Opening hours
- Mon–Sat
10am – 9.30pm
Closed Sun, PH
Would you return to this place?
Based on 49 reviews
| Definitely 55% | Probably 10% |
| Not Sure 12% | Probably not 16% |
| Definitely not 6% |
Average
Approx. S$24 – 34 per pax
Based on 32 reviews
Menu
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Specialities
Sauteed Seafood Platter, Garlic Prawns, Sauteed Mussels in White Wine, Grilled Pork Rack, Spaghetti with Salmon & Mushrooms, Spaghetti with Spicy Prawn (Aglio olio), Spaghetti Marinara, Salmon Steak, Warm Choco Lava Indulgence, Tiramisu
Promotions
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In-house promotion
Sweet Indulgence for Valentine's Day 14th Feb
A special 5-course dinner meal at $68+/person.
Starter
1. Onion Creps With Truffle Cream
*****
2. Grilled Slipper Lobster With Orange Sauce
*****
3. Gazpacho Melon
Main Course
4.a. Pan-fried Beef with Ham & Fontina Cheese
or
4.b. Salmon Wrapped With Eggplant
Dessert
5. Mango Pudding With Chocolate SalamiValid till 14 Feb 2010
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In-house promotion
10% discount promotion on all orders + 1 free signature dessert (worth $12) for every 2 main course ordered.
Valid till 28 Feb 2010
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In-house promotion
30% discount for takeaway orders
Valid till 28 Feb 2010
Message from the management
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Sweet Indulgence
Dear customer & friend,
Sweet Indulgence is a bistro restaurant (western cuisine - mix of Italian, French, English and American) which aims to be the meeting and dining place for friendships, love and business. Our reputation is built on delivering our 4G pillars of promise :
1. Great Taste : 2. Great Service : 3. Great Experience : 4. Great Fun
We look forward to providing you a memorable dining experience with us - Sweet 2 Indulge !
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I fell in love with you
Feb 24, 2008Sweet Indulgence, the petite cafe at Stanley Street is as charming as its name. From the decorations, to the food, to the service, everything just made you feels at home. Your cosy corner, in the hearts of the city. My female companion and i arrive at the place at 530pm, but the restaurant was not opened yet as their kitchen starts at 6. However the staff warmly welcome us in to the place. Being early-birds, we were the only diners there, and we enjoyed every moment there. The feeling was though we had booked the restaurant, and had the whole place to ourselves.
Upon stepping into the restaurant, I felt as if I had transported into another world all together. The bar counter, the simple yet comfortable furnitures under the dim spot-light made us feel totally at ease. The staff was very friendly, and he told us to make ourselves at home. So we heed his words, and literally make it our home.
Pretty is the word to describe the place, cozy is the word to describe the feeling, and indulgencing in the sweetness basically sums up everything else. We took photos, every shot and angles of the whole restaurant. While being overly engrossed in taking pictures, we even forgot to take our orders until we saw the chef sitting behind us.
The menu ranges from appetizer, salad, tapas, to the main course like pasta, fish & seafood, meats, to desserts and wine. Although under each category there might not have a wide range of selections, but for what it lack in variety, it made up for it in the pure quality and the presentation of the food.
And just for your information, the restaurant starts its lunch menu from 1145 to 230pm, dinner is served from 6 to 10pm. Indulge in a sumptuous three course set lunch at an additional $6.80 on top of the main course’s price.
As we were in quite a rush for time, we didn’t have any appetizer or tapas to start the delightful meal, so we proceed on and begin with our main course. A peek into the menu, we immediately know what we wanted. As my female companion is a fan of spaghetti & also a lover of fish, the spaghetti salmon & mushroom seems to be tailor-made for her. To complete the fish-lover experience, i had the pan-sautečd salmon steak.
The spaghetti selections come in the price range of $13.90 to $17.90, while the main course starts from $14.90 to $23.90 for its beef tenderloin.
Spaghetti Salmon & Mushroom ($15.90)
Spaghetti tossed with fresh salmon, mushrooms & seasonal vegetables in cream sauce. Being the fan of cream base rather than tomato base, the Spaghetti Salmon & Mushroom suits the tastebud of my companion perfectly. The sauce isn’t very strong, therefore it doesn’t overwhelm the overall taste of the dish. Coupled with the generous helping of fresh salmon & mushroom, every slurp of the pasta seems to exist for your savour of it.
Pan-sautečd Salmon Steak ($19.90)
Pan-grilled salmon accompany with daily vegetables, serve with vanilla infused cream sauce, finished with balsamic reduction & caramelised cherry tomatoes. First taste into the Pan-sautečd Salmon steak tell me this is something special, the second bite confirms the truth. The salmon is pan-grilled perfectly, where pan-grilled salmon in the hands of less-skillful chef will becomes hard and dry, this is definitely not the case at Sweet Indulgence.
The grilled skin did not prevent me for tasting the soft and freshness of the juicy salmon. Some pepper and salt are sprinkled to add additional flavouring to the salmon, not that it is necessary, the salmon is so good that it can be eaten on its own.
