Welcome to Lorong Kilat.

The muffin is nice and not too sweet

Was going around the Beauty World neighbourhood one day and got to learn about the existence of the new Sakeshi that is located along Lorong Kilat — these folks can be found along the same stretch of shops where one can find an outlet of Chicken House as well; Sakeshi takes over the former premises of what used to be Kim’s Family Food Korean Restaurant. For those whom are unaware, Sakeshi is a concept by the same folks behind Goro Japanese Cuisine that is situated along Holland Drive, though it does seem that Sakeshi is quite a different concept to what Goro Japanese Cuisine is all about. The menu at Sakeshi varies during different times of the day — available in the mornings would be the Morning Set that one can grab from 9:30am to 11:30am, while the Lunch Set runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm; the Recommended section of the menu is available from 12 noon onwards till closing, while items in the Sweet Bites and Side Dishes categories are available all day long.

The Volcano Salmon Mentai Aburi Don is an item that is listed in the Recommended section of the menu — this is an item that is described to come with elements such as Mentai, Sushi Rice, Cucumber, Onsen Egg, Ikura and Salmon Soup; the Salmon Soup being a highlight itself at Sakeshi where it is pretty much central to the entire dining concept, while patrons do have the choice to opt for spicy Mentai or non-spicy Mentai. For our order of the Volcano Salmon Mentai Aburi Don, we went with the former. This does turn out to be quite a decent bowl of Salmon Mentai Aburi Don that came with a good portion of flame-torched salmon sitting atop the bed of rice. Coming with spicy Mentai being drizzled over the top, the spicy Mentai carried an umami note with a slight hint of spiciness to tickle the tastebuds; the level of spiciness being pretty mild. The salmon slices do come fresh and melt-in-the-mouth, while the inclusion of the Onsen egg adds a smooth and creamy texture with a molten egg yolk to the Donburi. The diced cucumbers does add an element of crunch that also helped to make the entire bowl quite refreshing to have, while the inclusion of Ikura gives a popping sensation and another dimension of umami whilst being at it.

Small, cosy, and very homely establishment a short walk away from Beauty World MRT. Heard great things about this place so suggested it for a birthday celebration, and boy were the reviews all true - our meal here was so delicious and enjoyable and I would recommend this to anyone who loves spanish food!

Started off with the Burrata, Prosciutto, Tomatoes & Focaccia ($16 for Tapa) and the Crispy Potatoes, Fried Eggs & Jamon Iberico ($12 for Tapa). Loved the freshness of the burrata and tomatoes, and the prosciutto was utterly delicious. As for th potatoes, they were so well-crisped and were perfect with the jamon and gooey yolk. However, our minds were blown away by the Sea Prawns a la Francaise ($14 for Tapa) - juicy, tender prawns in a divine butter sauce so slurp-worthy that we almost licked the plate clean. Any prawn lovers have got to try this dish for yourself.

On to the main course, we got the Ultimate Seafood Paella ($42 for Small) which was rich, aromatic, and stuffed with seafood. This was great and satisfied all three of our stomachs. Ended off the meal with Tiramisu Casero ($9.50) which had an intense coffee flavour and a complimentary slice of cheese cake. What a wonderful meal and would definitely return!

Was going around the Beauty World neighbourhood and got to learn that there seems to be quite a fair bit of change in tenants occupying the extended wing of Bukit Timah Interim Market & Food Centre — this would be the area that is linked to the market that is located right across the food centre with a carpark space in the middle. Of particular note would be the appearance of Bronzo that takes over the former space that was once occupied by thatsmypizza.sg (thatsmypizza.sg takes over the space of the now-defunct thatsmybrew, located in the food centre area instead). Occupying a corner unit of the small section of the market that the food stalls occupy, these folks are situated in the same zone as one would be able to find establishments like the outlet of Lijiededian 李姐的店 and the outlet of Ms BBQ Inasal there — Bronzo’s location should be pretty obvious considering its prominent signage that also indicates it being a pasta bar beside rites namesake. Bronzo mentions that it is an establishment which prides itself over the fresh handmade pasta that day make in-house; its offerings include four (4) pasta dishes as well as a number of Sides — interestingly, Bronzo also serves up a small variety of two (2) desserts which is quite a rarity given how it is a hawker centre stall.

