Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Bagel [$12.80] Toasted multigrain bagel topped with smoked salmon, creamy scrambled egg, ikura and avacado slices! Very generous portion of smoked salmon and scrambled egg, bagel had the right texture. Worth a try!

50%-Off Fave Deal Steak sandwich was so so tasty! I wonder what that white sauce was, it complemented the grilled striploin and mushroom ragu perfectly. I also loved the lychee konnyaku tea recommended by the staff-- it was aromatic and refreshing. With 50%-off, this deal was definitely a steal!

Affordable Mac N Cheese! Heard about the mac and cheese for the longest time! It was a good fix for mac n cheese craving, but it could get gelard at the end! Nevertheless a cheap choice for a cafe setting!

Flat White A beautiful cup of flat white served. With the nice art on my cuppa, it made me feels happier. A nice chill out place about 5 to 8 minutes walk away from Farrer Park station. Will be back for more. 😊

Caffeine In Me This cup has a balanced proportion of both the milk & espresso shots.

Prawn Aglio Olio $18 This is very chill laid back cafe. The sofa seats looks so comfortable. Haha but they are probably popular and hard to get hold of. Wifi and power socket are available, but strangely the sockets I tried to use don't seem to be working, I will still give them the benefit of the doubt that it is probably spoilt. About this pasta, I have to say I am slightly disappointed. The pasta itself is okay BUT the prawns are seriously overcooked. Even though it has been partial deshelled in the mid section, while biting it, it still felt like there is a layer of shell outside =/ #burpple

Quinoa Ulam Hadn’t really heard much about Necessary Provisions ever since they had re-opened their doors within SmartFit Pilates at Tanglin Shopping Centre — whilst I had been there once and had their Croque Kinoko, I had been quite intrigued by their Quinoa Ulam; and so a revisit was going to happen just for that. The Quinoa Ulam is their very unique rendition of the Nasi Ulam — a dish that is sometimes found in Peranakan restaurants being a somewhat of a rice salad dish featuring shredded mixed herbs that is known for being especially aromatic and refreshing. Being an establishment that is all about healthy eating, Necessary Provisions had switched up the usual rice grains with quinoa instead — also feature elements such as shallot, chili, lettuce, fresh herbs and lime juice. For one who does not quite enjoy salad usually, the Quinoa Ulam was actually a dish that I found to be really easy to finish and pretty appetising — just like the typical Nasi Ulam, there is just so much going on in the rice — the freshness of the herbs carrying not just a burst of umami, but also a slight crunch, while the chili provides an extra punch that tickles the taste buds; all that while the quinoa comes soft and fluffy. Served chilled, the Quinoa Ulam is nothing short of zippy yet refreshing — never a moment where it felt monotonous because there is always something different in terms of flavour and texture with every spoonful. The Quinoa Ulam is probably the dish that embodies the character of Necessary Provisions the best — a comforting take on something familiar to our local taste buds with just a slight twist; not something too different that reinvents the wheel, but just a minor switch up but executed in a style that is so homely, simple and satisfying. I still do miss their rendition of the Luncheon Meat Fried Rice during their days at Eng Kong Terrace; but I guess that will never make it to the menu here at Tanglin Shopping Centre. Nonetheless, it’s great to have them back in the F&B scene — looking forward to the next visit so that I can enjoy a slice of their signature Pandan Chiffon Cake over a leisurely cuppa!

Americano and Pandan Chifforn Cake Chifforn cake smells really good the moment it is served. Very soft, fragrant and moist. Americano is good with no sourish or bitterish after taste. An overall great experience especially if you need some quiet times alone.

Pandan Chiffon Cake The Pandan Chiffon Cake from Necessary Provisions is something that speaks very close to my heart, being one of the items I would most certainly order with my Flat White (maybe apart from the MIL Pineapple Tarts) whilst enjoying an idyllic afternoon here even before enlisting into National Service. This was everything I remembered it to be; soft, cottony and fluffy, the chiffon cake perfumes of an intense Pandan aroma whilst being light in its texture — its surprisingly homely for a rendition served at a cafe, and still reminds me of those simpler days of cafe-hopping that I certainly miss.

In pictures: mountain yam rosti and curry egg benedicts. Impressive decor that made me feel like I am in a mini garden. While the food was nice, I am not sure if u'd pay this amt for a gluten-free meal. Nevertheless, happy to catch up with the group ☺️ till the next time... #burrple #burpplesg #saturdaybrunch #tiongbahru

[Open Door Policy] Lamb Curry Scotch Egg, S$28. Good curry flavour with the egg yolk cooked (runny) just right. 😋

Gluten-free & Dairy-Free Quite impressed with their menu. I think their offerrings are more interesting and inventive than most cafes, which is commendable given that everything gluten free and dairy free. We had the King Crab Benedict and Mountain Yam Rosti. Both lovely. I actually distinctly remember enjoying the gluten free bread that came with the benedict. It had a nice chewiness to it, and was great for mopping up the hollandaise and egg yolk.