The daily vegetables of broccoli and carrot helps to balance the meal, and the mashed potato together with the vanilla infused cream sauce certainly taste specially good. The only thing that i have to add will be the serving could be better, but i guess good food comes in appropriate serving, too much of a good thing spoils the taste.
Warm Choco Lava Indulgence ($8.90)
To end off our delightful meal, there is no doubt desserts are a must at such a sweet place like Sweet Indulgence. Warm chocolate cake filled with melted dark chocolate, served with tropical fruits and a scoop of ice cream.
Warm Choco Lava Indulgence’s filling very much satisfied the chocoholic in me. As our spoon cuts into the chocolate cake, the melted dark chocolate ooshed out and filled our spoon. Eaten separately, the warm dark chocolate taste like dark chocolate, and the ice cream like any other ordinary ice cream, but combine both together, the result is totally different. The warm dark chocolate seems to fuse perfectly with the cold vanilla ice cream, and the effect is a yummy sensation.
Tiramisu ($7.90)
Dessert couldn’t have been more satisfying than in the form of the popular Tiramisu. Original Italian tiramisu made with mascarpone cheese and Italian sponge fingers soaked in espresso and lots of kahlua, rum & brandy.
In my personal opinion, this ought to be one of my favourite Tiramisu. The first moment the tiramisu goes inside my mouth, I fell in love with it. Touching the tip of my tongue, the super soft texture of the cake immediately melt and touch my heart. Beautiful is the word, heavenly is the feeling, and falling in love with it concludes the tiramisu. I’ll be back for this one, watch out for it yeah!
Total bill for 2 main 2 desserts for 2 person comes up to $52.60 which is definitely not expensive, given the quality and presentation of the food, the excellent service, the comfy environment, which makes our dinner perfect. Also please be reminded that the restaurant is currently opened during weekdays only, there are plans to open on Sat in the near future.
After we finish our dinner, the boss of the restaurant, Christopher came and we had a friendly conservation, and the restaurant even gave us two complimentary orange juice on the house. The orange juice are some of the ones that they are looking to bring in from new suppliers and are not on the menu as yet.
If you visit the place and may not agree with me that the place is that good even its a small restaurant, hidden in the heart of the city. But the fact is I enjoyed the place very much indeed, and that is enough. We received dining vouchers in the form of $15 discount for every $60 spend in the dinner menu for our next visit. I will definitely be back for more. memorable dining experience - Sweet 2 Indulge
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written above are my geniune feelings expressed in words that may be subjected to my personal distortion or bias. Please do not feel emotional or distress should you have any violent objections. Kindly click the little X at the upper, extreme right of your screen if negative adjectives would be derived. Otherwise, feel free to furnish me with comments, may it be positive or negative : )
” I fell in love with you “I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Romance/First Dates Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful 5 Review Photos
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Unprofessional Chefs
Aug 22, 2009Been a while since i bothered to write any reviews but i feel people should be warned against this sad excuse of a restaurant.
Was there last week and i left only after a soup.
Had placed my orders and noticed that the chefs were quarreling and 15minutes later, they served a very starchy version of lobster bisque which i think supermarket instant soups taste better. Took a little of which and sent it back to the kitchen. They didn't even bother to reply to my remarks.
At this point. i asked when will the other dishes arrive. The waitress said 15mins. I am not going to give them another 15mins of my precious time on a Saturday night, i paid and left.
I am waiting with interest on how long this garbage establishment would last. -
I fell in love with you
Feb 24, 2008Sweet Indulgence, the petite cafe at Stanley Street is as charming as its name. From the decorations, to the food, to the service, everything just made you feels at home. Your cosy corner, in the hearts of the city. My female companion and i arrive at the place at 530pm, but the restaurant was not opened yet as their kitchen starts at 6. However the staff warmly welcome us in to the place. Being early-birds, we were the only diners there, and we enjoyed every moment there. The feeling was though we had booked the restaurant, and had the whole place to ourselves.
Upon stepping into the restaurant, I felt as if I had transported into another world all together. The bar counter, the simple yet comfortable furnitures under the dim spot-light made us feel totally at ease. The staff was very friendly, and he told us to make ourselves at home. So we heed his words, and literally make it our home.
Pretty is the word to describe the place, cozy is the word to describe the feeling, and indulgencing in the sweetness basically sums up everything else. We took photos, every shot and angles of the whole restaurant. While being overly engrossed in taking pictures, we even forgot to take our orders until we saw the chef sitting behind us.
The menu ranges from appetizer, salad, tapas, to the main course like pasta, fish & seafood, meats, to desserts and wine. Although under each category there might not have a wide range of selections, but for what it lack in variety, it made up for it in the pure quality and the presentation of the food.
And just for your information, the restaurant starts its lunch menu from 1145 to 230pm, dinner is served from 6 to 10pm. Indulge in a sumptuous three course set lunch at an additional $6.80 on top of the main course’s price.
As we were in quite a rush for time, we didn’t have any appetizer or tapas to start the delightful meal, so we proceed on and begin with our main course. A peek into the menu, we immediately know what we wanted. As my female companion is a fan of spaghetti & also a lover of fish, the spaghetti salmon & mushroom seems to be tailor-made for her. To complete the fish-lover experience, i had the pan-sautečd salmon steak.
