Two Men Bagel House have just completed the holy bagel trinity by opening their newest outlet in Holland Village. The last time I went was a decade ago, when their only outlet at Tanjong Pagar was obscenely overcrowded. Their menu has changed radically since then, and if the Space Sheep ($14 nett, I believe) is any indication, it’s most definitely a change for the better.⠀
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In the interest of full disclosure, the Space Sheep was my backup choice, and sure enough they were all out of the porchetta. However, I’m glad I made space for the sheep, because the sheep was stellar. The lamb koftas are basically just lamb meatballs, and they reminded me a lot of Culina’s lamb sausages. That’s a good thing, mind you, as Culina slings out smashing sausages consistently.⠀
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The gaminess of the delicious lamb was shepherded superbly by the spicy harissa feta. The spice level certainly hits the spot, and can make you sweat if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, the insistent pepperiness of the harissa completely canceled out the mint gremolata and the parmesan aioli that was somewhere within the bagel.⠀
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It’s understandable that both elements get completely dominated by the strong, heavy flavours of the lamb and the harissa feta, and it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme. Plus, the plain bagels are really anything but, with a nice, soft chewiness to it that gives so much satisfaction from every last chew. It’s so perfectly delicious, I swear these bagels are bae-goals.