon Javanais delivers a playful use of Asian flavours. French clams are gently poached in white wine earlier than being immersed in a aromatic Javanese-inspired soto ayam broth.

Infused with rooster, ginger, lemongrass, and spices, this soupy delight presents a wonderful steadiness between briny and spicy notes. These all come collectively very properly and was our favorite dish for the evening.

For the primary course, we sampled the Bourguignon de joue de bœuf wagyu, Epices D’une « Black Soupe » ($88), the place tender wagyu cheek is simmered in a “black soupe” of rawon daging spices, complemented by Aligot, a decadent mix of tremendous stretchy mashed potatoes and cheese.

The dish is impressed by Chef Pacquelin’s love for the Peranakan buah keluak and for individuals who love Nonya meals, you’ll find the flavours from this dish acquainted.

Paired and eaten along with the stretchy cheese mash, that is an elevated French-Asian dish that isn’t solely fairly to take a look at, however scrumptious and enjoyable to savour too.

Ending on a candy word, the Petit pot de crème vanille, caramel au beurre salé ($20) is a decadent deal with. The vanilla custard, easy and silky, contrasts fantastically with a salted caramel layer, bringing steadiness to the dessert’s sweetness.

For the general ambiance, Les Ducs invitations diners to linger in its New York loft-inspired inside. High ceilings, uncovered brick partitions, and Arabian accents mix with comfortable Asian lighting to create a heat but up to date environment.

For these searching for exclusivity, Madame Claude—the social membership membership positioned on the higher ground—supplies a sensuous escape of music, burlesque, and curated feasting experiences:

Chef Pacquelin’s playful method makes Les Ducs a refreshing addition to Singapore’s eating scene. The inventive fusion of Asian flavours with French classics brings a novel, approachable luxurious to Ann Siang Hill. The flavours do come collectively properly, however anticipate it to lean extra on the French wonderful eating aspect of issues than Asian hawker fares. Logically so, on condition that the restaurant patrons can be there to savour an elevated eating expertise than consolation meals.

With dinner costs beginning at $110++, Les Ducs delivers each style and environment, good for intimate dinners or vigorous gatherings.

Address: 8 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069788

Phone: +65 6038 0262

Reservations: lesducs.sg

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM