Food For The Soul

I have very little to say about this place except to bring your friends, your family, anyone to this place if they enjoy coffee!!!! I ordered the mocha for $6 and it tasted absolutely amazing. The aroma and taste was ideal, with the coffee and chocolate being perfectly balanced. It was not too sweet and the soy milk (at an additional $1) sealed the deal for me. The ambience is lovely, being a place I will highly recommend for an afternoon tea or a coffee break. It was minimalistic, simple and brimming with good vibes. The atmosphere sung "coffee" as we were surrounded by everything you will associated with it, i.e. coffee machines, blackboards advertising coffee classes and the general equipment. A pleasant place to be, this cafe holds true to its name: The Coffee Academics.

After craving Thai for so long, especially when you see the prices on the menu, finally the day has come to dine at Nakhon!!!! The snaking queues were slightly shorter than usual since we started queuing at 6.20 and by 6.45 we were seated! How exhilarating it is to be seated while you observe the queue getting longer and longer 😛😛😛 as usual, this place did not disappoint with the ingredients being fresh despite the low prices. The portions were reasonable as well and the food was generally well seasoned. We had the green curry with chicken, basil pork rice, squid with basil (although next time I'd like to try the curry version), tom yum with prawns, fish cakes, mango salad, kang kong and mixed vegetables, all of which were delicious. It sounds like a lot but it was well portioned such that you can try an assortment of dishes without being stuffed by one alone. The Thai coconut was also on point, I highly recommend!!!! If you manage to catch the timings where the crowd is smaller and the queues are shorter, come for a truly authentic Thai experience!

Lucious, rich, creamy and dark, this affogato did not go easy on us, and I say this for good reason. The chocolate sorbet had the ultimate chocolate flavor and was complimented by the bittersweet double espresso shot. Let's jazz it up a little more shall we? By adding brownie chunks, biscuit bits and a thin circular slab of dark chocolate itself in the beautifully presented glass. You'd probably pass away if you ate this on your own, but sharing it with others will make it sweet ending to your meal. It ain't cheap though, at $13.90 per affogato. But well worth the price. After all, where else can you get such a unique experience based on a quirky twist on a coffee classic.

Despite this little cafe specializing in affogatos, we decided to give their bagels a shot and boy were we glad we did. The smoked chicken bagel ($13.90) and the beef bagel ($14.90) were fantastic, with the salt from the protein and sweetness from the cream cheese spread that held the bagels together. I was also rly impressed by being able to choose the type of bagel (i.e. Sea salt, Sesame, Multigrain etc.) It was quite a light meal which was good because that left room for dessert!!!! After all, you can't come to an affogato bar without ordering the affogato. We got the dark chocolate, comprising of brownie, chocolate sorbet and double espresso ($13.90). Although it was costly, it was definitely an experience and a twist on the classic coffee drink. Would highly recommend this cosy cafe near Clony Court any day.

Finally!!!!!! After talking about this place for months after seeing it on the smart local, we decided to have it for dinner. We both ordered the triple cheese beef patty ($20.80++) which came with tempura and a few other sides, all of which were perfectly cooked. But the star of the meal was the tender beef patty that oozed with three types of cheese. It melts in your mouth with a distinct sweetness that you can't really get anywhere else. Let's not forget to mention the salad bar which comprised of a long row of assorted ramen, soba, pumpkin, sweet potato, potato salad, greens, toppings and salad dressings. The egg station sealed the deal, with 6 different types available (I highly recommend the tamago). It is basically a buffet. And a top notch buffet that I will gladly pay for with no regrets.

Sis originally wanted to eat two burgers for dinner so we had to search for a burger that was cheap so that she could afford two.... Decided to try out Dojo, a stall situated in the basement of somerset that specializes in pork burgers (they don't sell beef). We got the Big Boss ($9) and a side of cheesy fries ($4). To be honest, the burger completely exceeded my expectations. Not only was it a normal sized burger for it's price, it was also bursting with flavor. The pork patty was moist, the bacon was crispy, the sunny side egg was runny, the cheese was melty and they gave a good portion to veggies to cut through the richness. This was all sandwiched between two warm and fluffy buns. The fries however, were a little disappointing. I read melted cheese on the menu but instead, they gave us a cheese sauce, which was also on the more stingy side in proportion to the fries. The fries were not bad, golden brown and crispy. However, I will recommend the burger over the fries any day. It is the answer to burger cravings without leaving a hole in your wallet!

