Definitely a fitting name for this dish. Featuring double fried french toast covered in cinnamon sugar, I could feel a layer of sugar coating my lips with each bite. Luckily, plain yogurt and fresh berries (you can also opt for bananas!) on the side helped to cut through some of the sweetness so it doesn’t feel like you’re eating a jar of sugar. The outside of the french toast had a nice crunch, while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. Despite being double-fried, it was neither greasy nor cloying.
Was it extremely sinful? Yes. Was it worth the sharp increase in my blood sugar afterwards? Also yes.
This dish is an attempt to reinvent takoyaki by replacing the traditional batter with a sweet egg omelette. It was pretty tasty, with big pieces of octopus. The mayonnaise and okonomiyaki sauce were great accompaniments too. Do take note that there is a significant amount of pickled ginger used in the filling, which has a strong flavour and may not be for everyone.
Essentially 5 of the same tamagoyaki but with different toppings. While the tamagoyaki itself is pretty tasty with a nice amount of sweetness, the toppings - tomato, seaweed, salmon, mentai mayo, zuwaigani (snow crab) did not do much to enhance the flavour. Perhaps the most flavourful one would be the tomato one, which was essentially a dollop of tomato ketchup. Fans of spice however, may enjoy the spicy seaweed paste, which has a decent amount of heat.
Definitely a dish for sharing as it can get very cloying due to the amount of eggs used.
Not sure what about this banana bread makes it distinctively Australian, but I must say it was a pretty good slice of banana bread in general. The bread itself was quite dense, making it feel slightly cake-like. However, it’s definitely not as sweet as banana cake, although it does not lose out in terms of the banana flavour and aroma.
The best part is... they serve it warm. Good for the tummy and good for your soul.
Texture-wise, this was on the smoother and runnier side - probably the result of the acai being blended with rice milk. However, it went really well with the crunchy granola, nuts, and seeds. The fruits were fresh and all pretty sweet too. The generous amount of acai and toppings meant that this could actually be shared between two small eaters... although I would still prefer to finish it on my own without having to share.
Overall, a really refreshing bowl of acai.
Zharkoe is a traditional Russian stew filled with meat, potatoes, and fresh vegetables.
This version consisted of pieces of pork, alongside tender potatoes and a variety of vegetables including carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms. The stew itself was flavourful, and you could taste the generous amount of dill and bayleaves used. The chopped spring onions added some freshness to the broth too.
The stew was served with a slice of bread, for a hearty meal.
A great choice for a first visit here so that you get to try most of their flavours. Each table also comes with a sign to help you identify the dumpling filling based on the colour of the skin.
The dumpling skin was thicker than the usual dumplings we are used to, and had a firmer bite. The fillings were all pretty good, but our favourites were the salmon, paneer cheese, and potato + bacon. These three were really flavourful and unique texture wise, from the flakey salmon to the crumbly cheese, to the creamy potato.
Perhaps the most interesting dumpling was the minty ram. This dumpling was filled with lamb and a good amount of mint. The mint flavour was quite overwhelming and the lamb had a gamey flavour, which may not suit everyone’s tastebuds. Nevertheless, worth a try if you are more adventurous.
Dumplings were served with a side of sour cream to complete the experience.
The panna cotta was nice and smooth, albeit firmer than other panna cottas I’ve had. It had a light vanilla fragrance too. The red wine berry soup was sweet, and had some unsuspecting savoury notes as well. It was flavourful and complemented the light panna cotta.
However, the price is rather steep for this small portion so I would recommend you focus on the mains on your trip here instead.
Pretty decent soufflé that was light and airy with a slight crisp crust. Flavour-wise, it was not anything spectacular as I felt the chocolate flavour could have been more pronounced. The accompanying pistachio gelato though, was delightful creamy and full of nutty flavour. Bits of chopped pistachio nuts added some contrast in texture in the gelato too.
Had it previously at Atlas Coffeehouse and this was equally good. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with salted caramel sauce. The buttermilk waffle was light and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
This was a pretty rich and silky rice dish. The egg did help add a certain creaminess to it although I would have preferred it to be creamier. I'm not a fan of bacon but I understand why this was included since it adds a slightly salty edge but doesn’t overpower the risotto, and the fried enoki gave an added texture and sweetness to the dish.
Had it previously at Atlas Coffeehouse and this was equally good. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with salted caramel sauce. The buttermilk waffle was light and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
