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The moment that we've been waiting for is here, a hipster cafe in Kallang Wave Mall! Car-Rousel Cafe, not to be mistaken with Carousel Buffet, is a cafe heavily themed with vintage cars serving home baked, specialty coffee, DIY van-wiches (sandwiches) and salads. Great word play by the way!
I ordered the Roasted Chicken van-wich ($8.9) that came along with fresh vegetables such as cucumber and tomatoes, choice of dressing and wrapped with Purple Berry bread. Very much similar to Subway sandwich bar. Each van-wich comes with a small serving baked potato and pumpkin.
I think I will call it a Salad Van-wich instead. WHERE ARE MY CHICKEN?! Gosh, 4-5 pathetic and 'painstakingly' sliced chicken breast that were no thicker than my index finger when put together! Other than that, the bread was thankfully fluffy and edible.
Next, the baked baby potatoes could break some dentures or injure a child when thrown at high speed. I turned it away, they tossed it back into the microwave for 1 minute but made no difference. Am I being mean and ignorant or want?
Completing my meal with a latte ($5) which had traces of flavours from Guatemala and Ethiopia beans. When enquired about it's origin, this was my reply: "The beans we brew with contain Guatemala and Arabica".
So there you have it, transcend yourself back to the 1970s at Car-Rousel Cafe; a cozy spot to chill in Kallang Wave Mall after your sporting activities!

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Despite the lower traffic (relative) to other parts of Raffles Place and TanjongPagar, business at Basil Leaf Cafe doesn't show signs of slowing down. The café was packed with patrons, had a queue at the counter, nonetheless we managed to settle down rather quickly.
Menu is rather extensive. They have Burgers, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches and Mains such as beef and salmon steaks. A top up of $3.5 entitles you a set meal (soup + Iced Lemon Tea). How about a small array of dessert to complete your meal, but just be wary of the ever ready Z monster when you head back to your desk.
I ordered the Roasted Ribeye ($11.90) while Kaleb got himself the Crabmeat Bisque ($15.90). Golden brown toasted bread packed with tiny sliced roasted ribeye and accompanied with potato chips. A decent piece of sandwich that's fit for all meals throughout the day. The crab meat bisque was smooth and light in flavour. Pasta was al dente too! They even gave a generous roll of crab meat to give that addition boost in flavour.
Looking for a spacious, relaxing and comfortable venue for lunch? Basil Leaf Cafe is certainly an option.

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Operating hours at First Thai is relatively short, and is packed with people most of the time! No reservation allowed, so come early if you want to avoid queuing.
Basil Chicken - Spicy, yet flavorful!
Green Curry - Very rich and creamy. Heavy with coconut base...a little less generous would had been perfect for me.
Panda Chicken - Fragrant and chunky, couldn't ask for more!
Phad Thai - One of the better ones around Singapore. Semi-wet and gooey (that's how I describe and prefer), balanced on the sweetness and generous with their garnishing.
Sea Bass in Thai Sauce - Some protein for our muscles! Very delicious and appetizing gravy/soup and the fish was fresh!
Overall, First Thai was priced a little above average but with good portions and taste. I guess that even things out.

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More than just a Mexican halal eatery, Afterwhit Cafe enjoys music where local bands are invited to perform during dinner hours. Check out the intricate wall art too, simply brilliant!
Lunch special starting from $10 is available between 12-3pm and each set comes with a choice of Tacos or Burritos paired with either specialty coffee or fruit juices.
Taking pride in their coffee, Afterwhit uses beans from Dutch Colony Coffee Co. similar to their parent brunch at Working Title Cafe. However, I am disappointed with the outcome.
Here's the Tacos de Carne Asada (Roast Beef) with nachos and dip. Stole a bite of the Taco which was refreshing and juicy with all that sauces, but only had traces of beef slices. Would need a second helping if I ordered this.
I had Carne Picante (Roast Beef) Burrito! It was chunky and filling, but mainly due to rice with traces of sliced beef. Compared to the one I had at Muchachos, the latter has the upper hand in terms of taste and texture.
Want a taste of Mexico, Afterwit is probably a place to visit...or maybe not? Overall, this is a great place to check out if you are looking for a peaceful place to work and catch up with friends. Nearest MRT will be either Lavender or Bugis Station.

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Injected with life especially when night falls, Changi Village is one of my favourite food hub and night spot in Singapore. While exploring my options outside of the Changi Hawker Centre, I spotted Pranakorn, a Thai eatery located next to the Zebra Crossing along the main streets of Changi Village Road. They adopted the vintage Bangkok street concept which aims to give customers the feeling of eating in Bangkok city.
One of the specialties is the Moo Daeng ($5.80) - fried minced pork ball yet with tenderness like fish balls.
Stir fried Thai Style Kang Kong ($5.80). A little wok hei flavour and hint of spiciness for some kick.
Crispy Pork Cutlet ($5.80) were tender, just like those battered cuttlefish cakes. However, the thickness was unacceptable!
These were our mains which were available in set meals. Sticky noodle with minced pork in Tom Yum ($8.90) and Stir Fried Spicy Basil Minced pork with Egg ($8.90). Both came with a choice of beverage and a standard bowl of dessert which was iced grass jelly sprinkled with brown cane sugar.
Pranakorn serves a different style from the likes of Nakhon Kitchen, Joe's Kitchen and A-roy Thai where flavours are heavier and richer, probably to suit Singaporeans' palate. So if you are searching for authentic Thai Street delicacies, Pranakorn is probably the closest you can get.