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Wildseed Cafe by The Summerhouse @ 3 Park Lane Review: Relaxing Brunch Within a Beautiful Charming Garden
New year, new cafes to hop to!
Following the floral cafe trend in South Korea and Bangkok, I am elated that cafes filled with lovely fresh flowers have finally arrived in sunny Singapore! Located at Seletar Aerospace Park, I was excited to check out what Wildseed Cafe has to offer on a Saturday morning for two hungry girls.
Opened by the people behind The Summerhouse restaurant, this area is reminiscent of restaurants that have occupied the colonial bungalows at Dempsey. My Hong Kong friend commented, “Wow, I haven’t seen this side of Singapore before!”
Well, who said Hong Kong and Singapore are similar?
I drove down here and was delighted that there were ample parking lots.
While we headed towards the cafe, I noticed that it was not very big with less than 5 tables. Nonetheless, I was relieved that there were more seats outside, where patrons could bring their pets over.
Yes I’ve seen dogs being their customers already.
Wildseed has got the garden ambience just about right with the overhanging pots, ferns and red brick walls. I’ve been to a couple of Florist x Cafe collaboration cafes like Casa Lapin in Bangkok, and I adore them.
There’s something relaxing about staring at plants and the florist constructing her bouquets from scratch.
And FYI, the flowers and plants here at Poppy Flora aren’t cheap though. One small pot starts from $20, while the bouquets are a lot more than that. I can’t complain though, they really spruced up the space really well.
All orders are done at their counter.
I couldn’t make up my mind on what dishes we should have after I came face-to-face with their dessert display. I wanted all of them! That’s when I realise that most had a common denominator – using flowers and herbs to incorporate the “nature” theme in their bakes.
I was tempted to get their Pea Flower Coconut Muffin [$6.50] until someone ordered their Chocolate Banana Bread [$6.50] and I followed suit. It looked extremely alluring under the spotlight.
Below are the Wildseed Cafe’s menus for All-day Breakfast on weekends (until 5.30pm), and the other – Sandwich menu on normal days. I tried to find them online but they don’t seem to have a website yet. I was apprehensive about the All-day breakfast as it was $28+ per person and have no idea how big the portions are.
Not your average price for breakfast, for sure.
Thankfully the Sandwich Menu seems to have more reasonably-priced with options that are below $20. They also provide sharing platters for families or larger groups.
We couldn’t go past the Drinks Menu. There were quite a wide selection of coffee brewed by Nomad the Gallant Coffee Roasters, juices and cocktails. However, we were notified that not all smoothies were available that day.
I craved for something healthy to start the day and ordered The Vegano 1.0 Sandwich [$14] with Tomato, Garden herb salad, Eggplant, Nuts & Hummus. It came inside the brown wrapper and when I opened it, it was a burger instead of a sandwich!
How cute.
Taste: 4.5/5
For $14, you definitely get the bang out of your buck. It came with three tasty herbal falafels that were one of the best ones I’ve had. It is packed full of proteins and minced herbs.
I was pleased how the vegetables like the cabbage and cherry tomatoes were fresh, and the nuts adding a wonderful dimension the burger; it would be plain without them. Furthermore, the filling to bun ratio was just right. The top bun had a spread of hummus, while the bottom was lined with tomato sauce and sunflower seeds.
Every bite was bliss.
The bun was also made out of sourdough, one of my favourite breads.
The felafels were unforgettable and deep fried till its crisp and golden brown. It also had a few whole chick peas ambushed inside for a texture explosion.
This is my first vegan burger that has left me wanting more and more. I need a Vegano 2.0 and 3.0 after this! Setting healthy goals for the new year.
To accompany our sweet treat, my friend ordered a Pink Potion [$5] fresh pressed juice, while I had a Cappuccino [$5].
Sadly, Pink Potion, which was made from Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Carrot, Lemon and Ginger juice, was extremely sour – even for someone who actually likes sour drinks. It was a mess of flavours that were indistinguishable. I am guessing that the grapefruit and lemon overpowered everything else.
My coffee, on the other hand, was quite smooth and not too milky. Quite a decent cuppa. The cute madeleine at the side was a pleasant surprise too.
All these were enjoyed with our Chocolate Banana Cake [$6.50].
Taste: 4/5
The cake is moist, fluffy and delectable at our first few bites. I could taste some raisins inside, but thought that it could have more walnuts, or even chocolate chips for more crunch and a burst of cocoa.
This is perfect for those who do not have a sweet tooth, but craving for something to go with your coffee. It was so delicious that I couldn’t stop digging into it.
BUNNY’S VERDICT: **** out of 5 stars
Great cafe for couples, youngsters and families alike. I can see myself bringing someone of any age here for breakfast and tea.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Vegano 1.0 Vegetarian Sandwich, Chocolate Banana Cake, Coffee
DAMAGE: $16+ per person. Service Charge not included.
RATING
Overall Taste: 4/5 Great ambience with great affordable brunch food with unconventional dishes, what’s not to love about this cafe? I can’t wait to return for more sweet and savoury items! I would want to try more of their sandwiches, Honey Lemon Rosemary Tart and Garden Dessert Bowls. I admire chefs who actually dare to experiment with different flavour combinations using fresh produce on hand.
Ambience: 4/5 Everyone is here for its whimsical nature design! Nonetheless, I wish that the al fresco area would be slightly more decorated with more plants and fairy lights for a better dining experience for larger groups.
Service: 4/5 Food and drinks took about 15-20 minutes to be served.The staff were all smiles despite being slightly underhanded and busy on their first few days of operation. They were eager to serve and tried to answer my questions. However, something was lacking during my visit – tap water. This is usually mandatory in all my cafe hopping visits around Australia and Singapore.
Wildseed Cafe
3 Park Lane
The Summerhouse
Singapore 798387
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am – 7pm (Tuesday to Friday)
9am – 7pm (Saturday, Sunday)
Closed on Mondays
Directions:
- 103 (Serangoon Interchange), 117 (Punggol Interchange)
- Stop after Rolls Royce Pte Ltd
Love,
The Hungry Bunny
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Dinner at Spago Singapore by Wolfgang Pück Review @ Marina Bay Sands: Exquisite Seasonal Asian Fusion Cuisine with Genuine Service
Since October last year, The Club at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Skypark was taken over by Spago, which launched its Asian debut right here in Singapore.
For those who aren’t familiar with this chain of fine dining restaurants, you’re not alone. But I am very sure that you have heard of the person who owns it – at least.
Does Wolfgang Puck ring a bell?
CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Marina Bay Sands Shoppes has been known for being one of the top restaurants in Singapore; the celebrity restaurant has received accolade from visitors all around the world!
Likewise, Spago has left traces in the global fine dining landscape. They include Las Vegas, Maui and Istanbul. Every outlet, however, has varying menus that are seasonal, and inherently inspired by environments, as well as cuisines from the local culture.
My visit to Spago was to celebrate a special celebration – my mother’s birthday with 4 other family members. It was the perfect opportunity to find out more about this relatively new establishment that I’ve been very curious about.
Upon reaching the restaurant by the lift, we were greeted by these beautiful ladies from Ukraine at the SkyPark. One of them led us to our table that I’ve reserved for 6.45pm.
Just like my previous visits to fine dining restaurants, arriving just before the sun sets has become a routine because it guarantees a spectacular view of the red azure skies. This is even better when you are 57 levels off the ground!
The restaurant, too, was bathing in the golden hues from the retreating sun.
The design of Spago is a tad different from other fine dining restaurants that I’ve been to; there are two sections – the lounge and alfresco bar for tapas and drinks that is non air-conditioned, and an indoor restaurant for the full dinner service.
The indoor restaurant is further split into two dining halls, where there is a bar that separates them. While making our way to our table, I couldn’t help but notice their floor-to-ceiling white-trimmed windows, wooden floors and floral centrepiece, which featured our national flower.
The decor is so American and I thought I was at Rodeo Drive at Beverly Hills! The atmosphere generated by its interior is stylish, elegant and inviting with classical music played in the background.
Sometimes I wonder if the bottles at the bar are for display or do they actually use it for their concoctions?
The table that we were put at overlooked Gardens By The Bay and the sea beyond, and they had such a calming effect on me.
It was the opposite at the other side though, as the skies transitioned into an intense burst of colour contrast between the red and blue tones. I was amazed by this sight and just had to snap it – just because we don’t regularly dine 57 levels above with this view of the sunset, right?
According to their website, Spago offers “American cuisine with global accents”. This is particularly apparent from certain Asian fusion dishes like ‘Kaya Toast’ [$38++], Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi [$38++] and even Pan Seared Red Snapper Laksa [$58++].
I was drawn to many of them, which is probably the reason why we over-ordered. All of us shared 5 appetisers, 2 mains, 1 side and 1 dessert. I also had a handcrafted cocktail because reviews seem optimistic about them.
Their menus can be found here.
For the bread service, they served multigrain, cranberry, olive ciabatta and French baguette that evening, and all the ladies went straight for the olive ciabatta and cranberry.
We also had a marble slab, where perched atop were unsalted butter and seaweed salted butter in an adorable cylindrical shape.
