Cafe FuFu

Strong brew coffee which is not bitter or acidic & not overly milky..

Panna cotta is firm, smooth & rich with milk taste; not overly sweet; topped with fresh berries..

Smooth texture with natural sweetness; love that it came without cream..

Al-dente pasta tossed with crab meat & chilli; taste peppery & tad salty; topped with pine nuts & crispy garlic

Sourdough pizza is soft inside & crispy at the edges; topped with a variety of crunchy wild mushrooms, garlic, cordyceps & truffle cream cheese; love how well each ingredients complement one another especially the truffle rich cream cheese which is creamy yet not surfeiting; worth a try..

Cafe Fufu is one of the places that went had managed to find out whilst scrolling through social media one day — Cafe Fufu is not to be confused with the similar-sounding Fufu Pot that operates from a shop unit within Plaza Singapura specialising in individually-sized hot pots. In fact, Cafe Fufu is a new dining establishment that had recently sprouted up at Blk 63B Lengkok Bahru; Cafe Fufu takes over the former premises of the now-defunct Sembarang Nasi Lemak (some may also relate this space as an outlet of the now-defunct Maison Sucree before it was occupied by Sembarang Nasi Lemak) that is also in the same HDB block where the Redhill outlet of Desert Dessert at Redhill is also located at. The shop unit which Cafe Fufu occupies can be described as rather tight and oddly-shaped; that being said, it does seem that Cafe Fufu had sorted out the layout of the space pretty well with the counter situated in the middle before the kitchen, while one side of the shop is dedicated to regular dining tables and chairs to cater to dine-in patrons. The area closer to the self-service area is where a high table that can accommodate for groups up to six (6) pax can be found. Al-fresco dine-in seating can also be found outside the shop. The interior takes on a cheery shade of bright pink that adorns its walls matched with some walls that are painted white as well as the white-tiled counter; all that matched against the flooring that replicates the looks of red bricks that made the space feel welcoming and cosy — one can also find a wood-fried pizza stove within the kitchen area behind the counter as well. Cafe Fufu does describe itself as a Italian-Western cafe on its social media accounts; the menu is segregated into sections dedicated to Pizza & Flatbread, Pasta, Small Bites and Sweets; the list of beverages available at Cafe Fufu includes espresso-based specialty coffee, drinking chocolate, tea by the pot, iced tea and canned drinks — just to name a few.

Considering how they do have an actual wood fire pizza stove on-site here and also that the menu does seem to have a focus on their Pizza & Flatbread offerings, it is needless to say that we found ourselves having to order something from their Pizza & Flatbread section of the menu. It is interesting to note that all items listed in the Pizza & Flatbread section of the menu are available in both pizza or flatbread form — there are actually two (2) prices being listed on the menu for each item; the first would be the price of the item served in pizza format, while the latter would be the price of the item served in flatbread format. We found ourselves opting for the Pizza Fufu considering how the item had bore the namesake of the shop; likely a signature item here even despite it not being marked as such in the menu — the Pizza Fufu is noted on the menu to come with elements such as tiger prawn, coriander pesto, chili, pine nut and semi-dried tomato, and that we had opted for our order to come in the flatbread format. All pizza / flatbread served at Cafe Fufu requires some waiting time to be served as they are prepared fresh upon order. Arriving the table hot, the flatbread turned out looking like a mini pizza which was rather appealing to say the least. Sliced in six (6) pieces, we excitedly grabbed a slice and satisfied we were with the Pizza Fufu — the flatbread crust already very good on its own. First impressions was how the flatbread was so crisp on the exterior, yet soft and fluffy with the right density in between that also came with some chew, but not overwhelming. There is also a hint of smokiness coming from the bottom of the flatbread from the cooking process through the wood-fired pizza stove that further seals the deal for us.

The condiments that came atop were also worth mentioning; we liked how there is just the right amount of melted cheese here that kept it from being overwhelming — the coriander pesto adding a zippy and herb-y hint of flavours that was really refreshing and cuts through the carb-iness of the flatbread, with the tiger prawns adding a bite and a naturally sweet note usually associated with crustaceans to the flatbread. We also managed to try the Crabmeat Pasts during our visit to Cafe Fufu; the Crabmeat Pasta is an Aglio Olio-style pasta that comes with elements such as crab meat, pine nut and crispy garlic. Here, the spaghetti is done al-dente as it should have been and comes laced in olive oil and hints of the same — not overly greasy, yet still carrying a light hint of spiciness from the chili padi that should be manageable for those with lower tolerance to spiciness; the shredded crab meat providing a fibrous texture and an umami, briny and naturally sweet note to go with the pasta. The pine nuts add an element of crunch, while the crispy garlic adding a garlicky note to gives the pasta a slight brush of flavour. The Sticky Chewy Valrhona Chocolate Fudge with Pecan in the meanwhile can be described as a brownie that comes with a layer of chocolate ganache on the top; the brownie (or rather, the Valrhona Chocolate Fudge) being a little bit on the denser side, though not exactly to the point of being gooey like how some other ones would be. It does carry quite an intense note of chocolate; sufficiently sweet though does not create a burning sensation down the throat — quite easy to eat, while the candied pecans helped add a bit of sweetness and nuttiness whilst also adding a crunch for a contrast of flavours.

The Flat White does seem to be decently-pulled for an establishment specialising in wood-fired dishes; the Flat White being smooth and creamy with a medium body and with an earthy flavour profile. Cafe Fufu was one of those establishment that we did not carry much of an expectation for before we had made our visit there, but we were really pleasantly surprised by the dishes they have to offer — their Pizza & Flatbread offerings are most certainly the highlight here, and they certainly do their doughs well which got us really hooked. With the items on their Pizza & Flatbread section of their menu priced from $14 to $32, while the Pasta are being listed at $16 to $18, Cafe Fufu is probably a spot that those whom love artisanal pizzas should head to — definitely a family-friendly establishment to bring the kids along as well. A spot that we found ourselves leaving the premises being pretty impressed, we would like to congratulate the folks behind Cafe Fufu on their opening, and wishing them all the best in what is to come!