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Dickson's Fooday food review is here for an update!
This time I recommend a very mysterious and low-key bistro!

This bistro is located on Heping East Road, right next to the MRT Lin Guang Station. It can be found in an unremarkable alley as a roadside bistro.

The reason for dining here today is that this bistro is collaborating with a dessert shop. The dessert shop for the day is kuuko, which is said to excel in desserts～

So it's great to have the opportunity to enjoy both!

This bistro basically doesn't offer a wide variety of food. Most items are light snacks or desserts. Therefore, if you're looking to fill up with a large meal, you might be in the wrong place.

It's advisable to eat something else outside first to fill your stomach before coming here. There are some basic pairing snacks and cold platters available.

In addition, the selection of alcoholic beverages here is quite extensive. For those who don't drink alcohol, other sparkling drinks are available as well. The staff will happily introduce what drinks are suitable for today!

Moreover, the decor inside the shop is quite classy and elegant. However, due to the limited space, there are only about three to four tables.

So the number of customers the shop can accommodate is quite limited. Essentially, there are small tables for two people, and there's a square table for four.

Additionally, there is a larger private room that can seat around six to ten people.

Therefore, friends who want to come here must make a reservation!

If you want to come and enjoy the atmosphere, sip some drinks, and relax with friends, I highly recommend trying this place!

Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

⭐️ Food section
👉 Cold cut platter $350
The cold cut platter includes four different types of meats, all cold cuts. Each meat type has about four to six slices. Although the number of slices is not small, each slice is quite thin, making it tough to feel full from this platter.

So it really comes down to personal preferences for different meats. Personally, I quite liked two of the meats from the four. This dish is also something I think you should try to explore the different textures and flavors of the meats!

👉 Red wine braised beef $400
The red wine braised beef is quite simple, just your average red wine braised beef. This is not a dish I would highly recommend because, while it is well-prepared, it doesn't evoke a wow factor.

Moreover, the portion feels a bit heavy, but on the plus side, it is served with bread, which can be used to dip into the braised beef sauce.

The bread served here is also quite good, making it a nice pairing with the beef sauce!

👉 White wine garlic shrimp $280
This garlic shrimp is a dish I personally highly recommend. It's much cheaper than the above red wine braised beef but tastes even better overall. The shrimp portion is generous, and the white wine garlic flavor is fantastic～

So this dish is definitely one I recommend!

Additionally, this dish is also served with bread, which you can use to eat with the shrimp—a special way of enjoying it. Lastly, you can also use the bread to dip into the garlic shrimp sauce, creating another unique dish～

👉 Dumplings (8 pieces) $230
For the eight dumplings, the shop says there are four different flavors to choose from. At the time of ordering, the staff will specifically ask you about any flavors you don't eat. If I recall correctly, the offered options included chives, cabbage, shrimp, and one I forgot.

On the day, you can mix two flavors among the eight dumplings. The dumplings are quite tasty, with firm skin that doesn't have a mushy texture, and the filling is well-prepared!

So in comparison, I think the price for these dumplings is rather reasonable!

👉 Dessert combination: Red wine fig sorbet cup / sweet sherry $500
Since it is rare for this restaurant to collaborate with a dessert shop, how could one miss the special dessert combination? The first dessert combination I ordered is this one.

The red wine fig sorbet looks beautiful when served and comes with a small cup of sweet sherry. If you find the alcohol concentration insufficient, you can add more as desired.

Overall, this sorbet is incredibly delicious. It comes with a large cookie on top, and the fig flavor blends beautifully. Although there is red wine, the alcohol taste does not overpower it but rather complements the overall flavor of the sorbet.

As this is sorbet, take care not to let it melt while taking photos! Because of the layering, the flavors at the bottom can be heavier, so mixing the sorbet with the items below makes it even tastier!

If you order the dessert combination, you can also add some small desserts at a more favorable price:
👉 Crunchy caramelized financier $120
This is another dessert I personally love. While it appears to be a small cookie, it is exceptionally delicious. Although small, its density and texture are fantastic.

If you get the chance, I highly recommend pushing for another one!

👉 Miso financier crisps (4 pieces) $90
This is a rather unique miso-flavored financier. I don't quite understand it, but it's a special and rather delicious dessert; it feels more like eating four biscuits.

So based on the desserts mentioned above, I personally feel that the sorbet is a must-try. The caramelized financier should also be on your order list, and you can even add a couple more for good measure～

However, as this is a collaboration between the dessert shop and the bistro, it may not be part of the regular menu.

If you're truly interested in these desserts, I recommend checking with the original shop.

Of course, regarding this bistro, the food is primarily light meals and snacks meant to accompany drinks. The main dishes often feature bread and various sauces.

Pairing different main dish sauces with bread results in many new flavors, which I think is a nice touch!

⭐️ Drink section
On that day, I did not plan to drink alcohol. However, even at a bistro, there are options that simulate alcoholic beverages. Based on the shop's recommendation, we got a sparkling drink that had a certain alcoholic feel.

It’s very refreshing, a bit like champagne. If you have kids with you or can't drink, I highly recommend these similar beverage options.

The refreshing experience and impression can rival that of alcoholic drinks!

⭐️ Atmosphere section
As mentioned earlier and shown in the photos, the bistro may not have a large space, but the maintenance of the atmosphere and decor is excellent. It seems to be quite a new establishment.

The interior design features a classic, elegant style, evident from the wall displays to the lighting and lamps used, all of which exhibit a sense of design!

Since the shop's space is limited, they have made sure to avoid overcrowding to maintain a quality feel.

However, this also means that the number of customers the shop can serve is genuinely limited, making it a great spot for a date!

⭐️ Service section
Being a small bistro, there aren’t many staff. There is only one staff member in the dining area and probably one more in the kitchen.

However, the staff member in the dining area is very attentive. If they see our water cups running low, they promptly refill them. Additionally, they provide detailed descriptions of the menu items when each dish is served.

Since we didn't plan to drink, the staff was quite professional in recommending other alternatives.

Even though the space is quite small and filled with customers, they managed to handle it well, although it might have been slightly taxing for just one server.

Overall, I find the service to be quite good!

⭐️ Price section
In terms of pricing, I feel the food prices are somewhat high. The portions for main dishes aren't particularly large, so I believe the red wine braised beef is slightly pricey.

However, the shrimp dish was excellent. Perhaps its better flavor and generous portion helped its case.

As for desserts, I find them average in price, and given the collaboration with another shop, I think the slightly higher prices are acceptable～

Regarding alcoholic beverages and drinks, the prices are normal.

⭐️ Location section
From a public transportation standpoint, this place is very accessible. However, there aren’t many other suitable date spots nearby, giving it a special-purpose feel.

After all, there's nothing particularly special around Lin Guang Station. If you're planning a date, I suggest having dinner at another nearby spot, then coming here around 10 or 11 PM to enjoy some drinks along with light snacks and desserts, perfectly capping off a long day date!

This kind of arrangement is quite nice.

Back to the location part, I think there's no issue with transportation～

It’s about a five-minute walk from the MRT station!

The only downside is that the shop's location isn't very obvious, so it might take some time to find!

⭐️ In summary
If you're looking for a bistro with a wonderful atmosphere that's low-key, I would recommend giving this place a try. The food here also features unique characteristics.

Although it's not about big portions and gluttony, as mentioned earlier, it follows an elegant and romantic route.

You can pair various red and white wines with your meals, so if you truly care about the atmosphere on a date, I think this place is worth trying!