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The Prime Society
Located at Dempsey Hill, The Prime Society offers modern contemporary cuisine, which
showcases the very best breeds of Australian beef. Many people may have a preconceived
notion that The Prime Society only serves cuts of meat, which is not the case at all. Besides
serving the best cut in town, the restaurant also includes seafood and vegetable dishes in
the menu to remain competitive within the local dining scene.
The interior of the restaurant is breathtaking.
One step into the restaurant is equivalent to
a step into a realm of class, sophistication and
grandeur. The high ceilings and intricate interior
design exudes a sense of contemporary chic
amongst the classy décor. Once I stepped in,
I was most impressed by the superior service
from the staff, as they were attentive and paid
great attention to detail. That added an intimate
touch and provided a comforting ambience
while dining in an exclusive environment.
The gastronomical evening began with a few
light appetisers to whet our appetite. We were
first served the Beetroot Salad with Homemade
Coconut Ricotta and Pine Nuts, and it was the
perfect starter as it was light and refreshing on
the palate. The sweetness of the beetroot was
well complemented with the chef’s homemade
concoction of coconut ricotta that was slightly
tart, and the pine nuts added a nice touch of
texture to the dish. Next, we had the Grilled
Asparagus with House Cured Pork Cheeks and
Chutney. The asparagus were lightly grilled and
crunchy with a slightly bitter aftertaste, and the
pork cheeks had a robust taste to it. The final
appetiser, my personal favourite of the starters,
was the tuna tartare with Korean flavours, egg
yolk and sesame. The head chef, Dallas, added
his own take to the dish by adding his own
kimchi recipe to the tuna, and the results were
amazing. The kimchi flavour was subtle, and
it added just the right amount of flavour and
spice to the tuna, which tasted very fresh.
Next up was the main course, undoubtedly the
highlight of the meal, as we were served the Robbins Island full blood wagyu from Tasmania. I was
most looking forward to this dish, and it definitely did not disappoint me. The grass fed Australian beef was cooked to perfection, with a juicy
pink centre. The meat was succulent and tender,
nearly melting in my mouth with every bite, and
had a smoky aroma to it. For a unique twist, an
array of sauces and homemade flavorued salts,
such as green tea, celery and cumin, were served
on the side. I especially enjoyed adding the pepper sauce and the green tea flavoured salt on the
beef for an interesting twist of flavour.
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We were served two vegetable side dishes
along with the main course, which paired
perfectly with the beef. We first had the brussel sprouts and housemade bacon. The brussel
sprouts were a little on the hard side, but the
housemade bacon had just the right amount
of salty tinge to it. We also had the grilled corn
with preserved limes, which was a refreshing
taste to all the salt-laden food that was going
on at the table.
To end the meal, desserts were a definite must.
We were spoilt for choices but went with the
Peanut Butter Parfait with Salted Caramel and
Roasted Hazelnuts, and the intense Chocolate Pudding with Honeycomb, Hibiscus Salt
and Wood Sorrel. Since I was already feeling
satiated from the previous dishes, I did not expect to have much of the desserts but I was
soon proved wrong. As always, the presentation of the food was impeccable, and the desserts looked almost too good to be eaten. The
chocolate pudding was very creamy and rich
in flavour, and the bits of honeycomb were an
excellent addition to the dish as the chocolate
could be a little overwhelming by itself. The
highlight of the desserts for me was the peanut
butter parfait. One bite into it and I could taste
the creamy peanut butter with a mixture of
aromatic roasted hazelnuts and crunchy bits of
salted caramel. It was truly a decadent dessert
and not one to be missed when dining at The
Prime Society.
The Prime Society is definitely worth a visit.
From the starters to the desserts, every dish
was of superior quality with an added personal
touch from Dallas. Combined with the classy
ambience, The Prime Society is the place to go
for a quality dining experience.
The Prime Society
10 Dempsey Road | #01-20 | Singapore 247700 |
T 6474 7427 | www.theprimesociety.com
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