The spaghetti selections come in the price range of $13.90 to $17.90, while the main course starts from $14.90 to $23.90 for its beef tenderloin.
Spaghetti Salmon & Mushroom ($15.90)
Spaghetti tossed with fresh salmon, mushrooms & seasonal vegetables in cream sauce. Being the fan of cream base rather than tomato base, the Spaghetti Salmon & Mushroom suits the tastebud of my companion perfectly. The sauce isn’t very strong, therefore it doesn’t overwhelm the overall taste of the dish. Coupled with the generous helping of fresh salmon & mushroom, every slurp of the pasta seems to exist for your savour of it.
Pan-sautečd Salmon Steak ($19.90)
Pan-grilled salmon accompany with daily vegetables, serve with vanilla infused cream sauce, finished with balsamic reduction & caramelised cherry tomatoes. First taste into the Pan-sautečd Salmon steak tell me this is something special, the second bite confirms the truth. The salmon is pan-grilled perfectly, where pan-grilled salmon in the hands of less-skillful chef will becomes hard and dry, this is definitely not the case at Sweet Indulgence.
The grilled skin did not prevent me for tasting the soft and freshness of the juicy salmon. Some pepper and salt are sprinkled to add additional flavouring to the salmon, not that it is necessary, the salmon is so good that it can be eaten on its own.
The daily vegetables of broccoli and carrot helps to balance the meal, and the mashed potato together with the vanilla infused cream sauce certainly taste specially good. The only thing that i have to add will be the serving could be better, but i guess good food comes in appropriate serving, too much of a good thing spoils the taste.
Warm Choco Lava Indulgence ($8.90)
To end off our delightful meal, there is no doubt desserts are a must at such a sweet place like Sweet Indulgence. Warm chocolate cake filled with melted dark chocolate, served with tropical fruits and a scoop of ice cream.
Warm Choco Lava Indulgence’s filling very much satisfied the chocoholic in me. As our spoon cuts into the chocolate cake, the melted dark chocolate ooshed out and filled our spoon. Eaten separately, the warm dark chocolate taste like dark chocolate, and the ice cream like any other ordinary ice cream, but combine both together, the result is totally different. The warm dark chocolate seems to fuse perfectly with the cold vanilla ice cream, and the effect is a yummy sensation.
Tiramisu ($7.90)
Dessert couldn’t have been more satisfying than in the form of the popular Tiramisu. Original Italian tiramisu made with mascarpone cheese and Italian sponge fingers soaked in espresso and lots of kahlua, rum & brandy.
In my personal opinion, this ought to be one of my favourite Tiramisu. The first moment the tiramisu goes inside my mouth, I fell in love with it. Touching the tip of my tongue, the super soft texture of the cake immediately melt and touch my heart. Beautiful is the word, heavenly is the feeling, and falling in love with it concludes the tiramisu. I’ll be back for this one, watch out for it yeah!
Total bill for 2 main 2 desserts for 2 person comes up to $52.60 which is definitely not expensive, given the quality and presentation of the food, the excellent service, the comfy environment, which makes our dinner perfect. Also please be reminded that the restaurant is currently opened during weekdays only, there are plans to open on Sat in the near future.
After we finish our dinner, the boss of the restaurant, Christopher came and we had a friendly conservation, and the restaurant even gave us two complimentary orange juice on the house. The orange juice are some of the ones that they are looking to bring in from new suppliers and are not on the menu as yet.
If you visit the place and may not agree with me that the place is that good even its a small restaurant, hidden in the heart of the city. But the fact is I enjoyed the place very much indeed, and that is enough. We received dining vouchers in the form of $15 discount for every $60 spend in the dinner menu for our next visit. I will definitely be back for more. memorable dining experience - Sweet 2 Indulge
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written above are my geniune feelings expressed in words that may be subjected to my personal distortion or bias. Please do not feel emotional or distress should you have any violent objections. Kindly click the little X at the upper, extreme right of your screen if negative adjectives would be derived. Otherwise, feel free to furnish me with comments, may it be positive or negative : )
” I fell in love with you “I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Romance/First Dates Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful 5 Review Photos
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I have NOTHING POSITIVE to say about this place
Aug 15, 2009Gist: went to Sweet Indulgence filled with expectations only to be utterly disappointed.
When I first stepped into Sweet Indulgence, I thought the whole shop was beautifully set up; cozy and generally "clean". The place is not too big. It is able to hold approximately 25-30 pax at any one time. (Base on rough estimation)
Given the fantastic promotion that Sweet Indulgence is offering in all Saturdays in the month of August, we ordered a calamari, smoked salmon pasta and a Capriccioso pizza.
While we were happily chatting among ourselves and waiting for the food, suddenly we heard people quarreling in the kitchen. It was so loud that I think all diners were kind of shocked! Well, it doesn't matter to me that the chefs were having a disagreement. However, it is not alright when it affects the quality.
