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Earl of Hindh
31 Ocean Way
#01-16 Quayside Isle
Sentosa Cove
6681 6694 |
Family owned and run Indian restaurant The Earl of
Hindh is a new addition to the cluster of eateries at
Quayside Isle.
Interestingly, it also specialises in a wide variety of
malt and blended whiskies.
The spacious interior has a warm ambience and is
beautifully decorated with portraits of maharajas, rustic
tiled flooring and wooden furniture. You can opt to dine
inside or alfresco with stunning views over the cove.
The large selection of traditional dishes come in
portions big enough to share, including a variety of
lamb, chicken and mutton kebabs and fish dishes.
The spiced salmon dariyai tikka ($32) and the
popular minced lamb kakori kebab ($44) got our
seal of approval.
From the selection of curries, the dal panchratan
wani ($16), a combination of five types of lentils with
secret spices, and the colourful murgh mahkani
($34), chicken tikka tossed in tomato, butter and
cream, went perfectly with garlic tandoori naan ($9)
and perfumed saffron rice ($18). A surprise to the
taste buds was the sweet Earl-E-Hindh naan ($12),
which is topped with milk, honey, almond flakes and
glacé cherries – an in-house creation.
If you’ve room for dessert, the jamun-e-galub ($16)
– milk dumplings filled with pistachio and cardamom
and dipped in rose and saffron sugar syrup – pairs
well with a slice of kulfi ice cream.
Impeccable food and quality ingredients aside, what
sets Earl of Hindh apart is the attentive and genuine
attitude of the staff and owners.
Susannah Jaffer
Vida Vino
29 Keong Saik Road
8228 4765 |
This tapas and wine bar is the latest spot to open
along Keong Saik Road, and recognises that it has
a lot of competition in the area.
The menu and atmosphere have a relaxed
Mediterranean vibe; the super-cool décor is a jazzy
blend of modern and vintage that trendy types will
enjoy. There’s a surprise waiting in the toilets (bear
with me) – a jukebox for those queuing or dolling
themselves up.
With a focus on great wine, the menu is not huge,
but the dishes are good and worth a try. The small
plates are simple, but hearty – like the cheese
platter ($19), ibérico ham platter ($17), Spanish
omelette ($10) and the Bikini ($10): black truffles,
Manchego cheese and ibérico ham served with
toasted bread.
The wine list is the biggest draw, with a great
selection by the glass that is surprisingly affordable.
For wine novices, the menu is helpfully laid out by
country with easy-to-digest information, plus the
staff offer great tips to help you decide. If you’re a
sucker for fizz, their Noche y Dia cava (brut and
rosé) is a reasonable $13 a glass and a bottle of
Mionetto Sergio Prosecco goes for $60. The
Spanish Canestruc Tinto Cabernet Sauvignon
($13/glass) is a delight, plus there are a few craft
beers on offer from $15 or El Bulli chef Ferran
Adrià’s creation, Estrella Damm Inedit, for very
refined chaps.
Rachael Wheeler
189 January14
MUST-TRY DISH: Kakori Kebab