Just a 5 mins walk away from Buona Vista MRT lies Lean Bento, a halal-certified cafe dishing out healthy bentos, protein-packed desserts and a decent selection of coffee.

The combination of roasted chicken with scrambled eggs and waffles (as pictured) may be new, but don't be put off by this novelty. The herb-rubbed chicken was incredibly flavourful and succulent, but the seasoning may be too overwhelming for some as the taste of herbs and spices lingered on my tongue for too long. I'm also confused as to why they chose chicken thighs over the leaner breast meat (well they're called LEAN Bento right).

But I was more pleasantly surprised at the protein waffle. Initially disappointed with the soggy exterior, I found myself enjoying the cakey, slightly dense interior that exudes a strong buttermilk aroma. Yes, literally like a buttermilk pancake with abs that gives you abs 💪