Loola's

If you like fluffy omelettes, then you will like the one at Loola's. A spin-off from the Awfully Chocolate group, Loola's does a mean brunch with quite a wide selection of brunch offerings. We ordered the Souffle omelette. Inside the omelette was red cheddar, sauteed mushroom and parmesan. Excellent combination. The omelette was really very fluffy and light, and totally melted into our mouth. The toast was also good.

2013-04-16

This was my nth visit to Loola's and this time, I was there solely for desserts. My friends and I each ordered our own and for me, the decision was a no-brainer. I had Loola's Brownie.

The reason why I love this brownie so much is that it's super moist. You wouldn't believe how fudgy it is! The quality is top-notch and the best part is that in between, you will find a layer of salted caramel. Fabulous!

2013-03-01

Some fancy photo editing! Tried the Braised pork belly with bubble and squeak and this is fantastic! The pork belly was soft and melts in your mouth goodness. The fat to meat ratio is perfect and paired with the dense bubble and squeak (seems to be some sort of vegetable mash potato but denser texture) is delightful. I would eat more of this. For dessert, we had the pistachio souffle. This isn't for everyone as the pistachio flavour is very strong and for me, it's a little too much.

2013-01-27

I don't care what anyone says about Loola's - I think it's a place where you can get an extraordinary meal and I'm always spoilt for choice when I look at the menu, be it for mains or desserts!

I was here again with my boyfriend and this was his first time trying Loola's. I ordered the Oxtail Ragout Pasta ($28) which was mainly tagliatelle (a traditional type of pasta), ragout of oxtail and parmesan, while my boyfriend had the Pan Seared Braised Pork Belly ($28) - honey glazed pork belly with lotus root chips (interesting) and bubble & squeak.

The oxtail pasta was super flavourful thanks to the tomato-based sauce with parmesan cheese. It was further enhanced with the tender bits of oxtail, cooked to perfection!

The pork belly was also absolutely fantastic. It was super succulent and it just melted in my mouth. Probably the best pork belly I've ever tasted! For dessert we ordered the Rich Chocolate Cake ($14). I actually wanted Loola's Brownie (one of the best desserts in the house), but my bf isn't a big fan of brownies. Nevertheless, the cake was pretty darn good! It was super fudge-y on the outside and on the inside. Loved it.

Goes without saying, I'll be back for more the next time, and the next, and the next... you get the picture.

2012-12-15

SGD 45(Dinner)

We had Loola's for desserts after dinner. We were served immediately upon arrival and the staff patiently answered our questions when we ask what is the dessert about. We also asked for recommendations which they showed us quite a variety enthusiatically.

The menu did not have alot of choices for desserts, especially if you're looking for cakes. They don't have them on menu, but they have it on display. So the best thing is to ask the staff there for recommendations so as to make better choices!

We ordered 2 different desserts, Loola's floating island and Mont Blanc cake.

Loola's floating island is supposed to have a crusty meringue on top of a brownie. Before that, the staff had the meringue set on fire to produce a crusty crust. But I'm not a huge fan of that so it just taste too sweet for my liking. The brownie was good though! Mont Blanc cake came with vanilla ice cream. The cake tasted just like any other normal chocolate cake to me but it was still very nice. Both the desserts left the 4 of us full after that.

The plus point is that the place is not crowded and has good ambience and impeccable service, although the minus point is that the desserts are quite pricey, so it's best to share!

SGD 8(Supper)

One of my friend told me that this place and it is a must try and I decide to try out Loolas with another friend one afternoon. I know it’s by Awfully Chocolate and Awfully Chocolate is known for their delicious chocolate cake. It's located at Esplanade and walkable distance conveniently from City Hall MRT. I ordered one main and one dessert. Decided to go for the Pan Seared Braised Pork Belly and it was accompanied by bubble & squeak which was actually fried lotus roots and mash potatoes. The lotus roots were really crunchy & have a slight salty taste. The Pork Belly was served was honey glazed with a dash of salt at the top and the taste of it was indeed succulent at every bite. I could taste the combination of the fat together with the meat and crisp skin. There were some bits of caramelized apples to compliment the taste of Pork Belly dish. I ordered the Green Tea Pistachio Riser as this was recommended by one of the staff and it was one of their most popular desserts. This was a pistachio green tea soufflé. I always have a soft spot for soufflé and this dessert just won me over. It was baked to perfection as the soufflé amazingly managed to rise up nice and straight. I love the paring of the green tea pistachios with the great flavour of rich chocolate in the layer inside. It was truly divine! Overall, I love the cosy and quiet ambience of the restaurant with huge chairs & small coffee tables. There is a nice panorama window view overlooking the Marina Bay Sands. There is also a choice to be seated outside if one would like. Price was on the higher side but the food is really worth a try.

