Comfort Food

The congee itself could be a bit bland to some, but I like it this way. It comes with fried dough fritter which paired really well with the congee. Simple home made taste.

And who wouldn't opt to order their set that comes with toast, especially when they are known for them!

The quintessential breakfast dish of hot and crispy brown toast, slabs of cold butter, and a thick layer of kaya. Biting through the light and airy toast and into the salty butter and sweet kaya made for a satisfying mouthful. Served alongside soft-boiled eggs as the perfect dip. Completed with a hot cup of tea. A solid version that is able to rival Ya Kun’s.

The pot pie was a flaky pastry served on top of the soup. It vaguely reminded me of prata, but a less oily version. The pastry had a buttery taste, and was soft on the inside with a gentle crisp on the outside.

The beef goulash itself was delicious, consisting of a tangy tomato-based broth with tender pieces of beef and various vegetables. The pot pie was the perfect accompaniment as it soaked up the soup wonderfully, while still retaining its flaky texture.

The pot pie set also came with a fresh salad on the side and a drink.

A thick and creamy stew with a generous amount of ingredients including big chunks of chicken and mushrooms, pieces of penne pasta, and vegetables. The dollop of sour cream added an additional layer of richness to the stew, which on its own, makes for a satisfying and filling meal.

The soup was filled with a variety of ingredients including sliced and minced pork, a fish ball, a meat ball, a slice of abalone, a prawn, and two of their signature fried fish sticks. The broth itself had a rich umami flavour that was rather addictive.

With each bowl of soup, you get the option of choosing rice/ porridge or a variety of dry/ soup noodles. We got the dry hor fun which consisted of silky smooth rice noodles served with a generous amount of sweet black sauce. It could however, have been spicier, so my advice to fans of spicy food would be to request for them to add more chili sauce, or to use the sliced red chilies they provide. Overall, a comforting bowl of soup that is sure to hit the spot.

Each bowl of noodles here is customizable and the price is based on the ingredients chosen (across three price categories) as well as the broth selected.

The noodles themselves were springy and had a unique texture similar to a cross between thick vermicelli and lamian. While the tomato broth may look diluted, it was actually very flavourful with a good amount of tanginess that complemented the plain noodles.

There was a generous amount of the chosen ingredients and each bowl also came with beancurd skin, chives and beansprouts (omitted for mine!). Overall, a satisfying bowl of noodles at an affordable price point.

Each bowl of noodles here is customizable and the price is based on the ingredients chosen (across three price categories) as well as the broth selected.

The noodles themselves were springy and had a unique texture similar to a cross between thick vermicelli and lamian. The broth had a thicker consistency reminiscent of tonkotsu ramen broth, but with a good amount of smokiness due to the spices used. The broth had a hint of heat, but fans of spicy food may want to go for a higher level of spice (up to 10 levels!).

There was a generous amount of the chosen ingredients and each bowl also came with beancurd skin, chives and beansprouts. Overall, a satisfying bowl of noodles at an affordable price point.

Consisting of minced beef, mushrooms and scamorza, the lasagne was nice and creamy without being overwhelmingly rich. The use of scarmoza added a distinctive smoky flavour to the dish that was enjoyable. Chef Dario’s passion for his food permeates throughout his cozy little cafe (as does the smell of lasagne fresh out of the oven!) and you are likely to catch a glimpse of him mingling with his customers. Definitely a satisfying, homely meal that would make you wish you had an Italian grandma of your own.