More crepes please: new French creperie Le Comptoir opens, plus 3 of our favorites in town
We thank the French gods for this much-needed addition to Singapore's major lack of crepe options.
French restaurants are aplenty in this town, but French creperies? Far and few, sadly. Enter week-old Le Comptoir (which has taken over the space of now defunct Archipelago Craft Beer Hub), a new venture by the same folks behind wine bar O Batignolles.
A specialist in crepes and galettes (a type of crepe made with buckwheat flour), the cosy spot offers classic toppings (of course), like emmental cheese and ham ($12) and the obligatory Nutella ($7). On closer look, the menu also features several unconventional (savory) creations, such as a Vietnamese-inspired option (comes with beef, onions, peanuts, carrots and coriander, $15), as well as an Indian one, which has masala chicken, peanuts, chili and fresh cheese ($18).
There's also a range of booze to go along. What stood out was their cider list that features a couple of uncommon labels, like the Cidre Pays d'Auge AOP Domaine Pierre Huet ($31).
Unfortunately, we didn't get to sample any of these treats during our impromptu visit (they were closed). Plus, the place still looks like it's being fixed up so give it a few weeks before dropping by.
Le Comptoir is at 79 Circular Rd., 6534-7645.
Wondering where else to get your crepe fix? Head to these places for some fine choices:
You haven't lived as real foodie until you try their signature Entre-nous crepe ($9.90), which is made with organic wheat flour, crisped to perfection, then drizzled with homemade salted butter caramel.
Featuring shrimps, mussels, mushrooms and creamy, cheesy Bechamel Mornay sauce, the La Pecheur ($16) never fails to satisy us on a lazy Sunday morning (it's only available for brunch after all).
Their ever-popular Crepes Suzette ($18) comes with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, lots of tangy citrus syrup and is practically drowned in Grand Marnier liquer.
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