2012-12-01

SGD 50(Lunch)

It was a lovely quiet Friday evening and I was meeting a bunch of friends to have our Christmas gathering at Loola's. Have heard rave reviews about the place so we decided to dine there. I had the Duck Pangang and it was quite delish. This is an asian spiced duck leg with red cabbage and it was savory and tender - practically falling off the bone! The red cabbage provided a nice tangy crunch to compliment the duck which can be a tad greasy if eaten by itself. However there were bits of spices in it that made a few bites a tad too bitter. Did not like those apples though as they were way too sour. My friends had The Spatchcock which serves 2 people. It contains one whole pan roasted chicken served with a medley of vegetables and comes with a serving bowl of sauce/stock. I tried some of it and the chicken was quite good but it wasn't salty enough so you must dip some of the sauce to compliment it. The vegetables were so-so. Quite bland and nothing fantastic. Then comes the dessert! Since Loola's is owned by Awfully Chocolate, we have high expectations of the desserts and were not disappointed. The Loola's Brownie is highly recommended. The is what they mean by death by chocolate. The chocolate is so moist, luscious and decadent! Chocolate lovers will fawn over this. The top of the brownie is covered with a layer of salted butterscotch which is fantastic! The combination of salty and sweet is really awesome, paired with some cold vanilla ice cream. Another good dessert is the Banofee Tart. It is basically a tart with caramelized bananas, custard, browned butter and vanilla ice cream. I love the tart base...it tasted like oatmeal cookies. And the banana soaked in some gooey caramel and custard was super shiok! We decided to have the Lemon Yogurt Cake as it sounded like a lighter dessert compared to the first two, but it was damn big! It was quite lemony and light, but it didn't fare quite as well as the others. I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts anyways.

Overall, it was a good dinner and we enjoyed ourselves especially as it was quite peaceful that night. Recommended to head to Loola's for a bite if you're in the area.

2012-12-07

SGD 35(Dinner)

Loola's by Awfully Chocolate is a newest restaurant at the beautiful iconic setting , The Esplanade. Take a stroll along the Singapore waterfront after the dinner

starters : appetizer board platter. spiced pumpkin soup, grilled freemantle octopus (very juicy and tender), loola's salad , serrano ham

My mails :
Miso Barramundi with soft poached egg was so delicious that the egg was so beautifully made and the yolk flow out runny and juicy , the fish was fresh and tender . The taste with miso perfect.

dessert platter : mocha poppers , loola's brownie, hei icecream ( very thick dark chocolate icecream - yummylicious)

2012-11-22

SGD 40(Dinner)

Turning one is a grand affair and Loola's understands that very well. The semi-fine dining eatery by Awfully Chocolate specialises in contemporary European dishes with Asian touches and recently introduced several new dishes to its already extensive menu – all in the name of celebrating its first anniversary! A whole smorgasbord of starters have been added to the menu and items include Spiced Pumpkin Soup ($12) and Roasted Squash Salad ($18), but if you want a little bit of everything – or if you’re just plain indecisive – Loola’s Board ($32) makes a great choice. It’s full of light bites such as Miso Roasted Garlic Cloves, Baked Cherry Tomatoes, Dates with Serrano Ham, Grilled Octopus (goes great with the accompanying pesto sauce), and sinful Bone Marrow to spread on crunchy Garlic Crostini.

To read the full review, go here: http://bit.ly/T0tKGZ

2012-11-15

SGD 40(Lunch)

The first time I came Loola's, I fell in love with the food. The last time I left, I hated everything about the same.

When the kitchen staff is paying attention, they can literally whip up magic. Capellini and Roe, Pan Seared Braised Pork Belly, Lobster and Sheets (all pictured here), they were some of my favourite dishes of all time.

