Brunch @ Skyve Elementary Bistro

This my 2nd meet up in a week and it seems that everyone is going for the all-day breakfast thing now. So there I am, 2nd week in a row in another all-day breakfast brunch-time meal.

Skyve Elementary Bistro is located near Bukit Timah Road. They took over from the District10 Bistro guys and I daresay that the place is really done up really nice and classy.

The area is split between a lounge area and the dining area with a bar right in the center. This place is known for its Sous-vide method of food cooking, which calls for precision in both timings and temperature. This unique cooking technique is often used by high-end restaurants chefs and is starting to pick up steam in the local scene. The results - a more evenly textured food while maintaining its juiciness throughout.

It didn't take us long to order our food (though it took us quite a while to get the waiters' attention) as we all quickly decided on the Eggs Benedict ($12). The Sous-vide method for poaching the eggs was an interesting approach that we were dying to try. Truthfully, the dish was a little bit of a disappointment. On the positive side, the eggs were cooked perfectly. The Sous-vide execution was evident as the eggs' texture was smooth and when cut into the yolk, it runs perfectly down onto the mushroom and the toast. However, the Hollandaise sauce was a little blend and the mushroom didn't really go well with the eggs. Basically, the food were individually cooked really well but (as Dexter puts it) the synergy wasn't there.

Eggs Benedict

The two other dishes that were ordered were much better. First up is the Ricotta Pancakes ($12). Last week I reviewed hummerstons and commented that the pancakes there was fabulous. Here, it is equally good (if not better). The quality lies not just in the execution but also the fact that it was with passionfruit butter - two times the goodness into one.

Ricotta Pancakes

Next recommended dish - the Potato Rosti ($12). The potatoes strips are fried nicely with just enough charred parts to make it interesting (it's definitely NOT overcooked). It wasn't too salty or soggy which is a common complain for Potato Rosti dishes. I loved this dish and look forward to trying it again.

Potato Rosti

Dexter and Diane order the Proscuitto Ham Pizza ($16) and the Smoked Salmon Pizze. It looked pretty good but I didn't really have the chance to try it.

Proscuitto Ham Pizza

Smoked Salmon Pizza

Skyve Elementary Bistro certainly has good food and a even better ambience. The Sous-Vide cooking method is really a big draw point as I am now tempted to try out their dinner menu. Just make sure you reserve your seats as the place can get pretty crowded during the weekends.

Prices range from $12 - $16.

Skyve Elementary Bistro & Bar
No. 10 Winstedt Road
Block E, #01-17

Tel: +65 6225 6690
http://www.skyve.sg/

Tuesday - Friday: 8.30 am - 12 mn
Saturday - Sunday: 10 am - 12 mn

Price Range: $$ (out of 6 $$$)

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