There does seem to be quite a fair bit of talk on social media on the opening of Daily Artisan & Bakery at People’s Park Complex recently — these folks took over the former premises of the now-defunct Dough Magic outlet that was situated within the shopping gallery of the building itself. The establishment is decked in a format where it has a dual frontage — one side of which caters to those whom are taking away their various bread offerings, while the other has a counter that features an espresso machine; one can also find a small dine-in area at this side which patrons can use to enjoy their purchased bakes from Daily Artisan & Bakery on the spot. Daily Artisan & Bakery’s offerings include a wide variety of breads and pastries, though the emphasis here based on social media posts about the establishment does seem to revolve around their rose-infused pastries typical of those that one would find in Yunnan, China — there is also a focus on sourdough based on the marketing collaterals describing about sourdough in general as well. Beverages available at Daily Artisan & Bakery are split into categories dedicated to Coffee, Fruit Drinks & More.
Not sure if it was due to strong demand or if the establishment was ill-prepared but we did find it rather appalling that Daily Artisan & Bakery had only five (5) items available when we dropped by on a weekday early afternoon after lunch; of which the quantity levels of most of the items that they have to offer are also running quite low. It is also noted that none of the items available were part of the listed Popular Pick and Best Seller items as shown in their marketing collaterals. The Seasalt Anchor Butter Roll was one of the few items that were still in stock at the time that we had visited Daily Artisan & Bakery. This felt like an item that felt particularly uninspiring amidst all the hype surrounding Shio Pans of the late — whilst many establishments around seem to be serving up Shio Pans in their own style that distinguished their offerings from that of other similar establishments, the version served up at Daily Artisan & Bakery felt quite run-of-the-mill and forgettable otherwise. The bread does come in a lighter consistency than most other Shio Pans we have had elsewhere with a bit of tension to pull apart, but aside from the buttery notes with some salt crystals that attempted to enhance the flavours of the bread further, the lack of a toasted bottom made this felt more like a soft roll than actually a Shio Pan. Seemingly a soulless establishment if one strips it away of its rose-infused specialty bakes out of its menu.
Was scrolling around social media and got to learn about the new Stash that is situated at 3 Kelantan Lane. The social media bio of Stash describes it to be a pop-up; an indeed, the set-up of the hole-in-the-wall space for Stash does look like a peculiar oddity as compared to most other cafes situated elsewhere in proper shop units. Taking up a small corner space within 3 Kelantan Lane which also houses another business named Tela, Stash is pretty much a hole-in-the-wall with an interesting dine-in space situated in the middle of the walkway — the establishment makes use of the gap in between the pillars to install a table that is paired with some patio furniture to allow patrons to sit around to enjoy their cuppa, while benches with small tables are also set up near the counter to accommodate for more dine-in patrons. Despite the limited space it occupies, the personality of whom runs the cafe does shine through with its decor being pretty cheeky and playful which evokes an element of fun. Given the amount of space it occupies, the emphasis here does seem to be pretty much on their beverages — these are split into sections dedicated to Coffee and Non-Coffee, though they do also serve some light bites on its Food menu which is restricted to either the Cardamom Loaf and Croissant.
