Saveur when translated from french means flavour and was known among my
cohort of pals for its wallet friendly pricing french cuisine. The
interior of Saveur was modern, with black and woody colors as its theme
adorn with orange chandeliers hanging on the ceilings as well as the
downlights. These lighting had been well reflected by the mirrors on the
walls enhancing its ambience thus making the entire restaurant
brighter.

Interior
Due to its overwhelming responses, Saveur practises strict dining
policy and did not accept any reservations. For group dinings (even for
just 2 of us), the server will ensure that all members of the group have
arrived before issuing them a seat. In order not disappoint customers,
they can leave their contact numbers and name down so that servers can
follow up with them once queues are cleared. Whilst queuing, each of us
is given a menu to read through.
Menu
We was directed to a table next to the big chiller that stores
juices and wines where lights from the chiller had brightened up our
dining place.
Refrigerator / Chiller
Being a french cuisine, it was known for its petite serving with
sophistication - Food is elegant and with strong emphasis on its
presentation. And our expectations had been bench-marked.
Our
palates were tantalized by Saveur's Signature Pasta which was tossed in
chilli oil, served with finely chopped Japanese konbu (seaweed) and
Sakura Ebi (prawn/shrimp) with minced pork sauce. Presentation was
impressive with its pasta rolled up and served on a dish like a cocoon.
If you asked me about the taste, in layman terms, I would say it tasted
close to "indomee" (brand of instant noodle) if you have tried before.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed this starter!
Cost: S$6.90

Starters - Saveur's Pasta
Soup of the Day was Cream of cauliflower. Served on a big plate
with the center portion filled with approximately 10 spoonful of soup
garnished with herbs and bacon.
Cost: S$5.90

Starters - Soup of the Day
How can one miss out the part and parcels of a french dish, the
Foie Gras? The bite size pan-seared duck liver was served with lentils
& pickled pearl onion. Although it might look abit unappetizing but
it was real good enough for its flavours were all well burst within my
mouth.
Cost: S$7.90
Side - Foie Gras
The menu offers 2 types of Foie Gras as its starter, the other
comes with apple-infused port wine and vanilla beans and costs slightly
expensive.
Side - Foie Gras (Close Up)
Succulent duck leg confit with its crispy skin perched on Savuer's
homemade mashed potato accompanied by chopped sauteed shitake mushroom
and orange segments. Duck was tendered and portion was good enough for
me.
Cost: S$10.90
Main - Duck
I was rather astonished to realize that this was the main course as the size of the plate was ideally my side dish.

Chicken Roulade was impressive though,with thigh stuffed with foie
gras-infused chicken farce, creamy basmati rice & parmesan sauce.
The latter had packed the dish with additional cheesy fragrance.
Cost: S$9.90
Main - Chicken
The dessert, Pistachio Panna Cotta , gave a riots of texture. Just
before we enjoy the wobbly, creamy and smooth panna cotta, we will have
to first enjoy the nutty crunchy bites of pistachio. It was not too
sweet and most importantly not cloying at all!
Cost: S$6.90
Desserts - Pistachio Panna Cotta (Top View)
Desserts - Pistachio Panna Cotta (Side View)
Service was better than average. Given a few staff (excluding the
chefs) to run the show in a full house during rush hours was seen more
than efficient. Glasses of drinks were topped up from time to time with
our tables dishes cleared and food were all served one after another on
time in such sequence, Starters, Main then Desserts.
Total
inclusive of GST and Service charge is $55.75. There were many players
in the market for french cuisine and thus far, I find that Saveur has
offered the most value for money meal. If you want to enjoy French
Cuisine at a budget, she could just fit the bill.

Bill
Saveur
Location: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #01-07, 228213
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