This was what happened. When my calamari came, I was immediately disappointed with the quantity. Secondly, each calamari was so small in size and that affects the bite. There was nothing much to chew on. Thirdly, the sauce was COLD and tasteless. What got me really upset was this. I asked for tartar sauce. The waitress was kind enough to check with the kitchen to see if there was any. Guess what was the chef response? "(Angrily) ARRR.. Just tell them don't have lah!" (The chefs were still arguing when I made my request) Well, it was stated in the menu that you could have either the marinara sauce or the tartar sauce. It was alright that the waiter did not check with me on the sauce I want. However, when I asked for the other sauce, I expect it to be given. Has anyone eaten calamari without tartar sauce? Absolute ridiculous. If you don't have the relevant sauce, then don't include it on your menu! In addition, I don't think it’s my problem if the chefs are having a disagreement among themselves. Why should I be made to sacrifice when I am afterall paying for my food? Doesn't make sense! If it were not because I was hungry, I would have canceled all my orders and just leave after paying just for the calamari.
Other than the starter, main course was another disappointment. When my pasta came, I thought it was under cooked. The pasta was so hard. I am afraid I might suffer from indigestion. I wanted to ask for Parmesan cheese to go with my pasta. However, after the first encounter, I simply dropped the idea. The pizza was not worth mentioning as well. It was so soggy and unevenly cut. Some slices were so huge and others were miserable in size.
Conclusion: Firstly attitude of the chef is really bad. Secondly, the taste is not fantastic. Thirdly, waiting time is extremely long. We waited for close to 45 minutes for our food to arrive. Fourthly, be prepared to be asked to leave should you not finish your food within the stipulated time period (i,e, 6-8 or 8-10). This is so even though it is by no fault of yours as the chefs were simply taking too much time to whip out your meal.
Lastly, noticed I inserted inverted comers in the word clean in my second para? Well, that's because I noticed that there were wet, soggy newspapers lying on the floor near the bar counter. I dare not imagine the conditions back in the kitchen.
Disclaimer: All comments stated above are purely my own opinion only. Kindly exercise your own discretion in determining if this review is credible or not.Spent about
S$14 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely Not
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Great Ambience, Great food, Great Service. Super Ups!
Feb 6, 2010As you can see from my title, I'm extremely pleased with my first experience with Sweet Indulgence.
It all began with reading the reviews of this restaurant from this website, and it had already given a nice impression.
I've called them early to make a reservation for a friday evening dinner, and I asked for "a nice cozy corner", as I wanted to celebrate V-day with my gal in advance. The staff was polite and pleasant.
When I reached there on the friday evening, I realised that maybe making a reservation isn't that necessary after all, as there was only one table occupied at that moment. (Not so sure for weekends). It got me thinking hard how come there were so little people patronising this restaurant when i got to taste their food moment later.
But before that, I was really happy that they managed to allocate a nice corner for me. The lighting was perfect, and the music was just the right volume - soothing. The same staff who took my reservation was the only serving staff in this small restaurant, but she was very attentive and polite, as well as helpful. She didn't fail to help me in my requests, including helping me to look after my stuff while i head outside a while to fetch my gf to the place, and even helped to find directions etc. Kudos to your great service!
When the dinner got started, my gal and I were overwhelmed by the great taste of the food. We had a Cream mushroom soup, plus a side order of garlic bread. Main course wise, I had the Salmon, while my gal had the Cajun Dory Fish, and ending the meal with the signature Chocolate Larva Cake I do not know how to describe food taste in words, but believe me, they were fabulous!!! The soup was creamy and tasty, garlic bread seemed to be D.I.Y made, and they had a very rich garlic taste. The Dory was very tasty as well. And the Salmon- it's the first time I've seen pan-fried Salmon served in a soup-like base. But it was extremely delicious! And needless to say, the larva cake gave the whole meal a very beautiful ending. Pardon my lack of vocab to describe the food like other professional reviewers, but i think w/o all the descriptions, you shld get the idea of how nice the food taste here.
Ambience wise, the place is very romantic. Lighting is very comfortable. Maybe the only minus point that I can think of is the construction work done outside the restaurant area on other buildings, that made the scenary a tit tat off the mark. But who ask you to look outside! Lol, other than that, everything is perfect.
Perfect.
P.S. Currently they're having a promotion - Order 2 mains and get a free choc larva cake! So worth it!
Must Tries
Mushroom soup, Salmon, Choc Larva Cake.
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Romance/First Dates, Fine Dining, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Hidden Find Others : Wine Lists Spent about
S$34 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
Yummy!
Dec 30, 2009Like many reviews below, you should know by now that this restaurant has quite a high standards, in terms of food. Went there when the restaurant was having a promotion, 50% off ala carte items if you show them the email flyer. So my colleagues and I ordered a soup to share, a side to share and a main each.
Cream of mushroom soup was super delicious. Fell in love with it the moment I tasted it. The servings are huge too. Unless you are a big eater, it is best to share the soup if you all had ordered sides and main dishes.
For the sides, we ordered this mix fried seafood dish which consist of calamari, fish, mussels and prawns. We all love the fried fish. The meat is extremely soft and tasty.