We were pretty intrigued with the Cardamon Loaf when we first skimmed through the menu at Stash; whilst buns infusing cardamom rather than that of cinnamon had caught on being a little more commonplace at artisanal bakeries and specialty cafes these days, it was pretty much the look of the Cardamom Loaf at Stash that really caught our attention. All pastries at Stash are heated up upon order by default — props to the folks behind Stash for looking into details like that which do matter. What we quite liked about the Cardamom Loaf here is how it does come with “cubes” that carry a texture that is similar to that of danishes — light, crisp and buttery. Going deeper into the loaf, the bottom does come with a bread-like texture; there is definitely a hint of cardamom within the bread that gives it an evidently spiced note without being too intense or overwhelming. Closer to the base of the loaf was where things start getting interested with the bread coming with a slightly sweet glaze that came with a slightly floral note; gives an extra contrast of flavours that really compliments those spiced notes even further — makes it something that we demolished in no time especially considering how we just simply can’t get enough of it
Was going around the higher floors of Far East Plaza when we did notice a rather unfamiliar sight that hinted of a new F&B establishment that had recently just moved into the mall — taking over the former premises of the now-defunct outlet of Xiao Nong Tian Putian Cuisine 小农田•莆田菜 there is Mighty Kopi. Mighty Kopi does look more like a mom-and-pop style of dining establishment; the furniture and fittings as well as its entire setup being more functional than for form. With that being said, the space is still relatively well-decked for the comfort of its patrons with a mix of booth seats as well as stools and dining tables that are used throughout the establishment; there are also quite a decent amount of space to accommodate a sizeable number of dine-in patrons as well, while most of the dining tables and chairs are moveable to allow for configurations that would suit both big and small groups that might visit the establishment. Mighty Kopi primarily serves up local fare for its hot food offerings which is split into sections dedicated to Hakka Hand Torn Noodles, Laksa, Nanny’s Home Delights, Wok Hey Delights, Toast, and Sides — there is also an offering of Sandwiches and also a variety of pies / puffs stocked in a basket at the counter as well. Beverages available at Mighty Kopi are categorised into sections such as Kopi, Teh, Other Drinks and Special Coffees.
Mighty Kopi does allow for quite a fair bit of customisation for their Hakka Hand Torn Noodles offerings; patrons do get to make a choice between various types of noodles such as that of Meehoon Kueh, Ban Mian, You Mian, Ke Kou Mian or Yee Mian, while one can also opt for whether they would like their order to come with Meatballs Only, Fishballs Only or both Meatballs + Fishballs. Patrons also can choose to go for the Soup variant or the Dry variant of the dish, and Mighty Kopi describes their Hakka Hand Torn Noodles items to come with homemade minced meat, Napa Cabbage, spinach and egg. For the dry variant of the Hakka Hand Torn Noodles, the afore-mentioned elements all come in a separate bowl of soup. We went for the dry version of the Mee Hoon Kueh, opting for the Meatballs Only variant. The Meatballs Only Mee Hoon Kueh (Dry) comes tossed in dark sauce — there is also the inclusion of Ikan Bilis and clusters of minced meat as well. Giving the Mee Hoon Kueh a good toss, the dark soy sauce does give the Mee Hoon Kueh a deep, earthy and savoury note; we liked how the Mee Hoon Kueh is handmade here considering how it does come in different shapes and sizes — each piece being chewy yet with a firm bite for good texture. The Ikan Bilis in the meanwhile adds a bit of a crunch factor and a slight hint of saltishness that adds on to the flavours of the entire dish; the minced meat carries a slight tanginess and provides a savoury note, though comes free from any undesirable porky stench — the meatballs further adds on to the meatiness with a bit of a bouncy texture for some contrast. Meanwhile, the soup on the side does come lightly savoury with a bit of a soft crunch from the Napa cabbage, while the egg does come with a jammy egg yolks that some would prefer given how it is in the bowl of soup here.
There has been quite some talk about a new cafe that has recently opened its doors at Duxton Hill lately — those whom have been passing by the neighbourhood might have probably noticed the hoardings of BAGO during its renovation phase; these folks had taken over the former premises of the now-defunct cloud. BAGO describes itself as a pet-friendly sandwich bar; it does seem that the way that the space is being laid out has pet-friendliness being put to consideration with the availability of some outdoor seating located right outside the door of the establishment. With the interior space being slightly set backwards to create a porch-esque space for the outdoor dining area, the interior does feature a small bench seating area for the space in front of the counter — there are also proper dining tables and chairs situated further into the cafe, while a large communal table doubles up as a space for larger groups to dine-in at as well. With how they had described themselves as a pet-friendly sandwich bar, the primary offering at BAGO would be its Sandwiches; other sections in the food menu includes that of the Sides and the Kids section, while beverages offered are split into sections dedicated to Spritzers, Coffees, Teas and Alternatives.