To start, we had Spago’s signature Big Eye Tuna Tartare Cones [$36++] with chili aioli, shaved bonito, scallions and masago.Taste: 5/5
Despite half of us having a sore throat, I insisted on having these because they were highly raved by reviewers at its flagship restaurant. Out of everything we had, this left a deep impression on our minds even after the meal!
This is an absolute MUST ORDER.
Our main concern – the chili aioli was not spicy at all, as the marinade of the fresh tuna cubes was more attuned towards the Japanese palate due to the bonito flakes and massage. Another element that took this dish to another level was the black and white sesame cone; it was so fragrant that I thought that it was served to us straight from the oven!
If this is not adventurous enough for a fusion dish, you’d be shocked at this re-creation of our favourite Singaporean breakfast… the kaya toast!
‘Kaya Toast’ with seared foie gras, pandan-coconut jam, toasted brioche, foir gras-espresso mousse [$38].
Taste: 4/5
I was appalled by how it was plated. This looks nothing like a kaya (pandan-coconut jam) toast with the thin biscuits defying gravity against the foie gras. Nonetheless, I was excited to savour it.
It is usually hard to go wrong with foie gras.
With the kaya jam spread onto the brioche and topped with a slab of foie gras, the whole orchestra was… well, interesting. The hint of kaya was not very strong and I was enjoying the fatty and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the foie gras.
Moreover, the next star of the dish was the espresso mousse, which was a hit amongst the ladies. The coffee flavour was distinct and comforting to coffeeholics.
While saying this, I felt that the toasted brioche wasn’t very crispy, perhaps due to it soaking up the kaya jam. Apparently, this fusion dish has a lot of potential, but it has not reached the mind-blowing stage yet.
Having a thicker slice of brioche may not be the only solution though.
For that night, I wanted something that is leafy and easier for the stomach. My mum doesn’t like Beetroot, so we chose to have the Warm Octopus Salad [$29] with Spanish chorizo, shelling beans, romanesco, gremolata, and red wine reduction.
Taste: 3.5/5
Unfortunately, we were a bit stumped by this “salad” because it was not a bowl of greens that we expected. Although the romanesco (roman cauliflower) was crunchy and octopus was tender, where you need minimal effort to chew, the sides of shelling beans and gremolata were too mushy and watery for my liking.
Some of us felt that they did not match the octopus.
This was an interesting attempt to combine the East (octopus) and West (seasonal vegetables), but it was difficult for us to appreciate. Moreover, the price wasn’t really justified for such a small portion that was easily polished up with four spoonfuls.
Alaskan King Crab Risotto [$42++] with zucchini, confit tomato, squash blossom, garlic and lemon butter.
Taste: 5/5
I wished we had a bigger portion of this because it was so perfect! The risotto is unexpectedly sweet; not sure if they added sugar into it.
Risotto was nutty and not too mushy. It contained delicate cubes of zuchinni that lend a fun crunch to the dish.
The waiter also recommended us to have the Hand Cut Agnolotti [App $32++] with first season sweet corn, mascarpone, sage and parmesan. I was sold when he told me that he felt like he had an orgasm after trying it.
Taste: 3.75/5
Topped with finely grated parmesan, the cute little envelope-shaped agnolotti bursted out with the creamy sweet corn and marscarpone. I wasn’t sure if it is orgasmic, but those who love corn and cheese – I promise you that it will give you that sensation. *winks*
As a seafood lover, this took the back seat after having the Alaskan King Crab Risotto; I don’t like anything corn-flavoured because I prefer it to be all natural – steamed sweet corn cobs are enough for me!
Honey Miso Broiled Black Cod [$62++] with chilled egg noodles, orange chili dressing, black sesame vinaigrette and coriander.
Taste: 4/5
Tender but it ws a bit dry, requires a watery sauce to match. It is also a bit charred on the sides. Cod is sweet by itself and the decorative sauces didn’t really add much value to its taste.
Slow Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast [$56++] with morel mushrooms, farro, leeks, asparagus, fennel puree, cherries and natural jus.
Taste: 3.5/5
Duck Breast was roasted to perfection and was extremely tender and sweet! The sauces unfortunately was a bit on the salty and oily side and overpowered the juices of the duck when paired together. I also could not taste the cherries. Perhaps a lighter fruity sauce would be a better fit for this dish.
I like the touch of morel mushrooms though, as it is not readily available in Singapore, I believe!
In addition to our mains, we had a side of Caramelised Brussel Sprouts [$18++] because my brother loves it.
Taste: 5/5
I’m obsessed! I don’t usually like brussel sprouts because it has a natural bitter taste to it, but when it is caramelised with some charred sides and topped with small bits of “rice krispies”… Umm, it’s good. This came in a big portion and was pretty filling for five of us.
Handcrafted Cocktail Rough Love with Tanquery No. Ten Gin, Champagne, Shiso Umeshu [$26++].
Taste: 5/5
I am a huge sucker for floral and fruity cocktails, and having one is a no-brainer at Spago because reviewers have raved about them. I was stunned by how it is served in an abnormally large wine glass and contained a huge block of ice cube that lasted throughout our two-hour long meal.
With floral accents and a tangy tinge from the Shiso Umeshu, the name Rough Love may not be the best fit for the cocktail. Nonetheless, it is THE best cocktail I’ve had so far!
Our dinner was not complete without ending on a sweet note. I already had the Salted Caramel Soufflé in mind and it was also a dish that my family and waiter recommended.
Phew for that!
Salted Caramel Soufflé [$24++] with Farmer’s market Fuji apple sorbet.
Taste: 4/5
We all had a good laugh because its appearance looks like a pimply teenager’s face!
I had not much qualms about the soufflé because I haven’t had many; it rose perfectly and had a lightly toasted crisp on the outside, and warm creamy interior. Instead of having sauce to go with it, the red round jelly-like candy that gave it some chewy sweetness and sourness from the Fuji apple sorbet. contrast to the warm souffle.
After having the sorbet, we felt that the Fuji apple sorbet was the star of the dish! It was delightfully sour and rejuvenated our tastebuds after such a filling meal.
On my second visit a few months later, I ordered their Burrata with Caramelised Mission Figs [$29++] with prosciutto di parma, marinated artichokes, arugula, aged balsamic and candied almonds.
Taste: 3/5
This is one starter that was interesting, but not one that would satisfy everyone’s palette if they are not into figs or a soft fluffy cheese like burrata.
I was surprised by the fresh figs incorporated as I expected dried ones. This is a good thing. The whole composition was a blend of varying textures and flavours of sweet, salty and sour (from the aged balsamic).
But, this dish is not something that we would order again as it is slightly too exotic for us.
From the menu, you’d probably be put off by how expensive a Laksa can be at Spago because it’s priced at $58++. Nonetheless, it is not just any ordinary one! It contains Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut – a fish that is not commonly found in Asia and the head chef has just imported it. I am quite lucky to try it as it is not a staple ingredient in Singaporean restaurants.
Taste: 4/5
This is a laksa that is so unique.
Prawns and fish cakes are usually added, but it was wonderful to have a fresh cut of fish inside! The halibut was firm and had a thin layer of crust. Everyone at the table raved about it.
I loved the concept of having fried rice noodles instead of the thick bee hoon, as I prefer thin noodles. The thinner the better! Basil is also included to add a “Vietnamese” twist to it. As for the broth, chilli lovers may be displeased by how “mild” its spiciness is. However, I’m happy about it since I am sensitive to spicy foods. The level of heat was just right.
My only gripe is how little the soup was given. Is it due to aesthetic purposes? If the broth was poured enough just to cover the noodles (keeping in mind the noodles to broth ratio), everything would have been perfect.
For our other main, somehow we keep gravitating towards Spago’s risottos! This time, Bamboo Clam Risotto [$52++] was on their menu! Yes Bamboo Clam.
Taste: 4.5/5
I’m glad to say that Spago whips up one of the best risottos I’ve tried. Besides the main star (bamboo clam), it consisted of crispy house cured guanciale, white wine clam broth, wild marjoram, parsley and parmesan.
I looked forward to the clams as I usually have them as a whole during Chinese New Year! But for this dish, the clams were chopped into small and manageable slices, which was great.
I’m not too sold on the guanciele though. It was just like adding fried bacon to a pasta, that was a no-no to me. Totally mismatched.
For our side dish, we couldn’t resist the Black Truffle Golden Yukon Potato Puree [$24++] because… BLACK TRUFFLE!
Taste: 3.5/5
The mash was fabulous. Made with Golden Yukon Potatoes that aren’t found anywhere in Asia, it was extremely smooth, creamy and not too thick that it sticks to your throat.
Despite it being so, we were more unimpressed by the fact that the truffle was only found at the top of the mash. Its flavour was gone after a few seconds – i.e. the first few scoops! Felt a tad cheated. Sniffs.
A meal at Spago is not complete without their handcrafted cocktails, of course. After being smitten with Rough Love, I was eager to try others like this one – Pandora’s Box [$26++] with Hendrick’s, St Germain, Elderflower and Lemon.
Taste: 3/5
It had a light tinge of elderflower, but was nothing special. It was a tad too sweet for me.
I should have had Rough Love on replay to prepare for a rough night ahead.
