Puff and Peaks blew up online over CB - I’m really glad I finally got to try their donuts ($3.80 each)! Opted to have them chilled for maximal enjoyment of the cream, but the pastry wasn’t as fluffy as I expected. The original vanilla bean flavour was a tad too sweet for me, it’d probably go great with black coffee. Enjoyed their seasonal options cherry lime and coconut pineapple - one was bursting with tart berry flavours and the other a mellowed sweetness! Look forward to trying more :-)
A robust flat white ($4.50) with a strong dark roast and smooth milk! The crowd thins out in the late afternoon and staff are very attentive.
The truffle cream linguine ($13.90+ a la carte, 20+ burpple beyond’s set) was rich and decadent - the truffle aroma came through nicely! Might get a little overwhelming towards the end when it gets cold, but this was substantial. Also ordered the chilli seafood pasta - enjoyed it previously, but it was awfully alkaline-tasting this time round. Otherwise, the seafood was generous and fresh. Particularly liked the addition of mushrooms and garlic!
Was absolutely enamoured with this kokutou fig bun ($2.20) - fluffy and chewy, every morsel yields a mouthful of grainy sweetness!
The kouign amann ($2.20) is tinged with the saccharine sweetness of molasses. Perfectly crisp on reheating with layers of buttery pastry within. The almonds provide a lovely depth in flavour and texture!
Settled for a bowl of dry prawn noodles with beehoon ($3.50) because the store ran out of soup AND kway teow - all before noon! The ingredients are surprisingly substantial, and I must say that the small bowl of soup I had on the side was extremely enjoyable - very robust flavour!
A really yummy plate of caifan ($3.80), albeit a little pricy! Liked that the vegetables were juicy with a great crunch. Very flavourful without being overtly salted!
I like my pork chop thin and crispy, so I generally prefer the curry rice from Jie Xing (01-173)! This one ($4) is thicker and occasionally tough/ mushy. Also a little more expensive!
Prices have risen slightly ($2 for 4)! The skin was thick with only a thin layer of filling for the peanut ones, but the coconut version was generous with sweet desiccated coconut.
The Penang hokkien mee ($3) uses the same soup as their prawn noodles, so you’re not missing out on much! The prawns are unquestionably smaller but they were surprisingly sweet and firm.
Homeground definitely lives up to the many glowing reviews! They recommend their whiskey ribeye ($26+) - the charcoal grill makes for a delightful char whilst retaining its juices. It was also cooked to a perfect medium rare as requested, which certainly earns a few extra points! The 200g portion is a real steal for its price. We added black truffle salt ($2+) - the truffle is a brilliant burst of flavour and adds a new dimension, but the red wine reduction and sea salt provided is more than sufficient! A really enjoyable meal - looking forward to a return visit 🥳
Got a double scoop ($6.70, + $1 per premium flavour) on my first visit! Tried the cinnamon brown bread, which surprisingly tastes exactly as you’d imagine with a hint of ginger. The white chrysanthemum with cacao nibs is a clear mimic, but it does well enough on its own - I enjoyed the light floral sweetness balanced by bitter cacao. It’s not the most accessible place and lacks a distinct draw, so I’ll only be back if I’m in the area.
