They have a 1 for 1 set lunch promotion ($35++ per set lunch, $41 for 2 people with the offer), which I decided to try. They have 2 set lunch menus to choose from, one which has Thai dishes, and the other has Spanish dishes.
First up was the Limon's Special Nuts mix, which was a variety of nuts marinated in a Thai- tasting dressing, with a slight hint of lemongrass (yum!) and a hint of spiciness.
It also comes with a refreshing drink - Limon's Special Lemongrasss Flavoured Punch, which had a fruity taste (I could taste mango and a very slight citrus taste).
This was the bread they served - it was lightly toasted and packed with different kinds of nuts and grains, and they even gave three different types of spreads.
For the Thai menu, the soup was Tom Kha Guy, which is a creamy coconut base chicken soup. There were lots of tender pieces of chicken, a delicious variety of mushrooms in a extremely aromatic broth. The soup was bursting with flavour and though it was very tasty, it wasn't too salty (like some Thai soups). The soup isn't spicy, so it's great for people like me who can't take spicy food :)
For the Spanish menu, it was Pumpkin Soup, which is a wholesome soup made of pureed pumpkin. The soup was smooth and thick even though there wasn't cream in the soup itself. It's a healthier choice as it's packed full of beta carotene and flavoured simply with freshly ground pepper.
Mains was the Lobster and King Prawn Pahd Thai. The pad thai here is extravagant - can't compare meat-wise to my $4.90 pad thai in Diandin Golden Mile - it has a huge-ass king prawn, and 2 pieces of lobster in it. The prawn was spurtingly fresh, and it's not the kind of bicarbonated prawn you find in most restaurants, meaning that the taste is not compromised.Though the noodles were done really well, with just the right texture (slightly transparent and chewy), I thought that it might be better if it tasted more 'Thai'. Because of the strong Thai flavours in the soup, I was expecting the Pahd Thai to have more flavour. The pad thai here is is more ang-moh-fied with attenuated flavours. However, the basic taste of the pad thai is good, and does not taste like those tomato-tasting ones elsewhere. 
The Paella with Seafood, Chicken, Spanish Sausage and Broad Beans was a sunset orange in colour, which contrasted beautifully with the black dish it was presented in. The rice was moist and yet not soggy, and the seafood was fresh and tasty. I prefered the Paella to the Pad Thai, but only because I love my pad thai reeking of thai spices and sauce. 
Dessert was Tom Banana with Pandanus Leaf and Coconut Sauce. The coconut sauce was rich and creamy, and the bananas were slightly sweetened. Actually, the lady boss says that their ice cream machine has yet to arrive, so the desserts don't have ice cream. I think this would be great with coconut ice cream.
The Spanish dessert was a Caramel Flan, which is also known as Crème caramel. I think this is a pretty good dessert choice as it is not as heavy as creme brulee or the likes, and yet has a soft texture. Their caramel sauce wasn't cloyingly sweet, so it was pretty good.
To end off the meal, they served Tea/Coffee . I liked how they served thewith a little chocolate almond biscuit on the side. Reminds me of Ember and their little muffin with a strawberry swirl :)
The Paella with Seafood, Chicken, Spanish Sausage and Broad Beans was a sunset orange in colour, which contrasted beautifully with the black dish it was presented in. The rice was moist and yet not soggy, and the seafood was fresh and tasty. I prefered the Paella to the Pad Thai, but only because I love my pad thai reeking of thai spices and sauce. Dessert was Tom Banana with Pandanus Leaf and Coconut Sauce. The coconut sauce was rich and creamy, and the bananas were slightly sweetened. Actually, the lady boss says that their ice cream machine has yet to arrive, so the desserts don't have ice cream. I think this would be great with coconut ice cream.
The Spanish dessert was a Caramel Flan, which is also known as Crème caramel. I think this is a pretty good dessert choice as it is not as heavy as creme brulee or the likes, and yet has a soft texture. Their caramel sauce wasn't cloyingly sweet, so it was pretty good.
To end off the meal, they served Tea/Coffee . I liked how they served thewith a little chocolate almond biscuit on the side. Reminds me of Ember and their little muffin with a strawberry swirl :)For me, $20 nett per person is really a bang for my buck. With the economic crisis, this is a great way to stretch your dollar, and yet enjoy a good meal with great ambience. If only I had the luxury of time, I'll spend a lazy afternoon lunching here - the decor is really very nice, especially if you sit upstairs, as they have tall windows draped with day curtains, muting the glare from the afternoon sun.
Limon
7 Purvis Street
Tel: 6333 9004
Tel: 6333 9004
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yay! i heard about their promotion from my friend, been wanting to go, but so far didn't had the correct opportunity since they do lunch only. hopefully by the time i go their promotion is still available
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