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2013-09-20
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Strangers' Reunion is walkable from Outram Park MRT and is near the famous okb bakery @ Tanjong Pagar. As its name suggests, this cafe aims to be a meeting point for like-minded strangers (even though I suppose that doesnt entirely work out seeing as everyone comes here in groups of 2-4!).I love the space that this cafe has, it has a cosy feel, with cushions on the chairs as well as a homey feel to the ambience with a lot of wood. I also like that they have stainless steel incorporated into thei
Strangers' Reunion is walkable from Outram Park MRT and is near the famous okb bakery @ Tanjong Pagar. As its name suggests, this cafe aims to be a meeting point for like-minded strangers (even though I suppose that doesnt entirely work out seeing as everyone comes here in groups of 2-4!).
I love the space that this cafe has, it has a cosy feel, with cushions on the chairs as well as a homey feel to the ambience with a lot of wood. I also like that they have stainless steel incorporated into their design, giving the whole cafe a sleek finish. There is a good range of main courses served here, together with their signature waffles (which you can have with fruit/maple syrup, vanilla ice cream etc.) The food is local-fusion, and they have really interesting cakes with a local twist, as well as their very own rendition of kong ba pau!We ordered Truffle Fries w Shaved Parmesan ($7), Waffle w Fresh Fruit & Maple Syrup ($11.90), Caffe Latte ($4.90) and Braised Pork Belly Buns (I think this was around $17-18)!
The latte is one of the best I've drunk recently, it's smooth and rounded -not too acidic too so its perfect for people like me who cannot stand acidic coffee. I enjoyed this blend particularly, but if you are up for Single origin beans, thats an additional $1. It's not too sweet (i'm not sure if you're supposed to add more sugar haha) and while I am the kind who likes my coffeee slightly more sweetened, I didn't really mind drinking this because it just tasted so good. Even when cold, it had a nice aromatic quality to it and a creamy taste that lingers. Highly recommended.
I've heard a lot about SR's waffles and I've decided that: life is short, waffles for lunch is not a crime. I went for the classic, with fresh fruit and maple syrup -and I was not disappointed one bit. On the contrary, these are the best waffles I've eaten! The maple syrup doesnt drench the waffle, and while I would have liked more strawberries + fruit, you can never go wrong with the berry/banana combo. The waffle is crisp on the outside but wonderfully fluffy within. It's neither chewy nor hard, nor is it floppy. If you're feeling indulgent, go for the one w vanilla ice cream! Also, this can be pretty filling so you may want to share this with a friend if you're here for tea
The truffle fries were interesting because I do not normally enjoy cheese with my truffle fries but I made an exception for this. The parmesan had a nice subtle quality to it that did not ruin the taste of the fries. It also came with a dipping sauce (tasted somewhat like a more liquid tartare) which was pleasant -not too overpowering. The taste was good, but the fries were mediocre shoestring fries. They were hot, crispy and fluffy on the inside but there was just something about it that just wasn't extraordinary. Something to note would be the incredibly generous portion for $7. Really superb value!
The Braised Pork belly surprised me the most. It comes with pickled cabbage, coriander and a deliciously caramelised braised pork belly in a soft, fluffy white mantou (bun). The pork is delicious -slightly fatty, but delicious nonetheless. It has an initially savoury flavour that tapers off to a nice caramelly sweetness. The softness of the bun goes so well with the crunch of the pickled cabbage and the tender meat. Thinking about it makes me crave kung ba pau ... While it's very different from the traditional bun, the flavours come out top. And that is worth a special mention.Strangers Reunion has lived up to its hype for its coffee and waffles (after hearing so much about it, you should let curiosity get the better of you because its just so darn worth it!) The service is also wonderful, the staff is efficient, friendly and the whole ambience is relatively upbeat. We definitely recommend this place for a chillout lunch with a friend to catch up, or for tea (coffee!) in the afternoon with waffles/cake. Prices are a little on the steep side for the mains (fish, chicken etc) as it can go up to >$20, but for small eats like the sides, cakes and waffles, it's more than reasonable.
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