The Bingo Balaboo is the only Vegetarian option that is listed in the Sandwiches section of the menu at BAGO; the menu describes the Bingo Balaboo to come with elements such as cauliflower-quinoa patty, vegan garlic aioli, carrot puree, pickled radish, and roasted vegetables — all in between a house-made ciabatta. Taking a bite into the Bingo Balaboo, the house-made ciabatta does come crisp with a light and airy interior that also gives a good bite — a really good consistency that provides a good texture without being particularly heavy; something which definitely helped considering how hefty the entire sandwich was. The highlight here would be the cauliflower-quinoa patty which felt like an element in which much effort seems to have been placed on during the R&D process of the sandwich — the cauliflower-quinoa patty essentially felt like two distinct layers where the quinoa part was almost akin to that of a falafel with its crisp exterior and fluffy interior that carries slightly umami and nutty flavours while the cauliflower carried a lightly roast-y and smoky flavour that further compliments the quinoa patty with a soft crunch. The inclusion of pickled vegetables does add a tang and crunch, while the vegan garlic aioli and carrot puree helped add a creamy, garlicky note with a hint of natural sweetness to bring all of the elements within the sandwich altogether; the latter especially being quite a creative take for a vegetarian offering.
Was scrolling around social media and got to learn about the opening of the new Gepuk Guys — these folks are situated within the new JOFA Coffeeshop that is run by the same folks behind JOFA Mee Pok / JOFA Western which is situated at Blk 531 Bedok North Street 3. For those whom are not aware, Gepuk Guys is a concept by the same folks behind Berempah Bros; the latter being an establishment that is affiliated with Chef Derek Cheong whom was the winner of Masterchef Singapore Season 2. An establishment that targets the Muslim-friendly audience as compared to that of Berempah Bros, Gepuk Guys claims that they are a stall that does not serve lard nor pork on its signboard. One could perhaps think of Gepuk Guys as an extension of what Berempah Bros is — whilst Gepuk Guys does serve up Berempah Bro’s line-up of items under the “Lemak Series” section of the menu, the primary offering of Gepuk Guys would be the “Gepuk Series” that seems to be riding on the trendy Indonesian Ayam Gepuk that a lot of other establishments are currently offering as well.
Just like Berempah Bros, Gepuk Guys does serve up the line-up of “Gepuk Series” with a variety of different meat options; the Duck Confit Berempah Gepuk was the one that stood out to us the most (also the priciest at $16.50), though other interesting options include that of Unagi, Fish, and Grilled Squid. Gepuk Guys describe their “Gepuk Series” line-up of offerings to come with elements such as Coconut Rice, Bayam Goreng (i.e. stir-fried spinach), Mushroom Berempah, Signature Sambal Sauce, and Cashew Nut Butter. It also does come with a Fried Egg that is drizzled with Kecap Manis, though the Achar that was listed in the illustration was non-existent on our plate. We were told that our order required a waiting time of 10mins, though we only received our order near the 35min mark. It can be said that Gepuk Guys’ version of the Indonesian-style Ayam Gepuk is less traditional and is something that comes with their own twist; whilst it does come with the nutty, silky smooth and creamy Cashew Nut Butter, it is missing of the grilled cabbage that seems to be replaced by Mushroom Berempah and Bayam Goreng — the latter did provide a crispness to the dish, but the Mushroom Berempah felt like a fancy naming to Tempura Mushrooms that does provide a chunky bite like how the grilled cabbage would have done, though with a bit of bounciness and earthiness with nothing quite “Berempah” about it. The Coconut Rice suffers from the same blandness that doesn’t really quite suggest the infusion of coconut milk into the rice — quite consistent as that of Berempah Bros especially when we had first tried them out at Beauty World. We weren’t quite sure if opting for the Duck Confit Berempah was the wisest choice here especially given its hefty price point — the exterior was crisp though the duck leg wasn’t quite as juicy and succulent as we expected it to be; still decent however for those who aren’t too picky about their food in general. With that being said, we did feel that it was a little lacking of the usual brininess that duck meat tends to carry. Meanwhile the Signature Sambal Sauce was zippy and comes at level of spiciness that should be manageable for those whom are tolerable to moderate levels of spiciness — caters to the local audiences well especially given how spicy Indonesian-style sambals can get, while the Kecap Manis drizzled on the sunny side-up does come with an earthy sweetness that further adds on to the flavours of everything else on the plate.
