Only got to learn about the existence of the new Nemu that had seemingly been in operations for quite a while before we got to know about it — these folks are located at Blk 532 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 occupying a rather hidden shop unit that is situated right beside the Sunday F&B coffeeshop there; this is also the same unit that MEADOWSBREW had previously operated from before their move to Cheng San Community Club. For those whom are familiar with the space, the space is tucked in a corner of the block in front of its lift lobby and can be quite unnoticeable if one isn’t paying attention to their surroundings as its facade is not flushed with the other neighbouring shop units there. With that being said, these folks had created a nice, cosy dine-in area using the space located right outside of the store unit, while the entire shop is set-up being naturally cooled with the espresso / food preparation area and counter being within the shop unit with two bar counter seats catered for patrons intending to dine-in. Nemu is an establishment that focuses more on its coffee offerings — do expect a beverage line-up comprising of categories such as Coffee, Traditional and Tea & Alternatives. A Food & Bites menu is also being served, with items circling around that of some bakes, rice dishes, pasta dishes and some light bites.

Nemu does work with a home-based business named Kuali Tales for some of its hot food offerings such as that of the Chicken and the Akar — the menu at Nemu describes the Nasi Bakar Chicken to feature elements such as Java Sambal Bajak Chicken and seasoned rice that is wrapped in banana leaves. It is noted that the Nasi Bakar Chicken does come served within a disposable takeaway box which makes for a convenient dining experience as well — a thoughtful touch which we definitely appreciated. Unwrapping the Nasi Bakar Chicken, the shredded chicken does come mixed with Javanese Sambal Bajak — for those whom have not heard of Sambal Bajak, this is an Indonesian-style chili paste that comes with a sweet tang from the use of elements such as that brown sugar, galangal, tomatoes, lemongrass etc.; it also comes with a good kick of spiciness that tickles the tastebuds even for those whom are tolerable to moderate levels of spiciness. The shredded chicken does give a fibrous texture to the dish as well. Sitting beneath the Java Sambal Bajak Chicken would be the seasoned rice that carried a light hint of flavour from some aromatics as well as the banana leaves that it is being wrapped in.