[Sponsored] The next time you find yourself looking for somewhere to eat along Orchard Road, head to Orchard Central. With more restaurants and cafes still popping up, this mall has established itself as a destination for good food. Keep an eye out for these six hotspots the next time you’re in the area.
BWB | Burger VS Wing + Bar
BWB | Burger VS Wings + Bar
The place: As the name suggests, this all-American joint is themed around a good ol’ food fight. The decor is a nod to the boxing ring, with punching bags and boxing gloves adorning the roomy 180-seater eatery, along with plenty of eye-catching signs.
The goods: Go for their signature Tyson Peanut Butter Burger ($21.90) that consists of angus beef, streaky bacon, arugula, creamy peanut butter and cheddar cheese in a sundried tomato brioche bun. If you’re up for a challenge, the Hot Buffalo Wings ($15.80) come in three levels of spiciness: mild, medium and suicide. Their weekday lunch (Mon-Fri, $17.90) and dinners (Mon-Thu) also come with free salad, dessert buffet and a 20% discount on a la carte items. Their daily happy hour is 12-7pm, when beers start at $8.
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49 Seats
49 Seats
The place: This casual diner is all about concrete floors, marble-topped tables and a stylish update of the metal gates that bring to mind an oldschool coffee shop.
The goods: On the menu are affordable Western dishes served with a local twist. There’s a good variety of light bites (from $4.90), sides (from $5.90) and pastas (from $10.90), all served up in metal plates no less—to stay true to the coffee shop theme. A hot favorite is the tom yum seafood pasta ($14.90) that packs a serious kick. Pair it with beers that start from $12 ($49 for five). Options include Stella Artois, Heineken, Tiger, Hoegaarden and Corona. It’s also really affordable and there’s no service charg or GST.
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Green Rabbit Crepe & Salad Gastrobar
Green Rabbit Crepe & Salad Gastrobar
The place: There’s no missing this casual, fast food-style eatery, thanks to its huge signboard. The floors are covered with artificial grass and the walls are lined with dark textured tiles, reminding us of a rabbit burrow.
The goods: Health nuts will love the simple, nutrition-packed salads and crepes here. The best part? There are 30 standard toppings and 18 dressings. Can’t decide on what to have? Go for the Koi Nippon ($9.90) that consists of salmon, tofu, soba noodles, broccoli, cherry tomatos, sesame seeds and miso dressing. For something more sinful, their signature crepes include banana chocolate, strawberry shortcake and cheesy mushroom.
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Café Mondo
Café Mondo
The place: This casual open-concept cafe boasts a contemporary decor with wooden flooring, counter tops and padded leather chairs, bringing to mind an urban American-style deli. They’re halal, too, and there’s no GST.
The goods: There’s a pretty extensive menu with everything from sweet treats like ice cream and waffles to hearty soups and savory mains like waffle burgers and pizzas. Their must-try is the Chocolate Indulgence that comes with two scoops of Kapiti’s triple chocolate flavored ice cream, chocolate sauce and brownie bits served on waffles or pancakes ($15.50). If you’re feeling especially peckish, go for the hearty foccacia beef sandwich ($11.80) topped with mozzarella cheese.
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I Wanna
I Wanna
The place: This cozy cupcake cafe is the perfect spot for a mid-day refueling stop, thanks to its welcoming crisp white interiors.
The goods: I Wanna is all about too-prettyto- eat handmade cupcakes topped with moist icing in intricate designs. There are unusual and delicate flavors like almond lavender, French rose and milk tea. Don’t miss their red velvet cupcake that’s topped with lychee infused cream cheese ($3.50) and the unique lemon curd flavor, which is essentially vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese and a dash of lemon curd. Pair their indulgent cupcakes with a cuppa Gryphon tea ($3.50 per pot); options include lavender, earl grey, chamomile and passion fruit and apple.
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Lady M® Confections
Lady M® Confections
The place: With its floor-to-ceiling windows, this chic cafe is bright and airy and overflowing with natural light. Adopting a minimal approach, the decor includes plain white tables and chairs contrasting starkly against brown flooring.
The goods: An offshoot of the popular New York-based dessert cafe, this place is famous for its mille crepe cake ($8.50), a confection featuring 20 layers of crepes filled with cream. Besides the original, there’s also a green tea version ($9). Another must try is the raspberry chocolate tart ($8), a decadent creation consisting of rich velvety dark chocolate ganache atop milk chocolate mousse. Wash your dessert down with coffee (from $3.50), tea (from $5) and Pierre Jouet Champagne ($20/ glass, from $99/bottle). Prices are not inclusive of tax.
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