Minty mocha. Really nice and comforting. Tastes more chocolate than coffee though.
With the title "The World's Best Coffee Shop" given by Telegraph under their belts, you bet the java at The Coffee Academics is set to impress. The highly esteemed coffee joint from Hong Kong has set up its first international outpost in Singapore, serving espresso-based coffees. There are seven specially designed corners in the spacious cafe, each with its own purpose, like Cupping Corner and Hand Brew Bar. We love the Pepper Agave Latte ($7.50) — cafe latte with raw agave nectar that cancels out the bitterness of the coffee, topped with freshly ground black pepper for that extra kick. Also worth returning for is the Globally Inspired Coffee ($8) — original creations from 12 different countries that changes every month (May's Globally Inspired Coffee is a Citrus Espressoda from Portland).
Having moved from West Coast to a more spacious lot at Sunset Way, swing by The Tiny Roaster and sit at their alfresco area on a cool day — it's great for catching up with your friends or family over a cup of Iced White Brew ($5). It is served in a uniquely-shaped triangular cup with an added espresso ice sphere to cool, not dilute, your coffee. For those looking to learn and appreciate coffee, sit by the coffee bar and bask in the beauty of gorgeous coffee brewing equipment as you watch the baristas hand brew a cup of coffee (from $6) for you. There are roasted and unroasted beans sold here too, alongside filters and drippers.
Love the creaminess from this one ($7) and the well balanced milk and coffee ratio - Super easy to drink! I rank this one if the top few in my cold brew list!!
If you like your coffee strong.
Only VERY limited quantity available. You better reserve a bottle with them first.
Coffee can be so cool and blue.
They really do know how to make a girl happy, looking at that portion of truffle perched on top. Pasta could be more al dente in my opinion but am not complaining.
Easily spent $75 for 2 pax here and we weren't even full
Once your teeth sink into a piece, your mouth explodes in a savoury melting chemistry of torched cheesy mayo and seared salmon, with sweet and umami unagi. It's such a big mouthful you have to keep your mouth shut and chewing until it's all down the throat. As you do, the flavours fight to overpower each other but keep fusing instead, until you peak. Rather than struggling to appreciate the individual flavours, appreciate it for its mess of flavours. A rojak roll of Japanese it is. Lingering smokiness gradually departs as you come down from the climax. Thus, your mouth is ready to close around the next big mouthful. That is the Shiok Maki ($16.80). http://herecomesgin.wixsite.com/ginwashere/single-post/2017/02/12/Koh-Grill-Sushi-Bar
While sister concept PUNCH draws in the crowd with its laidback vibes and Instagrammable backyard, it's RONIN that checks off all the boxes on our Best Cafes list. The hard-to-find storefront along Hong Kong Street, the dimly lit space and the lack of menus (there's only one hanging on the wall to refer to) doesn't seem to faze our Burpple community — and it shouldn't stop you either! Seating is limited, so swing by for brunch with a small group of friends. As evident on every table, you should go for the beautifully made Scrambled Eggs on Toast ($9) — creamy, velvety folds of egg with a dash of coarse sea salt flakes, served on two types of toast. Add on portobello mushroom ($3.50) and avocado ($3) for a more substantial meal. The French Toast ($15) with braised apples, crispy bacon and hazelnut butter (so darn good) is also by far one of the best in town. Don't leave without a cup of Wicked Mocha ($5.50/$7.50 for iced) — coffee with a heap of peppermint chocolate for a minty finish.
Avg Price: $20 per person
Photo by Burppler Veronica Phua
A thick and fluffy stack of blueberry pancakes served with homemade warm apple butter. This stack of 3 can easily be split between two people, making the $18++ price tag a steal.
These pancakes are truly simplicity at it's finest therefore I can understand why these have been voted "best in the city" twice by New York Magazine.
P.s. The chicken and waffles were also to die for! If going with friends, I would suggest getting both and sharing.
The guacamole topping is well-seasoned and full on flavour, and the cashew mayonnaise is just killer. I only wish it weren't such a far trek to the west!
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Totally melt in the mouth. Something that I love about braised beef cheek was the soft tendon hidden within the cheek. It melted like butter and maximum flavors. Nothing could beat the combination of mashed potato and beef cheek. Hundred percent comfort food.
