Ember

50 Keong Siak Road T. 6347 1928

This is a small restaurant that has won itself a strong following over the years. It serves western cuisine with an Asian touch. A favourite – the miso cod (top left) that is cooked till its slightly blackened on the edges. It also serves a mean crab cake with mango salsa. We tried something new this lunch - calamari with a soy marinade (top right) served with a variety of fresh herbs. The combination was a winner.

The other tasty thing about Amber is its desserts. The favourite is the valrhona chocolate cake with a lovely melty centre. I also ordered the beignet soufflé served with a pot of chocolate (left). This is not quite a soufflé but more ultra light dough sticks (stick shaped beignets?) that tasted fabulous with that dip of chocolate. Other treats include the banana tart and the banana crepe (right). Yums... It offers a great deal at lunch with the set, comprising an appetiser, main course and dessert available at S$35 (US$20.50) per person.