Bistro Gardenasia Review : Dining at Singapore's Countryside
When that was reintroduced a few weeks back, we took the opportunity to travel
to Singapore's Countryside to have a meal at Bistro Gardenasia. Truth be told,
this is our third attempt to have a meal there. Our previous 2 attempts failed
as we did not have reservations and the Bistro was packed. This time around,
we immediately booked on the day when it was announced that household members
can dine in groups of 5.
It was also my missus and my birthdays, so this meal was apt as a birthday
celebration for both of us. After a hiatus of almost 2 months, it sure felt
great to be dining as a family. We opt for this spot because we love the
idyllic setting. The journey here as well as the rustic backdrop make a
perfect getaway for city dwellers.
Bistro Gardenasia
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Tucked away at a corner of Kranji along Neo Tiew Cres, getting there by public
transport can be quite a hassle. The best way to get there is by car or
private transport. Located near Sungei Buloh, this hidden gem is often
frequent by families after a trek at Sungei Buloh.
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The Bistro is part of Gardenasia that comprises of farm stay villas, a
nursery, gallery, secret gardens and more around the compound. Unfortunately,
we did not manage to explore the compound as we were not expecting so many
other interesting spots there. That said, we could always save it for the next
trip.
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The Bistro is set alongside a big pond. If you look hard enough, you can spot
fishes in the pond. We were told that this spot is the best for the evening as
the sunset could be seen from the Bistro.
Ironically, when we were there on a weekday, there was not much crowd. It's
probably early days as the restriction on dining for more than 2 was lifted.
It was a serene and peaceful setting fit for our mini celebrations. As a
scorpion, ambience plays a big part in our choice of restaurant and this one
ticks the right boxes.
The Food
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We started our meal with a Finger Food Platter where we picked 3 dishes from
their selection of sides. Our choice was the Bistro Special Wings,
Nachos with Salsa and Calamari with Tartar Sauce. Out of the 3, our favourite
would be the calamari. It's soft to the bite, crispy but not chewy. Even the
boys who do not usually partake in calamari enjoyed the dish.
Separately, each side cost $9, the platter cost $21.
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| Bistro Gardenasia Rosmary Chicken |
It helps too when the food serve was delightfully fresh with a touch of
greens. We ordered a set lunch (Available on weekdays only) that comprises of a
main dish (Rosemary Chicken), soup and Ice Lemon Tea for a decent price of
$19.80. For the price, the dish is worth every cent.
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| Bistro Fish and Chips |
We also had the Fish and Chips. While the taste is good, the fillings can be a
tad too flaky for our liking.
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The Bistro emphasises a farm to table experience. The ingredients used
for the dishes are sourced from local farms and they were delightfully fresh
and tasty.
Our other dishes were the Pan-Roasted Lamb with Fresh Mint Sauce and the
Grilled Ribeye with Red Wine Gravy. The presentation for both dishes was
lovely and the meat was both tenderly grilled to perfection. At $28 per
dish, it was worth the indulgence.
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Overall, we love the rustic countryside vibes. There are local delights
with a western twist on the menu such as wild mushroom fried rice and grilled
ribeye hor fun. We will save that for another visit.
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Before you leave after your meal, do check out the local farm store located
next to the Bistro.
They sell local produce by their neighbours in the same vicinity. Some of the products can be found in Supermarkets while others are exclusive here. What you will get is freshness as this is usually the first stop before it hits the rest of Singapore.
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They sell local produce by their neighbours in the same vicinity. Some of the products can be found in Supermarkets while others are exclusive here. What you will get is freshness as this is usually the first stop before it hits the rest of Singapore.
Verdict
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If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, we
recommend a visit to Bistro Gardenasia. This place is a good break away from the busy city. Stepping into it felt like one has taken life slower by a few notches. Food quality is decent and prices are relatively reasonable if you take the set meals.
Bistro Garenasia
240 Neo Tiew Cres
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