Checked out the new Kream & Kensho recently; a new cafe which had recently taken over the former premises of the now-defunct Strangers Reunion among Kampong Bahru Road within the Outram Park neighbourhood. Currently serving up a soft launch menu, the menu comprises of a limited variety of salads, rice bowls, desserts and starters.

Thought the Aburi Salmon Don works as a good option for something substantial here — pretty well-portioned for a single diner especially given the huge slab of salmon being served here. Felt that the Aburi Salmon is more of their own take rather than that usually served in Japanese establishments; seemingly more like a slab of grilled salmon that had been blowtorched just lightly for a smoky char — the slab of fish being fresh and flaky, carrying its distinct flavour with a crisp skin beneath. Beneath the slab of fish was the bed of pearly short-grain rice which was fluffy and distinct by the grain; drizzled with a Japanese-style sweet-savoury sauce for flavour whilst coming with strips of cabbage for a crunch in between spoonfuls of rice. Liked how the pickled ginger provides a sour-ish tang that resets the taste buds, while the Onsen egg came with that satisfying runny egg that gives the entire bowl of silkier texture when mixed in — the Ikura over the slab of salmon also provides for an umami note as they burst with every chew.

Felt that the offerings at Kream & Kensho were pretty decent overall; a good place to consider for satisfying cafe fare while in the area.