Icing was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the cake sort of dry and crumbly. I’d suggest a different cake if you’re here.
Tried the roasted pistachio and it was so rich and amazing. Location is great if you’re looking for a quick break from work. There’s even a gym here if you feel guilty!
Finally tried the famous coffee shop rosti! For only $8.90 you get a wholly filling meal. I enjoyed this so much more than Marche’s because it’s half the price and gets you comfortably full instead of obscenely full. They presently only take cash or Nets. Most of the other stalls are also cash only.
Tucked in a quiet neighbourhood in Potong Pasir is Kalonn, with its modest selection of decently priced craft beer. Pictured here is the Chocolate Hazelnut Porter (~$16). Grab some bar bites while you’re at it and have a long conversation with your friend! Service may be slower during off-peak hours as there’s only one person behind the counter, but hey, it’s off-peak so it cannot be that bad!
I mean basically… Very value for money and family-friendly diner. No complaints though it’s not for fussy eaters! Bonito chicken + mac and cheese + fries. Like Aston’s, you can do a protein + 2 sides, and there are a variety of other dishes as well like pasta and Asian flavours.
I know it’s more of a side to be shared with friends, but I’d wolf this down all by myself if I could! Perfectly fried, golden brown calamari topped with lemon aioli and herbs. Each piece melts in your mouth and gives you the ideal crunch to chewy ratio that is so crucial in fried calamari dishes. Not every place can achieve this like Miznon does. My advice: steal more pieces while your friends aren’t looking because you’ll be sad once it’s finished. Or just order a double portion!
Centre: Truffled Cèpes Bow Tie & Melted Cheese Skillets ($15)
Top left: Garlic Tiger Prawns Skillet ($21)
Top right: BYO Baby Dutch Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche ($15)
With mains priced like this, I would expect a decent portion that will leave you decently sated. However, the portions were quite minute. I could imagine a kid getting full on this, not teens or adults. The food itself was above average, but not anything to rave about and nothing you can’t attempt a decent version of at home. I suppose its selling point would be aesthetics, which is sadly much of cafe culture here. Waiting time was also longer than their estimate and each of our mains arrived quite a few minutes apart from each other. Go if you have a tiny appetite or if you’re prepared to spend more on sides!
Don’t eat soupy prawn mee often (I’m a bigger fan of the fried hokkien ones), but these ones are simply a must try. Rich stock and seriously large prawns that have been sliced in half for easier consumption, this bowl makes for a comforting lunch, even if it won’t fill you up entirely. You can add portions of abalone, pork skin, and pork rib if you’d like. Worth the queue, though I’d still suggest heading over around 11-ish before the crowd builds up. This soupy goodness will set you back anywhere between $4-8 depending on your order and add-ons.
Haven’t found churros in Singapore that make me happy. That is, until I tried these ones at Muchachos! $10.50 is a very reasonable price to pay for 6 sticks of churros, though I’d have appreciated more dark chocolate dip. The tiny plastic container also isn’t the most dipping friendly but if you and your pals don’t mind double dipping, it works. Will be back for them soon!
Mezcal-based cocktail that was so well balanced and not overpowering. Made by Anthony’s disciple, who himself is a highly experienced bartender, this was my more adventurous choice of the night! Sharp and a little dry, though it still glides smoothly down the throat.
Chanced upon Shin Gi Tai one Tuesday evening with a friend and found much to enjoy here. Anthony, the head bartender, is an expert in his craft and will happily mix something up for you based on flavour profiles you like. If you’ve got a base in mind, that works too. I had a fruity/flowery one with gin, elderberry liqueur and some grapefruit to start. Each concoction will likely set you back $26-29++ but they’re well worth every penny!
Pretty value for money deal here. Got a Chirashi Don and Mentaiko Salmon Don (pictured). Personally preferred the Chirashi Don as the fish was fresh and the restaurant was quite generous with the chunks. This was fine, though the sauce had too much mayo for my taste. Looking forward to trying the other mains next time!