For those whom have been following the happenings around the local F&B scene for the past couple of years, perhaps the mention of Kuro Kare may be a name that some would be familiar with. Kuro Kare is an establishment that was previously situated within the campus of Singapore Management University; they have since moved out of their former premises but have opened at a new location in the basement of Havelock II; other notable tenants that are situated there includes an outlet of KangJi Curry Mee, an outlet of Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat Hainanese Restaurant and Little Lady Bakes. Kuro Kare occupies a kiosk space at Havelock II though the unit it occupies does have sufficient space for a few dine-in tables as well as counter seating that overlooks its food preparation area. It serves two (2) menus; one for lunch service and the other for dinner service — the former comprising of sections dedicated to Mains, Add-ons and Sides.
During our visit to Kuro Kare, we went for the Iberico Pork Katsu Curry from the Mains section; patrons do get a choice to opt for the Value Set for the choice of their mains which sees the addition of 3pc Aged Salmon Sashimi, White Miso Negi Soup and Unlimited Genmaicha for an extra charge of $5.90 on top of the Main opted. It is noted that Kuro Kare now serves the choice of meat away from the Japanese curry rice on a separate plate — the menu describes the Iberico Pork Katsu Curry to feature a 250g slab of Iberico Pork Katsu; it is also observed from our order that there is the inclusion of pickled cucumbers and mustard coming on the side as well. Going straight for the Iberico Pork Katsu, the Iberico Katsu does come with a deep-fried batter featuring pank crumbs; very crisp and not particularly greasy — all that whilst the slab of pork was tender and juicy that it did not require any effort to chew through. The pork was free from any undesirable porky stench, though does come with a hint of natural sweetness amidst the meatiness; the sprinkling of salt further enhances the flavour of the pork, while pairing the pork with the mustard sauce on the side adds an earthy note that cuts through the meatiness quite well. Kuro Kare is probably most noted for its “black curry”; we did note that the consistency of the Japanese curry here does come a little runnier but also came at a darker shade than what one would typically expect — the result is actually quite a savoury Japanese-style curry that delivers a punch without being too starchy nor gloopy. The flavours of their Japanese curry was not too peppery, but there is a deep earthiness and light sweetness with a savoury undertone that is pretty unique — goes especially well with the short-grain rice that is sprinkled with Furikake for a slightly umami twist.
AMACHA 阿嬷茶语 probably does not need much introduction at this stage — these folks had first made their appearance in the local F&B scene with their very first location that had opened its doors at Chinatown Heritage Centre in 2025. With that being said, the brand has made its expansion to several different locations such as that at Capitol Singapore as well as at Tampines 1 since; they had just opened their newest location at AMK Hub most recently. Their outlet at AMK Hub is situated in the Basement Two level of the shopping mall; these folks had taken up a space that is rather prominent considering how it is directly situated beside the escalator landing of that level that is closest to the outlet of Malaysia Boleh! at AMK Hub. Whilst their newer outlets in recent times operate as just a takeaway kiosk, their AMK Hub location does come with dine-in seating. AMACHA is best noted for their beverages which are segmented into sections dedicated to Herbal Milk Tea, Herbal Tea and Herbal Lemon Tea, though the most notable offering that is exclusively available to the AMK Hub outlet at the time of writing would be its line-up of TCM Herbal Gelato.
