A mocha.And a flat white please.This place has been my favourite artisan coffee spot in town. located conveniently at Somerset 313, the cafe is owned by Keith Loh, who took first place in the National Barista Competition 2010 and head Barista John Ting.

And this was also the first time I had my flat white with abstract latte art like that. I had half a mind to change my order but decided, I'd do well as long as the taste held up just fine. which it did.

They also do a good french press here.

Instead of the usual run of the mill coffees at those chain coffee places, this place brings coffee tasting to a higher notch at the same prices. so try this instead next time you're in town for some coffee

The cool evening breeze blows across the outdoor seating area of Tanuki Raw as we watched the live band settle into their stage for their set.

A jazzy soothing voice from the lady and the perfect unplugged accompaniment on guitar. They worked well together and stirred up my appetite for dinner.

Skipping all the raw stuff and going straight for the rolls past the happy hour period.The all time familiar California ($8)
Avocado, crabstick, cucumber and tobiko roe drizzled with yuzu mayo.And definitely a salmon choice with Rockstar ($10)
Seared salmon draped over a mozzarella stick and covered with spicy salmon roe sauce.Going for gold with The Love Rocket ($9)
This sushi was fried and deliciously so, with fried oyster coming to you with a sprinkle of ground fish, sesame seeds,
and sugar.

Ten different types of rolls and I've picked just three to try. These rolls were good for neat bites and very filling for two.

Another seven more to try. For the next night out at Tanuki!

And we purposely made a dessert stop here for the birthday girl.

On request and they will gladly oblige, with a candle and birthday greetings for you.The Callebaut Warm Chocolate Molten Cake with maple walnut gelato. $14.

The thin candle was placed at the side of the plate so it didn't protrude and drip wax onto the warm chocolate fondant. The outward layer was slightly crisp on the edges and when cut open, revealed a lovely viscous molten chocolate interior. The maple walnut gelato had lovely bits of walnut and had an overwhelmingly pungent smell and taste of maple syrup. I'd rather a simple french vanilla but the birthday girl seemed to like this very much!

Thumbs up for their impressive service (Czar enquired which one of us the birthday girl was and when the dessert was ready, she took care to stay out of sight and lit the candle quietly for that brilliant surprise!) and for making the birthday celebration that bit more special!

These owners are our long time family friends. Seeing as how my grandmother used to live around the corner just behind Swee Choon at Desker Road. Last I saw, it's now an antique knick knack shop and Swee Choon has expanded their business to take over three outlet spaces from just one.

It wasn't a long wait even though the queue seemed long. Just go straight to the counter to let the guy know how many seats are required. The cutest pumpkin shaped dim sum. I cannot resist making an order for this. deep fried and bursting with custard within. And the deep fried carrot cake. Best eaten hot. Dipped in creamy mayonnaise. The chewy bits of preserved sausages impart great flavour to this item.

Traditional breakfasts are made of these.

I used to always look forward to this and a huge yummy dough fritter for dipping. So here, for less than $2, you get a dessert reminiscent of childhood and to complete the experience? I walked around the corner to get my huge yummy dough fritter piping hot, to dip! Four small pieces of you tiao disappear in no time.

The tau suan was delightfully sweet and contrasted well with the salty dough fritters.

When's the last time you had something like this?