Rodeo ($12.90) includes your choice of bagel, in my case was multigrain, stuffed with roast beef, leaves, mustard, sweet onion relish and cheese. The light yet chewy bagel was the perfect platform to showcase the flavorful filling that kept me going back for more. I will come back again to try something avocado-y or maybe something sweet 😛😛😛😛 this little cosy cafe is worth every cent

Finally tried the bibimbap from here!!! It's DIY and only $13 net!!!!! Plus you can choose one protein, a carb base, 3 sides and a spicy or soy sauce. Let's not forget abt the fact that they give you an onsen egg on top, pleasant surprise 😛 although it wasn't a hotstone bibimbap but it was so good. I had the spicy chicken (though not very spicy), purple rice, marinated spinach, Korean bean sprouts and sautéed zucchini. Definitely one of the most flavorful bowls I've had without it being completely drenched in sauces. This is recommended 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

As you can see, on a bed of plump glossy rice lies a few generous slices of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef pieces, topped with shavings of truffle. Let's not forget the creamy complimenting onsen egg that acts as a coating for the individual components. In every bite, the truffle scent lingers and each mouthful leaves you wanting more. Although the beef could be slightly more tender, this $38 dish is such a steal. Where else can you find such a beautifully presented, aromatic and tasty wagyu dish in a lovely ambience for this price?

Until now, I still do not know how to pronounce this cafe. Is Lokal pronounced as 'Local' or 'Lo-kal'? Well that is a question still in speculation. Regardless, everything from the ambience, the decor, the smell, right down to the dishes, surpassed my expectations. A cosy cafe on the curb, the interior decorations were colourful and rejuvenating. The smell of the coffee, which enticed us to ordering the cappuchino and vanilla latte ($5.50 each), was simply divine. The coffee was definitely one of the better ones around, with the distinct aroma of the coffee beans and the sweetness of the vanilla being the perfect pick me up. We ordered the ricotta toast - ricotta, pomelo and avocado on a bed of sourdough toast (approx $19) as well as the roast beef sandwich - sauerkraut, mustard, greens and beef on wholemeal bread ($19), both of which were so tasty and worth every cent. A side of truffle fries ($10) was the sweet finish, with the underlying truffle taste in every bite. I have been very lucky with the cafes i have patroned in terms of the quality of food. This makes me happy :-)

Kith cafe has always been a place that I enjoy because of the affordable prices and the large portions. It has been a while since I have visited but it's safe to say that their standards haven't dropped one bit. I ordered the smoked salmon and eggs on multigrain toast ($19) while my friend ordered the black curry - chicken curry with yellow saffron rice and a poached egg ($19). The food was simply to-die-for. Both filling and tasty, each individual item on the plate complimented one another to deliver a tasty bite. I am actually looking to dine here again despite having just eaten here for lunch today!

Visited Yoogane again but this time, finally ordered the spicy cheese chicken galbi for $55.90. A little pricey I know but the portion is huge, good for two super hungry people but perfect for 3-4 people to share. The food came quickly and the staff started helping us cook them. They were efficient and attentive to the cooking and finally the dish was done, every ingredient soaked in the glorious red spicy sauce and the cheese melted into a pale yellow but indulgent puddle. We ordered a side of ramen for $3.90 because we always see ramen on reviews and decided to try it out. It was wonderful. The springiness of the ramen, the tenderness of the chicken and the vegetables (bc a meal isn't complete without vegetables) were all dipped into the sweet and savour cheese sauce. Heaven in my mouth, although it was a very big portion and I did get a little gelat (a word for eating too much and getting slightly sick of the taste) at the end. But it sure was good while it lasted!!!! This was definitely a craving I satisfied :-)