The Garden Slug

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