http://www.nahmj.com/2016/02/03/oh-my-tian-by-the-hatter-street-cafe-boon-keng-singapore/

Oh My Tian is yet another cafe by an established, well known cafe. It is by the team behind The Hatter Street Cafe. It is conveniently located next to an Exit of Boon Keng MRT station.
When I was at the door step of Oh My Tian, the first ornament I notice was the cheena (means Chinese) lion head door knob. As I entered, I went Oh My Tian!! Why from such a historical Chinese looking to a magical and fairy tale moment? You will spot the merry-go-round like fixture and many victorian steampunk painting that are in fantasy mood and feel. Stepping into a time machine through the door, it seems like it was.There are quite a number of Mains or rather Brunch items at the cafe. I tried the Donut Burger in Beef. A savoury item with a hint of sweetness since it uses donut as the bun. I am sure some may not have an affinity for it. I am apprehensive to how the masses would agree on the dish. My guess is 50/50 based on my family preferences. I may be wrong.Waffle comes with a scoop of ice cream we have an additional Scoop of Ice Cream and maple syrup. Our choice ice cream were the Gula Melaka and Strawberry Cheesecake. We enjoyed the dessert.The Cappuccino I had seems like a Dark Roast, full body, very low acidity, nutty and highly spiced.I thought Iced Matcha Latte was more than decent. There was a good balance and scent of matcha was present. But I am sure, some may find it a little too light.
Waffle at Oh My Tian is certainly as good as Hatter Street. For the food, interesting since Oh My Tian does it with a twist. But whether would masses give a thumb up, I suppose, it is really down to personally preference that would influence decision. It is contestable.

Full review is up at http://www.nahmj.com/2015/12/14/coffee-academics-singapore-scotts-squre-orchard/

The Coffee Academics from Hong Kong has finally opened an outlet in Singapore. All its cafe seems to have a little different style, including The Coffee Academics Singapore.Interestingly, the interior design of The Coffee Academics Singapore seems to be made up of different theme. At the far right of the cafe was a zen looking square table with tatami-like on the seats. While on its left was a corner filled with bar-like tables. Somehow, the different design components were in harmony.First, we went for the Academics Breakfast. Instead of bacon, ham was dished out instead. The first item that has an ingredient differ from the menu. It was pointed out by one of our diners. I am usually not meticulous with such details.We thought the Scrambled Eggs With Crayfish was a special dish which was unseen on another menu so far. When presented, we were surprised to see caviar.Academics Pancake Tower was the second dish that had look very different from the menu picture and its description. My 2 other diners were disappointed by first and this experience has made it worse. I thought it was fairly well executed, fluffy and lightly sweetened. We chose the Espresso Ice Cream which went well with the dish.Lastly, the cuppa. We ordered a Latte and a Cappuccino. I thought it was as good as the ones served at Hong Kong. A medium acidity, full body with hint of dark berries undertone.
The service was under par. And it was slow too. It seems like they are taking forever to get the food ready and serve. We weren’t informed of the substitute of the ingredients in the dishes and so on. In addition, my 2 dinning partners felt the pricing was a little too steep for the quality. Thought tastewise, we thought it was all right. Personally, I am more concern of the service.

http://www.nahmj.com/2015/12/09/sweet-monster-singapore-plaza-singapura-dhoby-ghaut/

Hailed from Korea, serving the popular signature Gourmet Popcorn Ice Cream in 5 flavours popcorn on vanilla soft serve.
Sweet Monster Singapore is operated out of a takeaway kiosk. So no seat was available.
The 5 flavours popcorn ice cream were Caramel, Milk, Mix, Strawberry and Choco. I had the Cheese and Caramel Monster and the Choco Monster. The vanilla soft serve was smooth and silky and one important factor was the sweetness level was perfect for me.All the popcorn flavours, Caramel, Milk, Mix, Strawberry and Choco, were equally good with Strawberry Popcorn being unique.Tiramisu and Cheesecake were offered too. Each with 4 flavours. I went for the Original Tiramisu and the Caramel Walnut Cheesecake. They were decent.A good list of beverages were offered at the kiosk too. A variety of coffee, choco, frappe, ade and tea. I got the Americano. It was decent, full body, nutty flavour and low acidity. I shared it with my dad and his remark was it tasted like the coffee from McDonald.There were 3 Ade flavours, Lemon (a blue coloured drink), Orange and Grapefruit. I was surprised to find the Lemon Ade pretty good. There was a good balance of sweetish and sourish.In general, the dessert sold at Sweet Monster Singapore weren’t as sweet as what are available in the market. Comparatively, it is less sweet which was perfect for my tastebud.

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Full Review on http://www.nahmj.com/2016/01/28/milk-and-honey-gelato-bukit-bakot-hometeam-ns/

The ambience and the service makes me feel homely.We started with the Roasted Roma Tomato Soup. In it was with toasted crouton, basil olive oil and goat cheese. It was the goat cheese that make a difference. In general, I hate Tomato Soup but I concur with this.3 Egg Ben series were available and were with the Donut Waffle. These are the savoury option. Egg Florentie a vegetarian version which we didn't try.Next is the Milk & Honey Eggs Benedict with ham and turkey bacon. Not my preference.Lastly, is the Eggs Royale with smoked salmon. I like best.The other highly recommended Mains at the cafe is the Chicken Bechamel Pie. A puffy, buttery and yet not too oil pastry was filled with creamy chicken filling with mixed vegetables. I prefer the bechamel sauce a little thicker.

Here comes the sweet Donut WaffleFirst is my favourite, the Berry Malt. It is not exactly fruity as the ice cream consist of Salty Malty fused with Balsamic Strawberry Sorbet Gelato and with strawberry horlic thin waffle and strawberry compote. The taste profile though sounds complicated but it does compliment well.A fruity version yet is the Mango Cheese Donut Waffle ($6.20). The parmesan cheese is embedded in the Donut Waffle with a scoop of passionfruit gelato.Banana Crumble Donut Waffle is with donut waffle is sat on caramelized banana with salted egg yolk and crumble with a smoked sea salt caramel gelato.The The peanut butter punch in the PBJ (Peanut Butter Jelly) Donut Waffle stood out. It is very much for the peanut butter fan.Mud Ball Pie as per the name, it is a chocolaty dessert which Chocolate lover would echo their liking.Foamier, Cappuccino ($4.50) using Dutch Colony coffee blend. It was just the way I like it; low acidity, full body and nutty.

Full review on http://www.nahmj.com/2015/11/17/monniker-cafe-balestier-singapore/

Monniker has a unique interior decoration theme, the Victorian Steampunk airship.Dark Valrohna Chocolate Cake was the only dessert we order. Though looks dark on the photo but the chocolate was a little weak .Truffle Mushroom Papardelle was exceptionally good. Credit was to the rich mushroom sauce and not forgetting the excellent pasta too.Chicken Waffle Stack is a signature item at Monniker. The Grilled Chicken was topped with a melting cheese, succulent and tasty. But you must eat it with the skin as the marinate essence are all on it. The waffle were drizzled with generous amount of maple syrup as a result the dish is both savoury and sweet. Interesting, a side mushroom sauce which I find it unnecessary and seriously overdose was served together.The Cappuccino was more than decent; a pretty balanced cup with medium acidity and full body. Some nutty undertone and berries flavour note.Iced Chocolate was a little weak in chocolate flavour.