The Garden Slug

Not as sour as expected for tom yum, but the pasta was nice and firm and very generous with the clams.

Delicious comfort food! Just as what the title says, strong tom yum with the right amount of spicyness, fresh clams & al dente pasta. ($19.50)

To note: huge portion

The food is hearty and good, and they love animals — there hardly is a better place for East-side pet owners to hang out at than at this longstanding Telok Kurau cafe. The attentive staff are known to treat pets to a refreshing bowl of water upon arrival. On top of that, there are several pet-related shops along the stretch — perfect for stocking up on treats and essentials. The menu of comfort classics sees the likes of their popular Tom Yum Pasta Vongole ($19.50) and Signature Cowboy Burger ($25, named after the resident cat, Cowboy), along with a few surprising additions. Check out the Roti Johnson ($25), which does a cheeseburger in the style of a roti John, complete with chilli eggs and lots of cheese.
Avg Price: $30 per person
Photo by Burppler Pearl Low

Always nice to know old haunts are capable of delivering still.

The salty pasta soaked in a fragrant, oceanic and richly-spiced bath drawn in the clear tom yum soup tradition, whilst elsewhere the numerous sweet cherry tomatoes blasted with the youthful vigour of those throbbing explosives in Bomberman games. 4/5