The first dish when executed perfectly, is like a dance of flavours on your palate. The saltiness roe and the earthy taste of the truffle oil dressing, they glide in step on a bed of cold pasta. When executed poorly, oh la la. The capellini turns up drenched in water and the dressing, hard and clumpy. The Pork Belly, so soft, tender and savoury the first time, was overpoweringly sweet the last. I could almost taste the lack of love from the kitchen. And finally Lobster and Sheets, a great dish so easily destroyed by seafood that's been left out in the open for a little too long.

So no. I'm not coming back to Loola's. And I don't suggest you try it as well.

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Loola's by Awfully Chocolate is specialises in breakfast, braise and breads at The Esplanade. The decor of the cafe is nice and cosy and without frills. Their main dishes on the menu are few but the portion is a lot, some even can be shared with two persons. this breakfast set is great looking and tasting too, i love the egg omelette a lot! the sauteed mushroom is also awesome~!

For our dinner catch-up with XY, who returned from Osaka for a short visit, we were kind enough to spare her the agony of another Sushi or Udon. Instead, we opted for Loola's, a casual dining spot that is the latest addition to the Awfully Chocolate umbrella of cafes/ eateries.

Staying true to the clean and no-frills aesthetics of the brand, the pristine whites of the chairs seemed to be accented against the surrounding cemented, raw look. Having taken up a large space, the ample seating that comfortably stretches out, will do good to serve a pre or post show crowd at the Esplanade. S and me were the first two to arrive, and we were so famished that we didn't take long to wipe out majority of the bread platter, which we smeared excessively with their delicious Pesto and Tomato Chutney. It did got us really hyped up about our upcoming bread making lesson!We pried ourselves off the bread tray, with the arrival of the rest and the starter - Portobello Benedict. The Poached Egg when knifed, oozes bright yellow cheer over the ham and fleshy mushroom. Did I also mention that the Hollandaise sauce was yum?

Apparently, the Pan Seared Braised Pork Belly is a must-try here. The meat was indeed tender but I didn't exactly fell head over heels with it. However it is not everyday that your dish come with two rare sights - Lotus Root Chips and Bubble and Squeak. The latter with a cute ring to its name is actually a traditional English dish of leftover vegetables and potato pancake, though I hope we aren't really eating leftover greens here! The crunch and sweetness of the Lotus Root Chips had me looking at this humble vegetable with new lens.

Grilled Barramundi was called to the table to balance off the earlier red meat. The soup base was a light, sweet stock that took on an appetizing tone and came with a mass of fried egg. No faults with the fish, which was grilled well. For desserts, we had their Omelette. Yes, you heard me right. This crazy group decided to ditch chocolate for egg. But this Souffle Omelette was a revelation - it was the lightest, fluffiest Omelette we ever had, and got us guessing how many eggs were cracked for this giant mass. The insides were so light that it reminded us of Meringue. Loola's effort to inject creativity to its menu, by incorporating fusion and elements of surprise to its dishes, helps to distinguish itself from its competitors out there and is probably the best amongst all its eateries. I am intrigued by their Marrow and Toast and Salted Veg Duck Soup, and I suppose that calls for a subsequent visit.

SGD 30(Dinner)

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The decor of the cafe is nice and cosy and without frills. Their main dishes on the menu are few and we had this grilled chicken(forgot what was it called) and can be shared by 2 persons and cost around $36, the meat were juicy and nice but we loved the dessert best.

It was my colleague's birthday and we decided to buy her a cake from Awfully Chocolate. The chocolate cake was awfully nice and it was packed neatly into a box. As we picked the All Chocolate flavor, the whole cake was filled with pure dark chocolate. There was a layer of chocolate fudge in between and the taste is not too bitter but appropriately sweet. A good recommendation for chocolate lovers..!

Loola's by Awfully Chocolate is specialises in breakfast, braise and breads at The Esplanade. The decor of the cafe is nice and cosy and without frills. Their main dishes on the menu are few and we had this grilled chicken(forgot what was it called) and can be shared by 2 persons and cost around $36, the meat were juicy and nice but we loved the dessert best. The hazelnut crumble were simply delicious and we will go back for more on their desserts!

2012-01-21