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WINE&DINE
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October14
BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
1 Tanglin Road,
#01-08 Orchard Parade Hotel
6734 1181 | blackangus.com
THE OCCASION:
An early dinner with the
kids. The service is speedy, and the
booths intimate, ensuring a relaxing yet
not too drawn-out meal (little darlings
won’t tolerate highchairs for too long,
of course) at this cosy American-style
steakhouse.
THE ONE TO ORDER:
My husband is a man
who likes a good steak (preferably
from Morton’s) so it was questionable
how this relatively cheap steak meal
(with steamed veggies and a choice of
mash, jacket or fries) would go down.
The eight-ounce USDA tenderfoot filet
mignon ($54; one ounce of beef is
around 30 grams) – all natural, air-flown,
“dry aged to perfection” steak was, he
says, faultless, and a completely clean
plate was a testament to that. And, it
was excellent value for money – about a
quarter of the price of his favourite place.
THE OTHERS:
Who can resist a colossal
battered and fried onion, shaped like
a desert flower? Not us. This is an
American favourite, and it was done
well here with a lovely, tangy Wild West
dip. The Bourbon Street pecan pie was
average, but the Florida key lime pie
really hit the spot, despite the meringue
having been replaced by fresh cream.
Being a big fish-eater, I went for the
pan-fried cod seabass with mango
salsa, which was flaky, flavourful and
also cooked to perfection.
THE OUTLAY:
Prices here are pretty
reasonable, considering the portion
sizes. You’ll need a big appetite if you’re
going to take a starter (ranging from
$8.50 to $23) as well as a main (steaks
from$34 to $66). The set lunch is a great
deal – for around $25 you get a starter,
main, side order and dessert with a soft
drink – though you’ll need to plan for a
siesta after this one!
Jade McLean