we finally step foot on the famous Fondue House in Desa Sri Hartamas.

Fondue (pronounced "fon-doo") comes from the French verb fondre, which means "to melt". This delicious and entertaining custom of dipping chunks of crusty bread into a steaming pot of melted cheese originated in Switzerland and more specifically in the Canton of Neuchatel.

The dish consists of several cheeses that is melted with wine and a bit of flour and served communally out of a pot called a caquelon. Long forks are used by each guest to spear a cube/slice of bread and then dipped into the cheese and eaten.

Besides cheese fondue, there is also chocolate desert fondue, which was invented by the Americans. It is said to have originated from a Swiss chocolate manufacturer who was demonstrating how its products could be melted and served with pieces of fruits, cake and cookies.

We took our luck on the Cheese Mushroom Fondue. Actually it's recommended by our friends because, apparently, they've been there a couple of times. We ordered the original cheese fondue as well with Lamb Cutlets and Seafood Platter

The Cheese Mushroom Fondue Set with Lamb Cutlets and Bread basket

Lamb cutlets.. which was a bit too tender.. with some carrott n celery sticks and brocolli

Bread Basket - bread stick, bread and biscuits

the cheese mushroom fondue.. really nice !!!! like super thick, creamy, cheese mushroom soup..

Chocolate Fondue Set with assortments of fruits and cakes

the killer !

assorted fruits - bananas, apples, grapes, strawberries, starfruits.. and a few small pieces of cakes

ok.. first thought, u might think it wont be filling.. but i guess it is, maybe cause i kept filling myself with water (i was darn darn darn hot..)

the original plain cheese fondue was a bit sour, maybe because it was melted with wine.. the mushroom one was fantabulous!!!

the chocolate fondue was great.. but just that, if the strawberries could be sweeter =)

so, definitely a place to check out.. would be back for a second visit

Fondue House
5 Plaza Prisma Ville,
Jalan 26A/70A,
Desa Sri Hartamas
Tel: 03-6203 3346
Business Hours: Daily (11am-11pm)

it's opposite SODA and Coffee Bean, behind As You Like It Flowers and Decanter Too!
 

	Jazzmint March 6, 2006   01:57 PM PST   had the original in swiss before, Its yummy, the put is like a cup only. and they eat with beef slice plus bread..gosh so filling!!

	KY March 3, 2006   01:26 AM PST   ops, the pictures of food are here... :/

	boo_licious February 28, 2006   10:06 AM PST   Long time no eat fondue! Must give this a try one day.

	Joanne February 28, 2006   10:01 AM PST   thanks! will go try them.

	June February 27, 2006   04:22 PM PST   Hey, thanks for the tip. Was just looking at fondue through my friend's blog and can't wait to try it! Not that expensive either. Thanks again!

	swee February 27, 2006   02:17 PM PST   hi joanne, the cheese sets were about 20 ++ and the chocolate one is abt that price too.. there were 5 of us, we ordered 3 fondues.. about 23 /pax, u know.. plus tax n all..

	Joanne February 27, 2006   09:59 AM PST   hi...can i know how much each costs? thanks! looks really good, esp the chocolate one....