The Winter Melon & Lemon Gelato is one of the gelato flavours in the line-up of TCM Herbal Gelato offerings that AMACHA serves up exclusively at their AMK Hub outlet as at the time of writing. Described as a gelato flavour that is “Citrusy • Cooling • Refreshing” based on its nameplate placed at the front of the counter, the Winter Melon & Lemon Gelato does hint of a natural sweetness with a subtle cooling sensation amidst the creaminess of the ice-cream that gave some of those flavour profiles a bit of a depth — light but refreshing without being exactly bland. The gelato does come smooth and sufficiently creamy without any undesirable icy bits within, all that whilst the lemon rinds infused into the gelato does add a little zest-iness for a slightly refreshing twist of flavours to the the winter melon element as well as the creamy base of the gelato itself.
It does seem that establishments serving up a combination of egg with rice would always be something that does seem to come by every now and then — Omu Omu is a new concept that had opened its doors fairly recently in the coffeeshop situated at the foot of Blk 206 Toa Payoh North; these folks had taken over the former premises of the now-defunct location of Liu San Jie Mee Hoon Kueh (they can be found in a new location within a Happy Hawkers coffeeshop at Blk 267 Compassvale Link). Whilst the establishment does sound like a new entrant into the FB scene, we did notice that the SG QR used for payment at the counter is the same one previously used by Liu San Jie Mee Hoon Kueh as well. Omu Omu has its menu focused on its omurice offerings, serving up a variety of sauce and protein option for patrons to pair up to create their preferred omurice dish.
For our order of the Omurice at Omu Omu, we went with the Green Curry for the sauce option whilst picking the Handmade Menchi Katsu for our choice of protein. The folks behind the counter did mention that the Handmade Menchi Katsu features a mix of both beef and pork, and we did observe that each piece is only battered and deep-fried upon order to ensure freshness when it os being served. Conceptually, the dish did remind us a little bit of our favourite offering from the now-defunct Ryotai that was probably the closest to the Green Curry with Handmade Menchi Katsu that Omu Omu serves up. With that being said, it is noted that the green curry doesn’t come with root vegetables — the green curry still carries a creamy, rich and slightly sweet note without being particularly heavy; pairs very well with the short-grain rice that comes beneath the Japanese omelette that comes atop. The omelette does come with a slightly runny texture that makes it soft, fluffy and a little creamy on its own, all that whilst the Handmade Menchi Katsu does come in a batter that strangely felt more crunchy than it was crisp — not particularly greasy while some of the juices from the meat are still being locked in; the minced meat adding a meatiness with a consistent texture that wasn’t too tough to chew through. The addition of beef does add a slight gaminess that provided a good contrast of flavours for the Handmade Menchi Katsu.
The Central Business District has always have had an abundance of establishments serving up espresso-based coffee and it does seem like there is yet another contender that had entered the local specialty coffee scene there. Taking over the former premises of the now-defunct ZUS Coffee outlet at Royal Group Building along Phillip Street which is just a short walk away from Raffles Place MRT Station is Slab Coffee — these folks can be found along the same stretch of stores where one can also find an outlet of Teapulse and an outlet of Sojourner Coffee there; just to name a few. Slab Coffee does operate two (2) locations in Singapore; the other one being situated within a members-only private club named 33Club. Despite it occupying quite a decently-sized shop unit, Slab Coffee does seem to primarily serve the grab-and-go crowd; the available bench seatings within the space does come with padded cushions, though it is noted that the establishment doesn’t have any tables except for the high table fitted onto the wall that would work well for those whom do not mind consuming their food and coffee whilst standing around. Much of Slab Coffee’s emphasis would be placed on their espresso-based specialty coffee and seasonal filter coffee selection; light bites available at Slab Coffee would include a variety of more breakfast-y rolls and sandwiches whilst a selection of Danishes are also available.