Creamier🍨 Went to Cremier and ordered their Hokey Pokey with waffles ($11.90)😇 Overall ratings 9/10! Waffles were super crispy and ice cream was good too😋 Would head back again to try other ice cream flavours!

Complimentary Complimentary Creamier Blue Pea Vanilla ice cream Just need to redeem voucher in Trust Bank app.

Creamier 4.5⭐ Last visited many years ago at the former location. Since we are at Toa Payoh running some errand, brought WB here. We ordered a waffle with 2 scoop of ice cream, chose matcha and osmanthus lychee sorbet. The waffles consist of 2 quarter pieces which are stacked at the bottom of the ice cream, not very ideal to eat concurrently with the ice cream. The waffle are those belgian waffle type and are cripsy. The matcha ice cream is more creamy and I preferred the one at matchaya which is more concentrated. The osmanthus lychee sorbet is light and refreshing, not sweet at all. #Creamier

Savoury waffles Stack of waffles with candied bacon 🥓 and a scoop of ice cream. Extremely indulgent start to the day. The waffles were crisp yet fluffy (thankfully) and therefore eased off some of the heaviness which would have came along with the candied bacon and ice cream (a lil’ too sweet for the morning!) Nevertheless, a good meal of savoury and sweet delights!

Ondeh ondeh hotcake [$15] After the descent of Earl grey charcoal hotcake, ondeh ondeh hotcake is back on the menu once again! ✨ Pandan flavoured hotcake embedded with salted coconut ricotta creme, topped with Pandan coconut gelato, sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes and served with a side of gula melaka sauce. A deconstructed and revamped version of the Peranakan kueh that we are all familiar with, the hotcake was soft, fluffy with a slightly crisp surface layer that carries off a lingering aromatic pandan essence and fragrance. The texture was done to an ideal perfection- soft, light and sufficiently moist 💖. Unfortunately the salted ricotta creme got outshone by the distinct Pandan essence, harbouring a negligible effect to the overall flavour unless you were to consume it in silo. The colour of the Pandan coconut gelato got me turned off initially with an artificial shade of neon green but fortunately the taste did not disappoint, a pleasant sweetness of coconut that was also refreshing though the texture could have been better if it was smoother and less icy. The toasted coconut flakes added a crisp, fibrous mouthfeel to the hotcake, a complimentary and perfect pairing to the hotcake, where the resemblance to ondeh ondeh kicks in. Unfortunately, this would not be available anymore, with the cease of operations at @artistrycafesg 👋🏻 . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Peanut butter & Jelly French Toast [$15] . And so... today marks the end of @artistrycafesg ‘s service and operations 👋🏻😭. Apart from the brunch, one thing I would miss most is this French Toast that surprisingly far exceeded my expectations, officially one of the best I have ever had (apart from @sarabethsofficial that I tried in Taiwan). Had initially wanted to try it last weekend, but it was already sold out by 12pm😭. Came back on a Friday afternoon (and reserved this just in case) which certainly did not disappoint, to which both my dining and I enjoyed it truly, polishing it off in no time, although she doesn’t even have a sweet tooth in the first place, unlike me. The brioche toast soaked in spiced custard was soft, fluffy with a pillowy texture that is filled with peanut butter and raspberry jam. A nutty, roasted flavour and aroma coupled with a subtle tartness from the fruity jam, it was clearly a winning combination that surprisingly didn’t turn out to be overwhelming or saccharine as expected! 💖 Served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream that was smooth, creamy with a fragrant milky flavour, the addition of the mixed berry coulis provided a tinge of acidity; a good counter balance to the other sweeter elements. Wouldn’t mind giving this a 2nd try... but unfortunately its extinction prohibited me from doing so 😭 . . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Claypot Dried Chilli Frog(x4)($25) Tasty and tender frog meat cooked in medium-mild spiciness, thick, gooey and savoury sauce. Chilli padi can be found so be careful not to accidentally bite the seeds. Haha.😅 I like how the meat is soft, chewy and easily detached from the bone. Apart from that, the sauce is just normal and lack fragrance but paired it with plain porridge, certainly makes it more yummy. The more frog you order, the cheaper it is in overall pricing.

Claypot Plain Porridge(Medium)($2.50) Smooth, light savouriness with a hint of sesame oil. Texture is great. Add sauce to improve taste.

Dried Chili Pork Belly 6nett Exact same sauce as the frog legs, the pork belly has a bit of chew and firmness. I was ok w it but my brother didn't like it. Btw as u can tell from the price, this is a really small pot

Char Siew (BBQ Pork) #Rice so tasty, i finished it within two minutes! Char Siew (BBQ Pork) #Rice so tasty, i finished it within two minutes! #Food

Lunch!

Chicken & Broccoli Baked Rice This baked rice hides a surprise - the rice is actually egg fried rice.

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Mexican Cheese Chicken with Mashed Potato and Cheese Pasta