Cafe Hopping: Fika Swedish Cafe, Double Spout Cafe, Saizeriya, Soup Spoon, EWF by Everything with fries, Trattoria Italian Kitchen, Ikea Swedish Restaurant and Cafe, P.s Cafe, Toss and Turn, Maki San
20:31:00Jthejon Cafe Hopping Venture..
First stop, Fika Swedish Cafe.
Married to Swedish artist Joakim Hesham Smidhagen, the now 38-year old Singaporean learnt to cook Nordic food to feed her homesick husband. Then came requests from friends and family for her meatballs and creamy pasta bake!
With Fika, she is also introducing the hearty fare in a relaxed setting inspired by northern European decor to Singapore. Tasneem even developed her menu using halal ingredients to reach out to Muslims. Her food is authentic homemade Swedish and you won't find fusion between the Asian and Scandinavian kitchen.
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Nygarda soda (Left) - $8.90
Classic Swedish flavors (raspberry)
A very light taste of soda, almost like plain water.
Champis (Right) - $8.90
One of Sweden's very first soft drinks.
Almost tasted like sparking water, they's not much taste.
Potatissallad - $7.90,
Potato salad - Served with Potatoes, onion, mayonnaise, green apples, fresh parsley topped with turkey bacon bits.
It was pretty bad as the potato taste wasn't that strong, it kind of bland. The green apple taste was overwhelmed. But it was an healthy dish.
Stek Med varm potatissallad och vitlokssmor - $25.90,
Steak with warm potato salad - Served with 250g of premium black angus sirloin topped with garlic butter, warm potatoes and tomatoes served with mixed greens and a creamy homemade whole grain mustard sauce on the table.
The steak was't that fantastic, i don't think it worth the money. The steak was tender but it was bland and slide salty. The creamy homemade whole grain mustard sauce was interesting but it wasn't that perfect as it was a bit bland.
Kryddbaked Lax Med Rodbetor Och Sparris - $24.90
Herb-crusted salmon with beetroot and asparagus - Served Norwegian salmon with a herb crust served on a bed of mashed potatoes with honey ginger glazed beetroot, sauteed asparagus on butter sauce, garnished with capers and fresh dill.
It was a pretty bad dish as the salmon was bland, dry, and overcooked. The herb crusted taste wasn't strong enough to cover it. The mashed potatoes was good as it was creamy and sauce was good.
Food: 2/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
It was fun and exciting to explore such unfamiliar cuisines as we may never know how it taste from the menu. But i don't think i will come back again.
Second stop, Double Spout Cafe.
Double Spout Cafe offers cross-cultural fusions cuisines, ranging from Malay, Chinese and Western to diners.
Second stop, Double Spout Cafe.
Double Spout Cafe offers cross-cultural fusions cuisines, ranging from Malay, Chinese and Western to diners.
Italian Spices Chicken Mid Wings 6 pieces - S$6.90
The Italian spices chicken mid wings was bad!! It was over salty and wings wasn't fresh.
Seafood Marinara - $8.90
Served with prawn, mussel, garlic, and spaghetti.
It was pretty bad as the ingredients wasn't that fresh and the sauce was quite sweet. Spaghetti was overcooked.
Meatball Spaghetti - $8.90
Served with meatball, spaghetti topped with tomato sauce.
Meatball wasn't that fantastic. The taste was a bit tough and it wasn't that fresh. Noodle texture was good as it was chewy but the sauce was quite sweet.
Food: 1.25/5
Ambience: 1/5
Service: 0.5
Mediocre food, service was very bad. The service staff was rude and impatient. It really not worth a try. Don't expect me to come again.
Double spout cafe
Address: 205 Hougang Street 21,
Heartland Mall, Singapore 530205
Food: 3/5
Ambience: 2.5/5
Service: 2.5/5
The food was good as it worth the price. It cheap for a Italian cuisine. No GST and Service Charge at Saizeriya.
Fourth Stop, Soup Spoon.
The Soup Spoon opened its first retail outlet at Raffles City in June 2002. They has created a unique soup culture where soup can be enjoyed as a meal. There are 20 outlets at the moment and they aim to continue making good soups without chemicals and artificial flavoring.