For mains, I had a salmon pasta with creamy tomato sauce (mix of cream base and tomato base). It is really tasty, though I thought the salmon is a little tough. But overall, this pasta is very good.
My 2 colleagues had a pan fried fish and a cordon blu each. The fish is really tender nd the chicken is very delicious. Both of the mains are served with generous portions of vegetables. Talk about a balance diet!
Finally for dessert, we ordered lava cake after reading about it in HGW. True though, the lava cake is really to die for. So very soft and spongy with warm, chocolate sauces flowing out of the cake as you take a bite into the lava cake. Scoop a piece of the lava cake drenched with hot, lava sauce and eat it with the ice-cream that came along with the cake. Trust me, you'll be in Seventh heaven. :)
PS: The food can be quite pricey, so prepare yourself before stepping in!I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Romance/First Dates, Girls Night Out Atmosphere : Hidden Find Spent about
S$28 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
i'll be dreaming of the lava cake till we visit again!
Dec 6, 2009i've been craving for pan-seared fish and choco lava cake for quite a while now. and after searching thru HGW's reviews, i shortlisted a few places i would like to spend our wedding anniversary, and Sweet Indulgence happens to serve both so it was our top choice.
it was a rainy nite, so there were only us and another table of 2 guests, so our food were served fast. i was quite disappointed the white cod listed on HGW was no longer available (they change their menu every 3mths), but decided to try the pacific dory and hubby ordered a pizza. the nice lady server suggested we take the set meal with a top up of $6 to get a free soup of the day and coffee and dessert. i wasnt too keen on the soup as spinach is not my fav veg but the server assured me it would be good, so we took 1 set. seeing that we will be ordering 2 desserts, the highly recommended tiramisu and choco lava cake, she suggested that we can top up just $13, to change the dessert of the day to dessert of our choice, which is very worthwhile cos both the desserts we ordered cost $12 each.
we also ordered calamari as a starter which came very fast. it was the best calamari we ever tasted! the squid was fresh of cos, but the batter was the winner. they sprinkled some spicy powder on the lightly deep-fried calamari which was just nice, not too spicy, but enough to wake up those taste buds. the soup came as well, and to our surprise, it was very pleasant and so delicious, especially with the cream drizzled on top. it was also a nice welcome on a cold rainy nite, and we so looked forward to our mains.
the lady server came to us after we finished our starter to inform that the pizza will take a while to be ready, and asked if we wanted our dory served first. we were already full of anticipation so we agreed. but we frozed for a good minute when it was served. the layout was so pretty... too pretty for us to touch! tat really whet our appetite and we tore into the dish like we havent eaten for days. the dory was crispy on the outside, but so tender inside. the outside was also coated with some spicy powder, adding flavour to the fish. we were really impressed with everything in the dish, down to the veg and the deco noodles and some "black bits" along the side of the plate, which hubby scooped up every bit. we later asked and was told that was roasted black olives. who would have guessed!
then came the pizza, which was on such a thin crust, you have to put it into your mouth the moment it leaves the plate else the toppings will slide off. the fresh tomato sauce was very refreshing, and the cheese just make you want to chomp down one slice after another. unfortunately for me, i cant take garlic, which was in the sauce, so i had to give up unwillingly after forcing two slices down and bearing with the garlic cos it was so nice. hubby made the wise decision to stop at 4 slices cos we were so sure by now the desserts will be fantastic and we want to make sure we had space to stomach them!
and that was a really good decision, cos the tiramisu was a thick, big slice of the more cakey version, which went down well with hubby cos he wasnt really a fan of creamy tiramisu. the base was well soaked in coffee liquer, and we were licking our spoons. last to come but the highlight of the evening was the unbelivable choco lava cake. you know how a pudding wobbles when you shake it? that was how our lava cake wobbled when we tapped the top! the cake was so thin, and so fully-filled with choc that one light tap on the top and the "lava" is released! like the other reviews mentioned, the choc went really well with the ice cream, and the surprise treat of thinly sliced roasted almonds around the ice cream. we really had the urge to order another lava cake, but decided we were really too full and should not spoil the wonderful dinner by overeating.
thanx a lot dave, for the incredible dinner. i'll be dreaming of the lava cake till we visit again! hope to see ya real soon!
one word of caution, do check out precise directions before you head down cos there are a lot of road works along the way and they block the road signs sometimes. and if you miss a turn, you've gotta go one big round again. Sweet Indulgence is at the beginning of Stanley Street, so you should see it on your left once you turn into Stanley Street, where there is a 7-eleven at the corner, which shd be your signal to turn.Must Tries
choco lava cake, tiramisu, pizza
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Romance/First Dates, Client Meetings/Business Dining, Fine Dining, After Work, Private Dining Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Hidden Find Others : Wheelchair Friendly, Wine Lists Spent about
S$40 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
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Simply Sweet!
Dec 5, 2009Despite having numerous reviews on this prominent sponsor for HungryGoWhere, I had trouble finding the place as it is really well-hidden. In fact, I had a few unsuccessful attempts to locate this bistro.
We arrived at around seven when most of the tables had already been filled up. Amidst the crowd, everyone in the restaurant spoke softly, as if afraid of spoiling its peaceful atmosphere.
