Iced Latte ($6), Genmaicha Tea (~$5?), Bittersweet Chocolate Cake w Pear ($7) Eeps the cake was really small and very average. It was bittersweet (as expected from the name), but tasted more like a brownie. The pear was crunchy and raw but we expected a poached pear. Didn’t feel that the $7 price tag was justified. Iced latte was not bad though - the coffee flavour was strong. Genmaicha tea was alright. The service here is great! They’re closing at the end of Nov tho, pay them a visit before they close :) The bookshop they’re housed in is really beautiful and has nice stuff, I don’t think they’re closing but it’s a nice place to check out while waiting for a seat at the cafe! Tbh I enjoyed browsing in the bookstore more than having the food in the cafe :x

Black Sesame Roll Strong nuttiness from the black sesame that’s balanced with the cream filling 🖤🤍

This place screams aesthetic. Like a Taiwanese cafe from a fairy tale, the quaint and idyllic interior of the place is relaxing. - Coffee wise, probably could have ordered something cooler, but their hand drip coffee ($6) was really not bad at all. Very forward fruity profile, complimented by a fragrant nutty finish.

The pizza is really good! I'm sure most people know about their XXL pizzas, I finally tried it and their pizzas are really good! The XXL pizzas came enormous at 21 inch size ($62, $4 top up for half and half toppings) and I loved how they used a thin dough and the crust was really crispy. For half the pizza, we got the Diavola toppings, which is basically pepperoni. Absolutely loved the generous amount of cheese, and the wonderful fat and meaty flavour coming from the pepperoni slices. It does taste sinful but really flavourful 😂 As for the other half, we got the Buratta & Prosciutto topping, which to my surprise isn't too savoury nor too oily. I quite like the clean taste of the buratta cheese together with the really juicy and flavourful seasoned tomato slices! The sides were okay, the Calamari Fritti ($18) were too chewy and the batter is rather unseasoned. Definitely will be back for their pizzas though 😍

21 Inch Half And Half Pizza Brought the fam out for a good meal at Peperoni Pizzeria at Biopolis! Super cool al fresco vibes amidst lightning and thundery showers. Service was brisk and efficient with the food coming relatively quickly, even the made to order, monstrously sized pizza. Had the huge 21 inch pizza ($55), with half Hawaiian (pineapple, ham and bell pepper) and half Diavola (pepperoni). It is certainly as delicious as I remember from the first time I had it. Shatteringly thin, crisp crust (which my mum really liked) and piping hot from the wood-fired oven with just the right cheese pull. I actually preferred the diavola, their pepperoni is really good!! And the pizza is not too greasy, even though there might appear to be oil puddles in the pic.

XXL Pizza [$55++] I believe this needs no introduction - the 20" (or is it 21") super huge pizza that can feed 4-5 pax, depending on how hungry you are. If you order this size, you can choose 2 flavours, which we got the one with Parma ham and the "Morning-" something flavour. (Oops I can't rmb the name) I personally like that the crust is thin and crispy, which makes it more palatable and less gelat to eat. The toppings and ingredients are pretty fresh and tasty too!

@yatagarasuhanare is one of the best izakaya for me. Served the best chicken tail. It's very juicy and soft inside with slightly Char on the outer layer 📍Yatagarasu. 72 Circulad Road, #01-01. #shootoniphone

Chicken Nanban | $12 This chicken nanban was one of the best versions I have tasted. The chicken was fried till hot and crispy, and the huge chunks were extremely juicy. And the most important factor — the nanban sauce, truly hit the spot. It was a wee tangy, a good amount of creamy, and the generous bits of cucumber and onion in the sauce gave a delightful crunch. Loved how this simple dish combined the sauce and chicken to give such a brilliant flavour. I couldn’t get enough of this! Rate:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Deep Fried Oysters | $12 A nice appetiser for the price, especially with the thinly battered crisp ones. I definitely wished that the oysters were juicer though, as it was a bit on the drier side. Rate:🌟🌟🌟

Stone Fruit Torte As compared to the main that I had, dessert was a more pleasant experience. The plums atop gave the dessert a tart flavour with a bit of a bite, though the cake was a tad dry though not overly dense (probably from being stored in the display fridge for a while). The entire slice carried a balance in terms of sweetness, and would probably do better if warmed up and served with a scoop of ice-cream.

