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2013-08-02
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MOF at Bugis is tucked away at a quiet corner of the mall and it has an adequate restaurant space such that it is unlikely that patrons will be required to queue for a table. MOF is also combined with Lena's, so you can choose between both Western and Japanese fare all in one space.The sundaes at MOF are my favourite, with a lovely selection of matcha desserts and drinks. This is a green tea haven that you mustn't miss out on! I ordered a Matcha Kurian ($8.80), Matcha Sundae ($8.80) and a Latte
MOF at Bugis is tucked away at a quiet corner of the mall and it has an adequate restaurant space such that it is unlikely that patrons will be required to queue for a table. MOF is also combined with Lena's, so you can choose between both Western and Japanese fare all in one space.
The sundaes at MOF are my favourite, with a lovely selection of matcha desserts and drinks. This is a green tea haven that you mustn't miss out on! I ordered a Matcha Kurian ($8.80), Matcha Sundae ($8.80) and a Latte ($3.80). They also offer an Iced matcha at $3.80, or a matcha latte at slightly over $5. Pricewise, the sundaes really give you a bang for your buck!
This Matcha Kurian has a sweetness rating of 3/3, it comprises of fruits, greentea/redbean ice cream, soft serve, japanese dumpling balls, kanten jelly and a powder-coated sweet jelly. The presentation for their sundaes is impeccable, with a good contrast of colors, in a parfait glass, and the sundae set on a wooden tray.Indeed, this sundae is really sweet -the jellies and the syrup makes for a sinfully sweet treat! The japanese dumplings are like chewy tangyuan balls, without any filling. These can get pretty filling, paired with the jelly. All their jellies go really well with the ice cream -creamy, not too icy and full flavoured. You will like this if you are a fan of fusion japanese parfaits -the jellies are distinctly Japanese, and the syrup has a flavour which balances the delicate aroma of true Nippon cuisine with a robust sweetness.
The Matcha Sundae is slightly less sweet, with a rating of 2/3. This consists of the same green tea + soft serve ice cream combo, except that this one has cornflakes in place of the Japanese dumplings and jellies. This one only has the kanten jelly though (a plain jelly similar to agaragar), which is firm and does not have the chewiness of the powder-coated jelly. It provides a good contrast to the creamy ice cream, and the crunch of the cornflakes is refreshing.I am torn between deciding which I prefer: the Kurian or the Sundae. Both have their merits, one boasts a flawless fusion of Japanese culture in a classic sundae while the other is less sweet (I actually preferred this sweetness level) and has all the elements of a good sundae without compromising on the taste. It all boils down to whether you want the dumplings and the sweetened jellies.
The latte is perfect when taken with the one sugar that is provided, and the milk is steamed to a lovely frothiness. I could do with a stronger coffee taste though, but I suppose the Japanese like their flavours more subtle! The milkiness overpowers the coffee, so if you like really thick, fragrant coffee, this may not cut it for you. It's smooth and very milky though -not too thick too!While I will strongly recommend all Matcha desserts, let's not forget that MOF also offers reasonably priced main dishes. You can find a good selection of noodles, sushi and bento boxes here. Do not expect much for service, however. They can be incredibly apathetic at times, I stood at the entrance with 4 servers standing around (presumably doing something else?) without anyone bothering to usher me to a table until one of them loudly said "Irashaimase!" before anyone bothered with me.
Note: This restaurant also has a lot of steps leading down/to other sections, so if you are with elderly or are injured, you may find this inconvenient.
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