We were a little spoilt for choice on which of the pasta offerings we would be going for when skimming through the menu — in particular since Cacio e Pepe is quite niche offering that one would be unlikely to find in a establishment specialising in pasta in a hawker centre setting, while we were also tempted to go for the Carbonara with Guanicale since the Carbonara is something which we resonated very well with. We eventually found ourselves going for the Carbonara with Guanicale; Bronzo does not describe the elements that comes with each of their dishes, though it can be observed that the Carbonara with Guanicale comes with shaved cheese and a sprinkle of pepper whilst the pasta comes tossed in a creamy sauce. A highlight for the Carbonara with Guanicale would the handmade pasta here — the pasta here does cone with strands of noodles that is thicker than that of the typical spaghetti; interestingly, it does feature a hollow centre within, and the pasta itself carries a good bite also on its own. Tossed in a cream sauce, we do like how it does carry quite a bit of depth without being particularly saltish at the same time; the shaved cheese does give it just the right hint of savouriness, while the cracked pepper does add an inherent fragrance almost similar to what one would expect out of Cacio e Pepe — the aroma perfuming out from the stall even whilst our order was in the midst of being prepared. The bits of Guanicale do come a little bit like waxed meat; a little saltish and a little bit sweet, just to give the pasta dish sufficient flavour.

Noting how Bronzo also serves up desserts, we found ourselves opting for the Roasted Barley, Apple Compote and Almond Crumbles over the Tiramisu Shaved Ice to end our meal at Bronzo. We were told that the Roasted Barley, Apple Compote and Almond Crumbles is to be served as a chilled dessert — this was served in a metallic cup; it does turn out that the Roasted Barley comes in the format of a smooth and creamy mousse and forms the base of the dessert, while apple compote comes over on top of the mousse before it is being finished with the crumbles. Digging into the dessert, the roasted barely mousse does come across as the neutral element that bridges the apple compote and the almond crumbles together — this also makes up for the fact that there is a lack of ice-cream for their variant of the apple crumble here. The Apple Compote does come with sizeable chunks of caramelised apples that come sweet and with a soft bite, while the almond crumbles delivered a good crunch to supplement the textures of the other elements within. Bronzo is a pretty promising establishment that breaks the mold of a typical food stall situated in the hawker centre; whilst pasta specialty stalls have slowly started to sprout up in some heartlands over the years, Bronzo is a rare few that is of such a setup and emphasises on fresh, handmade pastas. There is no denying how its offerings are artisanal here; the Carbonara with Guanicale and Roasted Barley, Apple Compote and Almond Crumbles are dishes that came with quality and consistency which is quite on par with some of the bistros around — definitely exceeds what one would typically expect to find at a cafe. The food served at Bronzo is not just simply from the skill of the chef-owner, but also a product of passion for the craft — that drive to provide the best experience for its patrons. Prices of its pasta ranges from $13 to $19; the lowest-priced being the Cacio e Pepe while the highest-priced is the Beef Cheek Ragu. Do note that some waiting time is required for the food to be served, especially considering how Bronzo is pretty much a single-man operation — otherwise, we do sincerely wish them all the best in what is to come; definitely a place that is worth keeping a look out for in time to come, and one in which we would most definitely return for the Cacio e Pepe and the Tiramisu Shaved Ice another time!

($10.90) Matcha Made Me Do It Series
Matcha Black Sesame taste like earthy and also strong but then bitter taste in between; Matcha Brown Sugar Mochi taste like sweet but savoury and chewy taste but remind me of bbtea aftertaste; Matcha White Choco Caramel Fudge taste like sweet but I don't like it recommend.

-Blueberry Roasted Oolong Tea ($8.50+): Many reviews recommended this so we got it to try! Comes with fresh blueberries. It was not as sweet as I expected,
-Iced Matcha Latte: Niko Neyko Yuri Matcha is used here! Felt that the matcha can be stronger though!

Cafehopping in Beauty World Area!

No seat reservations allowed, so we waited awhile to be seated. Here is what we ordered:
-Signature Breakfast ($25+): Huge portion! Recommended to share if you are not a big eater. This is the kinda of big breakfast I love, because there is butter croissant (and not the typical hard toasts). Loved the chicken sausage, sauteed mushrooms and scrambled egg too! There is also turkey ham which I was not a fan of
-Creamy Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($22+): Creamy, spicy and tangy! Prawns were fresh. Comes with five clams. I felt that the seafood portions given were too little, especially the number of clams? (Also the number of clams differ from what is in their menu photo LOL)
-Blueberry Roasted Oolong Tea ($8.50+): Many reviews recommended this so we got it to try! Comes with fresh blueberries. It was not as sweet as I expected,
-Iced Matcha Latte: Niko Neyko Yuri Matcha is used here! Felt that the matcha can be stronger though!

