The menu at the Tippling Club says simply 'pigeon,' but when the dish arrives at your table, it looks more like a pancake.

You wouldn't have known from the Singapore restaurant's menu that the bird would be served off-the-bone, flattened and carved into a circular shape with a layer of crispy skin on top.

Nondescript menus are part of the plan at the Tippling Club, says Ryan Clift, chef and co-owner. 'Why should we tell diners everything they're getting?' he asks, adding that he thinks traditional menus spoil the surprise.

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