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
WILL BE BACK AGAIN! Great for couples and families for special celebrations.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Tuna Tartare Cones, ‘Kaya Toast’, Honey Miso Broiled Black Cod, Laksa, Rough Love Cocktail
RATING
Overall Taste: 4.3/5 More hits than misses for food, but I’ll definitely be back for their cocktails. This is a place for special occasions. While each dish was priced quite high, the quality of the food is not compromised as they were novel interpretations, which took us on a fun dining experience. My mum thought the food tasted better than Justin Quak’s Sky on 57, which I also visited before. I think each has its own strengths.
Ambience: 4.5/5 The atmosphere was very romantic at night Almost perfect for any special occasion with family members or loved one. I like how the restaurant has both round tables and seats for two. Nevertheless, I found that the arrangement of the tables could be better because not all had a view of the Marina Bay, or Gardens by The Bay.
Service: 5/5 Stellar. Waiters and waitresses were exceptionally-trained. Probably the best I’ve experienced at a fine dining restaurant. They were polite, all-smiles whenever I walk past them. Furthermore, they were eager to help us take photos and kept on refilling our water, and took note of my request on having a birthday wish on the dessert.
Our waiter, in particular, was helpful in describing the dishes and asked us another for another round of breads after the two of our appetisers came. Moreover, he returned my sunglasses just before I took the lift down. Very thankful for that.
Spago
Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Sands SkyPark, Tower 2 Level 57,
Singapore 018956
Phone:6688 9955
Opening Hours:
– Dining Room
Lunch: 12pm – 2:30pm
Dinner:
Sunday – Thursday, 6pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday, 6pm – 11pm
– Terrace Lounge
Breakfast Buffet: 7am – 10:30am (S$43++ per adult | S$22++ per child)
Drinks & Bites: 12pm – Late
DRESS CODE
Dining Room: Business casual
(Long Pants, Collared Shirt, Covered Shoes)
Terrace: Smart casual
(Please refrain from wearing pool & gym attire, robes and hotel slippers)
Business Casual after 8pm
AGE RESTRICTION
Dining Room: Over 12 years old and to be accompanied by an adult
Terrace (after 9pm): Over 18 years old
Directions:
- Alight at Esplanade (Circle Line) or Bugis (DT Line, EW Line) station. It will be a 10- minute walk from both stations.
- Parking available at Marina Bay Sands Shoppes
Hopping out…
ANDREA THE #FOREVERHUNGRY BUNNY
DON’T BE A STRANGER! FOLLOW MY MUNCHING JOURNEY ON INSTAGRAM ❤
Riders Cafe Review @ 51 Fairways Drive: Perfect Getaway Brunch Spot For Horse Lovers
Anyone who like secretly wanted to own a horse or see a stable, your dream is answered.
I used to be obsessed of ponies and even learnt how to groomed them – but given Singapore’s land space, it’s impossible. Good news, though for horse-lovers… There is a cafe where you can actually get up close to horses if you’re lucky enough!
As what the signboard suggests, the cafe is located at Bukit Timah Saddle Club and the ambience reminded me of a colonial house with white-washed walls and wooden frames.
My family and I were greeted immediately upon reaching the bustling cafe on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe seemed full house as most tables at the side were taken. They had a view.
We were brought to a table in the centre instead.
Full menu can be found here.
Our food arrived pretty fast and almost all were served at the same time.
We unanimously agreed on having the famous Pacific Benedict with poached eggs, crab cakes, smoke salmon flakes & hollandaise [$18++]!
This is featured in numerous listicles of Eggs Benedict To Try In Singapore.
Taste: 3.5/5
While the Crab cakes were an interesting touch, they were a tad too moist. The salmon flakes lent a dominant hint of saltiness to the dish.
I was a tad displease with the overcooked spinach because the nutrition level plunges. At least the poached eggs were flowy!
One other famous dish is their Brioche French Toast with burnt bananas, bacon, honeycomb butter [$16++]
Taste: 4/5
A look at Instagram, and this is wildly popular on other people’s feed. Must be good right?
Well, YES. Although French toast with bananas are very commonly done these days in cafes, finding one that hits all the right spots is hard.
Riders Cafe almost nailed it.
It may look like quite a small portion, but nope. The dish was so satisfying; it consists of sweet, creamy caramelised banana and fluffy BRIOCHE (a must-have bread for all french toasts) that had the eggy aroma. It smelt heavenly.
I was also glad the maple syrup given was also enough to cover the bread!
On a side note, I think vanilla ice cream would work well in this dish for some temperature contrast! French toast and ice cream are usually a match made in heaven, and Riders Cafe should consider topping up a scoop on it.
I’ve had many French toasts experiences, and I think this is way better than Clinton Street Baking Company. I like how whole bananas were given. They were caramelised with a crispy residue of glaze that you could crunch into.
On top of that, we had House Truffle fries [$10++].
Taste: 2/5
My mum was craving for them, but man, this fell flat taste-wise. It was quite soggy and truffle oil given was very mild. Texture of the fries are worse than McDonald’s!
Good thing was the variety of sauces given for FREE: mayonnaise, thousand island and ketchup! The Truffle Fries at Paddy Hills had a small saucer for a big bowl of fries and expected us to top up money for more. Geez.
I would not recommend this at all.
With many dishes on the heavier side, something refreshing was chosen to further cleanse our palate – Watermelon & Crab Salad with avocado, edamame & feta [$18++].
Taste: 3/5
It is not something I would actually order again.
There seems to be a lack of sauce to tie all the elements of the dish together. A basic balsamic vinaigrette dressing should do the trick.
Avocado was also somewhat underripe. This would never happen in Australia.
Huge chunks of fresh crab were given, but I actually confused it with the feta cheese! The latter overpowered the sweetness of the crab. At least the crab is not crabsticks – which may be the reason why the portion is kinda small for its price.
Finally, we had a separate stomach grown just for desserts.
We just couldn’t resist while browsing the menu. These are NOT kaya toast sticks, but…
Pound Cake Cinnamon Churros with Vanilla Cream & Chocolate Ganache [$10++]!
How glorious do these look?! And I betcha that it tasted better than it looks. Hohoho…
Taste: 5/5
I’ve had many disappointing Churros in Singapore that I don’t actually want to try anymore, but this was B O M B dotcom! The only churro I’ve had that has enough cinnamon!!!
It was love at first bite… as cheesy as it sounds.
I like the idea of replacing the usual stick churros with pound cake, which was fluffy and moist. It could even be a healthier alternative to the usual deep fried churros!
There were also plenty of dips to go by, and we couldn’t stop ourselves from reaching out towards them even though we were already falling into a deep food coma.
That’s how good they were. I reckon I could have these all these by myself!
For our drinks, we had their Mixed Berries Smoothie [$6++] and Mocha Float [$6.50++] with Vanilla Ice Cream.
They were pleasant with rich, creamy berry and chocolatey goodness.
Midway eating, I started wondering: Where are the horses?
I didn’t see any up to this point, and decided to get up to “look” for them. Coincidentally, while I looked out of the window, there was one beautiful white horse that was heading towards the pen!
My sister and niece were already there. I was so ecstatic that I sprinted ahead of them to take a closer glimpse of the horse!
As I haven’t gotten up-close to one in a long time, I took a couple of selfies and even patted when it came closer to the edge. However, do take note that the pen is surrounded by electric wires and the caretaker has locked it inside.
I spent about 15-20 minutes just observing it from the fence and left when it started snotting at me haha.
Swoosh! Look at that smooth silky tail.
With a great ambience and brunch dishes you may familiar with, this may be a perfect spot for your weekend afternoon!
I mean, how often can you dine with horsies close-by?
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
YES! Perfect hangout for couples, girlfriends, taitais and families.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: French Toast, Pacific Benedict, Pound Cake Cinnamon Churros
RATING
Overall Taste: 3.75/5 Had a wonderful time with my family! Riders Cafe seems to be a forgotten gem with many openings of other cafes. While it’s my first time here, the food that didn’t fall short on its taste and execution! Some dishes can be fine tuned though. I can see myself coming back here for a solid brunch fare.
Ambience: 4/5 My first alfresco dining in awhile! Relaxing with charming European rustic vibes. There were occasional flies and smell of horse stables, but they were no biggie. How often can you dine amidst the lush greenery, fresh air and upclose to horses?
Service: 4/5 Friendly and quite attentive. Eager to serve us with a smile!
Riders Cafe
51 Fairways Drive
Singapore 286965
Phone: +65 6466 9819 (reservations)
Bukit Timah Saddle Club
riderscafe.sg (menu)
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 8am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday 8am – 10pm
Closed on Monday
Directions:
- Free carpark available at the Saddle club
Hopping out…
ANDREA THE #FOREVERHUNGRY BUNNY
DON’T BE A STRANGER! FOLLOW MY MUNCHING JOURNEY ON INSTAGRAM ❤
Shiberty Bakes [UPDATED] @ 46 Owen Road: Sugar-High on Thick Toasts, ChurroWaffles & Old-school Treats
If you haven’t already known, @Shiberty is a prominent baker slash blogger.
At a young age of 23, the opening of her own cafe under her name in April 2016 was an unexpected move because young bakers rarely do that – unless they are really successful right?
After You Bangkok’s Thick toasts have a special place in my heart and when I learned that Shiberty Bakes serves them in such an alluring manner, I had to come.