Thai Basil Chicken Butter Rice Tried out this new cafe-cum-grocer at Perak Road that is situated near the exit of Rochor MRT Station. The menu here features more of local delights such as Rendang with Butter Rice, though they also serve mini burgers with coloured buns as well. To be really honest, the entire dish was rather lackluster — I do understand that it's not a Thai eatery but the Thai Basil Minced Chicken didn't feel very integrated save the slight hint of basil within the meat. One particularly stark example was how the chili was simply strewn over the top instead of being stir-fried with everything else; it lacked a hint of spiciness, and the chili felt like a forgotten character in the entire show. It was also worth noting that the Butter Rice was an interesting addition; no doubt good by itself without being overly greasy with a hint of buttery fragrance, but I still would prefer white rice when it comes to enjoying the savoury flavours of Thai Basil Minced Chicken (maybe just being more of a purist here). Also, it's rather odd how the Thai Basil Minced Chicken itself came rather lukewarm as compared to the rice and sunny side-up that's served hot — something I found rather uninspiring overall. PS: it's rather odd that the door doesn't really shut fully here and also opens with the slightest draft of wind — something I found rather distracting to the whole dining ambience of the place.

4/5 Filter Brew Ethiopia 3/5 3oz White Ethiopia 4/5

Hidden gem with good quality coffee Our 5oz Flat White ($5) came filled to the brim with creamy goodness. As someone who is not a fan of dark, bitter coffee, this cup holds a good balance of velvety smoothness with just the right amount of milk - enough to taste the espresso, but creamy enough to not have an aftertaste. Read more at: kopiwaffles.com/nylon-coffee-roasters-cafe-everton-park-hdb/

No Frills, Good Coffee 𝙏𝙂𝙄𝙁!!! And TGFN (Thank God for @nyloncoffee 😆🍃☕☕) Finally made it here again after a few failed attempts (Covid, renovation works etc...) and I'm truly thankful for the chance to savour a simple cuppa coffee that goes straight to the heart. ♥️♥️ Definitely one of my go-to coffee places whenever I'm in the Duxton area~~

Chicken Baked Rice & Witch Sleeping Spell Applicable for Burpple 1-for-1 1⭐️/5 Chicken Baked Rice Cream based baked rice. The chicken is cut to little pieces which is almost nonexistent. To be honest, it just tasted like microwave food as the whole dish is very soft and bland. Would not recommend. Witch Sleeping Spell [$6.90 before GST] Unsweetened fragrant tea with dried fruits and flowers.

Beef Bolognese & Peach Ice Tea Applicable for burpple 1-for-1 2.5⭐️/5 Beef Bolognese [$14 before GST] The beef is flavourful but the sauce is a little watery and dull. The pasta is linguini and cooked to be Al Dente. Although it is a cafe food standard, I feel the taste can be improved. Peach Tea [$6.90 before GST] Sweet tea with a flavourful peach taste. Pretty expensive even with burpple.

Enchanting Christmas dessert This Christmas @enchantedcafe has collaborate with @threecheersco to bring us an Enchanting Christmas dessert experience. Packed full of christmas wonder and delicious goodness! And it comes with a Gift Card with very own personalised message! Set includes: 2 Rich Chocolate Brownies 1 Zesty Lemon Loaf 1 Delicious Fruit Cake 2 Duo Chocolate Mousse 3 Matcha Chocolate Madeleines For a limited time period.

Ceremonial Matcha (Hot - $8.50) I wanted to try it out since I have tried their matcha and hojicha latte previously. But their ceremonial matcha got me next level. The capacity is not filled but I think that adding too much water cause tea not too strong flavour and diluted.

There are better matcha lattes out there Happened to be in the area for lunch and decided to pop by and try out Kurasu’s matcha latte again (since I couldn’t remember much about it – last I had it was a few years ago). Got their Iced Matcha Latte to go, paid $7.50 for this. Was honestly quite disappointed with this on the first sip because the matcha latte tasted overly sweet. While the consistency of the drink is smooth, I could hardly taste the matcha. The size of the drink is also pretty small and not really worth $7.50 given the quality of the matcha.

Hojicha Latte (Hot - $7) I did tried it out their matcha latte at odeon towers during 2017? but this round of time I wanted to try other tea latte flavour instead. The taste was quite strong roasted tea but then milky and creamy texture.

