Drips Bakery is a quaint little cafe tucked away in the affluent Tiong Bahru district. As you enter the cafe, you'll be immediately greeted by a strong aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a row of the most enticing looking desserts (tarts, cakes and other sweet treats).

While the desserts really looked very tempting, I decided to go for one of their Breakfast sets instead. The set includes a large serving of turkey ham, baked beans, scrambled eggs and 2 slices of bread. The last time I was here, I tried another one of their breakfast sets which had really yummy mushrooms in it.The Food (10/10)

What I liked about the food here is its simplicity. The eggs are cooked just nice and not overly seasoned. And the bread is also rather special. I'm not sure if they bake it fresh at the cafe (most likely they do). It's like a whole wheat cinnamon bread with nuts and raisins, plus they spread a load of butter on it just before serving. i think they do sell it in a loaf if you want to buy it home too.

I also ordered an ice latte which was just average. A tad too milky for my liking. But I guess it depends on the barista who makes the coffee because I remember it being a lot better the last time I had brunch there.

The Environment

Tiong Bahru area has a lot of those quaint little shophouses and Drips Bakery is just one of the many hidden gems in that area. The cafe is very spacious. High ceiling. Clean white colored walls. Everything feels very homely and casual. Each couch area has its own unique style and there is even an area with a glass ceiling to light up the place with natural daylight. Even their salt and pepper shakers seem to be souvenirs that the owner brought back from Barcelona.One of the new installments since I last visited the cafe were these huge Terrariums! I saw that they had 2 of these huge jars - one at each of the couch areas. I'm not much of a plants person, but I thought it was quite a nice addition that made the cafe feel more homely.

The Desserts

Although the breakfast set was really filling, we couldn't resist the temptation to order their desserts so we had a Chocolate Banana tart and a Strawberry tart to share. Chocolate lovers (like myself) will probably like the Chocolate Banana tart. It's very rich, thick and comes in a huge slice full of chocolatey goodness. The Strawberry tart in comparison was much lighter but equally good.I definitely look forward to the next brunch outing to Drips Bakery Cafe and would recommend this joint to anyone who likes a little peace and quiet on a lazy Sunday morning.

I was hunting around for places to eat around the Fullerton Bay area and came across this very interesting Japanese restaurant called Kinki (what a cute name, don't you think?). Kinki sits just on the edge of the Kallang River, directly overlooking the majestic Marina Bay Sands hotel. The view from the restaurant is excellent on a clear day and I'm sure the night view will be even more stunning! It was rather packed for a weekday lunch, and we were told that it was full house when we got there. However, the service staff were kind enough to make a table for us when we mentioned that we were just looking for a quick bite. But be sure to make a reservation beforehand to avoid disappointment.Their menu is rather impressive - not the usual Japanese food you would find at other restaurants. From Blue Fin Tuna, Sowrdfish, to even more exotic dishes including Foie Gras & Scallop Sushi or Sea Urchin. Prices can be quite steep, so be prepared to splurge on good food! >.<"

I ordered the Negi Toro Don ($28) which consists of chopped Ootoro and Scallions on rice. Ootoro is taken from the most tender part of the Tuna belly and is packed with loads of Omega-3 goodness - I could eat this all week and not get bored of the freshness of the tuna. The scallions also add a refreshing kick to the dish. It's a very simple dish that is all about the natural goodness of the tuna and well-flavoured sushi rice. You don't need any fancy sauces - it's just all-natural goodness that makes this dish extremely good!My Negi Toro Don also came with a Red Bean Mochi on the side. While it's not exactly the softest mochi I've tasted, it had a pretty good chewy texture to it. Plus, I'm always picky when it comes to my desserts - they shouldn't be too overly sweet and this mochi was just right. The red bean paste inside was sweet enough to compliment the mochi skin dusted with matcha powder. Having traveled all the way to there for lunch, it would be a shame if we didn't get to try their other food items. So we decided to order an Unagi & Hokkaido Scallop Maki ($28) to share. This dish didn't impress me too much as I didn't quite like the deep fried Tempura exterior of the maki.Nestled inside layers of sushi rice is a slice of unagi, scallop, snow crab and avocado - a perfect combination, except for the tempura battered exterior which kinda ruined it for me. But it was still quite an interesting dish to try and I am definitely looking forward to coming back here again for more!Another interesting thing about Kinki is its design concept - the ceiling is filled with manga art and so is their menu. You will also find feisty wall murals of their mascot (this Japanese Sumo wrestler). I also enjoyed their sushi bar counter where you can watch the chefs skillfully slice up the sashimi for you. Oh, and did I mention that they even have an alfresco rooftop bar area for you to party?

Overall, Kinki serves up super awesome authentic Japanese food in a funky artsy setting, making it a definite must-try for all Japophiles! =D

It's probably best that you come here for an early lunch because the lunchhour queues at Joe & Doe are quite hectic. The cafe isn't that sizeable too, so it's not easy getting a table at lunch time. I ordered a Caffe Latte and a Dark Chocolate Cupcake for tea. Just from the foam on the latte, you can tell that the barista is rather skillful. The dark chocolate cupcake was also very moist and rich - definitely a must-try if you're a chocolate fanatic like me! =D

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www.jerjerjer.com/benjamin-browns-bistro-bakeryBenjamin Browns serves a variety of food including all day breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, pasta and even Wagyu beef steak for the meatlovers. I ordered myself an Eggs Benedict for $16. Being a big fan of breakfast and eggs (well, who isn’t?), I must say that the qualify of food here is much better than the breakfast set I tried at Wild Honey. And though their selection of coffee isn’t that spectacular, the Vanilla Bean Affogato ($5.90) was really AWESOME. Definitely a cosy little cafe where you can lay back, relax and sip on a cuppa good coffee! =3

It's been a long time since I last dropped by Sun With Moon for a meal, and so I decided to pop by to indulge myself with some good Japanese food! It's amazing that this restaurant has maintained its business here for such a long time and what's even more amazing is that the qualify of food they serve is still top-notch.

I ordered the Yakiniku Kamameshi Set ($25.80) which comes with a Chawanmushi and Sashimi. They have a very detailed explanation in their menu about how you are supposed to eat the rice. It comes with a bowl of simmering hot soup which you can pour into the rice. The mild miso soup taste goes really well with the sweet yakiniku rice.The rice was also chock full of healthy ingredients including yellow chestnuts and broad beans! I especially love the texture of the chestnuts and the rice. The chawanmushi was also very silky and tasty. Everything on my plate that day was really good quality and affordable Japanese food, and it was an extremely satisfying lunch!