Gunther's @ Purvis Street, Singapore

Singapore has always been one of my favourite cities to visit. Their fine dining scene, is comparable in both food quality and service as to any other Western country. This time round, I was in Singapore for a very short visit, mainly to eat good food actually. As I am currently in the states, my posts will not be as often as they use to be, nor will they be as long.

Special of the day

Gunther's fly in fine ingredients from all around the world every day. On that day that I visited, there was a quarter of an alaskan king crab left, kobe beef, french lobster, white asparagus, bamboo clam from Scotland, oyster and scallops.

Fresh Baguette

Prawn Tempura

This dish was more Japanese than French. Anyway, this was the amuse bouche served that night. Apparently, its the same every day.

Carpaccio of Wagyu beef (Grade 9) Tartare style, crispy potato

The beef was superbly executed. The thin slices of beef were so soft, and the mix of egg and sauce on that crisp was simply divine. I must admit, this has to be one of the best raw beef dishes I've eaten in a long time.

Cold angel hair pasta, Oscietra caviar

This is one of Gunther's specialty. According to one of my friend, you might as well not have gone to Gunther's if you didn't order this dish. The pasta was seasoned with truffle oil and chives and topped with Oscietra cavier. It certainly did lived up to its reputation.

Roasted rack of black pig, compote of apples, crispy potato

The black pig has to be shared between 2 people.The pork was surprisingly tender. It was a very good piece of pork.

Fine apple tart a la dragées, Havana rum raisin ice-cream

The apple tart wasn't like any other I've eaten. The pastry was surprisingly crispy. It has to be one of the better tarts I've eaten.

Cappuccino



Petite Four

From left to right: Canale, cookie, macaroon, valrhona chocolate. I didn't have any coffee that night. So no command on my part.

All in all, Gunther's certainly lived up to expectation. Food there was top notch. I will certainly want to come back one day. Until then, time to hunt for breakfast.

*Opinions expressed are solely based on my personal experience

Map to Gunthers

Address:
36 Purvis Street #01-03,
Singapore.

Contact:
Telephone number: (65) 6338 8955

Opening hours:
Open from Monday to Saturday
Closed on Sunday
Noon - 3pm
6:30pm -10:30pm