last night - went to
La Mint again!
for a birthday, at the favourite restaurant :)
upon arrival, we started with a refreshing drink, the
Saigon 9 a refreshing mix of bombay sapphire, cherry heering liqueur, pineapple, orange, lime and contreau;
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| Saigon 9 |
we then had an incredible FOUR entrees!
Entree #1: the
Nem - a different way to present spring rolls!
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| nem |
accompanied by this supposedly amazing wine (didn't try it)
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| Bin 95, 1997 |
Entree #2: Vine
Beef Rolls - grilled mince beef wrapped in vine leaves..
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| vine beef rolls |
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| the inside. |
Entree #3: Grilled
Scallops - baked scallops topped with lemongrass and peanuts
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| grilled scallops |
Entree #4: Escargots - baked snail with mint, chilli, tomato and baguette
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| escargots |
Family, and the awesome La Mint owners!
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| take 2, all eyes open! |
and then we finally moved onto the mains! everyone was pretty full already, but there's always space right?
Main #1:
Lamb Cutlets - grilled with mushroom and courgettes
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| lamb cutlets |
Main #2: Chilli Pepper Soft Shell
Crab - as the title says..
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| chilli pepper soft shell crab |
Main #3: Shaking
Eye Fillet - cubes of eye fillet served with snake beans
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| shaking eye fillet |
Main #4: Pave de
Porc - THE BEST dish ever. Caramelised pork belly, slow cooked.
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| pave de porc |
And finally, the birthday cake. From 85 degrees cafe, we got the
Italian Mousse.
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| italian mousse |
Easily one of the best nights with the best company and best food.
