Cafe O (Raffles Holland V)

From Cafe O
Really can have this anytime of the day.
Soft Bun Set limits to either kopi O or teh O.
Thick fluffy toast bun.

I have been constantly disappointed with pratas I have had everywhere else .

Cafe O is probably the only place that can make my prata the way I like it.

Crisp , light and not greasy .

The accompanying fish curry is always rich and tasty .

Too many disappointments from prata else where - either too greasy , not fresh ( because they were not made ala minute - usually made in stacks and pilled up ) or the curry is watered down - like curry powder with water .

I am further convinced that I should get my pratas here only - regardless of noises that say why pay more for a prata here.

It’s the quality ... Yo !

Comes with Soft Bun, 2 eggs, Hot Teh/Kopi. The food and drinks were good! Buns were crispy and soft at the same time, prefer this to Ya Kun’s toasts. Their eggs are less runny though. Overall a yummy meal 🍞🥚🥚☕️

However, the service was dismal in comparison. I was standing there for almost 10 minutes, but nobody told me what’s the “right side of the queue”. The queue only formed when I was about to order, but I had to re-queue. Then I was left standing like a fool waiting for my meal, even though they could have told me to take a seat first. It was my first time there, how was I supposed to know how the service works zzz. Disappointing service 👎🏻

Cafe O is my best bet to get an egg prata that is completely “Matte” and crispy .

Why matte - because there is no trace of oil.
And for those of you who have pet peeves of oily Prata - this Prata will be TOP on your list .

It’s pretty much like eating a crepe actually 😇
Be sure to request for non oily Prata and just to inform you - only a specific indian gentleman can make this order to my standards so I’d always be sure he does my Prata ( he takes the evening shift ) .

The curry is so aromatic without being greasy or oily :)

The best place to have Prata in air con comfort .

I love the Roti pratas at this hidden cafe . Cafe O is run by the same people behind the soup restaurant .

I know some like their pratas with a very crispy outer layer ( almost like the Chinese Cong you bing ) and some like theirs shimmering ( with a good amount of oil and fat ) but I like my Prata Matte ( hahaha ) and I like it done closer to how a crepe is done .

This is the only place I have been able to get my Pratas done my way by this Middle Aged Indian gentleman . Go before 6 pm if you like to see him perform his superb Prata tossing skills. I would only order my Prata when he is behind the stove 😀

The Prata is entirely oil free , with a slight crust and is accompanied by this flavourful curry chicken sauce which just explodes with flavours .
I can never get enough of their curry sauce .

At 2.50, this is such an affordable meal 😇.

Fluffy Egg Roti Prata

Some like their Prata crispy , some like theirs oily .
I like mine fluffy and soft and with no traces of oil and I finally found a place that can meet my requirements .

The Prata was soft and fluffy but still had a well charred skin - this must be one good Prata Chef .
I like going in the mornings because that's when the resident Prata Chef is on duty 😊

The curry accompanying the Prata was robust , had the right consistency and so well flavoured with spices . Best part was that it was served hot .

You might be surprised to know that cafe o is run by the same management of the soup restaurant .
This can only mean good - since the soup restaurant has been known for its high quality and consistently good food .

Their teh halia was also very good by the way - so make sure you get one !

My only gripe was that the Nasi Lemak rice was a little disappointing . It was not sufficiently fragrant and it had this sticky feel. I like my Nasi Lemak rice grains to have a harder texture and would appreciate if the coconut flavour was a little bit more natural . Perhaps basmati rice will be a better choice .

So in the meantime , skip the rice and go for the Prata :)