On our shopping day we ventured to South Coast Plaza, and decided to have lunch at Charlie Palmer's. The dining room was nice and bright, and it being a Tuesday was not busy. However we had a very enjoyable lunch experience here.
First of all we were brought out the rolls, which were fresh and warm, and much needed after a hard shift walking round South Coast Plaza.
To start we both ordered the ministrone soup, which was light yet delicious. A healthy start to our lunch!
We both chose the hangar steak with horseradish potato croquette, beetroot puree and asparagus. The steak was perfectly cooked (medium for me and medium well for Anna) and went well with the flavour of the beetroot puree and potato.
For dessert I was lucky enough to be able to order a dessert from the a la carte menu (due to being unable to eat chocolate). I ordered the carrot and ginger cheesecake with orange marshmallow and mandarin frozen souffle. This dessert was the best I sampled on our trip, the cheesecake being a fantastic journey through the different flavours and textures. The frozen souffle was rich and smooth complimenting the flavours of the cheesecake very well.
Anna ordered the chocolate brownie with mango mouse and vanilla ice cream. The brownie was not hard and heavy which can be its downfall being more like a moist chocolate cake, the mousse and ice cream creating a tasty dessert plate which left Anna fully satisfied.
The lunch menu at $20.12 was fantastic value, and a great opportunity to sample fine dining without breaking the bank. We will definitely return when we visit Anaheim again, and hopefully have the opportunity to sample the a la carte menu and famous blood orange mojitos!!
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