Was a little disappointed, didnt look appetizing either. But since burpple 1v1, it's okay. But wouldnt patronise if full priced though.
Had a good experience previously with their Dons. However, DO.NOT.ORDER.THE.TRUFFLE.PASTA
It's bland as hell.
Nothing to rave about. Oil used was definitely old & re-used, they should have used a newer batch of oil to fry this. It's pretty obvious from the darker tones of the crispy batter. The pork meat was also kinda dry, which I believe was due to the meat being overcooked or no longer fresh? Generally a lot of room for improvement.
Rating: 2 / 5
Visited at 5:00pm so completely empty! Cafe all to myself~ delicious maguro cubes with sliced tamago. Comes with side salad(with fresh orange!) and 2 small brownies. Had an iced coffee as well and it was refreshing.
For the last stop of #cravesgtours' Of Kaya Toast & Coffee Tour, we got to make our own Kaya thanks to Joo Ann of @vanillabarandcafe which was so much fun and extremely hard work! But what a tasty treat after, with this Kaya Toast with a little twist - the addition of truffle sea salt that gave a little crunch, and a whole lot more flavour to the already fragrant, smooth hainanese kaya and creamy, lux French butter, sandwiched between soft, lightly toasted bread. Sadly, this comfort food isn't on the menu but you could ask for the special truffle-infused Kaya with their mini pancakes!
Thank you Vanilla Bar & Cafe for hosting us with this delightful snack and the lovely space; #burpple for the invite and @cravesingapore/ Edwin, our guide, for the well-organized and informative tour that made me feel like a tourist in my own country😛
TRUFFLE KAYA WITH SEA SALT AND FRENCH BUTTER TOAST (ok not sure of the exact naming of this dish but that's what went into it)!!! Transforming the humble local Kaya toast into a semi-luxurious breakfast dish. And the combination (mildly weird as it may sound) works!!! The smell of truffle complemented the coconut jam perfectly. Accompanied with the french butter... It was just such a delight to have! Thanks Burpple, Crave Singapore and Vanilla Bar and Cafe for the super fun Kaya making workshop!
This is my favorite breakfast, very Singaporean, very common, but very comforting.. but with a twist.
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This house made Hainanese style kaya was smooth, non lumpy, and caramelised. Truffle scent was evident, sea salt was finely grained so that made for an interesting texture. The salt was light so it didn't overpower the sweetness we were accustomed to in our traditional kaya.
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I found out about this place thanks to @Burpple and @CraveSingapore. We also learnt kaya making at this stop, hosted by owner Jo Ann from @vanillabarandcafe. They don't sell kaya toast at Vanilla Cafe but you can have this kaya with their mini pancakes.
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#breakfast #kayatoast #jiaklocal #uncagestreetfood
When I say Kaya, you say Toast. Today is really all about Kaya and Toast. FYI making kaya is HARD WORK!
If I was to pick a favourite stop at today’s “Of Kaya Toast & Coffee” -Crave SG Tour, it was definitely a close fight for me between the more traditional offerings at Good Morning Nanyang Cafe and this special item crafted by Joo Ann, owner of Vanilla Bar & Café for the event. Infused into the Hainanese kaya, the flavours just worked really well together and not just for its novelty. A good whiff of truffle paired with the creamy butter and bits of crunchy sea salt just elevated a simple toast to a complex as well as brilliant combination. YASSSSSS~
A big thank you to Burpple for extending the invite, Crave Singapore for organising, our guide - Edwin for sharing so much about the heritage of the area and Vanilla bar and cafe as we end off the workshop by getting our hands dirty making our very own kaya spread!
**If you would like to give the special Kaya a try, you can ask to have the Truffled Sea Salt Kaya served with their signature mini pancakes!!!
Behind every seemingly simplicity, there lies an underlying complexity; agree??hmm...does that even make sense? Well it doesn't have to, so long as the food tastes good right! 😋😋😋This was one of its kind that proved to be a brilliant combi for mini toasts!
A lingering taste of grand truffle candour, with palpable sandy layer of sea salt just added a whole new dimension to the old school Hainanese kaya spread! Like "Who needs butter when you've got something better like truffle, ey! Think crunchy, salty n savoury bites 😋💦
An almost novelty pairing indeed! Well done! 😏😌😛 #CraveSGtours
Kaya toast with truffle oil and sea salt
Served with Hainanese style black coffee.
Available at @VanillaBarAndCafe for the event.
The made in house hainanese style Kaya is served with pancakes on the menu.
Interestingly the slight salty taste of the sea salt added a new peak to the Kaya.
Last stop of @CraveSingapore tour.
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Vanilla Bar & Cafe
Address 🏠 : 3 Boon Tat Street, # 01-01, Singapore 🇸🇬 069 612
Tel ☎️ : 6423 0366
Open 💈 :
Mon - Thu : 10.30am - 11pm
Fri : 11am - 12am
Sat : 11am - 9pm
MRT 🚇 : Telok Ayer (DT18)
Guess what we making today at @VanillaBarAndCafe during @CraveSingapore tour.
Creme Brûlée Kaya.
#CraveSGTours
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Earning our gymming hours through the 'Kaya-king' and peddling for almost an hour to get that smooth consistency of the golden liquid - Kaya making is hard work 💪🏻 Definitely worth waking up early this morning to join the Crave SG Tours as we proudly bottled our handmade kaya to be brought home!
(Delivered by @Uber_SING #UberEATS; use 'eats-uberbryandmlee' for $10 off your first order!)
very light and refreshing. The taste was not overtly overbearing like most cheese cakes, and had a taste of classiness in it.
The packaging looks so real...as if I was really about to eat a real plant. The flowers weren't real, but the soil....almost had me there.
Crispy & yummy luncheon fries were in my stomach.. The portion was just nice for 2, but overall the cafe is not v spacious..
Cant imagine that salted caramel n peanut butter will get along n turn to be super good!
Not sure if the vanilla is merely a cream or ice cream but it tastes good with the oreo 'dirt'. Will be better if they replaced the fake flower
Its look like a plant at first sight but guess what its a cheese cake in a pot ...
As said before, I love truffles, beef & eggs. Also not forgetting my carbs (that explains my weight gain). Nothing too fanciful but it was nice to catch up with fun-loving colleagues over lunch at a cozy place.
