My partner, on the other hand, tried the Bacon & Egg Rosti ($18). This time round, the rosti came slathered with Tomato Jam, almost like a sweetened bolognaise sauce, which threw her off a little. While I didn't mind it, she quickly asked to switch with my leftover plain rosti so I guess it's not to everyone's tastes. The house-cured bacon though, was delicious. Two whole slabs of thick, crisp, sweet-savoury bacon. I don't know what they glazed them with but I wish I could have more.
Overall, their rostis deserve all the hype and more, though do try their plain ones first! Can be a little pricey but I think it's worth a visit or two.
Nestled within the cosy Old Hen Kitchen was Poonsti, our brunch choice for the weekend. Heard lots of good things about their rosti, so this was what we zeroed in on when we made our orders.
I went with the Sour Cream & Chives Rosti ($12) so I could taste the OG rosti quality. Boy, was this good. Decently thick with crisp edges, the potato shreds were seasoned well and still with a firm bite - none of that mushy business. I almost wolfed everything down before I realised there was still the sour cream. Spreading a dollop atop the rosti, the tangy creaminess lent a fresh taste to the potatoes and the enjoyment factor went up even more. This quickly became my favourite rosti in Singapore, no kidding.
“Oh I’ve not had brunch with friends in awhile” I thought as I made myself comfortable while waiting for my dining companions. It was great to be able to be there, with the easing of COVID restrictions.
Soon we ordered our mains and chatted away happily while sipping on the acclaimed coffee here that doesn’t disappoint. While the coffee came swiftly it took a good 45 mins for our food to arrive, we were warned of the longer waiting time with all tables full on a Sunday.
My French toast was a nice mixture of crunch and citrusy fruits; while there was nothing outstanding about the toast itself it made a good brunch item for my sweet tooth.
150g patty slathered with bacon jam, kimchi, arugula, monterey jack, bulgogi sauce and sandwiched between brioche buns
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Fish with chilli crab fries... satisfying plate of solid chunky cod encased in crispy batter combined with shoestring fries and a dollop of chilli crab sauce. Good ambience and bright surroundings lend themselves to a relaxing lunch!
The coffee note is not as strong, but a silky milky one that leave a creamy coating in my mouth. The aroma of coffee is good and taste is light on the palate.
(S$6.50+)
Seasonal, CNY is coming. Love the thick chocolatey taste with light orange flavor. Totally taste like the actual valrhona orange chocolate, just that this drink is less sweet!
(S$7+)
This salad comes with a large amount of greens, seared tuna, quail eggs with runny centers, olives, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, dried cranberries and a light passion fruit dressing. I liked how the tuna wasn’t as salty as in other places. Good for a light lunch, and probably the healthiest option on the menu.
Old Hen is more well known for its cold brews, but I liked this filter coffee too. I asked for something less acidic and they recommended this, which was smooth and pleasant.
The museli was pretty good, bigger portions than other cafes I’ve gone to!
The chilli crab fries were delicious as well. Wish the fish was slighhhhtly bigger but it was not too bad :)
Biophilic designed cafe which had fish and chips with the batter being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Choice of truffle fries is available upon a top up of a few dollars and the truffle taste was strong enough so it was worth the top up!!
I also ordered their white cold brew which was q satisfying given that i enjoy a strong cup of coffee~
The chai latte had a nice aromatic taste to it but the portion was a bit small for its price~
Food and coffee were good so its definitely worth a visit!
- HY
Seriously one of the best coffee I have ever tasted!
It came with sugar already mixed inside, but it wasn’t overly sweet. The coffee:milk:sugar ratio complemented each other perfectly.
If only the price wasn’t too steep, would drink it every single day. One bottle costs $6.95.
Located about 8 mins away from farrer park mrt, it is definitely a place worth coming.
Had loads of plugs for you if you plan to study nearby~
Heard the food isn’t bad too!
Drink: 5/5
Place: 4/5
Price: 3/5
Sous vide chicken, roasted broccoli and shallots crowns a base of delicious brown rice with raisins, nori seaweed, pop rice and furikake.. ticked in all boxes of delicious and umami.
Served with a side soup to add flavour and moisture.
For $16.50 hell, yes!! Take my money already 😋😋
I love avocado on toast and old hen certainly did it good. Topped with dukkah, hazelnuts and perfectly accompanied by a poached egg.
The star of the show however was the avocado cream spread on the sourdough which was delicious
Only grouse was the price.. $16.50 a tad too expensive i feel but notwithstanding, a well put together dish
Old Hen is one of my favourite spots for brunch. They have an Asian-European fusion menu with interesting dishes such as mochi pancakes, avocado on toast with harissa, and fries with Singapore chilli crab. The coffee is excellent, but only available in one size. This place would be perfect if they could do coffee in a mug!
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really love old hens kitchen big breakfast plate. they've unique offerings like bacon potato croquette, strawberry fig jam. yums
Back in Singapore to this Mochi Pancakes from Old Hen Kitchen . A stack of fluffy pancake with mochi right in the center of it. It is topped with granola, vanilla bean ice cream, and fresh berries, served with cinnamon maple syrup. Somehow the fluffy pancakes work perfectly with the chewy mochi without being too heavy, and the granola gives extra crunch to the bite.
Definitely good but I expected a stronger matcha taste and there's a powdery texture at the end. Not sure if it's worth the price
