We checked out a new restaurant at New Bahru for a date, not knowing exactly what to expect, and it turned out to be one of those evenings that just felt easy and memorable. There was a quiet excitement in trying somewhere new together, and when the dishes started arriving, beautifully plated and thoughtfully put together, it set the tone for the rest of the night.

We began with their signature prawn bisque ramen, and it immediately became a shared moment of surprise. The prawns were huge, almost comically so, and we both paused for a second before laughing at how impressive they looked. Biting into them, the freshness really came through, sweet and satisfying. The onsen egg added a comforting richness, and as we slowly worked through the bowl, the broth kept drawing us back in. It had a deep umami flavour that felt warm and balanced, not too salty and not overly heavy.

The halibut burger came next, and it was one of those dishes that sparked conversation again. The yuzu tartare added a bright lift, and we both noticed how well it complemented the fish. The halibut was tender and moist, and the vodka batter gave it a light crispness that made each bite satisfying.

Then came the cold mala crack noodles and the spice hit quickly. Still, we kept going back for more. The noodles were coated so well with the chilli and vinegar that every bite was bold and addictive. It became one of those fun moments where the heat made everything feel a little more alive.

We could not resist ordering the mentaiko bomb tots, and they added a lighthearted touch to the meal. It was amazing! Rich mentaiko flavour yummy to the max!

To end the night, we tried their house sodas, labelled as BBT. The Swee Chai Butterfly, with its guava and honey notes, was refreshing and slightly tangy, a perfect way to wind things down.

I ordered the Lampino Ibérico Chuletero and the Tajima MBS 6–7 Wagyu Picanha, both cooked medium rare, and a sourdough.

The clear highlight of the meal was the Wagyu picanha. It had an incredibly deep, intense beef flavour and quite literally melted in the mouth.

While the Ibérico chuletero wasn’t as soft as the Wagyu, it was still extremely flavourful and is definitely worth ordering. It came with several well-thought-out accompaniments like mushrooms, and a Marsala sauce—which balanced the richness of the meat beautifully. Personally, I loved the pork and would definitely order a second serving too.

The sourdough was enjoyable on its own, with the seasonal fermented butter served alongside it.

Lastly, we really appreciated the staff taking the time to walk us through their dry-ageing and fermentation processes.

I was recommended by a friend to try this place out and I was not disappointed!! I was struck by the warm service and cosy atmosphere upon entering the place.

I ordered the New York Strip, medium rare. It was prepared extremely well. It is always a challenge to prepare a steak well and Meat N Chill excelled themselves. To add on many places often overlook the side dishes, but here even the sides were prepared well. I ordered the Cajun rice and mashed potatoes and they complemented the steak really well. The mashed potatoes were served with a special gravy which was delectable. The Cajun rice was extremely flavourful as well.
To finish off, I ordered the Oreo Milkshake which was reasonably priced and it was really rich and flavourful. I would definitely come again!

Service was amazing too! I could not finish my drink and the waitress was happy to pack it up for me.

Elixir Boutique Roaster is an amazing location for friends to have a chill get-together! The Breakfast Works set was also extremely well prepared and is a great value for money.

My friend ordered the Turkish Eggs which was extremely unique with its amazing combination of flavours. The sourdough bread also went really well with the dish.

For the Breakfast Works, the scrambled eggs deserve a special mention too and it complemented the other dishes of the set very well!

Will definitely come back again and I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a quiet place for a good brunch!

Fat Belly is an extremely conducive location for a quiet meal with some friends and the ambience was very good as well.

I ordered the Deckle and it was a really nice cut and was perfectly cooked, the Truffle fries also complemented the dish well. Topping it off was a delicious Basque Burnt Cheesecake that went extremely well with the passionfruit sauce served with it!

I would definitely patronise Fat Belly again!

Ordered a few dishes, particularly enjoyed the Tori Kara-age and Spicy Salmon-don.

The Tori Kara-age was exceptionally good as it was marinated really well, without being too salty.

I loved the Spicy Salmon Don as the spicy sauce complemented the rice very well. The unique texture of the rice was something to note as well! And the generous amount of spring onion completed made the entire flavour come together appropriately.

The portions (especially the Donburis) could be quite small for someone hungry (like me).

10/10 would recommend!