As much as we love the comfort of the tried-and-true, its always exciting when one of our favourite eateries changes up its menu.
Soul Bar & Bistro’s new menu additions offer plenty to brighten up dreary winter days, traversing a gamut of tastes from light and refreshing to comforting and hearty.
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We’ve already identified our ideal line-up, which we selflessly share to inspire your next visit.
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Crayfish buns
Creamy crayfish is slathered on top of pillowy, toasted potato buns, while a black garlic sauce adds complexity and depth. The perfect dish to share (not saying you shouldn’t have it to yourself, though), these buns are dusted in a fragrant Japanese seven-spice mixture called togarashi — also known as shichimi.
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Tortellini
This classic Italian dish is soothing and savoury, comprising handmade ricotta-stuffed tortellini in a wholesome cheese and onion brodo, or broth. Make like the Italians and order it as your primi course, ahead of secondi.
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Scampi cocktail
The simple presentation of this dish belies a complex weaving of delicious, fresh flavours. Scampi is slightly cured in coconut yoghurt, and arranged on the plate with a piping of ancho poblano purée — made from a type of dried Mexican chilli — in the centre. Edamame purée is followed by jalapeno & lime dressing for a plate that balances creamy, spicy, sweet and fragrant flavours in harmony.
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Pedro beef cheeks
A stand-out on the new menu, this dish is sublime thanks to 13-hour slow cooked beef which melts in the mouth. Sitting atop a silky smooth parsnip and parmesan mash, it promises to make us all feel markedly less forlorn about winter.
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Chocolate pudding
We always leave room for dessert, and the new entry to Soul’s dessert menu deserves our full attention. A decadent chocolate pudding combined with vanilla-infused chantilly cream and orange curd, we can think of no better way to finish a meal.