Platters Bistro & Wine Bar
Some things are better shared
With a firm belief in the adage “sharing is caring”, the people behind Platters Bistro & Wine Bar advocate the idea that sharing food in groups makes a meal much more enjoyable. This is why they serve up their dishes on platters that are perfect for that night out with friends, or even to make a romantic dinner just a little cozier.
To keep their menu refreshing for their fans, Platters has a line-up of guest chefs who update the menu every three months with their personal interpretation of “sharing g’nosh”. When we visited the restaurant, Chef Jimmy Chok whipped up dishes that showcased his expertise in combining elements from both Eastern and Western cuisines to produce an innovative assortment on our platters. From July onwards, a whole new menu will be laid out, beckoning us to come back for more.
Complementing their ever changing menu of platters they have a wine list that celebrates variety and a chalk board that focuses on lesser known wines and grapes and that is updated on a weekly basis.
The house platters are the restaurant’s own specialty, and you can choose from the Cheese or Charcuterie selections. Depending on how hungry you are, you may opt for three, five or seven choices! Expecting a meaty dinner ahead, we went for three different kinds of cheeses for some variety to begin with. The Tete de Moine was an absolute favourite of ours! Scrapped by a knife to develop its scented flavours, this hard cow’s cheese was presented in a beautiful moulded shape. Its texture was somewhat feathery, and tickled our tastebuds in a delightful manner. We were recommended the Pecorino Romano, which is hard sheep’s cheese. Well-known for its saltiness, this had a sharp tang that provided a strong contrast to the other two cheeses on our platter. The Brie de Meaux had a soft creamy texture that held a combination of nut and fruit aromas.
Cheese Platter
To cleanse our platter in between the cheeses and meat, we tried The Garden Harvest that consisted of a variety of vegetables. You can opt for a full or half board for your order, but we would recommend the smaller one so that you can have more variety. Honestly, every single one of the platters are delectable, so try to go in a big group and order as many as possible to share. The baked portobello mushrooms are so fragrant, we can catch a whiff of it every now and then. Super tender and juicy, it has a full-bodied taste and melts in your mouth. The momotaro tomatoes are soft and juicy, and are drenched in a delicious yuzu miso sauce that is lightly savoury and refreshingly sour. The spinach triangles comprise salted, almost pureed spinach encased in a crispy thin filo pastry and served with a dollop of coriander yogurt.
To keep their menu refreshing for their fans, Platters has a line-up of guest chefs who update the menu every three months with their personal interpretation of “sharing g’nosh”. When we visited the restaurant, Chef Jimmy Chok whipped up dishes that showcased his expertise in combining elements from both Eastern and Western cuisines to produce an innovative assortment on our platters. From July onwards, a whole new menu will be laid out, beckoning us to come back for more.
Complementing their ever changing menu of platters they have a wine list that celebrates variety and a chalk board that focuses on lesser known wines and grapes and that is updated on a weekly basis.
The house platters are the restaurant’s own specialty, and you can choose from the Cheese or Charcuterie selections. Depending on how hungry you are, you may opt for three, five or seven choices! Expecting a meaty dinner ahead, we went for three different kinds of cheeses for some variety to begin with. The Tete de Moine was an absolute favourite of ours! Scrapped by a knife to develop its scented flavours, this hard cow’s cheese was presented in a beautiful moulded shape. Its texture was somewhat feathery, and tickled our tastebuds in a delightful manner. We were recommended the Pecorino Romano, which is hard sheep’s cheese. Well-known for its saltiness, this had a sharp tang that provided a strong contrast to the other two cheeses on our platter. The Brie de Meaux had a soft creamy texture that held a combination of nut and fruit aromas.
Cheese Platter
To cleanse our platter in between the cheeses and meat, we tried The Garden Harvest that consisted of a variety of vegetables. You can opt for a full or half board for your order, but we would recommend the smaller one so that you can have more variety. Honestly, every single one of the platters are delectable, so try to go in a big group and order as many as possible to share. The baked portobello mushrooms are so fragrant, we can catch a whiff of it every now and then. Super tender and juicy, it has a full-bodied taste and melts in your mouth. The momotaro tomatoes are soft and juicy, and are drenched in a delicious yuzu miso sauce that is lightly savoury and refreshingly sour. The spinach triangles comprise salted, almost pureed spinach encased in a crispy thin filo pastry and served with a dollop of coriander yogurt.
The Garden Harvest
Finally, the Carnivore platter is definitely a must-order for any meat eater. Braised beef short ribs, roasted honey lamb ribs and poached pork belly – this is a sinful dish that would bust any diet, but it is worth it. The ribs are beautifully done, such that they fall off the bone easily with a fork. The meats come with three kinds of mustard – horseradish sauce, pommery mustard and sweet mustard that harmonize the flavours of the whole platter impeccably. If you still have room for dessert we recommend you to try the dessert platter, Sweetheart Spread, which is bound to seal the deal for any lovebirds.
Finally, the Carnivore platter is definitely a must-order for any meat eater. Braised beef short ribs, roasted honey lamb ribs and poached pork belly – this is a sinful dish that would bust any diet, but it is worth it. The ribs are beautifully done, such that they fall off the bone easily with a fork. The meats come with three kinds of mustard – horseradish sauce, pommery mustard and sweet mustard that harmonize the flavours of the whole platter impeccably. If you still have room for dessert we recommend you to try the dessert platter, Sweetheart Spread, which is bound to seal the deal for any lovebirds.
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