Every dish a lucky pick
It's a happy balance of flavours, textures and seasonings at Greek taverna Mykonos, says JAIME EE
NEW RESTAURANT
Mykonos on the Bay
#01-10 Quayside Isle
31 Ocean Way
Tel: 6334-3818
Open Mon to Wed for dinner only: 6pm to 11pm Thurs to Sun for lunch and dinner: 12pm to 2pm; 6pm to 11pm (open at 11am on Sun). Closed on Tues.
LIKE the giant Merlion, Quayside Isle in Sentosa Cove has that aura of artifice about it that makes it difficult to see it as a serious dining destination. Pretty little eateries, all in a row, in a picturesque marina setting that look good on the resume of a hipster foodie or the post-its on the fridges of well-heeled residents.
While the likes of Saint Pierre and Chinese restaurant Blue Lobster - with its signature chilli crab and pomelo - have done their bit in raising the credibility of the complex, the self-styled Greek taverna Mykonos on the Bay always seemed more like a typical expat magnet than a serious Mediterranean concept. Kitschy sea-shell decor, basic white tables, sm…
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