Combining Bar SaVanh, Indochine Club Street Restaurant and CoChine Gallery into a three-storey shop-house, Indochine Club Street presents a story of Asia to guests who have chosen to embark on this gastronomical journey. For this hide-out does not only present a menu of delicious entrees, the story of Indochine goes back a long way to November 1999, when the first of Indochine's restaurants starts within Club Street itself. Take a deep breath, and let your imagination take you through the story of Indochine.

• The Vibe
  An olden day shop-house of white Chinese bamboo motifs lay against walls of dark green, its simple exterior reveals nothing of its magnificent interior. While the local crowd prefers perching on high chairs in alfresco dining area, travelers who venture into Indochine's interior are lavishly rewarded with a visual treat of Indochine's grand gallery of authentic Asia .

  Worn oak furnishings, plush silk cushions and replicas of Cambodian statues illustrate the Indochine concept of traditional East Asia . It is interesting to note that Indochine Club Street 's interior was designed based on a journey through the lands of Cambodia ; Bar SaVanh begins the journey through the surrounding greens portrayed by dark green walls with wall relics of temples hung on them. A pond walkway punctuates the green-lands like a river flowing between banks, and the journey continues up the wooden stairway.

  Indochine Club Street Restaurant, located on the second level, fondly captures the scene from an elevated highland. Dozens of families sprawled out across the greens enjoying their picnic lunches inspires the restaurant's fine dining location. The maze of stairways, hidden nooks and crannies builds on one's anticipatory, fueled by visual delights of intricate Asian décor like their hand-woven baskets, cloths and carpets. A few steps up the stairway will bring you to tranquil CoChine gallery, a private dining room for functions.

• The Food
  Quite unlike the usual lavish spread typical of fine dining, signature dishes reveal the simplicity of Laotian dishes and how they reflect the diet of Laotians. Goi Buoi Saigon (Pomelo Prawn Salad of Saigon) ($22) relies on two very basic ingredients – steamed prawns with juicy pomelos tossed in tangy and slightly spicy Indochine's house dressing. Succulent giant prawns with large chunks of pomelos transform into a blend of citrus and salty, springy and juicy; it becomes essential to savour the prawns as compared to generous servings of pomelo to ease off potential disappointment at the end of the dish.

  Laotian Larb Kai (Marinated Chicken in Lemon Juice) ($21), featuring minced chicken bits marinated in lemon juice and later cooked with fish sauce, is eaten for good luck and brings forth the true flavours of Laotian cuisine. Fresh mint leaves that enhance the overall flavour of this dish finely balance an initial sour and fishy taste. A heap of fresh garden salad complement the Laotian meal - absolutely healthy, nutritious and simply delicious.

  End off with Bar SaVanh's signature drink, SaVanh 49 ($15), a sweet tantalizing concoction of lychee liqueur interjected by a strong punch of Vodka.

• The Service
  A stop by the restaurant during its rest hours had only a friendly waiter producing the chef's works in the most graceful manner ever. Quiet in their steps and quick in their work, it leaves only the reader to judge from a personal experience of Indochine dining.

The SD Food Advisor's take on Indochine Club Street Restaurant
An enticing story lies behind a mystical and magnificent interior décor; Indochine Club Street is a visual treat by itself. Top it up with authentic indo-chinese food in an almost romantic setting; it is no wonder this place remains a favourite amongst locals and foreigners till today.