This lovely little Bistro is set deep in the heart of Bukit Bandaraya and only those who have been led here know of it. Set in a small strip of shophouses often missed due to the proximity to the suburbs, Opus always seems to be full whenever we visit it leading us to conclude how powerful the word of mouth is and how appreciative food lovers are of somewhere quiet to eat and talk. And of course...the food here is great too.
We sat down to Grilled Scallops and Rocket Salad. This is a tasty starter beautifully done, the peppery taste of the rocket goes well with the mellow taste of the scallops. This salad is an instant favourite. They have a number of salads here and on occasion, a tapas or two but all are in dainty portions, to whet the appetite so you definitely have space for mains and dessert.
We first heard about this place from one of our friends raving about the angel hair pasta. Not many places here do angel hair well and here it is just wonderful, sautéed with scallops, capsicum and a hint of lemon. The Spaghetti ala Opus too is a favourite with lots of seafood. We also tried a new concoction which is spaghetti with strong flavoured porcini mushrooms. Divine... we asked where they get it and the Chef just smiled enigmatically and said 'adalah...' The porcinis here are not dried and are brought in frozen to retain the freshness. A dish to try out for all you pasta fans out there!
"Alas! We only possess one stomach each"
For mains we had Tenderloin which is topped with port wine and pink peppercorns. It makes its debut in the Valentine's menu but Opus decided they liked it so much it will be part of their steak repertoire. And what's not to like? The steak is tender, nicely cooked with the peppercorns adding that zing and crunch as you bite down on it. All meat comes from New Zealand in case you are wondering. The cod here is also fabulous.
But alas! We only possess one stomach each. We heard the lamb here is good too and the roast duck. As we lament this with their signature Tira Misu served in a coffee cup, the peacefulness of the bistro makes you want to linger long after the last morsel is eaten. Do come here at night as the ambience outside is serene and private. Opus could be a romantic place contender if not for the lights being too bright inside. It also has a great big couch where you can sprawl while waiting for a table or beach there after a meal with lots of glossies to riffle through. Perhaps not a place for high arias but we all need a place for serene concertos one in a while right?
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