IKEA Restaurant & Cafe is also known as The IKEA Food Store.. At Ikea, you don't just shop but also eat too. Ikea cafe is famous for their Swedish meatballs and chicken wings. IKEA Restaurant & Cafe is normally very crowded, but their dining area is huge! It was quite easy getting a table.
Tenth Stop, Maki-san.
It had to be agreed that Japanese food, especially sushi, is one of the most popular food in the world. Maki-San is one Japanese-inspired venture that sets itself apart from others. Maki-San prides itself in customising your very own sushi comes in 6 easy steps. Fill up the order form at their storefront and your tastebuds are on for a gratifying roller coaster.
Opening hours: Daily, 10am - 10pm.
Third stop, Saizeriya.
Saizeriya specializes in fusion food of both Asian and Western Cuisine. They sells unique and affortable yet tasty cuisine that is bound to satisfy your cravings.
Saizeriya specializes in fusion food of both Asian and Western Cuisine. They sells unique and affortable yet tasty cuisine that is bound to satisfy your cravings.
Cream of mushroom Soup - $3.90
The mushroom soup was creamy, rich and fragrant. Mushroom taste was strong and good.
Chicken Wings - $3.95
The wings was just so so. The skin wasn't that crispy an it was quite sticky and soft. Meat taste was just normal.
The wings was just so so. The skin wasn't that crispy an it was quite sticky and soft. Meat taste was just normal.
Oven Grilled Escargot - $5.90
The oven grilled escargot (Snail) was pretty good, it was cooked in their own recipe with their special garlic butter sauce. It's a must-try dish and it really worth it.
Asari Soup Spaghetti - $5.90
It was pretty good. The soup was rich, fragrant, and nature sweetness from the clam. Ingredient was fresh, the noodle texture was chewy and smooth.
Squid Ink Spaghetti - $5.90
An interesting dish. It was pretty good and unique. The squid ink was taste was unique but it was good, Noodle texture was chewy and the squid ink sauce was fully blend with it.
Food: 3/5
Ambience: 2.5/5
Service: 2.5/5
The food was good as it worth the price. It cheap for a Italian cuisine. No GST and Service Charge at Saizeriya.
Fourth Stop, Soup Spoon.
The Soup Spoon opened its first retail outlet at Raffles City in June 2002. They has created a unique soup culture where soup can be enjoyed as a meal. There are 20 outlets at the moment and they aim to continue making good soups without chemicals and artificial flavoring.
Prawn Bisque - $8.60
The soup was creamy, rich, thick and fresh. The prawn taste was strong too.
Tokyo Chicken Stew - $7.10
The chicken stew was rich, smooth, and full of fresh ingredient. It was an simple and delicious soup.
Food: 3.25/5
Ambience: 2.5/5
Service: 2.5/5
Food was good and healthy. If you guys are looking for simple and healthy meal, soup spoon is one of the option. Price wise was reasonable.
Fifth Stop, EWF by Everything with Fries.
Established by the owners of Awfully Chocolate. EwF's policy is to make fresh burgers and fries, meaning.... they will only fry or bake your burgers right after you place an order.
Hai Jiong Kai Burger - $11.90
It was quite unique and creative dish. The burger meat was made from whole boneless chicken thigh marinated with Cantonese prawn paste. Taste wise, it was a little bit salty but it worth a try.
Battered Fish Sandwich - $11.90
The battered fish sandwich was pretty good. The soft white fish meat was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.
All meal come with fries and a drink. There's five type of fries which are, garlic, curry, spicy, original, and sour cream & onion.
Food: 3.5/5
Ambience: 2/5
Service: 2.5/5
EwF is a slightly more expensive version of McDonald’s, but it was worth it. It's great for a quick meal in between office hours.
Sixth Stop, Trattoria Italian Kitchen.
Established December 2002 in the popular Seminyak area of Bali, Trattoria has become known to ex pats, tourists and locals as the original home style Italian restaurant. Serving award winning authentic Italian cuisine and pizza at an unbeatable value.
Calamari Ring
It was pretty good as it was crispy, fresh, and well seasoned. It can be a good finger food with a pint of beer.
Spicy Prawn Linguine
The linguine was chewy and smooth. The sauce was spicy, fragrant, and appetizing. Prawn was fresh and juicy.
Carbonara
It was a little bit disappointing. It was too creamy and a little bit bland. Noodle texture was chewy and smooth but the sauce ruined the dish.
