First things first, I sincerely apologise for completely neglecting this space (that is if anyone cares). I've been busy trying to study my ass off as my O Levels draw closer. I'm currently in the midst of it, but that will be for another post.

I went for lunch at Open Door Policy located in Tiong Bahru last Saturday (I think? I can't even remember).Open Door Policy, or ODP as it is known, is a franchise of Tippling Club (scroll down further for my post on Tippling Club) that is less pricey and more catered to the masses. It's literally smack in the middle of no where. There's a coffee shop and quaint shop houses surround it. The there's a chic restaurant there. I guess that's kind of it's selling point.


This sight was what greeted me when I first walked it. I was thoroughly impressed and extremely satisfied. It was such a chill place and it's bustling without it being too noisy. Albeit quite narrow. I didn't really mind though. At this point, I'd just like to mention that the waiter on the left side of this picture is quite amusing. He walks along the little aisle as if it's his own personal runway whenever he serves the food. How cute!


Now let's move on to the food
(Thank God I found the menu online, otherwise I'd just be rambling on unappetising names because I've completely forgotten the names of the dishes)

Not sure where exactly the truffle mayo is, but this is my first time trying steak tartare. It's actually raw meat. So if I didn't find the menu online, I'd actually just say raw meat, which just sounds completely unappetising. I guess this dish requires an acquired taste. It's kind of funky in a good way. It's nice, but I could do without it as well.

This was the best main dish that we had ordered. I ordered it. I should've just kept this for later but I'm way too lazy to edit it now. This fish is heaven in a plate. Mind you, the waiter didn't recommend this either, I just happened to want fish and it turns out to be the best main dish out of the three. The fish was so soft and it melts in your mouth. The potatoes were so good and who doesn't love rockets? I love this.

The waiter recommended this. Honestly, I can't remember much of it, which just speaks for itself doesn't it?

This, was a complete and utter disappointment. It sounds really good doesn't it? I love my beef too. But this reeked of, how am I going to explain this, the meat smell? The smell which is the main reason why people (like me) barely eat lambs? You know that smell that is such a turn off and lingers in your mouth? No doubt, the beef was really soft and everything, but that smell.

Nothing fantastic, even if raspberry headache sounds fantastic. I got duped. On a sidenote, people who can't take sour things (eg. my dad) shouldn't ever order this. The yoghurt, the raspberry and the sauce is sour.

THIS, is the God of all desserts. Souffles are never easy to make and even if they do it well, they are usually chocolate souffles. I haven't had souffles in a long time. The thing about souffles is, it's really easy to tell the good from the bad. If it sinks immediately, it's bad. If it only sink when you prod it or disturbed it, then it's good. But this darling, didn't even sink when the waiter stabbed it with a knife to pour in the creme anglaise. The chocolate powder/chocolate was dark and heavenly. The pistachio flavour took a little getting used to but it was so good with the chocolate and the creme and everything. This is a definite must-try and I'm already lusting for it again as we speak.

In terms of it's pricing, I would think it's slightly cheaper or even on par with Tippling Club. Bearing in mind, that you have a freedom of choice here unlike at Tippling Club for that price.

P.S. We explored the nearby shops after lunch and I got duped into buying a four dollar popsicle. I was so enticed by this poster advertising for this popsicle called Popaganda and it had all sorts of funky flavours so I bought one and it tastes just like the popsicles I could make at home.