Who said chocolate has to wait until dessert?
Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie is challenging that by turning chocolate into a choc-full of possibilities with their new dine-in concept.
In the menu, Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie uses cacao in unexpected forms such as sauces, garnishes, vinaigrettes, and broths. So, yes, it’s almost like cacao becomes a full-course meal, with snacks, starters, mains, and sweets included.
To start, we got the Cacao Tea Somen (S$14). Shredded poached chicken, marinated tomato, pickled shimeiji, and somen rest in a shallow pool of cacao tea & tomato broth.
While we agreed that the cold noodles and light broth are great for cooling down on a hot day and cleansing your palate, the taste wasn’t too remarkable. The strongest flavours came from the tomato slices, which released their sweet-sourness.
For our main mains, we got the B.F.C & Waffles (S$20), which truly raised the bar, with its buttermilk-fried chicken, waffles, and cacao husk ranch.
We bit into a crispy exterior that gave way to tender, juicy chicken. The ranch adds much-needed tangy creaminess, though I wasn’t too sure how the cacao husk came into play.
Overall, my dining partner says it’s the “best chicken waffles” she’s ever had, and honestly, I had no notes to disagree with either.
Other mains include the Signature Beef Burger (S$22) with a chocolate BBQ sauce and Seared Salmon Pearl Couscous (S$22).
Rounding things off is dessert, where chocolate originally belongs. A must-try is the Signature Chocolate Cake (S$10).
This pastry was on the denser side, yet the chocolate’s richness wasn’t overbearing. It melted on my tongue so smoothly and quickly I couldn’t stop coming back for seconds.
For a quick bite but with just as much flavour, get the Bonbon Tasting Set (S$12). You can choose three flavours, of which we got the Maple Brown Butter Toast, Double Soy Sauce Caramel, and Pistachio.
Encased in chocolate, we broke through the layer for bursts of flavour. Maple Brown Butter Toast tasted rich and salted caramel-like, while Pistachio came in just as strong with its heavy nuttiness.
Double Soy Sauce Caramel had to be the most unique though, with a liquid ganache that literally explodes in your mouth with a slight saltiness.
Make sure to wash down with the chrysanthemum tea provided between each bon bon to taste each flavour fully.
Other interesting flavours to try include Eggnog, Mango Sago, Calamansi Surprise, and Tea & Biscuits.
The dessert experience takes the form of a dessert trolley, which we unfortunately didn’t get to experience. Nevertheless, you’ll still be delighted by the sweet selection.
Other desserts options include the Cacao Parfait (S$15), S’mores Pie (S$12), Basque Burnt Cheesecake (S$10), and Chocolate Mousse (S$12).
Finally, what better way to wash chocolate down with more chocolate? We got two completely different drinks — 72% Single Origin Hot Chocolate (S$8) and Cacao Husk Lemon Tea (S$8).
We couldn’t stop raving about the hot chocolate, which pleasantly surprised me with how rich and thick it was without being too bitter or sweet. We could almost picture ourselves slowly sipping this warm, homey drink on a mountain in winter.
Don’t forget to dip the housemade rosemary marshmallow.
Sadly, I couldn’t say the same for the lemon tea. The sweet cream, sour lemon, and chocolate didn’t work together for me, but we agreed it was lighter than expected.
It’s safe to say that with Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie’s new dine-in concept, you’d never get bored with a bar of chocolate.
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