Cafehopping in Beauty World Area!

No seat reservations allowed, so we waited awhile to be seated. Here is what we ordered:
-Signature Breakfast ($25+): Huge portion! Recommended to share if you are not a big eater. This is the kinda of big breakfast I love, because there is butter croissant (and not the typical hard toasts). Loved the chicken sausage, sauteed mushrooms and scrambled egg too! There is also turkey ham which I was not a fan of
-Creamy Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($22+): Creamy, spicy and tangy! Prawns were fresh. Comes with five clams. I felt that the seafood portions given were too little, especially the number of clams? (Also the number of clams differ from what is in their menu photo LOL)
-Blueberry Roasted Oolong Tea ($8.50+): Many reviews recommended this so we got it to try! Comes with fresh blueberries. It was not as sweet as I expected,
-Iced Matcha Latte: Niko Neyko Yuri Matcha is used here! Felt that the matcha can be stronger though!

For those whom are following the happenings of the local F&B scene, one place that had been mentioned for quite a bit around social media of the late would be that of Breakfast Grill. These folks had been operating for quite a while at their East Coast Road location since their entrance into the local F&B scene — they had recently opened a second outlet within the Beauty World neighbourhood. Located at the foot of Kilat 19 along Lorong Kilat, the Breakfast Grill outlet at Beauty World can be found along the same stretch of shops where notable F&B establishments such as Carpenter & Cook can be found as well. This second location of Breakfast Grill does seem to be around the same size of its premises at East Coast Road, though it does seem that they have included more seating for the dining hall at their Lorong Kilat location. Stepping into the Lorong Kilat outlet, one would notice how the Lorong Kilat location is also decked in a more elegant setting than that of their East Coast Road location — the outlet is decked in elements of stone, concrete and wood, while the use of yellow lighting provides a classy look that is modern, contemporary and cosy. There are a mix of couch seating and proper dining chairs that is used within the space — the tables do seem to be configured in a way that would cater to patrons visiting the establishment in groups of two (2) to four (4) pax, though the space situated at the back of the entire cafe does allow for tables to be moved around for larger groups of patrons. The food menu at their Lorong Kilat location does seem to be further expanded as compared to the initial days of their opening at East Coast Road — the menu being split into sections dedicated to All Day Sammies, Brunch, Pastry, Light, Add-Ons, Sharing and Desserts. Beverages available at Breakfast Grill outlet at Lorong Kilat includes espresso-based specialty coffee, teas and a couple of special concoctions which includes Yuzu Fizz Matcha, and Pudding Matcha Latte — just to name a few.

Was pretty interested to give the new items at Breakfast Grill’s outlet at Lorong Kilat a go after skimming through the items on their menu — the Smashed Prawn Toast being one that really caught our attention whilst doing so. The menu describes the Smashed Prawn Toast to be an item that comes with smashed prawns, brioche toast drizzled with a “flavourful sauce” and Tobiko; the Smashed Prawn Toast can also be found in the “Brunch” section of the menu. The smashed prawn paste actually sits above the brioche toast — the overall concept of the dish does seem to have taken inspiration from that of the Korean-style Menbosha (i.e. Fried Shrimp Toast) that has been slightly reconstructed. The smashed prawn paste also seems to have been flame-torched to give it a slightly charred appearance for more physical appeal. Slicing down the brioche toast, we note that the brioche roast is crusty on the exterior — the best way to enjoy this dish is to slice a little bit of that toast and portion it with a little bit of the smashed prawn paste and spread the “flavourful sauce” onto both elements; the bread does absorb the flavours of the sauce which turns out to be something that felt almost in between of that of sriracha mayonnaise and Mentaiko which was an interesting hint of umami and creaminess. The smashed prawn paste does come with a natural hint of sweetness from the prawn, though we did feel that the consistency of the prawn paste was a little bit on the drier side — perhaps from the flame-torched treatment of the dish. Overall, still a dish that is worth giving a go for.

