élan is an approachable modern French dining restaurant that joins the line-up of successful dining concepts by Singapore’s leading restaurant and hospitality group, Les Amis Group. Presenting French cuisine reimagined with sprinkles of Asian flavours, élan is dedicated to celebrating the enjoyment of life the French way (joie de vivre), with a touch of irreverence. Through presenting the best of seasonal ingredients transformed into delicious and generous dishes, élan invites diners on a journey of gustatory delight within convivial and relaxed settings.
It brings Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine much joy to announce that élan has been voted Top F&B Group Restaurant for the year 2022, piping pass many other critically acclaimed groups like Unlisted Collection. Upon entering the 48-seater, which includes a semi-private dining room for four, diners are greeted with unique patina elements within the restaurant’s interior and on its tableware, elevated by elegant copper, brown, gold, and dark teal highlights.
Leadership in the gastronomic world is paramount and élan’s culinary team is led by Chef de Cuisine is Peter Teo, who has over a decade of experience in French cuisine. His innovative and exciting creations feature subtle Asian influences, reflecting his desire for guests to experience his love for conviviality and bold flavours. Supported by an excellent service and front-of-house team, your dining experience will be a memorable one.
Notable starters include élan’s unique take on the favourite French liver dish, Foie Gras Bonbon ($38), a sweet and savoury harmony of rich, buttery foie gras coated in dark chocolate served with hazelnuts, balanced with the tanginess of kumquat and marigold on a toasted brioche; and the Carabinero Prawns ($42), served atop al dente tagliolini pasta, kelp, umami sea urchin and yuzu sauce.
A signature main not to be missed is the Smoked Pigeon ($64), which is first oven-roasted then hay-smoked to perfection and served alongside vacuum-compressed watermelon, bringing diners on a delectable, smoky journey. Another is the Tilefish ($65), prepped with piping hot oil poured over the scales of a fresh, flavourful fillet resulting in a distinctive crunch, and served alongside silky potato mousseline, melted leeks and bonito velouté.
Lamb lovers are also in for a treat with the roasted saddle and rack of Pyrenées Lamb ($68), accompanied by tomatoes, zucchini tian and lamb jus. Raised on the pastures of Basque valley of Soule and fed exclusively on their mother’s milk, Pyrenees lambs have a relatively lighter-coloured, pale pink meat that is exceptionally tender and known to have a smooth, delicate taste.
Carrying an extensive range of desserts showcasing endless creativity, dining experiences at élan are engaging from beginning to end. Diners are invited to crack open the white chocolate shell of the Lemon ($20), that is realistically textured to resemble a full lemon, revealing zesty palette-cleansing lemon compote, lemon and kaffir lime cream, served with refreshing basil gel. The élan’s Chocolate ($20), perfect for those with a sweet tooth, is composed of milk chocolate mousse, passionfruit jelly, caramel, ginger and almond sponge cake.
For more information: https://www.elandining.sg/