White Dog Cafe
bizarrely funky
This real weird and quirky name is bound to rouse attentions of shoppers in the bustling vivocity.
Entering, a youthful vibe greets with its bright sofas and eclectic decor. Flooding with natural light, the restaurant gives a pleasant bright airy feel.
They serve a fusion of Italian, French and Japanese cuisines all under one roof- all clearly listed in a dalmation-resembling menu.
On two consecutive visits of mine, i went for thier Set Lunch at $10.80++. 18 main courses are available for selection and it comes with a soup-of-the-day+garlic bread and coffee/tea. Cakes can be ordered with an additional top-up of $3 and icecreams at $1.50 per scoop.
Chicken Consomme with Bread
The soup-of-the-day was pretty standard- a clear chicken broth with tiny chicken chunks. Tasting just like msg, this saltish starter didnt not manage to impress at all. The french baguette slice was an exact replica of delifrance's.
Glazed Salmon Fillet
My main course surprised me with its seriously small portion. A salmon fillet came accompanied with a heap of white pearl rice so flat that it only offered 2 mouthfuls.
Beaming with an unusually bright orange colour, the salmon fillet was indeed measly but satisfying. I particularly like the glazing sauce which exudes a japanese flavour with its mild sweetness.
Grilled Striploin with Black Pepper Sauce
Looking like a bigger slab, there is definitely an improve in their portion size for the striploin.
The reasonably-sized beef fillet was pretty well-cooked and moist on the inside.
Of course, my meal could not do without an indulging sweet ending.
Apple Crumble
Served lightly warmed, the apple crumble was truthfully one of the better ones i've had. The apple filling came in chunky slices and tasted good with a sugar over-dosage. Encasing it is a thick crust managing between a mushy top and flaky base- which actually went quite well for me. all it was lacking was a dollop of vanilla icecream.
Oreo Cheesecake
Their oreo cheesecake was up to expectations; lighter-textured and offered a rich cheesy taste. However, it could do much better with chunks of oreo cookies instead of finely chopped ones.
Just the next day, i returned for a second visit.
Chicken Consomme with Bread
Same soup served and once again, it didnt appeal to me.
Tiger Prawn in Black Pepper Sauce Linguini
Mediocre pasta partially submerged in a savoury cream sauce sprinkled with black pepper. The tiger prawns were fresh but the overall dish did not wow me.
Grilled Fresh Chicken Fillet with Mushroom Sauce
Again another average main course with nothing particularly memorable. The light gravy wasnt too bad though.
Freshly Brewed Tea
Overall: Without the inclusion of desserts, the set lunch came across as a little steep in price. However, the money spent is well made-up by the excellent ambience and full glass panels offering an unobstructed view over the harbour and sea beyond.
White Dog Cafe
Vivocity #02-131/132
1 Harbourfront Walk
bizarrely funky
This real weird and quirky name is bound to rouse attentions of shoppers in the bustling vivocity.
Entering, a youthful vibe greets with its bright sofas and eclectic decor. Flooding with natural light, the restaurant gives a pleasant bright airy feel.
They serve a fusion of Italian, French and Japanese cuisines all under one roof- all clearly listed in a dalmation-resembling menu.
On two consecutive visits of mine, i went for thier Set Lunch at $10.80++. 18 main courses are available for selection and it comes with a soup-of-the-day+garlic bread and coffee/tea. Cakes can be ordered with an additional top-up of $3 and icecreams at $1.50 per scoop.
Chicken Consomme with Bread
The soup-of-the-day was pretty standard- a clear chicken broth with tiny chicken chunks. Tasting just like msg, this saltish starter didnt not manage to impress at all. The french baguette slice was an exact replica of delifrance's.
Glazed Salmon Fillet
My main course surprised me with its seriously small portion. A salmon fillet came accompanied with a heap of white pearl rice so flat that it only offered 2 mouthfuls.
Beaming with an unusually bright orange colour, the salmon fillet was indeed measly but satisfying. I particularly like the glazing sauce which exudes a japanese flavour with its mild sweetness.
Grilled Striploin with Black Pepper Sauce
Looking like a bigger slab, there is definitely an improve in their portion size for the striploin.
The reasonably-sized beef fillet was pretty well-cooked and moist on the inside.
Of course, my meal could not do without an indulging sweet ending.
Apple Crumble
Served lightly warmed, the apple crumble was truthfully one of the better ones i've had. The apple filling came in chunky slices and tasted good with a sugar over-dosage. Encasing it is a thick crust managing between a mushy top and flaky base- which actually went quite well for me. all it was lacking was a dollop of vanilla icecream.
Oreo Cheesecake
Their oreo cheesecake was up to expectations; lighter-textured and offered a rich cheesy taste. However, it could do much better with chunks of oreo cookies instead of finely chopped ones.
Just the next day, i returned for a second visit.
Chicken Consomme with Bread
Same soup served and once again, it didnt appeal to me.
Tiger Prawn in Black Pepper Sauce Linguini
Mediocre pasta partially submerged in a savoury cream sauce sprinkled with black pepper. The tiger prawns were fresh but the overall dish did not wow me.
Grilled Fresh Chicken Fillet with Mushroom Sauce
Again another average main course with nothing particularly memorable. The light gravy wasnt too bad though.
Freshly Brewed Tea
Overall: Without the inclusion of desserts, the set lunch came across as a little steep in price. However, the money spent is well made-up by the excellent ambience and full glass panels offering an unobstructed view over the harbour and sea beyond.
White Dog Cafe
Vivocity #02-131/132
1 Harbourfront Walk
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