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Not expecting to see this at a buffet': Woman surprised to find crocodile feet served at MBS buffet
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A diner at a restaurant in Marina Bay Sands was surprised to find crocodile feet neatly arranged as part of the buffet spread during her visit.
"Not expecting to see this at a buffet"
Nikkolette Wee filmed the unusual spread at RISE restaurant during a family dinner on Jan. 25 and shared the clip on Instagram on Apr. 12.
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"I was not expecting to see this at a buffet at Marina Bay Sands," she said in the video, adding that while she is adventurous with food, this was "pushing the limits".
Speaking to Mothership, she said that while she was aware of the Aussie-themed buffet, she didn't know there would be crocodile meat there.
Image courtesy of Nikkolette Wee
Image courtesy of Nikkolette WeeWee also told Lianhe Zaobao, Wee stated that she was no stranger to crocodile meat.
Scroll to continuHer dog had previously suffered from skin conditions requiring a "novel protein" diet, which led her to purchase crocodile meat for it.
"So seeing crocodile feet didn't surprise me," she said. "But seeing them presented in such a way at a buffet was strange."However, she noted that she also found the visual contrast quite interesting.
According to Zaobao, the dinner coincided with Australia Day, during which RISE had collaborated with notable chefs including Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin and Chef Cameron Kydd of Junction Moama, to offer a limited-time themed menu.
Here were some of the delectable, very Australian, treats that day.
Image courtesy of Nikkolette Wee
Image courtesy of Nikkolette Wee
Image courtesy of Nikkolette Wee
Image courtesy of Nikkolette WeeAlongside the crocodile feet, diners were also served kangaroo meat dishes that evening.
Image courtesy of Nikkolette WeeAs striking as the presentation was, however, the taste left Wee with mixed feelings.
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She described the flavour to Zaobao as resembling "chicken with a fishy smell."
Wee also told Mothership the crocodile was quite a puzzle for her.
She suggested to Zaobao that restaurants might offer a better experience by using other cuts of the reptile and exploring cooking methods such as braising.
