Eighteen Chefs: New! Lobster Mornay Pasta
Lobster Aglio Olio $18.90 for set with soup and drink
For those who prefer the Ang Mo version of Lobster Noodles, here is a cafe where you can find it!
I dropped into 18 Chefs one day for the baked rice only to be pleasantly surprised that Benny has started serving Lobster pasta as well! Good thing I brought along my camera that day. I can't resist taking some Lobster shots. Don't you agree they make the nicest pictures?
Now, you already know that Lobster Thermidor holds that special place in my heart so when I found out that Benny had some Lobsters in the premises, I could not resist but to ask Benny if he could make a Lobster Thermidor for me.
Lobster Mornay Pasta $18.90
I told Benny what I would really like is a pasta with a seafood cream sauce made by simmering the Lobster shell with scallops and prawns served with the Lobster Thermidor on top. "Can do or not?" I asked Benny. Benny gave me his usual "Severe" look and said with a note of confidence, "Sure, I can give it a try".
I think Grilled Cheese and Lobster is just one of those "sure win" combinations. The seafood infused bechemel sauce was scooped into the Lobster shell topped with cheese and grilled till nice and golden brown. I just love how the Cheese manages to absorb the Lobster taste from the shell. Too bad Benny didn't have a bit of Brandy and Gruyere Cheese as it would have given it that extra kick. Actually this dish should more correctly be called a Lobster Mornay than a Lobster Thermidor but I am not complaining. At $18.90, I would certainly be coming back for it quite regularly! 4.25/5
Baked Pepper Crab Fried Rice
For those who have been waiting for the Baked Chilli Crab and Pepper Crabs, Benny has confirmed that it will be on the menu on Wednesday nights starting from this month. You will have to call in advance to book it yah?
Conclusion
Found a place to get an affordable Lobster Mornay Pasta! Not quite as "Cheok" as a Lobster Thermidor can be, but "Cheok" enough for me to think about going back for another meal.
Eighteen Chefs
Eastpoint Mall
3 Simei Street 6 #01-36
12pm to 11pm daily
67821298
11 comments:
Oh, that looks quite good. You're right about lobster and photographs! And now I need to try making some lobster mornay--when I can afford it, anyway.
Gorgeous photos and I am sure great tasting lobsters there. Love what you are doing with hawker and not-so-hawker food dude. Keep it going and congrats on your technorati ranking!
nice. am living near there. will give it a try ! ;)
cool lobsters shots. I am tempted to try these dishes especially Mornay *seafood lover*. Btw, pasta cafe (taka) serves delicious slipper lobster pasta. My favourite lobster dish and place currently.
The problem with Eighteen Chefs is that when you visit, he does the cooking and it is nice. When I visit, he never goes into the kitchen and I got overcooked pasta and average food.
Agree with russ. I frequent 18 chefs and most of the time the food isn't prepared by him. i still go back though as the prices aren't that expensive. But taste wise, could be improved
the lobster and baked rice are yummy
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Nice pics....I'm salivating at the sight of them.
For chilli crabs, perhaps, can try Roland's restaurant at Marine Parade. Its owner claimed to be the founder of the chilli crab. I have tasted them and it is quite 'shiok'...i.e. really spicy.
Another lesser known spot for black pepper crab is the foodcourt at the Botanic Gardens.
The black pepper gravy is thick and wet...unlike other black pepper crabs that are being served elsewhere. The black pepper has a strong aroma and the black pepper gravy goes well with rice.
Give it a try.
when will the lobster pasta be on the menu?
i went there yesterday(sat) but not available.
is it like the crab baked rice that gotta be special ordered?
ps: benny looked fierce & he was seldom in the kitchen last night :c
The Lobster is subject to availability but should be on the regular menu.
You all need to understand that Benny is like that and to ask him to smile more is to go against his nature. Just know that behind the fierce look is a heart of gold. It is even hard to get him to smile for a photo!
The Lobster pasta was fantastic really enjoyed it.the sauce was soo gd! i liked the way benny introduced herbs into the pasta,the slight tinge of mustard really did the job.
He's nice desipte the stern look on his face,really sincere as well, aft my meal he came up to me & asked whether it was gd.
IT WAS! =) 2 thumbs up. will definately b back for more when the craving calls.
p.s: itz cheap too.i paid $16.90 for it, comes with complimentary garlic bread, soup of the day & a scoop of icecream. What more can u ask for, go check it out NW!! =)
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