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Singapore restaurant REVIEW:
mezza9
Brunch,Chinese,International,Japanese,Thai,Western
$$$

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We arrived late on a Friday night, and found this large restaurant filled to capacity. The maitre d’ informed us that there was a half hour wait for a table, but offered us a seat at one of the counters. We immediately found the menu confusing. There was a selection of food from each station, ranging from grill to Japanese to stir fry and other Asian fare; and with so much on offer, we were unsure how it all worked. The eclectic choices made it difficult for us to decide, but after several minutes we finally settled on our orders. We started with a glass of Wolfblass Cabernet Sauvignon and a Crawford Riesling, which hit the spot. It soon became clear that the counters were where confused waiters congregated to find the tables they were looking for or to take a breather. Throughout our meal, servers placed food on either side of us—only to readjust their positions or consult their colleagues before moving elsewhere. Finally, some food was brought to us: Our starters arrived about 10 minutes apart which, since we were sharing, meant we were able to comfortably finish one before going on to the next. The paper rolls were fresh, with whole prawns in each, but they were nothing we hadn’t tried before. The crab cakes were also tasty, with generous amounts of crab meat. Both entrees were very large, and we had to stop eating to make room for our main courses. Again, these were nothing out of the ordinary, although the portions were huge. The whole grilled fish came with what was described on the menu as salsa verde, but was actually more like a bowl of oil with a few floating greens. As a result, the dish was a little plain. The roast chicken fared better, well cooked without being dry, but again, was nothing particularly impressive. Our side order of creamy mashed potatoes never arrived, so we canceled it. Having been to the restaurant’s champagne brunch before, we were eager for dessert, but struggled to make it through our dessert plate for two comprising three kinds of ice cream (chocolate, banana and raspberry), banana crepe, lemon tart, raspberry pie, and chocolate and aniseed slice. Everything on the dessert platter tasted fresh and lovely. Overall we found the food competent but not inspiring. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere because it was full, but given our seating location and the standard of the food, we felt like it was a little bit mass market rather than intimate fine dining.

Price Guide

$: Less than $40
$$: $40-$80
$$$: $80-120
$$$$: $120-200
$$$$$: $200 and up
Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course and dessert. Prices do not include bottles of wine unless stated. For 2011, our price bands have been updated to reflect changes in the market.

Ratings

★Forget it
★★: Only if you’re stuck in the neighborhood
★★★: A pleasant dining experience
★★★★: More than just great food, tell your friends
★★★★★: Not to be missed

Our Policy

Reviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the individual restaurants. Opinions expressed here are those of I‑S Magazine and our super‑sneaky team of hungry reviewers. Menus, opening hours and prices change and should be checked. New restaurants are not reviewed within one month of their opening.

Reviews are written from a typical diner’s perspective. A dining experience includes more than just food; ratings are also based on service, atmosphere and fun. Ratings are awarded in accordance with the type of restaurant reviewed, so the city’s best wonton noodle stall could earn a “not to be missed” rating while a fancy French restaurant could be a “forget it.”

MEZZA9 DETAILS

Phone: 6732-1234

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Sat noon-5pm; Sun 11:30am-11pm
Where:
mezza9, Mezzanine Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd. Singapore, Singapore
Area: Orchard
Nearest train: Orchard
Reservation recommended, Parking available: at Grand Hyatt Singapore, Takeaway available, Dress requirements: smart casual
AE, DC, MC, V
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