Whipping up simple French cuisine in the eastern suburb of Singapore is new kid on the block, Gourmet Plus. A sister to Pichon in Boat Quay, it steers towards a homely concept with a delicatessen on the ground floor serving cheese, ham, salmon and ready-to-cook Duck Confit to be consumed in the comfort of one's own home.

• The Vibe
  Situated at the corner of a shop house in an unhurried estate, this is one restaurant to indulge yourself for a gourmet feast after a hectic work day. Designed to meet the needs of the sophiscated gourmet diners who have evolved in recent years, Gourmet Plus not only serve as a restaurant but caters to the discerning needs of nearby residents game for a private gourmet party at home.

  When it comes to dining out, Europeans have a tendency towards outdoor dining and likewise at Gourmet Plus, it is no different. Al Fresco dining is available for those who enjoy having their meals in the open-air. Otherwise, there is always a function room on the second floor for home-coming meals or business luncheons and some indoor seats on the ground floor for a romantic rendezvous.

• The Food
  Serving an array of French cuisine, one will be spoilt for choice here at Gourmet Plus. Our first appetizer was Swiss Raclette ($14) which is essentially melted Raclette cheese served with air dried beef and accompanied by small baked potatoes. Though aesthetically, it failed to impress yet the taste was tantalizing and left us pleasantly surprised.

  An ideal salad for the health conscious will be the Smoked Salmon Salad ($17) topped with capers, sliced onions and fresh drill. You get your fair share of omega oil and daily dose of vitamins required from the greens in the salad, sufficient to boost your immune system for the day. It gives a refreshing perk to a weary soul as the fresh ingredients used speak forth for themselves.

  Those who are game for authentic French cuisine can attempt the Duck Leg Confit ($26). Maintaining its saltiness replicating the typical duck confit found in France , this is one meal the faint-hearted should avoid. The Lamb Shank ($24) will be a fulfilling dish for its meat was substantially suffices to serve as a main course.

  End the whole course with the Bread & Butter Pudding ($9) which was served with crème Anglaise and remarkably done. The sweetness was not overbearing making it a delight to luxuriate with a cup of tea or cappuccino.

• The Service
  Having a friendly service crew is not easy to come by and here at Gourmet Plus, diners will be pleased to note of such a service-oriented crew, making it a pleasure to wine and dine.

The SD Food Advisor's Take on Gourmet Plus
For convenience to those living in the eastern part of Singapore , this is one stop-over for meals anytime of the day. Be it breakfast from 9am to lunch or afternoon tea, Gourmet Plus is open throughout up till dinner. The strategic location in a residential estate translates to time savings for residents living within the vicinity. Instead of battling the congested roads and heavy traffic all the way to town just for a meal, you may wish to consider this restaurant for a simple French meal. Connoisseurs would however, wish to adjoin to other restaurants in town for a fine dining meal with exquisite finesse.