There are no indications in the menu nor in the display cases where all the food items are stocked on the names of the various food items that they have to offer. With that being said, we did note that the item that we had ordered was named Bacon & Egg Roll in the printed receipt that was passed to us after payment. From our order of the Bacon & Egg Roll, it can be observed that the item does come with different types of cured meat whilst also accompanied by a sunny side up in between soft bread. It is also worth nothing that Slab Coffee does heat up their food offerings in the oven if requested to do so. Sinking our teeth into the Bacon & Egg Roll, the soft and fluffy buns does make the Bacon & Egg Roll feel like a light eat; the various types of cured meat helps add a savouriness to the entire sandwich with a meaty bite, while the sunny side up does come with an oozy, runny egg yolk that adds a flavour contrast to both the bread and the cured meat. Though nothing too fancy or different that attempts to reinvent the wheel here, but the Bacon & Egg Roll does seem like something which would be able to satiate office workers looking for a light bite to pair up with their cuppa to fuel up their mornings to start their day right.
Was passing by the East Coast Road and came across a rather unfamiliar sight with the Sakae Sushi outlet that is located at 217 East Coast Road just right beside the Project Açai outlet there — it does seem that the establishment had recently segmented a section of their space out for the introduction of a new concept named Art of Kueh. A concept by Sakae Sushi itself, it does seem that Art of Kueh does give homage do the roots of the area that it is situated in; this would be Sakae Sushi’s first foray into serving up Peranakan cuisine. One thing worth noting is how Sakae Sushi has pretty much consolidated the dine-in experience for Art of Kueh’s patrons into its own space instead; patrons whom are ordering the Peranakan hot food offerings such as those listed in the Peranakan Set Meals, Peranakan Specialty Dishes and Peranakan Specialty Drinks can order off the same QR code leading to the online POS system that Sakae Sushi adopts for their own offerings. Patrons will however need to go to Art of Kueh’s area to order the various kueh and cakes that they have to offer — payments are also made separately to a different SG QR under the name of “Rainbow Lapis” instead.
The Nyonya Dry Mee Siam is the lowest-priced dish available on the menu of Art of Kueh’s Peranakan Specialty Dishes — Art of Kueh does not describe the elements included in the various dishes that they have to offer on their menu, though it can be observed from our order that the dish does come with elements such as sambal chili, hard-boiled egg and a single prawn. Going straight for the Nyonya Dry Mee Siam itself, we did notice that the flavours of the rice vermicelli itself was a little bit on the milder side; the slight zing that usually comes with the inclusion of tamarind does get brought out slightly stronger when one squeezes in the lime, though the inherent grainy flavours of rice vermicelli does come in closer towards the finishing notes here. What we really liked was the sambal that was included in here which came with the umami notes of crustaceans whilst also being a little sweet, a little tangy and a little bit saltish — all whilst providing a kick of spiciness that tickles the tastebuds for those whom are tolerable to lower than moderate levels of spiciness; the accompanying prawn does get drenched with the same sambal, coming reasonably fresh with a natural hint of sweetness.
With the HDB estates as well as the various developments around Tengah taking shape with tenants and residents moving into the area, it does seem that there are a few rather interesting F&B establishments that are less mass market that had started to appear around Tengah as well. Located at the ground floor of the Parc Point development along Tengah Park Avenue is Chatters — Chatters isn’t particularly new to the local F&B scene; they do have outlets that is situated at Bedok and at Eunos though there was also a now-defunct outlet located within CT Hub around Bendemeer as well. For its Parc Point outlet, the space is simply but tastefully decked — it also does come with a small play area that would work pretty well with the young families that have just moved into this new housing estate. The menu at this outlet does seem to be a little bit more limited than that of their other outlets — apart from gelato that one can opt to be served in a cup, with a cone or accompanied with a full / half waffle, patrons can also enjoy the various types of cakes and other bakes that are stocked in their display chiller at the counter. Beverages offered at Chatters at its Parc Point location are segmented into categories such as Coffee Classics, Tea Collection, Non-Coffee Specialties and Gelato Milkshake — just to name a few.
