The Oyster In My World...

Aptly named after the famed aphrodisiac, Ostrea's eminent outdoor patio offers an attractive option both for dining and people watching. Boasting a colossal menu of oyster dishes, dinner at Ostrea is sheer indulgence for fresh, plump oysters just do not come with Walmart price tags.

Shooter style, gratin, broiled, grilled, breaded, steamed, risotto-ed, we were hard pressed to make our choices for the oysters come in more ways than one can ever imagine. We finally concluded on the au naturel, gratin, breaded, steamed and risotto-ed ones.

Freshly shucked, the au naturel ones came slurpy and fresh, perfect with just a spot of tart lemon squirt. Lightly seasoned with soy sauce and a sprinkle of chopped chives, the steamed ones were a hit too as they were devoured in one gulp, mollusc and all. The gratin with its rich creamy sauce and brown crust will sit well with those with an aversion to raw oysters while the breaded ones with their thick crust enveloping pieces of anaemic-looking oysters were a forgettable lot.

There is something about greenish looking food (besides vegs) which I always associate with bile and that I can assure you was not a very pleasant thought for as luck would have it, I was duly presented with an odd-looking greenish risotto for my main. Fortunately, its taste was quite the contrary. Crammed with oysters and a generous dose of crispy bacon, I had to stop myself from licking the plate clean;)

Be prepared to put on your best behaviour at Ostrea for the people watching is a quid pro quo business.

Ostrea
Address: 3-10-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: 03-6230-1100
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