Iggy's
Iggy's, a restaurant that needless to introduce. The restaurateur, Ignatius Chan is also award-winning Sommelier but not really what I "care" for because I'm rarely take any wine when dining at outside unless the set menu inclusive of wine pairing.
Miele Guide No.1 2011/2012
For being on top of the list of Miele Guide and ranked as World Best Restaurant(28th), I think most people really having high expectation for their first visit to Iggy's, I'm not exceptional. I have research and read so many food reviews about Iggy's for a year, it is 50/50, some said amazing good whilst some said terrible bad. I still decide to pay a visit but in a safety way-lunch.
The Hallway
I arrived at Iggy's just a bit earlier right before it is opens for lunch. The door is closed. The welcome service is really unprofessional. Is that really necessary insists to open the door sharp at noon and can welcome and lead the customer to the bar to have a seat while waiting?
Interior, Dining Area
Dim lights and intimate.
Set Lunch Menu
For safety, opt to go for lunch and also I don't have time for dinner, my dining schedule is fulled.
Amuse Bouche
A kick start with the refreshing and flavorful amuse bouche. The amuse bouche consist of fresh cut tomato, essence, puree and foam. It is very simple but yet cold, sweet and delicate.
Foie Gras
Fig, Hazelnut, Creme de cassis
For the first course, it is absolutely looks so beautiful and artful. It seem very common to see the combination of foie gras with the seasonal sweet fruits, such as fig, apple, apricot and etc but then will find that actually this combi is the safest way to enjoy the foie gras. It is taste good, satisfy without any complaint. 
Sea Bream
Cauliflower, White Onion, White Chocolate
The upcoming dish is the sea bream, a very versatile fish that can use for bake, grill, steam or even fried. It is not my favourite of fish but since it is a seafood, I'll give it a try, I'm a seafood lover anyway. Texture is the highlight of this whole dish, the sea bream and the white chocolate cauliflower puree both are very creamy. The puree is moderately sweet so that it won't overwhelm the taste of the sea bream. Somehow, I think the taste can't catch up the texture. It needs a balance point. 
Wagyu Flank
Haricot Vert, Onion, Madeira
The wagyu itself is great but the green beans are too salty, I have to serve it with the wagyu together to "reduce" its saltiness level.
Laguiole Knife
Fortunately, the Laguiole knife just letting me feel a bit better when carving with it, it is nice and comfort to hold instead.
Peach
Yoghurt, Elderflower, Spanish Onion
Most probably the best dish of the set lunch. Refreshing, light and sweet ending for the meal 
The Iggy's is similar with the Cilantro KL, the restaurants' designs are about the same concept. The foods are actually good, but not outstanding. No complaint with the service except the welcome service that I have mentioned above. $85 for a such set lunch, it is quite valuable but really need to think twice if I will return for the gastronomic set dinner which is pricey, many said that it not worthy, really?
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