Opting for the Half Waffle during our visit to Chatters, we found ourselves going for the Coffee Brownie Gelato for our choice of gelato to pair with the half waffle. It is worth noting that Chatters does split their gelato offerings into two different tiers — Classic and Premium, with the latter being a $1 top-up on the base price of the flavours listed in the Classic tier. The Coffee Brownie Gelato is described in the description card placed in front of the tubs of gelato in the display fridge to come with elements such as espresso coffee and brownie pieces churned into the gelato. The Half Waffle was a plain waffle that was well-executed; one in which was more of the airier sort within whilst the exterior is crisp — it also does come with a buttermilk fragrance whilst the batter itself was also not too sweet on its own. This worked well with the drizzle of maple syrup that adds an element of sweetness and some moisture to the waffle, while the Coffee Brownie Gelato still came with a caffeinated kick with chunks of chewy brownie that gives a chocolate-y sweetness for a flavour contrast.
Butter Town should be one of those names that most would probably find some familiarity when it is being mentioned especially for those whom have been following the happenings of the local F&B scene for an extended period of time — these folks had entered the local F&B scene as a hawker stall that specialises in serving up Shio Pans at Holland Drive Food Centre. Having been in operation at Holland Drive Food Centre for a while now, these folks had also opened another takeaway establishment at CT Hub 2; their Shio Pans are also retailed in a number of vending machines located across the island which is dubbed the Butter Town Shio Pan “ATM”. These folks now celebrate yet another milestone with the opening of a new concept named Butter Town Breakfast Club situated at South Bridge Road; the location of their newest store being situated quite close to other dining establishments such as the likes of Fernweh. This would be a dine-in concept where the dining hall is situated at the second level of the shophouse; the first floor is where patrons can make orders for both dine-in and takeaways of their Shio Pan. For the Breakfast Club concept, Butter Town Breakfast Club offers their Shio Pans with Curry Chicken or Soft Boiled Egg — replicating that of classic local breakfast dishes that we grew up with, whilst also offering a variety of savoury and sweet Shio Pans as well. Beverage offerings are supplemented by their partner Crema Cafe which operates their very own space (but shares the same payment counter) within Butter Town Breakfast Club; the menu having been split into various categories comprising that of House Signatures, Coffee, Matcha, Hojicha and Tea.
The Curry Chicken can be mentioned as a comeback of a well-loved classic that Butter Town had once served up at their Holland Drive Food Centre outlet before they had to ramp up on the production of their Shio Pans — for the current iteration that is being served up at Butter Town Breakfast Club, the Curry Chicken does come paired with a single O.G. Shio Pan on the side. Whilst Butter Town Breakfast Club does not describe the elements that come with the Curry Chicken itself, we did notice from our order that it does come with chicken with bone-in, as well as chunks of potatoes and carrots as well. Digging into the curry, we did find that the curry is thick and rich; the flavours of the curry gravy here leans closer to that of what one would typically expect out of local Chinese-style curry, though this version does feel very homecooked and comforting without the overly thick feel from excessive use of coconut milk — the flavours of curry spices being especially defined with the depth of its flavours coming from the potatoes that has disintegrated into the gravy. Chunks of potatoes and carrots were soft and did not require much effort to chew through, while the chicken flesh comes off from the bones very easily and cleanly being especially tender and juicy on its own. The O.G. Shio Pan was an especially good vehicle to mop up all of that curry gravy given the fluffy texture of the bread and the slightly saltish notes that it carries — all that with a crisp, toasted underside to boast as well.
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