During our visit to Breakfast Grill at their Lorong Kilat outlet, we also went for the Counter Brekkie from the “All Day Sammies” section of the menu — the menu describes the Counter Brekkie to come with elements such as smoked pork bacon, organic avocado slices, over easy egg and sriracha butter. This would be one of the few “Sammies” that would be the type of offering that Breakfast Grill had specialised in since their inception at the East Coast Road location. The menu does mention that this is an item that comes as lighter option to the other Sammies that they have to offer, and we do agree that those looking for a more substantial eat might want to consider the other items that are listed in the same section of the menu. The Counter Brekkie does come with toasted brioche bread that comes with its own inherent sweetness whilst being sufficiently crusted on the outside; there is also a lingering buttery note that one can detect as they sink their teeth into the sandwich. Otherwise, this is a pretty wholesome and hearty sandwich considering the other elements at play; the crispy and savoury bacon being a contrast of textures to the smooth and buttery slices of avocado that one. Can find in the middle of the entire sandwich, while the overeasy egg comes with soft egg whites and runny egg yolk that does not reek of any undesirable notes of overused oil.

We also managed to give the Lemon Meringue Tart a go; whilst the menu does not mention it, it does seem that the Lemon Meringue Tart at Breakfast Grill is being sourced from Sarah’s Loft — the photo featured in the online POS system is the same that is featured on the website of Sarah’s Loft. Sarah’s Loft does operate their very own takeaway / order collection shop space along MacPherson Road, and we have previously tried some of its offerings at PROX Coffee at Aroma Coffee Co.. Didn’t really like the plate that they had used for the plating of the Lemon Meringue Tart as the plate has a curvature on its base that somewhat bends the tart as it sits within the plate; the shape of the plate also makes it difficult to slice through the tart without rocking the plate and throwing it off balance. Nonetheless, the tart base does crumble neatly, while the lemon curd was a good balance of being tart and zippy whilst still carrying an adequate level of sweetness; the meringue layer providing a fluffy texture whilst coming with a more neutral level of sweetness to cut through the flavours of the lemon curd beneath.

We went with the Flat White to go along with our orders of our main dishes and pastries during our visit made to Breakfast Grill at Lorong Kilat outlet. It is actually interesting to know that Breakfast Grill actually roasts their own coffee beans which they also retail in small bags. Our cuppa turns out to be pretty decently-pulled with a medium body, and an earthy and nutty flavour profile. Having visited Breakfast Grill previously when they had just first opened their doors at East Coast Road, it does seem like these folks had learnt quite a fair bit from its past and have matured over time in terms of the food that they are offering — not only is there more innovation and creativity that can be seen with the items listed in the All Day Sammies and Brunch section of the menu; one can also feel the slight shift in the quality of its offerings that seem to have been improved since their very early days. Prices of the items listed in the All Day Sammies and Brunch section of the menu are within the range of $13 to $24; the lowest-priced items being the Cheeses, Croque Monsieur and Counter Brekkie from the All Day Sammies section of the menu, while the highest-priced items would be the 1-800-SURF-N-TURF from the All Day Sammies section of the menu and the Kimchi Tako Toast and All Filled Up section of the menu. The Lorong Kilat neighbourhood is one that is saturated with plenty of cafes around it that are all pretty well-established names in the local F&B scene at this current juncture however; it will be interesting to see how Breakfast Grill will fare in the long run in this neighbourhood that they are a new entrant in.

An awesome find! ❤️ this delightful penne dish smothered in a rich, luscious tomato cream sauce then crowned with fresh, meaty tiger prawns 🍤.

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For those whom have been frequenting Bukit Timah Food Centre before its closure and being replaced by Bukit Timah Interim Food Centre, thatsmypizza.sg should not be a name that is too unfamiliar to most — with the move to Bukit Timah Interim Food Centre, the folks behind thatsmypizza.sg had also started thatsmybrew; both stalls are separated with the thatsmypizza.sg occupying a stall space within the smaller wing of the interim food centre while thatsmybrew is situated in the area where most of the other hawker stalls are located. Whilst thatsmybrew was initially set-up to compliment the offerings of thatsmypizza.sg by offering craft beers, thatsmybrew had also recently expanded its offerings to also serve up both savoury and sweet crepes, whilst also serving up sourdough loaves and espresso-based coffee as well.

