Imbue Restaurant – European Cuisine with Asian Sauces

Imbue is the new restaurant of Chef Lee Boon Seng, a veteran of Singapore’s culinary scene with experience at Osia Steak & Seafood Grill at Resorts World Sentosa and The Spot at Marina One. Nestled in the trendy Keong Saik area, Imbue Restaurant offers a contemporary European dining experience with a twist – Chef Lee’s touch of refined Asian sauces.

Imbue Restaurant

The restaurant located on Keong Saik Road has a rather discreet entrance. The nameplate is modest in size, positioned above a glass display showcasing the restaurant’s menu. Inside, the ambience is cosy, offering seating for approximately 40 guests. Stepping into Imbue, diners are greeted by a stylish bar and a dimly lit yet elegant dining area.

Those seeking a closer look at the open kitchen can opt for counter seats. The regular dining tables can accommodate groups of varying sizes.

Menu of Imbue

Imbue offers lunch and dinner set menus. The lunch menu is reasonably affordable, with a two-course option at $58++ and a three-course option for $68++. Dinner is a more extravagant affair, with a five-course tasting menu at $158++ and an eight-course Simmer menu for $198++.

For Singapore Restaurant Week (5 – 28 April 2024), Imbue presents a special three-course lunch menu at $58++. Diners can choose from two starters, three mains, and two desserts, with only the Wagyu beef dish requiring a top-up.

Restaurant Week Lunch at Imbue

We opted to try all six items on the Restaurant Week menu that did not require an additional charge. Each dish was a visual treat.

Starters

The starters offered a delightful contrast. The grilled octopus was meaty and possessed a delightful kick from the XO sauce, while the chilled noodles with raw scallops were refreshingly light and citrusy.

Mains

The mains were interesting. The King George whiting with its almond coconut sauce was an intriguing combination. The fish dish looked great. It was nice but did not really excite the palate. The Mangalica pork loin offered a fine-dining take on the humble char siew rice. While the pork itself was a touch dry, the “char siew sauce” was exceptional – complex and utterly delicious.

Desserts

The Pu-erh tea ice cream, artistically plated, was an interesting mix of sweet, tangy, and savoury.

The chocolate shiitake mousse with its plum sour cream was an absolute winner for the day. The combination of textures and flavours was truly delightful. The most enjoyable dish of the lunch. Perhaps it was the whisky.

Great Lunch Experience

Overall, our lunch experience at Imbue was very enjoyable. While the portions may not be the most generous, each dish was prepared with good quality ingredients, beautifully presented and offered unique flavour combinations. The innovative fusion of European cuisine with Asian sauces was well executed, resulting in interesting and delightful dishes. The lunch menu, even at its regular price, is reasonably affordable. Imbue is a good restaurant for lunch in the Keong Saik neighbourhood.

Ratings:
Food: 4
Service: 4
Value: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Overall Rating: 4 TOPs 

Imbue
32 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089137

Tel: +65 6223 7266

Opening Hours
Lunch | Thursday to Sunday: 12 noon – 2.30 pm
Dinner | Tuesday to Sunday: 6 pm – 11 pm
(Closed on Monday)

Nearby MRT Station: Outram Park (TE17, NE3, EW16)

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