What looked like a promising cup of Flat White turned out to be rather one-dimensional, definitely not the best coffee blends used. For the price of $6 before tax, I would rather go for a more premium blend at Chye Seng Huat round the corner. Everything seems very pretty at this cafe, service is sorely lacking.

This was incredibly good! The hot, crisp exterior, and warm, fluffy, slightly sweet interior of the Yorkshire Pudding pairs really well with the milky, creamy vanilla ice cream.

Best eaten immediately as the ice cream melts fast!

This includes a generous portion of sashimi, chawanmushi, misosoup, jap sweet potatoes, purple pickles and mochi. Too good to be true.

This gorgeous shophouse along Ann Siang Road has the perfect setting for that special meal. Be sure to make reservations for a table, but try your luck to get a seat at the counter to watch the chefs at work. If not, dine at the beautifully-lit communal table downstairs, it is one that allows you to have an intimate conversation while enjoying the convivial ambience Lolla offers. Order a bottle of wine, and start with the humble Tomato Salad ($15); the uber fresh, plump, sweet tomatoes (they change seasonally) are dressed simply in olive oil, parsley, and olive soil. Then, move on to the mind-blowing Sea Urchin & Squid Ink Pudding ($22 for a half portion, good for 2 pax) — a velvety-smooth pudding topped with uni so fresh and creamy it transports you to the sea. If you have any fear of offal, this unbelievably tasty Beef Tripe ($23) might just change your mind. It is first braised to pack in flavour, then grilled over charcoal to provide crisp edges and a good hit of smokiness. End your meal with light-as-air Doughnuts with Lemon Curd ($12).