Skimming through the menu, we found ourselves particularly drawn towards their Salted Caramel Baked Apple Crepe; there are three (3) other variants of crepes which thatsmybrew has to offer — these would be namely the Honey Butter, Nutella Butter, and the Salted Caramel Crepe. The Crepes are made freshly upon order at thatsmybrew; some waiting time is therefore required for each order to be made – the crepes are also made via the hot pan and are served up in a way similar to French crepes as well. Whilst we did note that there was the use of butter in the making of the crepe, we did feel that the crepe was a little bit on the drier side; this was especially evident where the edges were a little more crispy. The salted caramel here does come a bit runny; also seemed to be tuned towards being a little more on the saltier side rather than sweet, though thankfully the soft yet slightly crunchy slices of baked apples did provide sufficient sweetness to balance things out here — these could be found both folded within the crepe, as well as being topped above the crepe. Whilst it would be a little unrealistic to expect something similar to a crepe specialty store given how thatsmybrew is just a stall situated within the hawker centre, the prices of the crepes are a tad high for an item offered at a hawker centre — the prices starting from $8 for the Honey Butter Crepe, while the Salted Caramel Baked Apple Crepe / Salted Caramel Pineapple Crepe are priced at a whopping $12. It would be interesting to see if this would work out for the folks at thatsmybrew in time to come …

Oh Lemak! Is one of those establishments that we got to learn about whilst scrolling through social media some time ago. These folks do seem to be a new entrant to Bukit Timah Interim Food Centre that is located at Jalan Seh Chuan; Oh Lemak! actually takes up a stall space around the middle of the main block of the food centre and should be not too difficult to locate if one is looking out for a stall with a bright orange signage — a sight that isn’t particularly common especially at that food centre. Oh Lemak does look like any other stall specialising in Singaporean-style Nasi Lemak — the various elements that one can opt to go for with their order of the Nasi Lemak are all prominently displayed in the the display case are counter. For those whom are looking for a fuss-free experience in ordering their Nasi Lemak, the menu of Oh Lemak! does lists down a number of Sets which comes with a fixed combination of elements that one can opt for; the menu also does clearly list down the prices of each element if one were to order them ala-carte to provide patrons with some form of transparency on the prices of each item.

We went straight with the Chicken Wing Set since the chicken wings at Oh Lemak! are being tagged as a signature must-try item at Oh Lemak!. Oh Lemak! also does mention on its menu that all items sold in a set to include elements such as luncheon meat, coconut rice, egg, anchovies, peanut, sambal and cucumber. Digging into the rice first, the coconut rice is reasonably fragrant — whilst we have had coconut-infused rice with a stronger hint of coconut milk fragrance, the coconut rice at Oh Lemak! Is considered to be quite fragrant and fluffy for a rendition that is being served up at hawker centre stalls; one which we found to be rather commendable. The chicken wing that came with our order was one that belong to a batch that was fried earlier; they were still in the midst of frying up another fresh batch, though it would take some time for those to be served. We thought that the chicken wings are actually quite good if one gets a fresh batch that just came out from the fryer — the batter still remains somewhat crisp for our order which was fried earlier; whilst also being slightly greasy after having absorbed some of the oil whilst sitting in the display shelf, the chicken wing is still juicy and immensely flavourful being brined before frying. This was certainly worthy of its signature status, and we would definitely be craving for more if these were served piping hot. The slice of luncheon meat was nothing too out of the ordinary; definitely provided the saltishness that one would expect out of processed, cured meat though this wasn’t as salty as some others that we have tasted from other stalls. The anchovies in the meanwhile does come crisp and lightly salty; a plus point right there, while the sunny side-up comes with soft whites and a runny egg yolk that would work well as the “egg porn” Instagram shot way back in the days — all that whilst also does not come with any undesirable stench of overused oil. The sambal does leave quite an impression for us as well; their sambal is pretty similar to that typically served with the Malaysian-style Nasi Lemak — a savoury version that comes with caramelised onions, while also coming with a hint of lemongrass. This does seem to work well for those tolerable to slightly less than moderate levels of spiciness; adds on to the flavours of the rice as well.

As a new player to the local F&B scene, Oh Lemak! does seem to serve up quite a decent version of the Singaporean rendition of the Nasi Lemak that does exceed the expectation of what one would get at a typical coffeeshop / food court / hawker centre stall — one could definitely tell that they had looked hard into the details such as the work behind all the rice, as well as to serve their sunny side-up with flowy and runny egg yolks which are things we appreciate here. That being said, perhaps some time is needed for them to get used to their operations to ensure that their fried chicken wings do come freshly-fried and piping hot — after all, knowing how many fried chicken wings to prepare at one go does require some form of an understanding of the demand for the dish on a regular day; something that they can only gauge better as the business continues to operate. At $5.40, we do find that the Chicken Wing Set is also priced rather reasonably; not all establishments would offer a slice of luncheon meat as part of the basic set anyway. With its quality and price point, Oh Lemak! is a stall that we will find it being pretty worth the consideration to dine from the next time that we are at Bukit Timah Interim Food Centre!