Nonetheless, 2 months was how long it took me to make the decision to visit due to the bad publicity created – they served melted ice cream during the first few days of its opening. What a turn-off that would be if it happened to me!
And so, I waited for review to turn positive before visiting. Also had a friend who dined there thrice in 2 months.
It SHOULD be good, right?
The cafe, however is located at Farrer Park – a secluded neighbourhood to me.
I was lost while navigating my way here and having a standee, or sign outside and a block number listed in Google Maps would benefit them.
We met here at 3pm for tea on a Saturday, and I was surprised that only two tables were occupied.
Selecting our food was a no-brainer because there’s only two of us who were craving for thick toasts. It was particularly amusing when we unanimously agreed on having the Matcha Shiberty Toast [$16] not long after browsing the menu.
You’re a true matcha lover when you choose Matcha over Rocher Toast; I was a bit torn between the two of them, but thought Rocher may be nothing special because most cafes serve this flavour, or with Nutella.
The ordering is done at the counter where several cupcakes, cakes and macarons are being displayed.
Our Matcha Shiberty Toast [$16] with cookies, white chocolate drizzle, green tea & vanilla ice cream arrived after our 20-minute chatter.
Taste: 3.5./5
This is my 5th thick toast in Singapore and my standards for thick toast is pretty high now. With edges that were crispy and easy to cut through, I’m glad to say that the quality of the toast is better than Dessert Project’s. It was also evenly buttered.
While saying that, it was sad when the middle part of the toast uncontrollably collapsed before even tucking in! This did not ever happen for four thick toast cafes I’ve been to so far.
Maybe the weather was too hot. Hmm…
Another downside was the artificial taste of the ice creams. Their matcha ice cream was on the sweeter side and the vanilla had a “cheap” taste – “like Wall’s” – commented by my friend.
One more thing that you would either love, or hate was the haphazard sprinkle of sweet treats on the side.
They include Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream candy bar, matcha roll wafers, Pepero white chocolate sticks, matcha Kit Kats, and crushed peanuts.
I liked the fact that each was given in an even number so two of us wouldn’t have to fight for them hehe…
These snacks were definitely an interesting addition that is distinctive from the rest of the thick toasts in the market. The Hershey’s candy bar made me reminisce my primary school days, where I’d buy them in primary school whenever I was peckish after classes were over.
My company, on the other hand, was unfazed by these “junk” and wished that the toast is serve plain with the ice creams alone.
On another occasion, we came back for the iconic “Churro Waffle“ [$15].
I know, it already sounds larger than life.
It consists of cinnamon sugar, toffee lashings, chocolates, hazelnut & sea salt caramel ice cream.
Taste: 3.5/5
I have to give them credit for trying to be different, but it has a severe lack of cinnamon, which caused the entire dish to be rather bland alone. I joked that I would bring my own cinnamon powder and up the spice game.
Nonetheless, the ice cream quality has leapt by miles because it wasn’t cheap vanilla. While we were supposed to have the Hazelnut flavour, somehow it switched to Dark Chocolate – I’m not complaining though.
This waffle may be something worth trying if you are adventurous and a fan of sugary things and old school treats like chocolate wafers and biscuits!
The cafe also offers pretty macarons and *gasps* Pokeball cake!
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
I really returned for a second visit!
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Shiberty Toast, Churro-Waffle
RATING
Overall Taste: 3.5/5 A few hits and misses for the Matcha Shiberty Toast and Churro Waffles, which causes this dessert cafe to be labelled as “mediocre” under my cafe rankings.
The price tag of $16 is also quite high, considering that Dessert Project costed me $14.90 for better quality handcrafted ice creams. I reckon the ice creams here are not freshly made by the cafe. This was one big factor that may have compromised their taste.
Ambience: 4/5 The best ambience out of all the dessert cafes located in the heartlands that I’ve been to. Much effort has been put into the decor, like vases of flowers, and corners framed with calligraphy quotes. They are THE perfect back drop for your Instagram photos.
I had a problem with their toilet though because my experience was ruined by how there wasn’t any toilet paper and handwash left (a bit of an OCD freak here) and the toilet door was really tough to close.
Service: 3/5 Staff were generally all smiles, but they didn’t seem that genuine or eager to serve. Maybe because there is no service charge?
Shiberty Bakes
46 Owen Road, #01-277, Singapore 210046 (Farrer Park MRT)
Opening Hours:
12pm – 9.30pm (Tues – Sun)
Closed on Mondays.
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- Cafe is near Pek Kio Market, if you’re familiar with it. Nearest MRT is Farrer Park station and it’d will be a 10-minute walk from there.
- Buses: 131, 141
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Equinox Restaurant @ Swissôtel The Stamford Review: Unforgettable Truffle Macaroni Cheese & Panorama of Singapore
Equinox has been known as one of those restaurants that people would visit for special occasions. However, I know that it recently has been overshadowed by many other new restaurants, or the one next door (JAAN), which has received a Michelin-star a month ago.
Nonetheless, I chose to dine here for my 2nd Anniversary with my boyfriend and it was a great experience! This is one sky dining establishment that you can’t miss with your special someone *wink wink*
To gain entry to level 85, you’d have to enter its designated lift lobby and walk through this dark corridor towards a HOLOGRAPHIC lift. There were no hosts were there to lead us, by the way (minus points!).
One you step out of the lift, VOILA – Singapore is at the tip of your feet!
This space is also connected to the New Asia Bar and Michelin-star restaurant, JAAN.
We noticed that Equinox has varied seatings for couple and group dining – perfect for families, couples and business meals, which is wonderful.
Once the sun started to set 6.30pm, we began to scramble for our cameras for some intense photography of Singapore and us (hehe). I’d suggest those interested in taking photos to head up earlier!
I mean, how often do we get such opportunities to see Singapore at this angle?!
FYI, we reserved a table in advance with a view (topped up $20++ for it, yes we had to pay). The table above was what they assigned. Not exactly what I had in mind, as I preferred the one closer towards Marina Bay (to the left).
Thankfully, the manager helped to check the availability of the tables for the night and there was one left! Yay.
We had this view! I find staring into Marina Bay and the horizons very therapeutic. It’s my all-time favourite scenery of Singapore, and I’m proud of how beautiful Singapore is!
After our photography session, we made our orders as our bellies were getting hungry.
To be honest, the food menu that featured “modern European cuisine” was pretty limited.
It was the mains that really caught our eye. I knew that they are known for their steaks. In the end, we went with two mains, as we didn’t feel that the appetisers were worth it.
To begin, we had complimentary starters that my boyfriend liked. I didn’t have much impression of them though.
I was looking forward to the 300g New York strip [$85++] instead!
Taste: 4/5
This is the epitome of how beef should be like!
We asked for medium rare, and cut was tender-perfection. The accompanying truffle butter was also extremely addictive with ample truffle tones (oh yeah). Could even spot the black truffle bits swirling in the glass saucer.
When you actually see this happen, you know it’s legit stuff.
One aspect of the dish that didn’t please us was the side of bone marrow. It was really oily and didn’t add any value to any of the components.
While the steak was great, what left us yearning for more was actually the…
Macaroni Cheese with Black Truffle
Taste: 100/5
Gosh, this outshone the beef, and it’s something that I’d return again and again for! This is coming from a person who doesn’t even fancy Mac n Cheese or pasta. I know friends who go crazy over them.
I went crazy over this!
Served in an adorable cast iron mini pot, it was literally “so cheesy I can die” moment!
It was also the only dish that retained its heat even though I took a gazillion photos. I daresay this is by far the best Macaroni and Cheese I’ve had – due to the obvious TRUFFLE taste. It was also not cloyingly creamy.
Overall, it was aromatic, contained a subtle saltiness and macaroni was not mushy or overcooked. I’d like to add that the Crème brûlée-like caramelised crust was heavenly.
Didn’t know that mac n cheese could be made this way!
Nonetheless, please be sure to devour it immediately when served, as the cheese hardened at the sides of the pot; we were multitasking with our food and neglected it for awhile, oops.
Finally, our last dish – Saddle of Lamb Saddle [$60++] didn’t perform up to our expectations after the first two dishes – unfortunately!
Taste: 3.5/5
Asked for the lamb to be done medium, but it came out medium rare… so rare that I could taste the rawness of the meat and blood. Not a good sign.
I wonder why this happened, as the beef was done just right.
Also felt like the chef’s attempt to weave some level of Middle Eastern sophistication with European cuisine was a failed one.
I didn’t like the sour pickled celery and mint purée.
The greens didn’t match the red meat at all, causing the entire dish to be a bad orchestration. Just bring over the BBQ sauce, guys. The lamb samosa was passable, but pastry wasn’t crispy (maybe we left it out for too long?).
Won’t recommend this to anyone!
All date nights should end on a sweet note! Went to have a glimpse of their menu, but we were happy to receive a complimentary chocolate cake!
Very grateful for it (prepared by the restaurant, not my boyfriend though HAHA).
Taste: 4/5
Thought it may be “cheap tasting”, but nope. It was no ordinary cake!
Top tasted something like a tiramisu – covered with cocoa powder, and the layers were rich with dark chocolate (at least 60% I reckon). We finished it even though we were really full!
