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($4.90) I felt that their lor mee was not that thick texture and strong flavour that I didn't get from non-vegetarian stall. I felt that it's quite comfort meal for lunch time tbh. But then it pretty sold out for the day itself after I order like half hour later.

($1.30) I didn't pair it with sweet and sour chili for garnish hence it taste slightly plain. But then they use vegetable substitute for meat filling.

fried rice with rendang lion mane mushroom and tapioca kerupuk was flavourful and had wok hei👌🏼🔥 if you can take spice i'd suggest opting for spicy lvl 3 as lvl 2 had not much heat

Of course, you can’t go home without trying Beyond The Dough’s brilliant Home Made Tiramisu ($12). Essentially a greatly balanced, delicious slice of cake. Think rich coffee flavour, creamy smooth mascarpone, moist layers of sponge that are just boozy enough and a delectable bittersweet blanket of cocoa powder on the very top.

Reminding me of a breakfast pizza, the Bismark ($35) was a foolproof, classic pairing with Mozzarella, Mushroom, Prosciutto, Egg, Pecorino and Black Pepper. Yes to the luscious runny yolk, savoury melted cheese and saltish ham. As expected the wood-fired dough was the highlight, the thin crust exceptionally seasoned and you got to love the beautiful smokey charred edges. The fine pie with soft-crisp-and-the-right-amount-of-chew bites.

Seemingly studded with herbs in their batter, the Not Your Ordinary Fried Chicken ($15) was executed perfectly too. Thin, delicately light, crisp, crunchy and not at all greasy, the exterior was superb. I especially enjoyed the wonderfully marinated and succulent protein which was perfumed with the homemade Japanese herb sauce - so juicy and moreish.

Beyond mere pizzas

🍝Home Made Lasagna
Pricey for its portion but Beyond The Dough’s Home Made Mini Bucket Lasagna ($12) was pretty darn good; I would say it is definitely one of my favourites. Nothing like the conventional pasta dish, their rendition was like a mini pasta soup with gooey umami cheese baked atop flavourful beef chunks simmered in a tantalising tomato sauce. Limited to one portion per customer, the adorable petite pot tasted real comforting and a must-try in my opinion. Truly a starter to get you going before you sink your teeth into the chef’s signature pies.

Tokyo Beyond's Squash 3/5
Assortment of Appetiser 3/5
Homemade Mini Basket Lasagna 3/5
Beyond Bianca 3/5 (very creamy and milky)
Buffalo Margherita 4/5

- “Chicken cutlet” had a texture that’s more doughy soft than meaty without being too chewy or mushy, a gripe that I usually face with mock meats.
- Breaded coating was crispy and not oily at all which I enjoyed!
- Mock goose bits that resembled pork lard were super crunchy.
- Mee pok tossed in chilli and ketchup, though a bit watery, was smooth with a tinge of sweetness, would prefer it springier and al dente.

From Pine Tree Cafe
The sliced mock chicken rice with cooked cabbage & sliced beancurd was a tasty & satisfying dish.
The mock chicken had a nice texture and flavor, and the cabbage added a nice crunch & freshness to the dish.
Overall, a solid option for a quick & delicious meal.

My favourite at the table was their 5 Formaggi ($39). An indulgent pizza topped with five rich cheeses - Mascarpone, Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Talegio and Parmigiana. I am no cheese lover but the savouriness from the cheeses was very wonderfully balanced. Even the usual funk of the blue cheese was very palatable and that small pitcher of Italian honey on the side was a god send as I really love the sweet-salty mix - turning it into a dessert pizza of sorts.

While prices are steep, all pizzas are handmade by the chef and the quality was certainly there. So it is best to head here in a small group to try out more! A waiting time of 15 to 20 mins is to be expected.

Featuring a relatively thinner slice than the standard pie, Tokyo Neapolitan-style pizzas are one for crust lovers as the charred ends don’t feel like dough overkill. And one of the newest pizza speciality restaurants in Bugis, Beyond The Dough, delivers exactly that - the signature puffy, airy crust with the thin center of Naples-style pizza.

The Singapore Rampage ($39) – a local exclusive flavour – boasts a spicy garlicky sauce base made from over a hundred prawns that are cooked for hours and topped with basil as well as chunks of minced prawn. The heat was tolerable for me as one who can’t handle her spice and overall moreish with the savoury crustacean flavours shining through. The prawns tasted fresh and sweet. It does get a little greasy (perhaps due to the olive oil drizzle) but the strong flavours were right up my alley. Well-worth the try, do note the sauce does weigh down the slice a fair bit so the thin crust feels not as satisfying for this combo.