I've been wanting to do a review for the restaurant for a while because it is one of my family's regulars. We found out about this place at Changi Airport (it has closed down) and because of the excellent service and scrumptious food, we decided to become members. However, after the branch at Changi closed down, we started going to the one in Bugis, which was okay but wasn't on par with the one in Changi. However, my latest visit to TCC has changed my opinions on the restaurant (in Bugis).
Do note that this review is only specific to the branch in Bugis.
First of all, the meal felt like a 9 course meal. Not because the food was fancy and high-class, but because they took forever to come. You know when you go out for meals, and usually all the food that you order come at around the same time? Well that was not the case. Furthermore, the restaurant lack workers to an extent that nobody served us menus until we asked them to.
Other than the long waiting time, the food wasn't up to standards. (as compared to the past)
M.B Beaf Steak
After waiting for many many minutes, the first dish finally arrived. The beef was juicy and was neither overcooked nor undercooked. However, after leaving the dish on the table for about 20-30 minutes, I thought that there was a peculiar plastic taste in a piece of meat. But it could be just me because my mom took a bite and didn't find anything wrong with it.
Eggs Ben
Disappointment plastered on all our faces as this dish was served. One thing I like about eating eggs benedict is bursting the yolk and watching the golden liquid drip down the bratwurst and bread. However, when my knife sank into the little egg pouch, nothing came out; the egg yolk was very overcooked! I would've requested for it to be remade but we didn't want to wait another 20 minutes. I also think that the pretzel toasts given were too small.
Wagyu Beef Burger
Juicy tender wagyu beef sandwiched between two perfectly toasted charcoal buns, with the accomodation of fresh lettuce leaves and salted prawns. I have to say that the Wagyu burger is one of the best food in the menu. At least there were a couple of good choices made that day, otherwise it would've truly been a disappointing meal. One of the reasons why I like ordering the burgers there is because it is accompanied with truffle fries. Yes!! Actual truffle fries and my sister is crazy over it. I think it's pretty nice too because the truffle taste isn't too overwhelming and it certainly doesn't taste like msg truffle powder (if such a thing exists).
Tiger Prawn Mentaiko Spaghetti
A Japanese cuisine inspired dish using mentaiko wafu sauce. Thank god this dish was palatable as well. I loved how the sauce has a powerful taste without being too salty. I didn't try the tiger prawns but my sister thought that it was a bit too salty.
The "C" Wings
And because we weren't filled, we decided to order our regular dish- The 'C" Wings. It comes in different flavours from original to buffalo and to even more exotic tastes such as hot tequila lime. Since we're asians, we ordered asian zing (haha just kidding) which has a subtle sour taste. I've always thought that TCC's chickens were heavenly until taking a bite out of this. The chicken was probably not marinated well because the inside of the chicken was rather bland.
Molten Cheese Tart
Dessert was ok. The cheese was too wet despite its appealing presentation. I've eaten this before and I remember the cheese being more solid. The waitress told me that it is supposed to be runny because it is a molten cheese tart after all. But I think she just made it up because the cheese was rather wet, almost like the cheesecake batter before placing it in the oven.
I'd still go back to TCC but maybe not this branch because of its slow service. Just a reminder that this review is only specific to the branch in Bugis.
My Ratings
Service: 5/10
Food: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Total: 6.5/10
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