My boyfriend and I exchanged gifts after that. I received personalised vouchers LOL.
Not long after, we were presented with another complimentary dessert! It had caramel, hazelnut and raspberry sweets, which would satisfy the sweet tooth (aka my boyfriend).
We spent the rest of our night admiring the city skyline and MBS lightshow – enjoying our final moments at Equinox. Had to make use of our $20++ to the fullest!
We also explored the nearby New Asia Bar (one staircase up), since it was free for all diners at Equinox. It was quite empty on a Friday night. Maybe because it was still early at 10pm.
Went on to visit City Space bar too. It looked super cosy with thick plush seats. Wanted to chill there but it was full house!
FYI, the way to the toilet from Equinox is a bit troublesome it is located at the “basement” of these establishments. They are big though.
There’s also a huge wine cellar next door if you like looking at wines!
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
YES! Best for birthdays, anniversaries or corporate meals.
This would most definitely be my top 3 list of sky dining in Singapore! You can’t get such clear panoramic views of Singapore at Stellar at 1-Altitude (One Raffles Place) and Spago @ Marina Bay Sands (places I’ve been to).
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: New York Strip Steak, Macaroni and Cheese with Black Truffle
RATING
Overall Taste: 4.2/5 Although we only came here to enjoy the view, the food surpassed our expectations. If only I could order the Macaroni and Cheese on its own! Found out that it is only available for the dinner service *sniffs* Price is quite reasonable for the views that you get, but quality will of course be better next door (JAAN), which charge a lot more per head at night.
I’m just happy with my $20++ view, Macaroni and Cheese, and company!
Ambience: 4/5 Restaurant was a bit dated compared to other fine dining restaurants, but the view made up for it! The ability to have a bird’s eye view of the entire Marina Bay, Central Business District and Clarke Quay made my dining experience a memorable one.
Service: 4/5 Friendly and attentive. Even entertained my random request to heat up the steak when it turned cold (air con was quite strong & cold steaks don’t taste so good). They even topped up a bit of the truffle sauce for us, which was a touch that we didn’t expect!
Equinox Restaurant
Address: 2 Stamford Rd, Swissôtel The Stamford, 178882
Opening Hours:
Semi-Buffet Lunch:
Monday to Friday: 12.00 – 14.30
Buffet Lunch:
Saturday and Public Holidays: 12.00 – 14.30
Brunch: Sunday: 11.00 – 14.30
Early Bird and Pre Theatre
Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 17.00 – 18.30,
Last order at 6.15pm
A la carte Dinner: 18.30 – 22.30
Pink Brunch: Every Last Sunday Of The Month
RESERVATIONS: book now
GENERAL INFO
Dress: Smart Casual
Capacity: 110 persons
Directions:
- Nearest MRT station: 5-minute walk from City Hall MRT
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Paddy Hills Dinner Review @ 38 South Buona Vista Road: Worst Cafe in Singapore – Atrocious Service & Rip Off Truffle Fries & other food
Paddy Hills… Where do I begin?
I’ve long heard about this cafe – well-known for its Berry Ricotta Hotcakes that they copied from Top Paddock, and riding on its “success”, it has been an extremely popular hipster cafe that everyone raves about on social media.
My experience of Berry Ricotta Hotcake was bad at Curious Palette and I was reluctant to visit PH until I came across their seasonal Truffle fries with REAL TRUFFLE imported from elsewhere in the world.
So, I came along with my friend with lots of excitement, as we are both fans of truffle fries! Nonetheless, our visit turned out to be the worst meal I’ve had at a cafe and accessing here wasn’t easy at all.
The cafe is located in a row of shophouses in the middle of a private residential area. There were only 1 to 2 buses available, which weren’t even buses that led to the MRT. We spent 40 minutes trying to navigate from Haw Par Villa MRT station (nearest station to Paddy Hills).
When we finally made it, and the ambience undeniably looks good. But, no one bothered to welcome us and we had to look for seats ourselves.
Never mind that as we found a two-seater table one corner against the wall. Since it was small, I began to get up from the seat to explore the space for a more comfortable dining experience. Despite having a couch seat available on the right of the cafe, a male waiter glared at me (as if I was wrong to look at other tables) and told us to remain at our seats because we only had 2 people (Point 1).
When we had the menu and make a quick decision on the dishes, none of the waiters bothered take our orders within 15 minutes of seating. We also took another 15 minutes to get the waiters’ attention as they were always lurking at the back (Point 2).
When I told the waitress that it took 15 minutes to catch her eye, she told me she’s busy with something. Ok sure.
The food came and I missed the shaving of the truffle on our fries, unfortunately. Nonetheless, it looks quite glorious like in photos.
But it’s a lie.
Truffle Fries with 5g fresh Italian Summer Truffle with smoked salt, pecorino & homemade truffle mayo [$26+]
Taste: 2/5
Fries are thicker cut than Mc Donald’s and its crispiness was maintained throughout (maybe that’s why I have a sore throat now).
We were told that the Summer Truffles are from Umbria, Italy. However, in reality, the truffle flavour was lacking by A LOT. There was no distinct hint of truffle most of it was just cheese. The truffle merely covered one quarter of the fries, which caused us to just fish for the top ones.
The most infuriating thing is the Truffle Mayo Dip, which was given in an extremely small saucer; it was barely enough to dip one quarter of our fries! The waitress told us it would cost another $2 to top up the dip – WHAT???(Point 3).
There wasn’t any hint of truffle oil even through they claimed they added it. I think we are better off with PS Cafe’s truffle shoestring fries, which is almost half of the price.
If you need to have one dish from Paddy Hills, everyone would recommend the Hei Rice – Squid ink rice, garlic, mentaiko mayo, flank steak & sous vide egg [$24+]
Taste: 3/5
My first taste of the Squid ink rice is quite pleasant. It had a nutty texture with a wok hei burnt flavour, but the egg didn’t really add much value to the dish, as it the rice is too buttery to absorb the yolk.
Worst part of the dish is the STEAK. I have had soooo many steaks in my life and this was as tough as rubber. I ordered “medium well”, and while it seemed rare in the middle, it was extremely dry and tough. My friend couldn’t even down the slices that I offered her! I can cook better steak than this.
Also had a sore throat after that after finding out that the rice was fried.
My friend had the Roasted Chicken with purple sweet potato, yuzu & wham bam sauce [$24+]
Taste: 2.8/5
For this price, we would expect a bigger portion as we mistook it for a side dish. The plate is a lot smaller than mine as well.
I could get a whole chicken at Coles supermarket in Australia for $10 and this was… half of it. While the sauce was interesting as it contained yuzu. However, the chicken was overcooked at certain parts like the breast.
No wonder other customers couldn’t finish theirs portion.. Furthermore, for $24+, you’d expect a Western meal to have sides, but this lacked vegetables and carbs for a well-balanced meal. Lots of points taken away.
We’re much better off with Astons.
Since the cafe closes at 10pm, we thought we could stay longer. By 9.15pm, the “Rise and Grind” neon sign outside was switched off and we were upset that we couldn’t take photo before we left.
And one final point, while we were still having dinner, the staff whipped out their brooms and mops to clean the cafe. My friend and I agreed that other restaurants would NEVER do this while customers are dining and before closing time. What if more customers come over for dessert?
There was a strong smell of detergent throughout from 9.15pm, and I can imagine all the germs going inside my food (Point 5).
Overall, Paddy Hills has left a bad taste in my mouth even though our total bill came close to $100 – the most I’ve spent on a cafe! Wanted to come here for brunch, but this experience (5 points listed) has made me call off that decision. It is apparent that their staff lacks training.
Paddy Hills, you’re just a beautiful mess.
This was my real dinner after visiting your cafe:
McDonald’s > Paddy Hills anytime.
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
This is the most honest review I can ever get, and would warn all diners to stray away from this cafe. Its ambience and food are just a gimmick.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Don’t bother.
RATING
Overall Taste: 2.6/5 Barely passed. Food is not value for money. This is one cafe that I’m blacklisting and would never go back again even how much truffle they are importing from Europe and Australia. I’ve never felt so angry after spending so much on a meal!
Ambience: 3.5/5 Nice decor, cork walls and eclectic tiles. Nonetheless, Paddy Hill’s ambience is not be a reason for visiting – especially when it’s located in such a secluded area. I can find similar cafes elsewhere.
Service: -1000/5 Staff the worst I’ve encountered so far in all the cafes I’ve been to in Singapore. Rude, aloof, and pretend as if we are invisible and non-existent. Is it because there’s no service charge? Customers shouldn’t be treated like that and I would pay extra just to have better service.
Had high hopes, but it all went down the drain due to the crew.
Paddy Hills
38 South Buona Vista Road
Singapore 118164
Tel: +65 6479 0800
Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:30am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Har Par Villa
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- 15-minute walk from Haw Par Villa MRT or take Bus 10
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Brawn & Brains @ 100 Guillemard Road: Hearty & Affordable Brunch At Geylang
Amongst the cluster of our beloved durian, dimsum and frog leg porridge stalls at Geylang that Singaporeans frequent, a hipster cafe has chosen to open here – out of all places.
