Welcome to Bugis.

7 Jul’19, Sun⛅️⁣
📍% Arabica Singapore (Arab Street)⁣
- Cafe Latte☕️⁣
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Queued under the scorching sun, no joke eh~🥵⁣
So so so crowded pls...😱⁣

The coffee is good (medium bodied, a little chocolate nutty finish) but but...find it a little pricey...😔
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Damage: $8

Double Up has been one of my go-to places for coffee ever since they opened. And while I don’t usually take my coffee with milk, their ice white is really something else. Not too acidic, a little sweet, and a little nutty.

Best thing about this restaurant. Creamy, sweet, savoury, crunchy, chewy all at the same time. Will get jelat after a while to remember to share even if you hate sharing so much

The eggplant sauce was smokey and flavourful and well-combined with the spices from the roasted lamb. Hummus is nothing special but still not bad nevertheless

Wow this Banh Mi was rly decent! Baguette was fluffy and soft on the inside, toasted perfectly and crispy on the outside and yet not too hard (which can make other baguettes rly hard to eat). The meat was very soft and tender but I do wish that they put more veggies and pickles in haha I felt like they could have been a bittt more generous with the fillings.

The Pho was ok I honestly prefer the one at Mrs Pho better (which is actually just beside) but it’s rly hard to find good Banh Mi in Singapore I’m happy to have discovered this spot 😊

Used the 1for1 for the fish and chips! The wait for the food was relatively long and fish was abit too dry for my liking... made a reservation beforehand as it is quite packed even on a weekday night, personally prefer the second level ambience more than the first level!

Carbonara toppokki was the bomb!! Chickens are juicy and soft. Though pizza is part of the brand name, in comparison, it’s the least impressive item but it’s still nice and unique as the pizzas are in green tea dough.

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La Mian w Chilled Poached Chicken in Szechuan Style - $12.80
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Tuck into springy la mian & tender poached chicken in an appetising and tangy Szechuan sauce. All is good, less the century egg which I don’t dare to touch. No more boring chicken noodle going forward
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Crystal Jade
@crystaljadesg

This is not a restaurant, rather it’s more of an experience.

You’re basically eating in the dark so you don’t know what you’re eating until you get explanations after your meal. You do get tasty stuff that’s appropriate value for the money though. Do highlight any dietary restrictions or allergies before dining... this is really important.

Since it’s dark, the wait staff in the dining hall are naturally visually impaired as they are the best fit for this role. Anything you need help with, just ask... you won’t see anything in the dining hall, except for maybe the red infrared camera... That said, no food pics... if you want one, face your camera down on something and shoot... that’s what you’ll see, just black...

Cocktails are slightly pricey though.

Taste: ★★★★☆
Price: ★★★★☆
Value for money: ★★★☆☆
Service: ★★★★☆

Might not be the best pizzas you had in Singapore but it’s worth a try. It’s got an amazing ambiance to sit relax and enjoy

Hidden amongst rows of shophouses, you can't miss XY Hotel in Bugis with their full black facade and neon lights. Pop in to their cozy bistro for affordable fusion tapas, pastas and good vibes! Tuck into their Grilled Chicken Thigh Hotplate ($28.90), Big Tiger Prawn Aglio Olio ($33.90), Seafood Pizza ($33.90) or share their Mixed Grilled Meat Hot Platter ($88.90) which is good for 2-3 pax.

Interesting pairing of a mix of seafood and pancetta/parmesan, also quite generous with the seafood! Yumm