The Place Italian-Japanese fine-dining cuisine is not that common in Singapore and La D’Oro (meaning gold in Italian) located at Mandarin Gallery is one of the newest restaurants to open in Orchard Road that spans Italian-Japanese casual and omakase dining. The restaurant is split into two sections, the casual dining space with an all-day menu for comfort Italian classics, and a hidden door which leads to a L-shaped 12-seater black granite counter seating for the omakase experience. Both concepts are helmed by Chef-Owner Yohhei Sasaki with over 20 years of culinary experience in Italian restaurants across Japan, Italy and Singapore. The Food I went for the 8-courses Dinner Omakase (S$258++) where the meal started with a glass tower of Amuse Bouche. The 5-courses Lunch Omakase is S$158++. A plate of freshly and thinly shaved cheese which looks like white snow is then served, Italian Raspadura Cheese from Bella Lodi, Lombardy. It is light and not too pungent, quite perfect as a nibble in between all the courses. The bread course was then served where I had a platter of Mini baguette, Walnut sourdough and Pistachio brioche along with Yuzu butter. Love freshly baked bread! Next up is the Wabi Sabi course – Himi Winter Yellowtail, [...]
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