Most foodies would have heard of this little dining establishment at Middle Road called Basil Alcove. This is a place known for its no frills fine-dining in a coffee shop environment. Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that charge astronomical prices for food that come in small portions, basil alcove charges much more reasonable prices for the same kind of cuisine.
Look, how nice! Wouldn’t this roasted rack of lamb fit right into any classy French restaurant?
S$16.80
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Although the meat was found to be slightly on the tough and chewy side, my dinner partner said that on other days when he had the same dish, it was never the case; that day was just the rare exception. The seasoning had been done very nicely. I am no meat eater but taste-wise, I thought it was pretty good.
S$8.80
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The shrimp pasta was such a huge serving that we had trouble finishing it! I’m not complaining though. The chef had been very generous and sprinkled the dish with many fresh shrimps and a lot of cheese (I think)! It was certainly very filling and satisfying.
S$16.80
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I retain my best compliments for the pan baked cod with beetroot caviar and balsamic onions. The photo simply doesn’t do it justice (we didn’t use the flash and had only candlelight). It was the softest, juiciest, tenderest and most succulent thing. I’m definitely going for the same dish again the next time I head back. Hopefully it would still be there since the menu changes every few months.
190 Middle Road
#01-07 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979
Tel: +65 6333 1461
Service:
Bus services: 56, 131, 147, 166, 857, 980, NR6
Nearest MRT: Bugis
Opening hours:
Lunch: 12 – 3pm (Closed for lunch on Sundays)
Dinner: 6:30 – 10pm
Mar 11, 2007
14
is this the little alfresco place..just by the road? :) 1 more day to freedom! yay!
Mar 11, 2007
3472
Right on! Yay!
Mar 12, 2007
2
Hi there,
First of all, real great design man! I love the colour choice as they go easy on your eyes and they are just so pleasing to look at!
I am web designer as well, more of backend programmer actually, doing php/sql stuff :)
Anyways, wanted to point out that there is a minor glitch if I am using my Linux to view your website. The castle at the top of the page (with the maple leaves flying over) is not visible. I am not sure if its a linux thingy or u can change your code. So what I see is just a red box (to the dimensions of the leaves animation) covering up the castle. The leaves are flying around though :p
I tried it through Firefox, Konqueror and Opera browsers. All had same error. Using openSuSE 10.2 if that can provide any clue at all.. =) I can send you a screenshot if you need one. :)
Anyway, its ok even if it isn’t solved. Just wanted to inform u =)
Best Regards,coolgeek84
Mar 12, 2007
3472
Thanks for pointing out the glitch. I know exactly what red box you’re talking about because I’ve seen it through the Snap Preview Anywhere screenshots of my website. I guess it can be fixed rather easily by adding the castle image to the flash animation. Anyhow, thanks for liking my design still despite that hideous thing!
So you’re a web developer! I work with php/sql developers very frequently so perhaps we may even work together in future :)
Mar 12, 2007
2
Oh yah! Y didn’t I think of that! Anyways, I am developing a site right now too :)
http://www.nearestcarpark.com
But I am in final year now with final year project and all, so kinda stalled right now :(
Will be finishing it once I graduate =) My designing skills are no where near yours! lolz.. So bare with the design :p Anyway, sorry if I am not supposed to post my site here. Not trying to advertise in anyway =) I won’t in the first place becoz its not done yet :) And sure, you are welcome to do whatever u want with me email add. lol. Its used for email, msn, friendster bla bla bla..
Alrite, nite!
Mar 12, 2007
80
I WANT that cheese melting lovingly on my tongue right NOW! You know, it might be worth it to undergo surgery to install food flaps inside the mouth so that all those yummy stuff can be stored inside there for slow tasting!
Mar 12, 2007
3472
Food flaps inside the mouth! You’re a creative one aren’t you? Even with another 10 years I don’t think I could think of something like that!
Mar 12, 2007
15
wow, all that food looks so tempting… haha… hmm i must go there one day and try it out myself :P
Mar 14, 2007
182
Thanks for sharing. Looks like one more option for me to enjoy food when I am at middle road.
Jul 3, 2007
1
Hi, i think basil alcove has no GST and service charge, so a little error on your pricing.
Jul 3, 2007
3472
Thanks for pointing that out. I didn’t get the bill so I just assumed by default that there were those charges.
I have corrected my post. Thanks!