A relatively new addition to the Palate program, we came here for lunch on a Sunday. While the other eateries nearby were at least a quarter to half-full, this was almost totally empty.
According to the Palate website, to be eligible for the discount on a weekend lunch, we have to order either burgers or large portion steaks. They have three sizes for the steaks, and they go at 160g, 250g, and 300g. Interestingly the small size steak costs $19.90 while the large one costs $39.90. So doesn't it mean that if I were to order two small steaks, I would be getting 20g more compared to one large steak?
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| Steak with Fries (Large), $39.90 |
This was only half the portion, by the way. When they knew that we were sharing, they thoughtfully divided it into two portions. The steak was done quite all right, but it was too bland. For steaks, you need some salt to bring out the flavour, so I ended up sprinkling some additional salt. The sauce was equally bland and didn't help much.
I am not sure what beef they used, but the beef flavour was a bit lacking. It was a pity, because the doneness of the beef was actually just right.
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| Burger Month, $15.90 |
I think they meant Burger of the Month? Anyway, there was nothing special with this burger. Juiciness was okay, flavour a little lacking, fries were quite good.
I guess steaks are one type of food which you really can't scrimp on the cost to get good quality. Although the total bill came up to only $32 after the 50% discount, we left feeling a bit unsatisfied.
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