Though there was only one service staff then, she was spontaneous and helpful. I was impressed by her friendliness and extreme patience when taking orders.
We ordered Salmone Affumicato and Aglio Olio E Pepeponncino E Gamberi for our main courses. Both their servings were just right.
At a place such as Sweet Indulgence, you will regret walking out without trying their desserts. As recommended by the waitress, we ordered their famous lava cake, which did not disappoint. Soft chocolate cake filled with melted dark chocolate was served on a plate painstakingly decorated by the chef for the delight of diners. Rich dark chocolate oozed out and filled my spoon when it slowly sank into the soft texture of the chocolate cake. Try it with ice cream.
Our total bill for the night was $64.25, after 10% discount, for one appetizer, 2 pastas and dessert. I was more than satisfied by what it had offered us - hospitable service staff, quality yet affordable food, tranquil and cozy ambiance. Our dining experience here was overall a memorable one. As a dessert place, Sweet Indulgence lives up to its name. If you are looking for a romantic night out, no doubt this is the place.
As for me, I will come back again after I get a more powerful flash.
For a more detailed review, please visit Amasou-Umasou.Must Tries
Signature Lave Cake
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Brunch, Supper/Night Dining, Lunch, Dinner, Hi Tea Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Romance/First Dates, Fine Dining, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find Others : Wine Lists 3 Review Photos
Spent about
S$32 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
Hits and misses
Oct 20, 2009Decided to take the opportunity to pig out at Sweet Indulgence during their National Day promo (45% off total bill). The 3 of us shared:
1) Buffalo Wings ($8.50) - This was nice. Juicy and tender wings with a decent marinade
2) Spanish Garlic Bread ($4.50) - Mm..tastes like regular garlic bread! It's alright.
3) Calamares Fritti ($9.50) - You can choose between marinara or tartar sauce. We chose marinara. Again, just ok. I've had better calamari elsewhere.
4) Pasta Pesto di pinolo ($11.00) - This was the best dish we had. The pasta (penne) was done al dente and the pesto sauce was delicious.
5) Pasta Alfredo ($14.00) - Pretty ordinary alfredo sauce. In fact, I felt that it wasn't creamy enough.
6) Pizza Verdure ($12.00) - This was a miss for me. The toppings of artichoke and mushrooms were dried out and it just wasn't cheesy enough for me.
7) Tiramisu ($10.00) - It sounds expensive, but their tiramisu is huge. A huge block of mascarpone and savoiardi. Unfortunately, it looked better than it tasted. The savoiardi was not moist enough for my liking, and the mascarpone was underwhelming. It could've done with a more generous shot of liquor as well.
8) Warm Chocolate Lava ($10.00) - The ubiquitous chocolate lava cake. Again, pretty ordinary. To be fair, I still have not eaten a chocolate fondant which I feel is out of this world. It is nice, but nothing to rave over.
Total damage before discount - $90Must Tries
Pesto pasta
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, After Work, Chillout 2 Review Photos
Spent about
S$30 / paxWould You Return?
Probably Not -
On My 3rd Visit...
Sep 3, 2009Every time I visit Sweet Indulgence, I always stumble onto some promotion going on in the house. In June 2008, it was the 'Free Pizza for Every $60 Spent!!' In April 2009, it was the 'Free Dessert for Every 2 Main Courses Ordered', whereby I finally got to taste the Tiramisu. And in August 2009, it was the National Day promotion, whereby there was a 45% off the total bill for every dine-in on Saturday evenings.
And in every visit, I was always assured of the food quality, such that every new friend that I've brought to the restaurant, left with the same comment - 'The Food Is Good!!'
Word about the National Day promotion has definitely spread to many in our tiny island, coz just in one seating of 6-8pm, I bumped into 3 friends in the quiet little corner of Shenton Way on a Saturday evening. Seriously, what are the odds!!??
My friend and me were definitely surprised at the new menu presented to us, which led us to conclude that the restaurant has changed its menu. A sudden rush of Italian terms, but thank God for English translations in italics. We tried to hold on to one menu for a later order, but was told that we could only do one order i.e. last order. Hmm, a little comical but it wasn't much a problem with us.
We got a starter to share - Gambas Al Ajillo (SGD 12.50), which was essentially prawns in white wine sauce served with fresh garlic bread. Missing from the description was the inclusion of mushrooms & raw garlic bits as well!! =) It was an interesting dish and I was silly enough to dip my spoon into the sauce, which subsequently actually allowed me to taste the white wine in it. But in my honest (personal) opinion, I think I will give this starter a miss in the future, as it is pretty pricey for its quantity.
My friend got a Pollo Farcito Al Marsala (SGD 21.00), which was essentially chicken breast stuffed with spinach, cream cheese & sundried tomatoes, topped with mushroom marsala sauce with couscous. Hmm, sounds super exciting and when the main course came, we were pleasantly surprised. I was 'horrified' at the sea of green-coloured couscous, but my friend enjoyed it though. And the chicken breast meat was 'well-stuffed', almost like a burst of textures upon taking a bit.