Introducing… Brawns & Brains, a cafe you wouldn’t even know it existed without taking second look while the rather worn-out Insight Gym, also known as the former Singapore Badminton Hall .
I can’t believe I missed it and circled around the compound for 15 minutes!
Other patrons didn’t think it was inaccessible though; the space was packed to the brim on a Saturday afternoon that I had to wait for another 20 minutes.
They were slowly enjoying their brunch and having small talk with their company. My friend and I are famished by the time we had seats!
On a side note, everything is self-service here.
You have to eye and wait for the specific seat (like at the food court) and order from the counter.
All offerings are listed on a large chalkboard at the entrance and there’s a selection of pastries at the counter.
Within 15 minutes, brunch is served.
We shared both of these dishes.
I savoured the Oven Baked Molten Eggs with Avocado and Melted Cheese [$12.90] first, and it was one Insta-worthy dish cos of all dat melted cheese!
Taste: 4.5/5
Almost perfection.
I was worried how baked eggs would taste without a piece of toast underneath to soak up the yolky goodness. Thankfully, I’m glad that there was a crispy tortilla hidden underneath, which kinda BLEW MY MIND.
Paired with the runny egg and fresh baby spinach, each bite with the semi soggy-crispy tortilla was delightful!
One little thing I’d be dissatisfied would be the lack of black pepper and a lemon wedge that would help offset the saltiness from the cheese.
The lemon would also be awesome with the avocado (how Aussie am I?). Essentially, this dish is something that I could have for breakfast everyday!
The next dish that seemed interesting was the Open Face Toast with Slow cooked egg and Smoked Salmon [$14.90].
Taste: 3.75/5
Unlike the previous dish, it had only one egg.
Luckily it was compensated by the refreshing salad that contained thin slices of apple, which I quite liked! My friend, on the other hand, didn’t like the idea of being overloaded by veggies.
For the toast, we agreed that it was mediocre as the bread wasn’t very fresh and smoked salmon tasted fishy. Lola’s Cafe’s Eggs Benny and Mushroom Toast is TONNES better than this for the same price.
Thank goodness we didn’t add on more smoked salmon for our Oven Baked Molten Eggs!
Furthermore, since Earl Grey Croissant that my friend and I wanted was sold out, we settled for a Cinnamon Bun because Cinnamon makes the world go round, right?
Also read that the coffee here is good so I took a shot at it.
Iced Latte (Single Origin)
Taste: 3/5
I didn’t have a good impression of Single Origin when I had it for the first time in Australia. This is my second time, and I can say that it is STILL not my favourite coffee.
While it was smooth, espresso and acidity were very mild. Disappointing. Maybe I should have ordered their house blend.
Similarly, their Cinnamon Bun was underwhelming.
Taste: 2/5
Like how it looks, the bun is dry inside out. It was not fluffy or moist.
The only saving grace was the cinnamon that was stark in our palate. Wish the cafe could serve fresh bake goods throughout the day so the taste will not be compromised.
Although accessing here without a car is difficult, I can tell why it’s so popular amongst Singaporeans.
No one can give up on the idea of having brunch in such a chill hipster cafe with pops of bright yellow, and sunlight peering from the floor-to-ceiling window.
It is a motivating reward to have brunch here after a vigorous workout at the gym.
For me, their Oven Baked Molten Eggs is one reason to get up in the morning and head straight to Geylang.
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
NOT SURE IF I’LL RETURN.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Oven Baked Molten Eggs
RATING
Overall Taste: 3.4/5 Only one dish was up to our expectations. Felt like the chefs should work on improving the rest to ensure that all are equal standards in terms of taste and presentation. I do like the fact that most dishes are less than $15.
Ambience: 3.5/5 Although the decor is pretty like most of the cafes in Singapore, the seats had no backing and we did not really had much privacy since the tables are communal. We need a more compelling reason to lure us back.
Service: 1/5 Very difficult to get a seat because it’s “free seating” – pretty much like a hawker centre or food court, where you have to wait for one. There is also no tap water – first time encountering a cafe that doesn’t have free flow of H20. Quite ridiculous!
Brawn & Brains
Address: 100 Guillemard Road, #01-02 Singapore 399718
Tel: 6348 0501
Opening Hours:
9am – 7pm (Tues to Fri)
9.30am – 7pm (Sat, Sun, Public Holidays)
Closed on Mondays.
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Directions:
- Nearest MRT: 10 minute walk from Mountbatten MRT station
- Best to drive here. Carpark is available at the gym that the cafe is located at
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Non Entrée Desserts @ 204 Rangoon Road: MUST TRY Matcha Avalanche & Rubber Ducky Dessert
If lava cakes or atas-looking desserts rock your boat, you need to visit Non Entrée. They have been featured on INSIDER Food on their Facebook page and people have been flocking there for a taste of their world renowned Matcha Lava Cake!
Read on to find out why its so popular.
The facade of Non Entrée is unescapable while you drive or walk along Rangoon Road. The cafe is also next door to the famous Ng Ah Sio Bah Kut Teh, which most Singaporeans would be familiar with.
I just wish this cafe existed last time so that I could bring my family here after a potent bowl of hot peppery BKT.
The cafe is packed to the brim when we arrived and had to wait for at least 20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. All diners have to be present before they give you a table.
Their Matcha Avalanche, the most popular item, is not listed on the menu, but on the counter. The cafe also serves cakes but I think their quality look subpar to professional pâtisseries.
As it was my friend’s birthday, I had a brilliant idea of having the Matcha Avalanche as his birthday cake!
Definitely the most unique birthday cake to remember… And right after blowing the candle, we couldn’t wait to do THE deed – slicing it open!
#DATDRIP
We’ve done it!!! Without any mess like what other people had! Phew.
Matcha Avalanche [$13.90+] with chocolate soil, crunchy almond nougatine & roasted green tea gelato.
Taste: 4.2/5
I’ve had my fair share of lava cakes, but none of them being presented this way. So needless to say, all of us were impressed with how this ingenious concept actually worked. It’s really satisfying while witnessing the velvety matcha lava cream dripping out into the cup.
Everyone was literally saying “ahhhh” when we witnessed the birthday boy prying the lava cake open and leaked matcha elixir. And then he smashed the cake right into the cup.
No wastage at all.
Matcha lovers out there would be pleased to know that the matcha used for this cake is LEGIT. It had the hint of bitterness that we anticipated.
There was even a matcha powder on the cake itself, so there you go…
THE ULTIMATE LAVA CAKE ALL MATCHA FANS SHOULD TRY! So awesome that we were fighting till the end for a piece of it.
That one thing I was disappointed was how the roasted green tea gelato tasted flat and nothing like matcha. I was confused. It was very mild and I savoured more of the chocolate from the chocolate soil, which seems like grounded Oreo biscuits.
Overall, the matcha taste is there, but perhaps vanilla ice cream would be a better choice, along with some red azuki beans perhaps?
Next up is our cute little Rubber Ducky [$12.90]!
I saw this on Instagram and knew I had to have it. I personally played with rubber duckies when I was young.
Now I get to eat it. Life is good eh?
From the menu, it is described as “Crème fraiche pudding, fresh mango purée, sago pearls, exotic sorbet sat atop a lemongrass cloud”.
Sorry for interrupting your bath or defacing you while you melt… but you were tasty!
Taste: 3.8/5
So cute that the ducky had foam on its head, as if it is taking a bath itself and we are intruding on its privacy. Oops. Anyone would be fooled by its aesthetics and think its inedible.
To be honest, I thought the dessert would be rather simple with gelato and some foam at the bottom. However, as I began digging for the sorbet, the chefs proved me wrong.
I discovered large sago pearls and mango puree lined at the bottom of the bowl! Surprises!
There was even more to come when we found egg custard – part of the duck to hold the sorbet in shape I reckon – even when we were almost done with it.
While previous reviewers may call it the “best dessert ever”, I wouldn’t go to that extent.
It reminds me of a superior version of the traditional Chinese dessert – Mango Sago, but less watery and the sago pearls were a tad too big for my liking. Furthermore, the mango flavour became overpowering towards the end and we were reaching out for water to cleanse our palate.
On the side note, I spotted Mama Lemon at my office washroom the next day and I found out that the dessert smelt exactly like it. Not sure if it is a good or bad thing (LOL), but you need to give this a try if you fancy mangoes or mango-flavoured food.
It consists multiple layers of surprises that will provide you an amazing sensory experience.
Keep the innovative desserts coming in, Non Entrée!
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
YES! Best for chilling in groups of 4 or less.
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Matcha Avalanche, Rubber Ducky
RATING
Overall Taste: 4/5 Can’t believe it took me so long to visit Non-Entree! And I just can’t wait to be back for more spectacular desserts. They are so Instagram-worthy and taste great as well. Did I mention that most of their desserts are less than $15? Prices are subjected to Service Charge only.
They are definitely a breath of fresh air from waffles or thick toasts.
Ambience: 4/5 A tad too noisy because it was packed with people, but the decor was on-point. Loved the industrial and contemporary mix of decor such as the pop of bright yellow, vintage chandelier in the middle of the cafe. We were able to hold proper conversations as seats were not too close to our neighbours.
Service: 4/5 Friendly, desserts were served rather fast, and the staff did not chase us out even though we were chatting after our meal. I would like to commend them for this.
