quiet corner

There has been some talk going around recently about an establishment named quiet corner — these folks had recently been introduced as a concept that takes over the daytime operations of D.Bespoke that is situated at Bukit Pasoh Road; a street that is just slightly off Outram Park MRT station. D.Bespoke describes itself as a Authentic Ginza Style Whiskey & Classic Cocktail Bar — its interior is nothing short of that of an upscale old-school bar with the extensive use of wooden furniture and fittings all around the space to create a quaint look befitting of the classic cocktail bar that it envisions to be; the bar counter seating fitted with chunky cushioned seating that is designed for the patron’s comfort. The space also does seem to use Japanese posters to spruce up its interior and draw the linkage towards being an Authentic Ginza Style Whiskey & Classic Cocktail Bar. Operating as D.Bespoke’s day time concept, quiet corner is undoubtedly inspired by Japanese Kissatens that serves up coffee, tea, whisky, coffee cocktails and desserts — all that whilst playing jazz, ambient and folk music; a little bit of an extension to what D.Bespoke already is.

Since quiet corner was already out of the Classic Kissa Pudding when we had made our visit there during mid-afternoon, we found ourselves opting for the Mizu Yokan which is being described as a Traditional Japanese Red Bean Jelly based on the description on the menu. The Mizu Yokan is being served in a small cup; the jelly contained within the small cup itself. Digging into the Mizu Yokan, the jelly came soft with a slight bit of tension that provided resistance; overall not particularly gelatinous. We liked how the emphasis here seems to be on the notes of red beans, with the jelly also coming with a somewhat grainy texture at the same time pretty much to the tune of mashed red beans — all that without being on the sweet side. We have also went for the Ambient Blend from the Coffee section of the menu; this is being prepared with the Hario Nel Drip and promises on the fruity, nutty and wine-y notes as described on the menu for its tasting notes — a cuppa that runs light when one takes the first sip, but with a heavier body that slowly gets to the tastebuds with a clean finish towards the end.

quiet corner does reminds us of the vibes of Corner Corner which shares a space at RPM by D.Bespoke with similar vibes, though the sight of how Siphon Coffee is being brewed right at the bar counter at quiet corner was something we found truly authentic to the experience; there was also a stronger Japanese Kissaten vibe at quiet corner somehow that further adds on to the exterior (not that it wasn’t already strong with Corner Corner). All desserts at quiet corner are priced at a flat rate of $8, while the price of the beverages listed in the Coffee and Tea sections of the menu are priced between $9 to $11 — a spot would most certainly charm those whom are into slow and chill vibes over carefully brewed coffee with meticulous attention placed in the food, beverages and vibes; a very unique spot to just spend those lazy afternoons away soaking into vibes that are different for those that other specialty coffee establishments as to offer.