I got myself a Cajun Dory (SGD 21.00), which was oven-baked pan-seared pacific dory coated with 'home-blended special Cajun spices', served with mash potato. Interesting presentation, coz the mash potato was hidden under the dory slice. My initial bites (from the ends of the slice) were a little soft, thus I was about to feedback the main course as 'overcooked', but subsequent bites from the centre of the slice were nicely done. The herb lemon butter sauce provided a tinge of sourness, which (in my opinion) should not be missing from any fish dishes. =) Yummy!!
Disappointed!!! We were, when we learnt that the Tiramisu were completely sold out (or reserved). Having tasted the tiramisu here once, I am proud to announce that the tiramisu from Sweet Indulgence is one of the best that I have tasted. Hmm, shall return again to try my luck with the tiramisu!!
But I still introduced my friend to my 2nd favourite dessert - Chocolate Cake Lava Indulgence (SGD 10.00). Its name has already spoken volumes and yes, it still has not disappointed me. I was a very happy customer from having the chocolate lava cake!! =)
Compared with the quiet surroundings of Shenton Way, Sweet Indulgence was definitely serving a crowd (~22 people) inside. There was definitely a shortage of staff, but with whoever they had, the service crew did their best to make sure that everyone had a good time that evening. So thumbs up to the crew!! =)
Since I have always somehow stumbled onto promotions at Sweet Indulgence, it is definitely a place with food value-for-money. Otherwise, even for the prices the food command, given its quality assured, I will still be willing to fork out the amount to enjoy the food. =)
A friend from the neighbouring table was disappointed to hear about the tiramisu, so she said that she will return someday to give the dessert a try!! And I guess, the same can be said about me!! =)Must Tries
Pollo Farcito Al Marsala, Cajun Dory, Tiramisu, Chocolate Cake Lava Indulgence
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Children/Family, Romance/First Dates, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find Others : Wine Lists 5 Review Photos
Spent about
S$21 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
Ok food ,passable service...
Sep 2, 2009I had a really hard time getting there due to the location.
i was already somewhere around the area.. but i didnt know the exact location..(blame myself partly for not bringing a map as well)
so i called ther restaurant..
the staff picked up.. but she didnt know where i was..
I was told her that i was at the URA building beside the red dot museum..
but she really didnt know what they were.( they were actually just around the corner of the street to the restaurant)
well after alot of walking, i managed to get there.. and they were nice enough to send a staff down to guide us as well, but i already made my way there.
We ordered confit of duck and tortellini..
both were not bad..
but the confit of duck was not to my expectations..
i have tasted better duck confit elsewhere.
but overall, it was not bad.. -
A petite restaurant living up to it's name.
Aug 25, 2009First thing which came to my mind when I stepped into Sweet Indulgence was the word "petite".
My friends and I were punctual. One of them was so excited about the 45% discount which is currently available for the 4 saturdays in the month of August. I did not know if there was any catch behind this discount. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by one young lady with "Hi, welcome!", afterwhich, she showed us to our respective tables with menus presented to us. We then proceeded to look at the menus and order. To cut the long story short, here are what we have ordered.
Calamares Fritti
Two sauces were available for us to choose from. When I first read the description, I thought it was tartare sauce! But then when I read again, it was actually tarator sauce. This dish came with the marinara sauce. All of us picked up one calamari each, dipped into the marinara sauce and tasted it. The marinara sauce was light and did not overpower the taste of the calamari. Shortly, I requested for the tarator sauce as I was curious about it. I tasted it and it tasted similar to mayonnaise, just that it is stronger in flavour. The texture of the calamaris were also good!
Polpetta di Carne
These meatballs were actually handmade by one of the chefs in the restaurant. It actually reminds me of the meatballs I had at Ikea Tampines few months back, just that the sauce served with it was different. I was trying to look out for the chef but he was not around. I don't really like the combination of marinara sauce together with the meatballs as I prefer richer and creamier sauces to go with it.
Insalata gameroni
Unique salad served with fruits; avocado, mango and citrus dressing. Very refreshing and definitely stimulate our appetite. The only thing which I dislike are the prawns which are too dry.
Pesto di pinolo
My friend had this and he seemed to like it a lot because he's a pine nut lover. Other than good, he said nothing else.
Somon Au Maison
One of the most beautiful plating which was on the table. Salmon fillet served on mash and daily vegetables decorated with half-shelled scallops, fresh scallop and pesto and tomato capers sauce. It had the ocean-like feeling. The salmon was also succulent, not overcooked.
Confit of Duck
This was the dish I ordered. I expected the duck leg to be served oily as it was cooked in olive oil. But when it reached my table, it was not oily at all! In fact, it's skin was crispy! Another thumbs up dish.
Beef tenderloin au poivre
Steak was my best friend's favourite, so she ordered a steak which was requested to be medium. The doneness turned out slightly overdone than what my friend had requested, but it was still good! It goes perfectly well with the cognac sauce.
Pizza frutti de mare
All of us shared this dish. It had generous portions of seafood such as prawns, mussels, squids, fish and scallops in it. This is a thin crust pizza which I don't really fancy.
