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2014-03-19
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My friend wanted to get the Stir-fried Spaghetti in Laksa sauce with Tiger Prawns (I think that's the name of the dish) but we ticked on the wrong dish (we were supposed to fill in the order chit on our own), and hence she got this Peranakan Laksa Lemak. Portion was generous, with lots of fresh ingredients. Noodles were springy, however, I found the coconut taste in the laksa gravy too overpowering. If not, this is quite an enjoyable dish.Since I heard from other reviews that the Soft-Shell Crab
My friend wanted to get the Stir-fried Spaghetti in Laksa sauce with Tiger Prawns (I think that's the name of the dish) but we ticked on the wrong dish (we were supposed to fill in the order chit on our own), and hence she got this Peranakan Laksa Lemak. Portion was generous, with lots of fresh ingredients. Noodles were springy, however, I found the coconut taste in the laksa gravy too overpowering. If not, this is quite an enjoyable dish.
Since I heard from other reviews that the Soft-Shell Crab dishes are a must get, I ordered this Stir-fried Spaghetti w/ Soft-Shell Chilli Crab for myself. I like spaghetti and chilli crab myself, so this combination was perfect to me. Served on the side is archar (very refreshing, great with the pasta) and the chilli crab gravy to pour over the soft-shell crab. Portion was huge, so share this with another person if you want to have some room for their awesome desserts. Batter for the crab was fragrant and it's crispy, however, it took away the flavour of the crab. Chilli crab gravy was delish. Only if they serve the deep fried mantou to dip with the sauce, that would be perfect! Would recommend them to decrease the portion a little bit and charge lower.
My other friend ordered the Cheesy Mushroom Spaghetti. Nothing outstanding about this dish, and it's too cheesy for my liking. A little overpriced too, since the main ingredient used is only mushrooms.
Durian lovers, this Durian Pengat is a must get! I enjoyed this durian mousse a lot, but it's very rich after awhile, especially after eating the huge portion of the chilli crab pasta. This dessert is great for sharing too, as the portion is relatively huge for one.
My frend got this Coffee Brownie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream. The coffee works pretty well with the chocolate, I must say. Quite delish too.Owl Cafe is a great place to hang out once in a while, as prices can get quite steep if you order more expensive items. They should introduce set lunches, that would be great for students on a budget but want to indulge in good food!
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My only peeve about this place is that they charge additional 30 cents for iced water. Water, in my opinion, should be complimentary, especially when food outlets charge additional 17% of taxes on top of the bill.
(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)
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