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Rosemary Lamb Chops - er I didn't taste any Rosemary..?
Today's lunch outing had me travel all the way to Woodgrave Woodgrove for Botak Jones! Yes yes. the place is rather silent with the main hustle and bustle being in the Fairprice Outlet there, but to go all the way to some outskirts in Woodlands (I exaggerated a teeny weeny bit), its plain ridiculous!
The Botak Jones outlet at Woodgrove is rather new having been established only a couple of months back. Placed prominently in the residential Kopitiam, I could hardly miss the banners hailing the presence of Botak Jones (O Mighty One!)
Rosemary Lamb Chops was up on the menu for me today, and I must say that I am not very impressed by it. For $12.00, 200grams worth of Lamb Chops and 2 side dishes, it was not entirely a value for money dish.
It is true that you get premium meat, but sincerely while I admit it is juicier, there is a stark difference in taste for my regular Lamb Chops at the coffeeshop, which do taste better at a more value for money price.
A delicate portion which is average and pricey
Still, while I may not appreciate the quality of meat entirely, the dish does have its good points. It was juicy, tender and topped with a generous serving of white mushroom sauce.
The two side dishes (I chose Potato Salad and Mexican Rice) were average in texture and quality, with nothing spectacular. But if you are a fan for potatoes and egg all mixed in one, you might enjoy the eggy potato side dish =) I reckoned a sprinkle of salt could have been drizzled over the Mexican Rice for more flavour.
I presumed that while they called it "Rosemary Lamb Chops" I would find more obvious portions of Rosemary cooked with the Lamb, but somehow the fragrance of the herb disappeared. Nonetheless, there was this little drop ( about 2 spoonfulls ) of green sauce at the side of the lamb chops which I eventually guessed it to be the Rosemary sauce. A tad too sour for my liking which for me did not complement the flavour and tenderness of the meat.
In Overall, the Rosemary Lamb Chops at Botak Jones Woodgrove Outlet, while not entirely a huge disappointment, still ranks some points in the quality and presentation department. If you are a hardcore fan for Lamb, you might just want to go Baaaa....
Price : $12.00 (200g serving) with 2 side dishes of your own choice.
Rating for Rosemary Lamb Chops : 2/5
Botak Jones Woodgrove Outlet (located at the Kopitiam, opposite St. Anthony's Church). Get there with Bus 912 from Woodlands Interchange
Can't get enough of the Botak Burger...topped with Shitake Mushrooms!
Ah hahaha ... I couldn't get enough of the Botak Burger! I had to order it again with Shitake Mushrooms topping! Yum Yum. Now this you must try! Tender and juicy, with fragrant mushrooms to top - ahhh heaven =)
I have a confession - My new found love - THE CHEMPEDAK! I'M going NUTS over it. Juicy, sweet, so much like the jackfruit and the durian - almost like a crossbreed. Burp...going to buy more ... hehe ...
A slight randomness of my own ;)
Till then.
I must be mad about Chempedak.
Ppppppre.....senting The Double Botak Burger from Botak Jones!
On the first hearing of the name Botak Jones, many Singaporeans uninitiated in the foodie world will go "Whaaaa...?"
Botak Jones, the critically acclaimed joint of "restaurants" that serve all traditional American food in ..... coffeeshops. I would believe the marketing strategy to sell in coffeeshops by bringing down authentic Western food at great servings (extremely great) and quite affordable prices is a success.
This is my 2nd time to Botak Jones and this time round I had the Double Botak Burger topped with 2 slices of cheddar cheese on each patty while further topped with garlic buttered Shitake mushrooms. Is that heaven or what?
Look at that cheese melt...
Their portions are generally very large. The Double Botak Burger had patties each weighing about 150g (well at least that is what their pamphlets states and I would find it difficult not to believe it. Just take a look at that serving in the picture!)
Generally The Double Botak Burger is quite good albeit a little too filling for the average Singaporean. (You might want to consider sharing it). The meat patties were well grilled with it being juicy on top of the delectable beef aroma. The Garlic Butter Shitake Mushroom toppings which I added ($2.00) exuded the lovely buttery aroma and had that unique and delicious garlic taste.
Mamma mia!
In overall, The Double Botak Burger is approximately 70% meat with the rest being the veggies and buns. Oh yeah, the buns are different from those found in the usual fast food chains, so you might want to try them out. It tastes great together.
The set came with a serving of their speciality fries and coleslaw. Not too bad though I would have preferred slightly saltier fries.
Craving for that burger right now? An outlet might just be in your vicinity =)
Price for The Double Botak Burger Set : $11.50
+ cheese : $1.00 per patty (2 slices)
+ Garlic Butter Shitake Mushrooms : $2.00 (1 serving)
Total Price : $15.50
Rating for The Double Botak Burger : 4/5
Venues : There are a number of outlets, so click the link to access their website for the details. (Click Here To Find A Botak Jones Outlet Nearest To You!)