Chocolate Lava
One of the signature desserts, really good but sinful. Exercise more after you eat it!
Tiramisu
One of the best tiramisus I have ever tasted. The smooth texture of the cream compliments the soaked cake. The coffee and alcohol was well balanced, and the chocolate powder on top enhanced the whole presentation and taste.
Halfway through our meals, it was already full house. I noticed 2 young chefs coming in and out from the kitchen to serve as there is only 1 service staff outside. I finally saw the chef I was looking for, and when he noticed me, he turned away looking very shy. Another chef was preparing the desserts which was beautifully decorated. I noticed that there were actually 2 timeslots catered to this promotion. A 6pm to 8pm timeslot and another 8pm to 10pm timeslot. Just when I was about to ask my friend about the manpower in this restaurant, another "ang moh" chef came out from the kitchen. I presume that all these while, there's only 4 staff tending to 28 people(I actually counted) in the restaurant. That's a 1:7 ratio, which is obviously a sign of understaff. We left at 7.45pm after our meals and I kept wondering if they will have enough time to turnover for the 8pm timeslot to come in.
Before I wrote this review, I researched about this promotion and found out that they changed the menu not long ago, like about less than a month. I can say that the 45% discount promotion is to promote their new menu, but I think it's a tad too much. It's almost half price, considering the quality of the food served. I will stress that waiting time was considerably acceptable as this is not a fast food restaurant, and also the factor that it was full house and shortage of manpower.I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Supper/Night Dining, Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Romance/First Dates, Client Meetings/Business Dining, Corporate Functions, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find -
Unprofessional Chefs
Aug 22, 2009Been a while since i bothered to write any reviews but i feel people should be warned against this sad excuse of a restaurant.
Was there last week and i left only after a soup.
Had placed my orders and noticed that the chefs were quarreling and 15minutes later, they served a very starchy version of lobster bisque which i think supermarket instant soups taste better. Took a little of which and sent it back to the kitchen. They didn't even bother to reply to my remarks.
At this point. i asked when will the other dishes arrive. The waitress said 15mins. I am not going to give them another 15mins of my precious time on a Saturday night, i paid and left.
I am waiting with interest on how long this garbage establishment would last. -
I have NOTHING POSITIVE to say about this place
Aug 15, 2009Gist: went to Sweet Indulgence filled with expectations only to be utterly disappointed.
When I first stepped into Sweet Indulgence, I thought the whole shop was beautifully set up; cozy and generally "clean". The place is not too big. It is able to hold approximately 25-30 pax at any one time. (Base on rough estimation)
Given the fantastic promotion that Sweet Indulgence is offering in all Saturdays in the month of August, we ordered a calamari, smoked salmon pasta and a Capriccioso pizza.
While we were happily chatting among ourselves and waiting for the food, suddenly we heard people quarreling in the kitchen. It was so loud that I think all diners were kind of shocked! Well, it doesn't matter to me that the chefs were having a disagreement. However, it is not alright when it affects the quality.
This was what happened. When my calamari came, I was immediately disappointed with the quantity. Secondly, each calamari was so small in size and that affects the bite. There was nothing much to chew on. Thirdly, the sauce was COLD and tasteless. What got me really upset was this. I asked for tartar sauce. The waitress was kind enough to check with the kitchen to see if there was any. Guess what was the chef response? "(Angrily) ARRR.. Just tell them don't have lah!" (The chefs were still arguing when I made my request) Well, it was stated in the menu that you could have either the marinara sauce or the tartar sauce. It was alright that the waiter did not check with me on the sauce I want. However, when I asked for the other sauce, I expect it to be given. Has anyone eaten calamari without tartar sauce? Absolute ridiculous. If you don't have the relevant sauce, then don't include it on your menu! In addition, I don't think it’s my problem if the chefs are having a disagreement among themselves. Why should I be made to sacrifice when I am afterall paying for my food? Doesn't make sense! If it were not because I was hungry, I would have canceled all my orders and just leave after paying just for the calamari.
Other than the starter, main course was another disappointment. When my pasta came, I thought it was under cooked. The pasta was so hard. I am afraid I might suffer from indigestion. I wanted to ask for Parmesan cheese to go with my pasta. However, after the first encounter, I simply dropped the idea. The pizza was not worth mentioning as well. It was so soggy and unevenly cut. Some slices were so huge and others were miserable in size.
Conclusion: Firstly attitude of the chef is really bad. Secondly, the taste is not fantastic. Thirdly, waiting time is extremely long. We waited for close to 45 minutes for our food to arrive. Fourthly, be prepared to be asked to leave should you not finish your food within the stipulated time period (i,e, 6-8 or 8-10). This is so even though it is by no fault of yours as the chefs were simply taking too much time to whip out your meal.
Lastly, noticed I inserted inverted comers in the word clean in my second para? Well, that's because I noticed that there were wet, soggy newspapers lying on the floor near the bar counter. I dare not imagine the conditions back in the kitchen.
Disclaimer: All comments stated above are purely my own opinion only. Kindly exercise your own discretion in determining if this review is credible or not.Spent about
S$14 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely Not
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