SET Contemporary Cuisine

I was searching for a place for a nice dinner and when I read about SET on The Honeycombers, I decided to give them a try!

SET just open their doors in August, sharing the same concept as their sister, Tao's. 

I'm been to Tao's once, like, 5-6 years ago, never really went back after that as I'm not really attracted to the food. At that time, I don't understand why they are only serving sets and no ala carte, but this time at SET, I finally understand their concept.

SET is located on the second level of POMO. Just go up the escalator and turn right.

Nice, quiet ambiance, great for a romantic dinner...

Look at the settings....

Tip: Remember, use the cutleries from the outside, moving in. 

The biggest fork & knife is for the main course...

Mr Wonderful & I decided to order everything different from each other, so that we can try each other's dishes. 

Start with a drink... 

We had the Banana & Blue Curaçao Soda...

A nice & refreshing start of our meal...

Chef Starter: Bacon and Mushroom Gratin with Homemade Toast

A complimentary appetizer....

Delicious...

(Me) Appetizer: Roasted Duck Breast Salad

Served with a homemade citrus dressing...

The dressing is so appetizing and delicious! Goes really well with the duck breast!

(Mr. Wonderful) Appetizer: Salmon Garviax

It's actually smoked salmon slice served with a herb infused Olive oil dressing...

(Mr. Wonderful) Soup: Mushroom Velouté with Peanut Butter

Full of chunky mushrooms in every bite...

You'll be surprise with the amazing taste of the soup when you add the peanut butter in!

(Me) Soup: Miso Soup with Sake

Very interesting presentation to served the miso soup in a sake bottle and drink from a cup....

Doesn't really taste the sake but the soup is good....

Side Dish: Grilled King Oyster Mushroom

Only available if you order the 6 course dinner.

Really enjoy this dish, especially the truffle foam that comes with it...

(Mr. Wonderful) Main Course: Roast Chicken Pullet

It is a ball of cabbage & mushrooms wrapped with chicken meat.

(Me) Main Course: Roasted Beef Tenderloin

I love beef and they're really done well at Set!

(Me) Dessert: Poached Pear with Gelato

By the time the dessert came, I'm already too full to finish it! 

(Mr. Wonderful) Dessert: Huai San Jello

Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. The ambience was good, with comfortable seating. Tables are not so close to each other, thus, you can really have some private moment. The servers are attentive, clearing the soiled dishes promptly, as soon as we finished each course. 

The damage?

5 course SET Lunch @ $28.80++

6 course SET Dinner @ $38.80++

Now the next question, have you ever wonder why are there only Sets, and no ala carte?

I'm very honour to be served by Mr Vincent, the GM, during my dinner, and had a nice chat with him, understanding more about their concept.

In order to ensure that all items are made with the freshest ingredients, SET do not offer ala carte in their menu. When you have different ala carte in the menu, there is sure to have certain items not order for some time, thus, the ingredients use may be a few days old when you ordered. Having only set ensures that all items can be sold everyday, thus, ingredients used is also fresh.

Currently, SET do not have a standard menu yet. They are still serving their tasting menu, getting feedback from their customers. I'm looking forward to dine with them again in the near future, hopefully, they have their menu ready.

Check out SET for more information.