Setting the bar high in many aspects of Singapore’s food and beverage arena is Pollen, from amazing landscape design located within the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay to unrivalled artisanal menu built around a passion to showcase innovative but beautiful dishes that reflect both culinary traditions and creativity of the Mediterranean inspired modern European cuisine.
Pollen has become one of the most authentic and highly valued restaurant in the region, thanks to its reputation of genuine consistency amidst an understated and unpretentious ambiance.
Choose from a selection of menus such as dinner tasting menu, terrace menu and even an anniversary tasting menu (for a limited time only) complemented wonderfully by a impressive wine list featuring some rare labels by Director of Wine, Amir Solay whose knowledge and presentation is impeccable.
A memorable meal starts with dishes such as the mind blowing Aerated Foie Gras, Iranian pistachio, white peaches, cabernet sauvignon vinegar, inventive Carpaccio of Hokkaido scallops, guava, frozen apple and wasabi, dill yoghurt, seaweed oil, palate pleasing 36 month aged Iberico Bellota, watermelo, tomato consomme, sangria, Pan con tomate baguette.
The immaculate plating shows just as much as the flavours during the main courses, Jasmine tea cured Norwegian salmon, artichoke barigoule, mandarin, Ikura cavair, soft shell crab, Welsh lamb rump, belly floss, black olive potato, goats curd, soused tomatoes, balsamic caramel and Beef short rib, confit portobello mushroom, charred onions, smoked bone marrow, timut pepper gel. A sure indulgence from the dessert bar would be the Black Forest, cherry, pandan, JAAL 75% chocolate, shimeji, roasted tomatoes that completes a dinner fit for a king.
Drink: One of the best wine list in terms of price, variety, range and rarity. You might want to come back just for the wines.
ADDRESS:
18 Marina Gardens Dr, 01-09 Flower Dome, 018953
OPERATING HOURS:
Lunch 12-230pm (Tue-Sun)
Dinner 6-10pm (Tue-Sun)
RESERVATIONS: Recommended
EMAIL: info@pollen.com.sg
BYO: No
CREDIT CARDS: AE, DC, JCB, MC, V
PRICE CATEGORY: Above $100 per person
ALFRESCO: No
ESTABLISHED: June 2012
VEGETARIAN: Yes