Non Entrée Desserts
204 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218451 (Farrer Park MRT)
Phone: 9878 6543
2pm – 10pm (Tuesday -Thursday),
2pm – 11pm (Fri),
12pm – 11pm (Sat)
12pm – 10pm (Sun), Closed on Mondays
https://www.facebook.com/nonentreedesserts
Directions:
- Nearest MRT station: 10-minute walk from Farrer Park (NE), Exit B along Rangoon Road.
- Street Carpark available opposite, but limited lots.
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Hong Kong Food Review: 中村藤吉 Nakamura Tokichi – Kyoto Teahouse With Authentic Matcha Parfait Similar to Tsujiri Honten
If you know me personally, you’d know that I am crazy over Matcha-ANYTHING! From its purest form of teas, matcha lattes… to soft serves, matcha lava croissants, bingsu and cakes…
My love affair deepened even further whenI visited the motherland of matcha – Kyoto – in 2014 where I savoured the ultimate Matcha Parfait from Tsujiri Honten 茶寮 都路 (pictured below). It was love at first bite and I’ve been in search for something similar from that moment on.
After trying numerous parfaits from Singapore and Hong Kong, I’d say the closest thing that we have would be the parfaits from Nana’s Green Tea and Tsujiri (not the original). However, they are still far from Tsujiri Honten’s standards. I even came across the worst parfait that looked nothing like the picture at a Japanese cafe in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong!
A glimmer of hope then came when 中村藤吉 Nakamura Tokichi, a reputable green tea brand from Uji, Kyoto opened its first overseas tearoom in Hong Kong.
I knew then… I had a mission to fulfil.
Relocated from THE ONE to Miramall (just next door) in April 2016, Nakamura Tokichi’s tearoom has expanded into two within a year and received awards like Big Hits Matcha Restaurant (2016), Best Dessert Shop (2016), Best Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui (2016) on OpenRice.
For those rushing for time and would like a quick matcha fix, you’d want to visit their pop-up takeaway store on the ground floor. I would recommend visiting the tea room though, where you can relax and fawn over all-things-matcha with your companions.
It is not easy to get a seat, however, given its popularity.
*NOTE: Before dining here, you need to know that you are not able to make any reservations ahead.
ALL diners MUST take a queue number from this machine and wait for your turn. The ticket will be invalid if it is lapsed by 10 numbers.
Don’t be that unlucky one, because I’ve been there before.
Queues used to be up to 3 hours long during its first few months of opening and because of that, my two attempts to dine here were failures. One time, I missed the queue just by a couple of numbers and they refused to let me in. Very strict, yes.
Thankfully, the hype has died down for now, and traffic wasn’t as bad at 6pm on a weekday. A table was available within 10 minutes for my friend and I.
Entering the cafe itself was ceremonial; it reminded me of the tea houses at Kyoto with wood being its central focus, and compared to their previous outlet – it had twice the capacity!
There were about ten seats along the window for individual diners or couples, and the rest in a bigger area for larger groups.
Open the menu, and the first page shows “made in Kyoto/Uji”.
… You may ask: what is Uji?
- Uji a small city just south of Kyoto along the Uji-gawa river, just 20 minutes away from Kyoto Station, or an hour from Osaka by rapid trains.
- It is famed for its green tea, World Heritage sites, and association with the Tale of Genji – the world’s first novel.
As a producer of green tea with over 150 years of history, Nakamura Tokichi not only serves a wide selection of sweetened green tea beverages and freshly brewed Japanese teas, but also savoury dishes (matcha buckwheat and udon noodles), desserts and soft serve ice creams (matcha, hojicha, and a two-flavour twist).
Are you guys drooling already?
Because I am.
For my first visit, I was adamant for one thing only – desserts! Being such diehard matcha fans, my friend and I ordered two to share. The Matcha Maruto Parfait [HK$98], thankfully, came first. I have been waiting for in 3 years for this moment!
Compared to the Matcha Parfait from Tsujiri Honten, it doesn’t look too shabby right?
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COMPARISON TASTE TEST
Tsujiri Honten’s Tokusen Matcha Parfait – Taste: 5/5
I liked how Tsujiri’s signature matcha parfait had multiple layers and textures of ingredients including:
– Matcha cream
– Chestnuts (THREE of them, to be specific)
– Cubed green tea pound cake in CUBES (how meticulous are the Japanese?!)
– Azuki beans
– Shiratama dango (Mochi balls)
– Green tea kaiten jelly
– Green tea GELATO
– Vanilla ice cream &
– Mandarin orange segments
It may sound like A TON of things stuffed in a cup, but I can assure you that the experience of eating your way from the top to the bottom would be a fun one! I felt like a pirate digging for my treasure.
Matcha Maruto Parfait [HK98, SGD17.80] – Taste: 4/5
Since I have tried the worst parfaits, I was relieved to know that Nakamura Tokichi reached my expectations! So If Tsujiri Honten’s Matcha Parfait was perfection, I would rate Nakamura Tokichi’s one notch lower.
Notable similarities include the bitter notes of matcha that stem from the ice cream, matcha jelly (matcha fans hooray!), and addition of shiratama dango and azuki beans; when put altogether, they are probably the most basic ingredients mandatory in a parfait that are overlooked by many cafes – most miss out the matcha jelly.
It also had the sprinkle of matcha essence over the whipped cream – as if it were a latte. The occasional bursts of the powder in each scoop were SO SATISFYING and I was transported to matcha heaven!
The most heartwarming part of eating such layered parfaits would be how the matcha ice cream seeps into the tiny air bubbles of the chiffon cake… making it semi-soggy. I found the former lacking though, making the end result too dry (this wasn’t the case for Tsujiri Honten).
Another thing that I look forward to was the matcha jelly – paired with semi-sweet azuki beans. Some cafes don’t even include matcha jelly in their parfaits, which is so disappointing!
On the other hand, minor differences from Tsujiri Honten include the extra smoky brown rice puffs, as well as plain whipped cream and matcha ice cream (instead of gelato). They made the overall taste of the parfait creamier. ONE chestnut was also given and it was impossible to share with my friend. Boo.
While this is so, you can say that these are differences that set Nakamura Tokichi apart from Tsujiri Honten I guess…
The look when our next dessert arrives. So excited already!
At first glance, I felt that the Kyo no Fukiyose [HK98, SGD17.80] was essentially en edible Japanese garden!
It contained matcha ice cream, azuki bean paste, mochi and cream made from Hokkaido milk with a raspberry.
And note, we picked this over the wafer one because the chiffon cake looks a bit more worth it for the same price!
Taste: 3/5
The garden had a variety of ingredients – similar to the parfait – but spread across the black canvas.
How we approached it was to lay the melting ice cream on top of the chiffon cake to capture all that matcha essence. It was even better when savoured with the sweet azuki beans.
You’d expect the chiffon cake to stand out in this one, but it didn’t. If you are on the hunt for the best matcha or hojicha chiffon cake, this is not it.
They seemed like they have been left out for quite some time (something like day-old bread) and matcha taste was lacking. I’m not sure if the quality is the same as the ones that they have packaged in boxes.
Moreover, the small scoop of matcha ice cream not enough to accompany the large pieces of plain-tasting chiffon cakes. I was further disappointed by how the white scoop of vanilla ice cream seen on the menu to turn into whipped cream! I’ve been fooled.
Maybe they should list down the ingredients used to avoid any misconceptions before customers order.
Verdict: I would very much prefer the parfait to this!
If you like Nakamura Tokichi’s offerings, good news! Because you are able to bring them back home! Don’t get the chiffon cake though, I think they are that fantastic to lug these boxes all the way back to Singapore.
But for that parfait, sure I would.
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
YES, I’ll be back for more matcha goodness!
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Maruto Matcha Parfait
RATING
Overall Taste: 3.5/5 The parfait is good enough to warrant me a second visit! I would also come back for the Warabimochi that was sold out; if something sells out by the evening, it should be good right?
I’m glad to have found a parfait that is similar to Tsujiri Honten’s and it beats the ones at Nana’s Green Tea and Tsujiri Singapore due to the complex layers of ingredients.
Ambience: 3/5 Nothing special to mention with the plain Japanese decor. The most Instagrammable part of the tea room would be the view, oops. But I do appreciate the preservation of the traditional Japanese tea culture!
Service: 3/5 Service standards require lots more upgrading to match with the actual Japanese. I was thankful that there was no service charge because service was quite atrocious, however, I didn’t like the fact that we were being charged a compulsory HKD10 each for our green tea (with waiters not taking initiative to refill) and time limit of 90 minutes for each visit. There was also no Wifi and they didn’t allow us to change seats.
System is too rigid from the queuing to dining process. Why can’t they just do online reservations and save all these hassle?
NAKAMURA TOKICHI HONG KONG TEN (Café ＆ Restaurant)
3005-9 3/F Miramar Shopping Centre
132 Nathan Road TST Kowloon
132 Nathan Road TST Kowloon
TAKEAWAY STORE
Unit G06, G/F, Miramall, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Opening Hours:
11 am – 10 pm Daily (Last Order 9.15pm)
Directions:
- Nearest MTR: 10-minute walk from Tsim Sha Tsui station. Miramar Shopping Centre is just opposite THE ONE.
