Chili crab ice cream, chendol xiao long bao and more intriguing creations at this new restaurant
Food purists, this might make you feel uncomfortable.
It's mod Sin, European, and molecular gastronomy all rolled into one at two month-old Restaurant Labyrinth. The 20-seat restaurant—located on Neil Road—offers some very unusual creations that might raise an eyebrow (or two).
Local chef-owner Han Li Guang puts out progessive starters like a vegetarian-friendly tomato "steak" tartare with mango yolk and a soft shell crab with chili crab ice cream topped with mantou crumbs, interesting mains such as a spicy curry quinoa risotto served with chicken balls and siew yoke fan with roasted pork belly and ramen-flavored risotto (you get to choose between these two mains) and unique desserts like a chendol xiao long bao with gula melaka syrup served in a little vinegar pot (don't be fooled), and a deconstructed apple crumble with white chocolate crumbs and yogurt ice cream.
It's a fixed menu here (five-course meal for $78; a real steal) so don't expect to see an a la carte menu. Best to head down quickly though—chef Han is thinking of increasing prices. A tip for those thinking of making reservations: try either Sunday or Tuesday as it gets pretty crowded Wednesday through Saturday.
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