Food: 3/5
Ambience: 2/5
Service: 4/5
The food was good but it was not fantastic. Service was very good, it was fast, patient, and efficient.
Seventh Stop, Ikea Swedish Restaurant and Cafe.
IKEA Restaurant & Cafe is also known as The IKEA Food Store.. At Ikea, you don't just shop but also eat too. Ikea cafe is famous for their Swedish meatballs and chicken wings. IKEA Restaurant & Cafe is normally very crowded, but their dining area is huge! It was quite easy getting a table.
Swedish Meatball
The famous and signature dish over at Ikea Swedish Restaurant and cafe. It was soft and springy. The special sauce was good.
Chicken Wings
It was good. The chicken wings was marinated with their special sauce and well deep fried. It was crispy, tender, and tasty.
Poached Salmon with Chives Sauce - $8.90
It was pretty good as the salmon was fresh and soft. The sauce was make perfect for the dish. But the potato was hard and powdery.
Elder flower cupcake - $1.50
The cake is made of plain sponge cake and the elderflower cream was the best. It was Special floral taste that is hard to pin down but very refreshing and exotic.
Food: 3.5/5
Ambience: 2.75/5
Service: 2.5/5
After a good shopping, you can have a nice Swedish food and dessert as well.
Eighth Stop, P.s Cafe.
P.S Cafe opened in 1999 as a cosy cafe hidden within Project shop clothing store. This charming and understated spot quickly gained a following for its hearty takes on savoury cafe classics, famous truffle shoestring fries and indulgent cakes, puddings and tarts. Thoughtfully detailed interiors, lush surroundings, friendly relaxed service and generous portions have made this homegrown Singapore brand an internationally recognized local favourite. PS.Cafe is the place for legendary brunches and lazy afternoon teas, romantic dates and friendly celebrations in beautiful surroundings.
Truffle Shoestring Fries
The best truffle fries i ever had. It was amazing good, as it was crispy, fragrant, and savory. It's a must to try whenever you come.
Fish and Chips
The fish was crispy on the outside, and was very soft and tender on the inside. But it was a bit bland and the fries was just normal. The sauce was real good, it was perfect dip for the dish.
Pork Ribs
The pork ribs was so so. The meat was a bit tough but it was good. The sauce wasn't that fantastic.
Double Chocolate Blackout Cake with Ice Cream
The cake was real good, it was rich, moist, soft and not to sweet. The vanilla ice cream was quite ordinary. But with additional warmth chocolate syrup it make the cake even more yummy.
Food: 4.25/5
Ambience: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Food was pretty good, price wise it was pricey but it really worth it. The environment is nice but it was lacking the quietness for a peace of mind meal.
Ninth Stop, Toss and Turn.
Toss & Turn is a gourmet Salad, Soup & Sandwich Bar concept by Cedele, where customers are engaged in designing their own Fresh Salad Creations.
Mushroom Soup and Bread
The mushroom soup was a little bit bland and watery.
Mix and Match Salad (Regular)
There are 2 portions available - small and regular.
The regular portion allow you to choose a salad base, 2 proteins and 4 types of vegetables/fruits/crunchy.
The smaller portion allows you to choose a salad base, 1 proteins and 1 types of vegetable/pasta.
The salad was good, everything was fresh and tasty.
Food: 3.25/5
Ambience: 2/5
Service: 3/5
Overall, the salad is really value for money. It a good place for an healthy meal, and it a good place for those dieting people.
Tenth Stop, Maki-san.
It had to be agreed that Japanese food, especially sushi, is one of the most popular food in the world. Maki-San is one Japanese-inspired venture that sets itself apart from others. Maki-San prides itself in customising your very own sushi comes in 6 easy steps. Fill up the order form at their storefront and your tastebuds are on for a gratifying roller coaster.
Here's my combination, Healthy brown rice, cucumber, mentaiko, boiled egg.
It was really good. Ingredients was fresh and tasty.
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
One complaint though – it only accepts cash. Not sure about the other outlet (The Arcade). Let your imagination run wild and creative juices flow at Maki-San.
Makisan
The Cathay, 2 Handy Road
The Cathay, 2 Handy Road
#B1-17/18 Singapore 229233
Tel: +65 6737 8772
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm Daily
Tel: +65 6737 8772
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm Daily
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