If you’re interested in visiting Tsujiri Honten at Kyoto:
Tsujiri Honten (Gion, Kyoto) 茶寮都路里 本店
573-3 Gion–machi Minami–gawa, Higashiyama–ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
京都市東山区祇園町南側 573-3
Tel : 075-561-2257
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily
Directions:
- It’s quite well hidden on the second storey of Shijo dori in Gion, and it’s on the opposite side of the street to Starbucks (but not that near Starbucks.
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Hong Kong Food Review: Social Place 唐宮小聚 – Fusion Dimsum that Actually Looks AND Tastes Good!
Everyone knows that any trip to Hong Kong is incomplete without having dim sum.
As a seasoned traveller to Hong Kong, I personally feel that the variety of dim sum here are quite similar across eateries and their quality varies. If it’s your first time having dim sum in Hong Kong, do not expect the random eatery to be mind blowing!
The offerings here differ from Singapore. For example, Hong Kong occasionally has Salted Egg Yolk Buns on the menu, but rather Custard Buns 奶黄包 that unfortunately do not ooze for that Instagrammable #foodporn photo. While this is so, Hong Kong has other delectable dim sum that Singapore does not have – which is exactly what got me excited.
You may be familiar with staples like Har Gow (shrimp dumpling), Siu Mai (pork dumpling), Char Siew Pork buns and so on, but have you tried buns shaped in a rose, mandarin orange, or even a pig? If you are raising your eyebrows right now, you’d be in for a treat at Social Place, a fusion dim sum restaurant situated in Sheung Wan, one of the busiest districts in Hong Kong.
Reservations were made for four at 12pm, but it was already half-filled when we arrived!
It is apparent that diners not only come for their food, but also their fantastic ambience; the attention paid to its Parisian and Oriental decor is remarkable.
The eclectic mix is portrayed from the shelves and kitchen with Chinese herbs and condiments lined up neatly, whereas western element shone through once you see the open-air concept kitchen. I was able to catch the chefs in action, preparing ingredients and blasting their hot woks skillfully.
Unlike other yum cha restaurants, their menu is not limited to just dim sum; a wide selection of appetisers, soups, vegetables, rice & noodle dishes and desserts are available and it was quite hard to decide because I wanted everything!
*Full menu was nowhere to be found online (boo), but you can preview some of their dishes here.
I ended up ordering dishes that I saw on Instagram and had no regrets.
I squealed with delight when the food came! I MEAN, HOW CUTE ARE THEY?! Full marks for presentation, hands down.
It was a difficult choice, but the first to tackle was the Grapefruit-shaped Har Gow x3 [HKD49, SGD8.60] because it seemed like the least “cruel” thing to do out of all the dim sum that we ordered.
Taste: 4/5
I appreciate the chefs’ effort gone into making these grapefruits – the little doumiao inserted into each har gow must have been tough!
I had no expectation for them, but was pleasantly surprised when they were actually palatable. They had a distinct grapefruit aroma and flavour infused into the skin.
I’m usually put off by har gows that have a thick and doughy skin. Thankfully, this was the exact opposite. Prawn was also quite fresh, but on the limp side.
It can be juicier.
The next one in line to enter the slaughterhouse were the Pig-shaped Taro Buns [HKD29, SGD5].
Taste: 4.5/5
Again, I had absolutely no expectations for them – as long as they are photogenic.
I was so impressed, as I broke one into half. Look at those fillings!
The pigs were stuffed with taro to the brim and brought me to taro heaven. For those watching their sugar intake, these buns would be great because they are not overly sweet, and fluffy too.
The most adorable and tastiest taro bun I’ve had. Taro lovers, you HAVE to order this.
While their Steamed Rose Floret bun [HKD29, SGD5.05] was another popular dish displayed repeatedly on Instagram, it was a severe letdown.
Taste: 2.5/5
The red bean merely occupied the middle portion of the bun – exactly where you see it in the picture, and the flour was too dry. It was drier than the taro bun!
I like the conception of having red beans with the dried rose petals, but techniques gone into making this dish should be improved.
The final picture-worthy dim sum dish was the Truffle Shiitake Buns [HKD49, SGD8.55]!
They come in a cute set of three, and my company was so hungry that she stole one first. Sniffs.
But they really looks like mushrooms, don’t they?
Taste: 5/5
Despite looking like the real thing with its spotty mushroom cap and a stalk (yes they made a stalk), the shroom buns were unbelievably soft and fluffy.
My mouth was also injected with crunchy mushroom bits, which burst with that irresistible flavour of truffle that everyone adores. It was not overpowering but sufficient to make us go “ahhhh”.
This became a massive hit and we finished it instantly. I was yearning for more after!
Apart from dim sum, we had their recommended Roast Pigeon.
And for those who are afraid of getting your hands dirty, the staff has prepared plastic glove to make sure that we consume the pigeon spanking clean!
Taste: 5/5
If you haven’t had Roast Pigeon, you need to try it.
Their meat is usually a lot tender than their bigger counterparts like chicken and duck. I personally used to eat it as a kid during my trips to Hong Kong. Things changed, however, when I went to Australia, where pigeons are seen walking around at beaches – instead of serving at restaurant, oops.
However, Social Place rekindled my love for it because the dish blew my tastebuds away.
The meat was so juicy and tender, and skin was ultra thin and crispy. It was not overly salty or loaded with MSG.
This dish ticked all the right boxes on how a Roast Pigeon should taste. We were all very satisfied.
We also wanted to have some greens to go along with our dim sum, so we had Smoked duck veg rolls [HKD48, SGD8.40], which boasts the vibrant colours that nature has to offer.
Taste: 4/5
First thing that struck us was how the spring rolls were served cold, instead of warm that we are used to. While this is so, they were a refreshing change from the deep fried ones that usual eateries would offer and not taxing on our bodies.
It’s healthy like the Vietnamese ones!
Moreover, the cabbage used to wrap the ingredients was not too tough and the vegetables encased in it (carrots, zucchini etcetera) were crisp. The “smoked duck”, however, was not what I imagined it to be because it seemed like a piece of ham that was overly salty.
Whenever I visit a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong, one dish I absolutely cannot leave without is Hong Kong Kai Lan or Chinese Broccoli because they are usually fresher than Singapore’s – especially during the winter season when it is in season!
Most restaurants here stir-fry it with garlic or oyster sauce, but Social Place stands out by having the Dragon Beard Kale cooked with bisque/ginger [HKD79, SGD13.70].
Taste: 5/5
My company chose the ginger version and it was one of the best Kai Lan dishes I’ve had to date!
The Kai Lan sourced was extremely crunchy due to the “young parts” provided; it did not have stringy or tough stems that I detest. I was also able to taste traces of wine added and the extra ginger shreds provided the dish a fun kick.
I’ve had over 30 Kai Lan dishes in my life (I love veggies too much) and this turns out to be my top 3. Simply wholesome and wonderful.
Finally, my company who is obsessed with Rice Rolls savoured their Wok Fried Shrimp & Rice Rolls [HKD69, SGD12] and tucked into them before I could take a proper shot, unfortunately.
Taste: 4/5
I’m not too keen on rice rolls, but this had an interesting twist to those steamed ones you’d normally have in Singapore.
These had a wok hei flavour – fried with sticky sauce, and then topped with chives and white sesame seeds. Quite tasty I would say. As much as I would like to rate it higher, I have to admit that the dish was on the saltier side.
While we were leaving, the elevator corridor was packed like sardines as working adults were. I’d advise everyone to book ahead or come before 12.30pm to avoid the lunch crowd!
BUNNY’S VERDICT:
YES, I WOULD HOP BACK FOR LUNCH AGAIN!
BUNNY RECOMMENDS: Truffle Shiitake Buns, Pig-shaped Taro Buns, Dragon Beard Kale, Roast Goose
RATING
Overall Taste: 4.5/5 Prices may be on the higher side in comparison to other dimsum eateries, but you get what you pay for. I could tell that the ingredients used are of high quality, freshly sourced . Presentation of the food is also stellar! I will be back for more.
Ambience: 5/5We felt like we were having our meal in fine dining restaurant. The food was greatly enhanced by the chic Tiffany blue and silver theme chosen, which reminds me of Tung Lok in Singapore, but even better.
Service: 3/5 Mediocre. It took long to be served whenever we needed to pass them our orders and tea refills. I think they are understaffed during peak hours. This is how Hong Kong functions, nevertheless.
Social Place 唐宮小聚
Address: 2/F, The L. Place
139 Queen’s Road Central, Central
中環皇后大道中139號 The L. Place 2樓
Phone: +852 3568 9666 (Reservations recommended)
139 Queen’s Road Central, Central
中環皇后大道中139號 The L. Place 2樓
Phone: +852 3568 9666 (Reservations recommended)
Opening Hours:
11:30am -3pm (dim sum)
6pm – 10pm (Last Order 9.30pm)
6pm – 10pm (Last Order 9.30pm)
Directions: 4-minute walk from Exit E1/2 of Sheung Wan station where you would turn right when you see Gilman’s Bazaar Road. Continue walking until you see the building below and take the lift up to Level 2.
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BUNNY MUNCHIES 