2017 Jaan, Singapore

Hi guys!

I want to share with you my first experience at Jaan, a Michelin star restaurant.

Let me tell you a little bit of its background.

It is one of the Asia's 50 top restaurants in 2017 and awarded 1 Michelin star.

It is located at 2 Stamford Road, Swissotel The Stamford.

Jaan is a Modern French Restaurant that will amaze you with its creativity (be it taste or platting).

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Why did my brother and I decided to go there for a meal? Well, it is not because we are rich/wealthy. We went there because my brother and his girlfriend would like to treat me a belated birthday meal. (I was in Hong Kong during my birthday). Moreover, it would be beneficial for my brother, who is studying culinary to gain some knowledge by observing some of Jaan's food; understand how or why Jaan become one of the top restaurants in Asia.

We had to wear formal attire: ladylike & gentleman theme. When we arrived at the location, we went to the top floor. A lady approached us and we were soon escorted to our seats. As we entered the restaurant, I could see a beautiful top view scenery from the 70th floor storey. The restaurant was decorated with golden/shiny colored ceilings with unique structure like some kind of "dragon". I went there in the afternoon so there are many natural sunlight shining through the large-glass window. There was a light above all the tables that will shine directly to our food, making our meals look luxurious.

A waiter politely greeted and handed each us of us a menu. After we selected our menu, we were asked if we would like sparkling drinks or water. All of us chose water! Coz I guess we aren't use to drink sparkling drinks. LOL!

This was our first food that arrived, our appetizers!

These are the "fish & chips" canape. From top left, clockwise: Foie gras and truffle macaron, Rabbit spring rolls, Smoked mackerel, romanesco and Charlotte potato

Truffle bouillon part of "fish and chips"

We were given breads and butters.

 I don't usually like butter but I ate them! My favourite is the white butter with a little bit of chunks (I don't know that butter called, sorry T T)

Heirloom Tomato with burrata artigiana (cheese) and basil

This is my personal favourite meal. Tomato filled with savory and sweet natural juice. Best if you put all the ingredients together. You can feel the unique textures and feelings. This food is simple yet complex. Love it!

St. Vincent Asparagus with champagne hollandaise & Joselito

Egg & Bacon with celeriac (celery root)

What's cool about this dish was... It was served covered like an egg. When the waiter opened the "shell", it has smoky rosemary smell. Not only that, the egg initially wasn't inside this bowl. It was served like this (picture below).

3 half boiled eggs

Atlantic Cod with Kabocha pumpkin (pumpkin sauce)

This was also one of my favourite dish! The fish cod was so smooth and fresh. The pumpkin sauce made the whole meal balance out the taste. Thumbs up! I learnt from my brother how the restaurant achieve its smooth texture. The fish cod was put into a ziplock bag and boiled at a certain temperature. That's when the magic happened.

Our main course: Cannon of Lamb with bagna cauda (an Italian dip)

After our main course, a waiter will push a trolley filled with variety of cheese and wines. If you ordered, there is an additional $20+. (If I am not wrong). This is what my brother ordered. (picture below)

Toasted bread (i guess), walnuts, cheese and some kind of ice cream

Pimms Pomelo with lemon lime espuma (forth or foam) and cucumber

I will tell you a little joke. I was so full then. I thought that Pimms Pomelo was the last meal I had. since we already consumed 6 meals different dishes. However, I just realised it was just a cleanser and this came to our table... DESSERT.

Ivory Caramel with textured chocolate

My PARADISE! If you are a chocolate lover, you would need to try this! <3

That's not it. At the end of the whole course, a waiter will ask if you would like some tea. If you said yes, you would have a cup of tea and complimentary biscuits and tarts. These biscuits and tarts are beautifully placed in a wooden box. Unfortunately, I do not have the picture. T T

This is lunch menu 2017 for 6 course meal

We asked the waiter if we could have the printed menu for customer and they gave us this.

Service:

Waiters and waitresses are super friendly. They explained every course very well. They would engage with customers, making us feel comfortable.

Tips:

Total sum of money spent on that day was $400++ for 3 people with 6 course meals (that looks like 10 course meals),  1 additional cheese and tea for 3, rounding off to $500. There are other options too. $82 for 4 course meal and $122 for 6 course meal. 

Best if you want to bring your love ones come and have some meal to celebrate special occasions like birthday or valentine's day. Don't bring children.

P.S. A worth experience to go. It's a must to try for once in your lifetime. Enjoy ^^