Decided to try Joie by Dozo on 13 June 2015 because of its interesting concept. I would definitely recommend it to everyone because even though it was a meatless dining experience, it didn't feel like something was lacking at all. Moreover, they boost a high service standard, and the meal was presented very well. Every course felt like a surprise because everything was uniquely designed by the chef. It was very appetising, and I would definitely return for a second visit for a 6 course lunch at such an affordable price. I also loved how the restaurant is located on the rooftop of Orchard Central.
The restaurant also boasts a pretty good selection for each course, but I'll only be able to show what we had that day.
Fruity and floral tea was served, along with a palate cleanser as shown below. I absolutely loved the presentation of this drink,
Passion fruit sorbet smoothie
I honestly can't name the items on the platter, but I'll try to describe them in the order that was recommended by the waiter. The item of the left was some seaweed cracker with mushroom and cream that had a hint of wasabi. Next was something that resembled salmon sashimi, but I believe it's made from carrots. It's amazing how even the texture was similar to that of salmon sashimi. The last item on the right was ground pistachio some cranberry bubble that broke easily, with cranberry juice oozing out.
Prelude: Entree
I picked the Matsutake Cake, which was a steamed Japanese mushroom cake with rosemary gel, golden enoki and creme patisserie, and pistachio crumbles. It smelled heavenly, and the aroma of the mushroom was enhanced by the fact that the dish was covered in a glass bell jar when served. The mushroom cake was light and savoury, and it went really well with the vanilla cream.
Matsutake Cake
Elixir: Soup
It was less thick and creamy than I imagined. However, it was grainy which indicated that the soup was made from real ingredients, which I really appreciate. There was also a tiny piece of truffle (the black speck shown in the picture), although it did not have much of a taste. Nevertheless, the soup could have been stronger and thicker, although it may be welcomed by people who would have preferred it light.
Infusion of Cepes and Truffle
Crescendo: Main course
We had a few different choices, but we ended up deciding on a mushroom steak and a truffle risotto. The mushroom steak was divine. I was already impressed when it was served. It tasted like black pepper chicken that was very very smooth and chewy. This is way better than replacing patties with portobello mushrooms. It was also served on a hot stone, which kept the mushroom steak hot and I really liked it.
Grill Bai Ling Steak on "Pu Ye" Hot Stone
The truffle risotto was not as aesthetically pleasing, and I had second thoughts when I saw the edamame beans in it. However, after taking a bite, I was pretty impressed. I was slightly surprised that edamame complemented the truffle taste well. However, it's not the best truffle risotto I had. I preferred the one I had at Boxwood Cafe by Gordon Ramsay, West Hollywood. (I'll post about it soon)
Truffle Risotto and Morel
Sweet Endings: Dessert
The coffee creme brulee was pretty good, and it was an interesting twist to the classic. However, I did not really like how there was a large coin of solid caramel that was hard to bite and it had pretty sharp edges as well.
Coffee Creme Brulee
Like most other chocolate fondants, it had a runny chocolate core. Extra bonus points to this because it was dark chocolate, and the ice cream did not melt quickly.
Warm Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Everything on the menu sounded really refreshing and unique. It was pretty hard to pick, but the waiter was very helpful and recommended drinks that were popular and also those that suited our preferences.
The Mocktail of Love was a minty refreshing mix of cranberry, orange and pineapple juice. I liked how it was served in a tube.
Mocktail of Love
The iced apple mellow melody was a blend of apple and guava juice with mallow flowers. Very refreshing, and there was even a fork for you to eat the fruits in the pot.
Iced Apple Mellow Melody
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