The charming atmosphere of L’Angelus enveloped my entire being as I entered this oldest single-location traditional French restaurant. Since 1988 many have known this brand as a restaurant that lives up to its reputation for consistent top-quality authentic fare.
A festive 3-course menu awaited me but I couldn’t help myself, walking around to take photos and videos of beautiful artefacts on the walls. One most unique accessory on the wall as I entered was a large wooden box with many pigeon holes holding napkins of L’Angelus’s regular patrons.
I took some time to observe names engraved at each pigeon hole thinking it would be a reason for me to come back, if my name were there. A magnet of sorts I would be up for this personalized service. A cut above. So French!
A glass of Haut Bertinerie Sauvignon Blanc to get the show on the road, this festive menu only available for December was a steal at $98. My choice of starter the poached Foie Gras with black Truffle artichoke velouté was to die for.
Other diners who had a bite off my plate felt too that it was an excellent entrée. Not being a beef tartare fan, I skipped over that option though lovers of this raved at the hand-cut Black Angus flavour.
The other option of starter Hyogo oysters, Hokkaido scallop and cucumber & shiso jelly was also one I loved. Having a bite off my friend’s plate (so not French etiquette) this would certainly be one for seafood lovers.
I don’t know what it is about French music and ambience, it puts me in a celebratory mood. Romantic and sensory-based in every way, the French certainly know how to languor over a meal, cutting out all pressures of life for that moment.
Totally experiential, I was transported to a light spirited mood with great company around the table. As mains were served I looked forward to the Miso glazed deep sea Australian toothfish with Murasaki Uni butter. Paired with a yummy Louis Alix Chardonnay this was a good recommendation.
For some, being in a traditional French restaurant might call for a traditional Magret de Canard a l’Orange. The slow cooked U.S. short rib was also on the mains list for hearty meat eaters. This was held in high acclaim by others on the table as it was served with marrow, vegetable dumpling and beef broth.
Of course the 2016 Chateau Guibeau Bordeaux was a great accompaniment to these meat mains, served effortlessly by service staff who seemed to have become part of the L’Angelus brand.
Not my usual pick for dessert as I usually do a minimalistic one but felt a unique experience for an old dessert I remembered as a kid, I chose the Baked Alaska. Flambeed by the table with a robust dark rum, one bite into it and I felt it had rum all over.
Wow it was like having the richest dessert ever but hey, this is a festive menu and that’s what it’s meant to inspire. Indulgence at year end! For traditionalists, a tray of French farm cheeses and a large portion too, were on offer. To pair of course with a Pineau des Charentes dessert wine this added a silky touch to complete the meal.
A lovely trip to a Parisian restaurant was my take on L’Angelus even if it were to have a drink before dinner at the cute bar. It would be a mood accentuator to get the party rolling.
a. 85 Club St, Singapore 069453
w. langelus.sg
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