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A tad denser than I would like, Fieldnotes by Zee & Elle’s Black Sesame Hōjicha Cream Cake ($8.50/ slice) was more of a miss for me. The black sesame chantilly cream lacked oomph as the nuttiness was pretty mild and wasn’t all that fragrant or aromatic. The hōjicha ganache layered between the black sesame-infused sponge was distinct but didn’t pair all that well together with the other elements, in my opinion.

Sweet and sourish, Co Hai Banh Mi’s Ha Noi Bun Cha ($12.50) was slurp-worthy as well (though my favourite is still at Uncle Ho's Tuckshop). The tantalising dip really whets one's appetite and thankfully was not too lip-puckering. A little pricey for the portion but at least the pork patties were pretty large and were nicely seasoned.

Their Fresh Spring Rolls ($6 / 2pcs) were on point too. The rice paper was beautifully delicate and thin - cause god knows I really dislike the overly sticky, chewy, and almost rubbery ones. The filling was pretty standard (the prawns were plump, the fresh greens crunchy, and the vermicelli noodles silky-soft) but overall a decent rendition. The dip at the side was good as well.

Not your traditional Vietnamese baguette filling, Co Hai Banh Mi’s Stir-fried Beef & Cheese Baguette ($12) was like a hearty, decadent Asian cheeseburger. Tender and succulent, the sweet-savoury seasoned beef was covered in gooey melted cheese. Super buttery, the initial bite was a tad rich but the crunchy pickles, fresh greens, chili, and coriander helped to balance the flavour. The toasted bread was also very satisfying, wonderfully crispy on the outside and fluffy-soft on the inside.

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from Good Chai People's food menu as I was there primarily for the chai but I am glad my friend got the Miso White Wine Vongole to share as well as the French Toast Loving' for dessert.

Having the Salted Maple Chai ($7), I really enjoyed the salty-sweet, smooth concoction. Not too in your face with the spices, the cup was pretty well-balanced with the use of oat milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and Himalayan pink salt. Essentially a more-than-decent cup of chai with an added touch of oomph from the pink salt.

The favourite at the table was the ‘east-meets-west’ Miso White Wine Vongole ($22). Rather heavy on the palate, the saltiness from the olives, as well as the umami hit from the miso garlic butter worked amazingly well with the white wine and the briny sweetness of the clam stock. The pasta was wonderfully al dente too and the clams were fresh as well as plump.

For dessert, the French Toast Loving' ($20) was a decadent number as slathered between the thick brioche bread was a rich layer of peanut butter and tangy-sweet berries compote. Embellished with whipped cream cheese, fresh figs, strawberries, blueberries, and maple thyme drizzle; the toast was soft and pillowy but not too eggy. Pretty cloying toward the end so I would highly suggest sharing it.

The fish and chips is a must have at this place!