The Apricus Coffee & Food Co.

Apricus Cafe is opened by the same folks behind Populus and one can expect some inventive fusion dishes on the menu. Starting off with light bites, the Tater Tots ($14) were one-bite flavour bombs for potato lovers like me. Infused with maple syrup, the potato bombs were crispy, salty, sweet and absolutely tasty.

The flavours of the Hummus & Pitta ($14) were quite unexpected with its combination of flavours and texture. Paired with foccacia bread, the spiced mash-up hummus was smooth and had a slight charred taste to it with a pinch of tanginess. Adding to the blend for textural contrasts were the crispy chickpeas and bits of pomegranate with pops of freshness and sweetness. Definitely a must-try!

Strong brew double ristretto, not acidic or bitter; not overly milky; love the latte art..

Smoky taste with light crunch; tossed with shio & brown butter mayo which is rich but not overwhelming; with pickled beetroot slices which aid in balancing out the taste; with bonito flakes & tobiko; addictive & good for sharing..

Well-grilled big size chicken leg with crispy skin, & meat that is tender & fall off the bone; the curry sauce is very rich & flavorful that tastes akin to fish curry sauce; tangy & sour which is appetising & addictive; felt the sauce is more complement to halibut than chicken though; with roasted potatoes & grilled okra; unique & well-executed dish worth a try..

3 thin slices of pan-seared fish fillet; meat is tender & not fishy; topped with small amount of braised leek with turkey bacon which surprisingly complement the dish well without overpowering the fish taste; sat on top a bed of chunky mashed potatoes; felt the roasted garlic cream sauce is overly creamy & rich for my liking..

Al-dente pasta tossed in rich & flavorful lobster bisque; adequate amount of sauce to coat every strand of noodle; topped with chunks of crab meat & tobiko; crab meat taste quite bland though; with cherry tomatoes, 4 pieces of pan-seared firm & juicy scallop..