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Oasis the Italian Restaurant at Thistle Johor Bahru

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We were invited for dinner at the poolside Italian themed Oasis restaurant at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru.

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Oasis restaurant has a well appointed bar, dining hall and alfresco poolside dining.

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We were graciously hosted by sous Chef Fazrul in charge of Oasis.

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Chef Fazrul started us off with his signature Trout Ceviche (RM56.80++).

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This was my first time having ceviche in Johor Bahru :-D

Chef Fazrul laid slices of fresh ocean trout on a creamy yellow river of Hollandaise sauce dressed with cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, orange, arugula leaves and dashes of lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.

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After whetting our appetites with the ceviche, Chef Fazrul's team piled us with, not one..., not two.... but three pizza planks baked in a wood fired brick oven.

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Slices of fresh ocean trout and pepperoni on a bed of melted mozzarella cheese dressed with basil leaves and house blended BBQ sauce (RM36.50++).

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Trout slices and turkey ham on mozzarella cheese dressed with mint, tomato and tabasco sauce (RM38.50++).

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Trout slices with button and shiitake mushrooms dressed tomato cherries, arugula leaves and dashes of truffle oil (RM43.50++).

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A beautifully presented mixed platter.

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(Clockwise from top left) We had Nachos de tapas of minced chicken and minced beef with spicy tomato sauce (RM25++). Gambas de ajillo with sauteed fresh prawns simply dressed with garlic and chili flakes (RM25++). Albondigas or lamb meat balls (RM26++). I like these but have to let you know that the lamb gaminess is quite pronounced :-D Poached Salmon with Fettuccine pasta (RM28++).

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Ocean Trout coated with hazelnut, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and dressed with truffle oil (RM61.50++).

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The sweet juicy flavour from big slab of fresh tender trout was balanced with the taste of savoury cheese, nutty hazelnut and dashes of truffle oil.

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Oasis Lamb Loin Fillet (RM68++).

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Asian spice glazed Australian lamb loin served with house blended brown sauce.

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For dessert, we had a Mango Cheese Cake (RM20++) and Crème Brûlée (RM24++).

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My thanks to Chef Farul and team for the hospitality.

Disclosure: Please note that this is an invited tasting.

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Restaurant name: Oasis Restaurant at Thistle Hotel 
Address:  Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor, Malaysia 
GPS: 1.462046, 103.743922 
Hours: 6:00pm to 10:00pm

No pork, no lard

Date: 31 Mar 2016

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