⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Love it! It's surprisingly hard to find taro milk tea these days and we succumbed to Chicha's version. There are bits of yam in the pearls and there is also some yam paste in the drink. Mix well to incorporate it or scoop it up to eat after the drink.
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
BB discount is only on the waffle, and not the ice cream or toppings. So total cost of 2 waffles came up to $21.50. That said, the waffle is quite delightful, fluffy with a buttery fragrance. But inconsistent, as our second waffle was noticeably denser than the first. Ice cream was mid. Pistachio flavour was very subtle and earl grey was better, but both are overall more sugary than creamy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Luncheon meat, gribiche which is supposed to be egg mayo + mustard + pickles + capers, and cheddar, between two slices of toasted brioche. It was one of my favourites from their previous outlet. But a small imperfection this time, I did find the luncheon meat a little salty, and the characteristic tang of the gribiche which could have balanced it was absent. Still enjoyed it a lot though! Very delicious.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Delicious with crispy toasted sourdough and loved the kick from the pickled jalapeños! Very filling and one entire tuna melt would be enough for my lunch. The crowd on Saturday comes in just after 11am, but thankfully their cooking time has sped up since their days at Cross St.
With the BB offer, we got 1-for-1 ice cream sandwiches: sea salt butterscotch & 80% dark chocolate.
The sea salt butterscotch was lightly salty and not too sweet, though a bit milder in flavour than I would have liked. The 80% dark chocolate is indeed quite dark and you can taste the bitterness of the dark chocolate. The cookie is crumbly and adds a nice textural contrast to the ice cream.
Overall, a 3.5/5 for me. Doesn't really hit my sweet spot so it's probably not something I would crave for, but I can see it being a go-to for dark chocolate connoisseurs.
Had no choice but to dabao due to COVID restrictions, but a great excuse for a picnic at Botanic Gardens! A great English Breakfast! Every element was really good (except for the potatoes which were a bit bland). Amazing sourdough, creamy eggs, flavourful sausage, succulent bacon, juicy tomatoes, and unoffensive kale. Although it's really good, it's honestly a bit on the pricey side without Burpple Beyond, so yay for BB!
Had no choice but to dabao due to COVID restrictions, but a great excuse for a picnic at Botanic Gardens! The components are simple: salty prosciutto, creamy eggs, sweat brioche, and fresh kale. But each component is done to perfection, and they complement each other so well. So delicious and satisfying, and all the more worth it with Burpple Beyond!
Used the BB 1-for-1 deal to redeem two regular cups with two flavours each. Tried Hazelnut, Pistachio, Matcha and Vanilla. All of them are top quality! My favourite has to be Pistachio! Hazelnut is quite rich and sweet, so may overpower the milder flavours, best to pair with something like dark chocolate. For the Matcha lovers, also do note that this Matcha ice cream is also mixed with lemon, white chocolate and pistachio, so it's definitely not a "pure" Matcha flavour, but it's a very refreshing take on Matcha!
A classic combination with blue cheese, caramelised onions and truffle mayo. The key flavour here is blue cheese which if you love, you loooove. Served with a side of fries, this burger is super delicious though a bit heavy if you have a smaller appetite.
Decent brunch fare, though on the pricier side. This Brekkie of Champions is an English Breakfast with toast, baked beans, cherries on the vine, bacon, mushrooms, sausage, and eggs done your way. Quite a feast indeed! Each part of this spread is done beautifully, from the juicy tomatoes to the flavourful mushrooms and non-canned baked beans. My only gripe is that the poached eggs are quite vinegary, probably due to the way they cooked it. Do note that you have to order drinks of you use the Burpple Beyond deal, and their drinks are quite pricey as well ($5-$10).
Decent brunch fare, though on the pricier side. This surf and turf tower has English muffins and scrambled eggs two ways, with smoked salmon and stewed beef, served with a side of salsa and pickles. The stewed beef was delicious with the eggs and but the smoked salmon was a bit bland and drowned in the creaminess of the eggs. Do note that you have to order drinks of you use the Burpple Beyond deal, and their drinks are quite pricey as well ($5-$10).
Came here because of a Chope 1-for-1 voucher if not probably wouldn't have known this place existed otherwise.
Burgers here are around $14-$20. Got the double Cheeseburger. Burger was fairly average. Patty was thick, bouncy, though a bit on the dry side. Sauces are standard and turns the lower bun into mush. Nothing very innovative or surprising with the flavours here. They do have other more interesting burgers so if you get a Cheeseburger, this is probably what you should expect. A fairly standard Cheeseburger.
I'll say I've had better burgers elsewhere at the same price. Wouldn't make a special trip down.
The place is outdoor seating without aircon. It can be quite nice since it's next to the swimming pool. But it's also next to the karaoke lounge so you'll have some karaoke background music to go with your meal.
