Cafe Swiss

Ever tried Swiss sandwiches? Well, at least i haven't.



At dinner here i stared into a menu full of unfamiliar breads... Rye "Buerli", White "Tessinerli", Zurcher Loaf. erm, hello mr strangers? Only after some assistance from the waiter did we manage to make our choices.

Dad grabbed a pre-designed sandwich off the list for convenience while i chose to assemble my own. Approrately picked my classic smoked salmon to go with Rye "Buerli" bread, rocket salad and tomatoes. Grain mustard as condiment, nothing too gimmicky.

The final product did surprise.


Rye "Buerli" with smoked salmon, rocket salad & tomatoes ($17)

I'll first pinpoint on the bread. Considering this is my first rye attempt, their rustic version sure gave me a fairly good impression. It was interestingly dense and hard with charred edges all-round.

Then for the salmon, they threw in a reasonable portion of shaved mild tasting ones. These probable home-smoked stuffs were well-sufficient to justify its hefty pricetag. Mustard was yums and those fresh corn chips with baby potato salad made suitable sides.



Honey-glazed Farmer Ham with tomato & gherkins on Rye "Buerli" and Fruit Chutney ($17)

Dad's chef selection sandwich (supposedly safer) took him aback as well. His version of rye came as three dainty balls connected together instead of typical flat slices. But because he prefers it crusty like that, it was conclusively an unregretted choice.


Warm Bitter Chocolate Fondant with Berries Compote ($11)

Our dessert took 15 minutes- a sign of it being freshly baked but with a slight letdown by the portion. This flat paltry thing was obviously insufficent to share but we still did so anyways. Surface was crusty with a tinge of molten middle and it passably beared the gist of bittersweetness.

And there was more to that vanilla-looking scoop. It offered little bits of granola-like crunch with a sharp harmonious sugar rushes tasting like nougat.


The total amount for our sandwiches and dessert hit just right for our feed at raffles voucher. I must say this was a good experience for us, having the most special sandwiches eaten. swiss style!

Cafe Swiss
2 Stamford Road
2F Swissotel the Stamford