Roast & Coffee - Retro Garden 1968's

Popular among Singaporeans, @roastandcoffee offers an extensive menu of homely dishes and coffee that is fit for every meal of the day! We find their dishes quite tasty while some have their misses.

The Salted Egg Chicken Fried Rice (RM14.90) was very indulgent. With a huge portion of crispy chicken cutlet, the cutlet pieces were well drenched with salted egg sauce which was very rich and umami! Perfect with some rice.

Their Fried Fish Soup (RM14.90) came in a humongous portion as well. Although I can taste the fish broth well, I feel like they put abit too much milk in this. Not bad but you probably can find better elsewhere.

When you thought we had enough salted eggs, we had to order their Salted Egg Fries (~RM7.90). The sauce used is the same as that in their chicken rice, and the fries were abit too hard. Seems undercooked as the colour of the fries was too light.

Finally for drinks, I definitely recommend the Coconut Hor Kar Sai (RM7.90). A mixture of Milo and Coffee, it was a very delightful blend of flavours. Love how coconut flavours were infused in this too and it isn't too overpowering!

I think this is a can eat, although I feel like food standards at Tong Guan are better. If there is a queue, I think can skip 😂

Lots of food items here

Not all Google reviews can be trusted, this place got a 4.4 rating with near 1,000 reviews but after trying their mee siam and duck egg char kway teow, and a couple of drinks, this place probably is a 3.5-4.0 rating instead. Service was efficient though prices are on the higher side, but for me taste was the letdown. Whilst it is a no pork no lard restaurant, which probably compromised the taste somewhat, the duck egg char kway teow was lacking the smoky wok hei and savouriness. The mee siam on the other hand tastes like it came out from a microwave as the vermicelli lacks the spiciness and tanginess.

The Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken is quintessential Malaysian favorite that is basic with different toppings yet all rounded delicious. Highlight would be the coconut rice that was fragrant and fluffy and the fried chicken pieces were boneless, crispy yet juicy and well-marinated. The dollop of sambal on the side was aromatic though on a slightly sweeter side.

The Curry Chee Cheong Fun that is uncommonly found and good for sharing. The chee cheong fun was thin and smooth while the curry gravy was thick, fragrant with mild spiciness. It came with TaoKi (dried beancurd) for a texture contrast.

The Laksa here is slightly different from those in Singapore, but quite nice. The boiled eggs are fresh and done perfectly. Quite a crowded place.