OCHRE, OK only

I'm sorry but this post goes way back...

Happy birthday Shuaxy Wakxy :)

Celebrated shuaxy's birthday at Ochre and it was just OK. I really applaud them for their service (though the service staffs seem kinda condescending at times) but with regards to food, there were more misses than hits. I truly enjoyed my first visit at Ochre and thought it would be awesome to revisit Ochre. 

We were greeted by a basket load of bread. Having tried their complimentary bread before, I immediately headed for the black breadsticks. These breadsticks are darn addictive and was the best out of the lot. 

Complimentary bread to start the meal

Mum and Dad swore by the Buretta and so we gave it a go. Buratta is fresh italian cheese made from Mozzarella and Cream Cheese; Ochre's rendition had cherry tomatoes and parma ham in it. 

Burrata @$28

The Buratta was indeed really unique, the Mozzarella was über chewy on the outside but soft and creamy in the inside. I also loved how the parma ham and tomato blended together with the cheese; making it taste almost like a foetus pizza- undeveloped version of a pizza; pure and fresh, without all the crust and nonsense. I guess good things do come in small packages, at $28 its kinda pricey.

Birthday boy ordered a Meat Lover Pizza which was huge. I didn't quite like the Meat Lover Pizza as I'm not exactly a meat kinda person. I thought the white pizza we had during our previous visit beats this hands down.

Meat Lover Pizza @ $32

Mally ordered a Porcini Risotto which was surprisingly delicious. Risotto almost always look like puke but I guess this dish is the epitome of how looks can be deceiving. Porcini is essentially a type of mushroom found in Europe and it really help alleviate the dish, providing this nice earthly taste. I thought the rice was very nicely cooked too, it ain't too mushy and had a nice chew to it.

Porcini Risotto @ $28

Jie had the Linguine Seafood which was packed with loads of seafood. Although not mind blowing-ly good, I guess this dish had everything a Linguine Seafood pasta should consist of.

Seafood Linguine @ $36

I was feeling adventurous that day and decided to order a Calzone. Calzones are actually turnover pizzas which resembles a mega huge curry puff or pasty. I've had my fair share of pasties in London and hoenstly I was hoping to relive those days. Unfortunately, a Calzone is a Calzone and the dough was less short (crumbly) than a Pasty. I didn't quite like the tough dough and its stuffings. The Calzone I had was mainly stuffed with Parma Ham, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach, Olives and an Egg. I would felt that the ingredients don't quite blend well and would have much appreciated a spinach ricotta filling or a Parma Ham with pineapples stuffings. 

Calzone @ $ 28

I guess the highlight of the meal would have to be the desserts. We ordered a Hot Choco Sensation which was delectable! 

Hot Choco Sensation 

The Hot Choco Sensation was basically a warm molten chocolate cake made with Valhorna Chocolate and soaked in hot bubbly liquid, served with a truffle and a slice of biscotti on the side. I loved how Ochre's twist to the usual molten lava cake; their rendition is more of a pudding than a cake and had a layered of crispy feuilletine base at the bottom of the cup. This dessert is aw-so decadent and yummy, I was thinking of having it all to myself :)

Hot Choco Sensation @ $18

Another highlight of the meal would have to be their complimentary Tiramisu Cake. Served in a exquisitely made chocolate cup, the tiramisu is amazingly rich and yummy. I love how they took the pain to decorate the plate (check out those flower petals man! Naise~)

Shuaxy's Bdae Cake

I liked how the chocolate cup added a nice texture to the soft body-less tiramisu cake. I also loved how the sponge fingers were moist without being too mushy.

Oh man, we really grow up fast...

Happy Birthday Shuaxy, I hope you're wiser though I doubt it

Ochre's dishes are ex, thankfully daddy has the Amex Palate Card. There were a few dishes which stood out but ultimately the desserts stole the limelight this time round. I highly recommend the white pizza and would head back specially for some it and of course- the hot choco sensation! :)