Talent Café is a relatively new bistro located at the end of Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar. To most, it's a place to meet for good food and great company, but to chef-owner Christopher, the café is where his many talents are showcased.
Lunch was started with a lip-smacking appetizer called Tapas 3.
While the button mushrooms were meaty and juicy, the braised brinjal in olive oil dressing was delightful with slices of toasted baguette.
Marrakash, an oven-baked chicken in wine dish, was upgradable to a set lunch for a few dollars more.
Although pasta in tomato sauce wasn't quite my thing, the beef meatballs were perfect - tender bites of savoury goodness.
You may laugh at me, but it was my first encouter with this fish called Hake.
Having an interesting texture similar to that of crabmeat, the fish tasted almost like cod. How I wished the portion was bigger.
It turns out that hake (which I thought was a Japanese fish) belongs to the family of Cod and Haddock. It is a deep sea fish commonly found in Europe.
Seeing I was busy shooting away, the friendly chef came around to have a chat with us after lunch. It turned out that he who was a passionate photographer himself, was the one behind all the amazing shots on the café menu too!
Beside its sleek black & white furnished main dining area, there are four other sections, one for a different occasion. A parade of colours, if I'm to put it.
Private room good for 6 pax.
I see a lot of potential in this particular section. What do you say?
Talent Café (Facebook)
34 & 36 Tras Street
6536 7077