We couldn’t resist trying this dessert, having seen many pictures of it online as well as the two thumbs up sign accompanying this entry on the restaurant’s menu. Needless to say, we weren’t disappointed - the handmade mochi was super soft and chewy, giving it a very pleasurable mouthfeel. It was so silky that it required some skill and care to pick up, since it would slip right off most utensils.

The mochi came in three flavours: goma, kinako, and matcha, all of which were authentic and fragrant in taste. There was kuromitsu sauce on the side as well if you would like to drizzle some sweetness on top.

Overall thoughts - slightly towards the pricey side but you’re paying for good quality Japanese dessert with a stellar presentation, in a decent casual restaurant setting. Convenient location as well. Happy to have tried it once, but I think the next time I’m here, I would like to give their other desserts a try as well.

I would definitely come back again - Misato’s concept of delivering great quality Japanese food at affordable prices is right up my alley!

It would be wise to come a little earlier or on non-peak periods to avoid having to queue.

It’s quite difficult to find solid okonomiyakis in Singapore I think, so this was a pleasant surprise. This Japanese pancake was delicious, and boy were they very generous with their cabbage. Coupled with pork belly and egg, it was definitely a good plate of okonomiyaki at a very reasonable price point, and at such a convenient location.

I would come back again - Misato’s concept of delivering great quality Japanese food at affordable prices is right up my alley!

It would be wise to come a little earlier or on non-peak periods to avoid having to queue.

Nothing like fragrant coffee in the morning! Love that you can get good quality coffee for affordable prices in the CBD area. What’s more - the 1 for 1 deal with the Burpple Beyond makes it a definite steal.

Do let them know if you are dining in as they might assume you are taking away - perhaps most customers get takeaway coffee here. There are a few seats and tables within the Food Folks area itself, which is air conditioned.

We visited on a weekday early afternoon and there was no queue. Would recommend coming earlier to beat the CBD lunch crowd.

Maple Pancakes ice cream was great - maple syrup and pancakes is probably one of the best combinations in the culinary world, and for it to come in an ice cream form is a treat you never knew you always wanted. I liked the differing textures, the creamy maple flavoured ice cream with the chewy pancake bits in it. It actually tasted exactly like McDonald’s hotcakes, bringing back a sense of nostalgia from childhood days.

On the other hand, Brie cheese was a little bit of a letdown. The ice cream was honey flavoured, and unfortunately the sweet honey overpowered the entire ice cream, even though there were a few small cubes of cheese inside. Brie cheese is of a milder flavour, so it was difficult to taste much of it at all. I think it would’ve been okay if the ice cream was called “Honey with Brie cheese” instead, just to adjust our expectations - I wouldn’t have a problem with it then.

Overall - both ice cream textures were on point. If I do pass by Haji Lane again, I might stop by to try their other flavours. The total price for both of these flavours was $10, since there was an additional $1 per premium scoop. We didn’t try the Keto options because it would’ve been an additional $2.50 per scoop - not a price we were willing to pay. Or perhaps we are not that health conscious! :P

We visited on a weekday early evening and it was not too busy since it was dinner time. There are a few seats in the shop so I would recommend you to come during off peak periods if you would like to secure a spot.

This was delicious! The tiger prawns were pretty big and its breadcrumbed layer was cooked well till crisp. The whole presentation of the dish was very pleasing to the eye as well. I love the colours and the way the prawns were angled - it kind of looks like waves in the ocean. We cleaned the entire bowl really quickly once it was served.

I would definitely come back again - Misato’s concept of delivering great quality Japanese food at affordable prices is right up my alley!

It would be wise to come a little earlier or on non-peak periods to avoid having to queue.

It’s so amazing that you can find such pastries here in Singapore - it brings back happy memories of my travels in Europe. For their novelty, they’re not that expensive either, with a slice of burek going for $4.90 and a kifla for $2. As a fan of feta cheese in flaky pastries, this was heaven for me, as such style of pastries is uncommon in Singapore.

There are both sweet and savoury options, as well as dessert choices too. You can choose to takeaway or dine-in - there’s quite a decent-sized seating area. You can request for your pastries to be toasted, so that you may enjoy them hot and crispy! I would recommend this because it makes a pretty significant difference in the experience.

Generally the seats here are readily available as I think most people get the pastries for takeaway. I would most definitely consider getting the pastries again if I were passing by the area!

Perfect breakfast coffee, with the sweet scent of cereals and milk paired with espresso. A great way to start the day!

Slightly pricey but the novelty of the drink makes it worth a try at least. Not many places offer this option! Would recommend if you like your lattes slightly sweet and want to try something a little different.

The shop is quite small with a limited seating area but it makes the whole ambience quite cozy with the feeling of everyone huddled up together.

Staff were very chirpy and friendly - creating a warm atmosphere and a pleasant experience overall.

Brown sugar fans unite as the Okinawa drink blends your classic cappuccino with the all time favourite dark brown sugar, creating a smooth full brew that’ll make your sweet tooth satisfied!

The Manuka coffee has that all familiar tinge of New Zealand honey sweetness on top of the fragrant aroma of the coffee. I thought this was a great pairing as well, made me feel healthy too :P

Really worth it with the Burpple 1-for-1. I wish the coffees came in proper mugs instead of these disposable ones, especially since we were having them at the cafe itself. But I guess the concept might be one of a takeaway stand.

There are both indoor and outdoor seating, although rather limited if you want to be seated inside.

The service was great - the barista was so badass, she was single-handedly running the show on a busy weekend, we were very impressed.

Pretty decent ribeye! The sides were a little miserable however, with that one tiny baby potato at the side. 😅
Definitely not worth it without any deal, but with 1 for 1 it’s pretty alright. Just note that there’s still GST and Service Charge on top of it all.

We visited on a weekday evening and seats were readily available, though you can also make a reservation with Chope if you’re worried. The ambience was very casual actually, the place had a modern eatery (slightly canteen-ish vibes) aesthetic. Service was exemplary, which was something that pleasantly surprised me.

Old school brownies with modern-ish toppings! Super nostalgic and unbelievably worth it with the Burpple 1-for-1 deal.

The people at the store were so friendly too, second time here and they’ve always been so warm and welcoming.

The pastry to yam filling ratio was just nice, and the yam paste wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet. That really allowed me to get a proper taste of both the pastry and the fillings. The donut pastry was more towards a bread texture, and there was a thin layer of sugar coating on the outside. A good pick for those that prefer something less sweet, though it felt more like yam bread than a donut.

There’s an ongoing promotion currently, where you can pair your donut with hot tea or coffee for an additional $1. A pretty nice deal I think.

The shop has a seating area at the side with small tables, favouring customers coming in pairs. We visited on a weekday early evening and it was relatively quiet - made for a nice spot to have our tea while watching people walk by.

A safe pick - the ramen was springy, the pork bone broth was silky and full of flavour. The place has free flow bean sprouts and hard boiled eggs as well. For this price, I think this bowl and its unlimited accompaniments is very worth it!

No wonder there are always snaking long queues during dinner times - fortunately we came at about 6pm, right before the crowds started filling in, so we didn’t need to queue at all.

This is somewhere I’d definitely go to if I’m starving!