Review

B Samcook Home 16 is located in a quiet residential suburb of the city. The dining room, within a spacious eclectically decorated villa, is reached by crossing an attractive water feature surrounded by striking pop art murals. The tables all have a view of an open kitchen jam-packed with an extensive array of equipment with utensils hanging from the ceiling. This culinary venture is the brainchild of Chef Boy with a philosophy to ensure that all diners are surprised and delighted at affordable prices. The menu is degustation style, incorporating western cooking techniques with the addition of touches of Asian fusion.

Begin the dining experience with a crunchy spring roll, filled with a combo of delicately sweet crabmeat and cream cheese, or a shrimp tom yum, using fragrant Vietnamese pho as the base for the soup. The menu often features grilled fish, such as salmon, preceding a smoked duck leg in a house-made mixed berry sauce showcasing a pleasant, ever so slight, acidity. His plates also incorporate local flowers, adding a vibrancy to the proceedings which is undoubtedly unique. Desserts maintain the originality with a cold pressed fruit finale. Wines are available and continuing the homely feel, diners are encouraged to explore the nearby fridge with a family member to assist.