Truffle mac & cheese [$19] My 2nd time having this with neither regrets or nor disappointment, a distinct lingering truffle flavour and aroma in each and every mouthful! The truffle aroma seemed to be more intense this time, which is definitely not for the faint hearted but as a truffle lover, I am sold for it! 💖 Despite the missing top layer of baked cheese crust, the macaroni bathed in the thick, creamy and cheesy pool of sauce was sufficient to get me hooked on, otherwise the aftermath might be one this is overwhelming and unpleasant. Though the price might seem steep (as compared to the other mains offered here), the portion served was justifiable and worth the bill. A copious amount of sliced mushrooms, seared scallops, garnished with fried shallots and a dollop of caviar, it was a perfect combination that I couldn’t help singing praises for. Especially adore the seared scallops that were fresh and plump, with a slight chewy mouthfeel. The addition of the fried shallots also provided a pleasant crisp factor while adding fragrance to the dish. Mushrooms are no doubt an essential (for me) in a mac&cheese, with its chewy mouthfeel and earthy note blending in harmoniously to the cheesy elements. On a side note, it’s really a great pity that @vxx.co would be ceasing operations on 7 nov and not serving mains anymore in their new location! 😭😭😭 Would certainly miss the food, ambience and service here ! . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Smoked duck carbonara [$15] Last chance to check out this place before they ceased operations on 7 nov 😭😭 One of my favourite cafes till date, having been here at least thrice. Unfortunately mains are only served till 5 nov, with the remaining 2 days retailing furnitures and brewing some cuppa ☕️. The smoked duck carbonara comprised of spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce, along with copious chunks of smoked duck chopped into cubes , sliced mushrooms, topped with a raw yolk and sprinkled with garnishes of Parmesan flakes. Despite being a cream based pasta, the carbonara here was surprisingly not too overwhelming, with a substantial thick, creamy sauce that I felt would be manageable by one pax for consumption. The spaghetti was done to a slight al dente consistency, providing a pleasant firmness to the bite. The tender smoked duck slices were chopped into tiny little cubes which provided easier consumption. Along with chewy sliced mushrooms that added a subtle earthy note, the pasta was decent yet enjoyable with a good balance of noodles:ingredients as well as a suitable intensity of creaminess. . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Seafood lemon butter pasta ($14 nett) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️ 🍴Had to go down to #vxxco once I found out that they were closing. Only been once before but I love the affordable food (nett prices) & chill vibes of the cafe. The pasta was delicious and came with generous ingredients of 3 prawns, multiple squids & mushrooms 🦐🦑. Really liked the sauce that’s unique and had just the right amount of sourness & kick of spice without being overly creamy or rich. We ended up licking up any remains of the sauce cause it was that good 😂 📍@vxx.co, 20 Foch Road, S209261

Matcha Latte Finally my dream come true lol 🤭😅 managed to buy Matcha Latte (with oat milk) ($6.50) 🍵 from them for a long time. Just some of places I couldn't able to reach out because its due to my working hours and schedule. I want to try their Matcha Latte so long but I just realised the oat milk was quite strong and overpowered their Matcha Latte. I barely taste Matcha Latte 🤔 but every place i always get a shot if not need to wait for next time ba.

Yuan Yang Tea Special Stumbled upon this takeout coffee spot at the basement of The Sail and they offer an interesting variety of drinks such as coffee, tea even tea/coffee blends. The drink I ordered was a mix of houjicha, espresso and milk. The houjicha dominates the drink, giving a roasted smoky aroma while the bitterness of the coffee is subtle. An interesting mix and I’d come back to try out their other drink combinations.

Genmaicha Latte The genmaicha was so fragrant and went really well with the milk too!

Just Okay The martini is so so, not so worth it. The food is okay, I had a pink risotto but I like the dessert this one is terrarium if I’m not mistaken. But instead of a big glass like the others had, I got a small one, idk why. 2 martinis 2 dish 1 desert Spent about $98++

A Second Perspective ☘🌸☘🌸☘ So many garden themed cafés in this area. It's like an oasis in the middle of the humid city. It beckons your weary, overworked soul to come rest in its cool green spaces. The staff are so friendly and would make some good suggestions if you ask them. ☘🌸☘🌸☘ &; There's a Terrarium workshop coming up this Saturday, 16th Sept?! Eat a pretty terrarium & takeaway a living, photosynthesising one to beautify your home? Talk about the best of both worlds!

What's Better Than A Terrarium? Eating one of course! ☘🌸☘🌸☘ Epiphyte's Terrarium cake is lovely to look at and lovelier to eat. Definitely a signature dessert, it deserves more love than their galaxy-glazed cakes that always steal the show! Just the right mix of crunchy and creamy and smooth; Something about eating alcohol-infused chocolate and flowers is just so magical. Pro-Tip: Try to order the pretty dishes before sunset. I was convinced this would make such a good-looking gram, but I forgot it was dark, duh. Also, get the rum shot. It is so worth the upgrade. 🙌🏼