Saturday, December 26, 2009

Foodie's Review of Ion Orchard Restaurants

Taste Paradise, Cantonese Fine Dining #04

I wasn't very impressed with Taste Paradise when I first walked past it when I was in Ion. The name of the restaurant didn't sound too fine for my liking.. I'd prefer those 'Imperial Treasure xxx" than to such really simple name.

I was bowled over by its full length glass window that allowed me to enjoy the scenary of Orchard Road and its Christmas lightings, and also really fine food at its best. And not to say that the cutlery used were all of good quality!

While the food can be pricey for some, but I must agree that its priced reasonably given its quality and service. A must try for me is their their Sharksfin in Hotpot, which continues to boil even when its served.

Dim Sum is also served but not during dinner.

Oh yes, I especially love its private dining areas too!

Sharksfin in Hotpot
That stick with an aluminium foil
is actually a thin type of popiah for you to dip with the
sharksfin to eat with. It tasted yummy!

Soht & Baay, Thai Food - #04



Interior decoration was good with many many mini buddha glass statues, with its main restaurant at #05 accessible only through its main entrance on #04. I was full of anticipation when the waiter told us to enjoy the scenic view as he led us up, but it was a huge disappointment when I was there. The view was totally blocked by the many pillars and it was just next to the carpark which was really obvious to the entire restaurant.

As much as it wanted to feel 'fine', cultery used were heavy and cheap, washing was not done properly with many fingerprints. Table and surrounding felt 'sticky' - like you would if you are at the Turf City's Ah Yat (typical seafood feel!).

Food was priced way too high for such an ambience. Its authentic Thai Ice Tea was priced at S$10.

Canton.I, #03


This is a typical 'Crystal Jade', except that it has better selection and service is much more attentive. Its pricing is similar to Crystal Jade pricing too.

A must try is their winter melon scallop soup which is available only in small quantities (we understand they only prepare about 5 pots per day) and their lemon grass iced drink (although I think it's more like a Thai drink than a Cantonese one!). Their porridge is superlicious too!

They also serve Dim Sum!

I would think this is a great place for a simple, your everyday fair meal. Selections are aplenty and reasonable priced! Just that I find the interior decoration is too 'girly' to be cantonese.


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