[French food in Seletar] Au Balcon at The Summerhouse, provides dinner unique wagyu striploin and iberico pork

Beforehand often called the French Eating Room, Au Balcon, is a recent tackle basic French flavours. It’s a rustic and cosy enclave on the second degree of The Summerhouse, situated inside Seletar Aerospace Park. The up to date dinner menu provides each a la carte and communal-style service ($78/pax) for bigger teams. 

Entree

Beginning off with an elevated basic, the Nicoise Salad ($28). Being seafood-based, it highlights the smokey, tender octopus legs. The char provides to the umami from the octopus and the kelong tiger prawns, making it a refreshing entree.

One other for the seafood lovers, the seared Atlantic Scallop ($24). The romesco sauce with capers does wonders for the succulent scallops. The bell peppers within the sauce are roasted which reinforces the sauce and brings out the sweetness of the dish. 

In case you love delicate, yolky eggs, the Florentine 65 Natural Egg ($18) is the right alternative. In any case, who doesn’t love a creamy yolk with truffle and shaved pecorino?

Plat Principaux (Foremost dishes)

Pluma Iberico ($48) is a should attempt in the event you’re searching for one thing apart from beef. The Inka-grilled Iberico positively provides the wagyu striploin a run for its cash.

Showcasing ingenious flavour mixtures is the apple celeriac puree’s candy acidity. It provides an additional punch to the pork, making it one thing I’d positively have once more.

Nonetheless, you possibly can’t actually say no to a major lower of wagyu, are you able to? The Wagyu Striploin ($98) is charcoal-grilled, giving it an addictive, smoky aroma. I don’t take pleasure in beef usually, however this lower of meat had me going for seconds and thirds!

Not into meat? Attempt the Kuhlbarra Barramundi ($36)! With an umami wealthy crustacean discount paired with the tender barramundi, each chew is a juicy and flavourful one.

Dessert

It’s not a correct Fench meal with out dessert, and Paris Brest ($16) is a quintessential alternative. Layers of velvety praline diplomat between choux pastry is each hazelnut lover’s dream. The satisfaction from the caramelised sweetness of the praline is the right technique to finish off your meal.

Taking a spin on a basic, the Citrus Crème brûlée ($16) was creamy but refreshing. I liked how the citrus mellowed out the creaminess of the creme brulee, bringing a lightness to the dessert. It comes with a aspect of wealthy vanilla ice cream, a decadent alternative in the event you’re searching for an indulgence. 

Au Balcon additionally provides a weekend brunch menu that includes classics like Confit de Canard ($36) and Pan Seared Foie Gras ($32). The Summerhouse additionally provides extra on the Wildseed Cafe and Bar in addition to the Backyard Domes. Extra info on The Summerhouse ideas could be discovered right here.

The Summerhouse – Au Balcon

Tackle: 3 Park Ln, Singapore 798387

Opening hours:

Saturday to Sunday: 11.30am to 3pm

Wednesday to Monday: 6pm to 10pm