The Place Opened late last year, expectations ran high when The English House by Marco Pierre White opened along Mohamed Sultan Road )just a few doors from Hashida Sushi and Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse). Afterall, Marco Pierre White is a celebrated chef in England and this is his first restaurant in Asia. The space of The English House occupies what used to be Madam Wong (a nightclub at least a decade ago), and it beautifully restored two adjacent shophouses. The first impression of the place stems from the darkly lit lobby, where the property also holds 18 guest rooms which are not slated to open yet. For the restaurant itself, it is spacious and consists of three main dining sections which can accommodate up to 150 diners, including a cosy private room. The interior is a blend of western touches and bits of oriental elements such as the Chinese signboards and marbled table tops reminiscent of old school local coffeeshops. The space also exudes a museum vibe, with the countless Terry O’Neill photographs and comic pictures on the walls. The Food The Kitchen here is helmed by chef de cuisine Andrew Bennett, and you can pretty much expect classic British fares [...]
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