Eats near Beauty World MRT Station

My article on MAKANSUTRA about some of the best eats near the newly opened Beauty World MRT Station.

MI CASA

51 Upper Bukit Timah Road #02-199 Bukit Timah Food Centre SINGAPORE 588215

Operating Hours: 11.45 am to 2.00 pm (Wed to Sun) / 5.45 pm to 9.00 pm (Tue to Sun)

* They will be moving to 102 Jalan Jurong Kechil Singapore 598602 near end of April 2016.

PENANG SIGNATURE
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road #02-28 Bukit Timah Food Centre SINGAPORE 588215.
Operating Hours: 12.00 pm to 10.00 pm (Daily)

YONG SENG SATAY
166 Upper Bukit Timah Road #02-123 Bukit Timah Food Centre SINGAPORE 588172
Operating Hours: 11.30 am to 8.00 pm (Closed on Tuesdays)

HAMBAOBAO

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #04-49 Beauty World Plaza SINGAPORE 588177

Operating Hours: 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm (Wed to Sun)

TOP 1 HOME MADE NOODLE

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #04-44 Beauty World Plaza SINGAPORE 588177

Operating Hours: 9.00 am to 8.30 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)

MAY'S KAFE

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #B1-K20 Beauty World Plaza SINGAPORE 588177

Operating Hours: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm (Daily)

NONYA DELICATESSEN

1 Jalan Anak Bukit #B1-K69 Bukit Timah Plaza SINGAPORE 588966

Operating Hours: 11.30 am to 4.00 pm (Daily)

RISE & GRIND COFEE CO.

1 Jalan Anak Bukit #L1-CA1 Bukit Timah Plaza SINGAPORE 588996

Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm (Mon to Thu) / 10.00 am to 10.00 pm (Fri) /

                               9.00 am to 10.00 pm (Sat) / 9.00 am to 9.00 pm (Sun)

Rise & Grind Coffee Co. : A Cosy Coffee Hangout

This cafe is located right before the entrance of Beauty World Plaza, it has been around since April 2015. 

The service was impressively attentive from the moment when i entered. I went straight to the counter as i took notice of that sign that said, 'Pay and Order Here'. I was quickly approached by a service staff, she suggested that i take a seat first and she will bring the menu to me. I decided to try their newest creation, Pulled Pork Benedict ($15). I went to the counter to place my order as i could not find their other options of coffee on the menu, it took me quite a while to decide. The counter staff noticed it and he asked, 'Looking for the coffee? Latte, Cappuccino?' I went with Cappuccino.

The Cappuccino came first, it was rather rich and smooth and i enjoyed it.

Their Pulled Pork Benedict is quite a surprise. it comprises of slow-cooked then shredded pork shoulder with 2 perfectly poached eggs, served on sourdough toast then garnished with apple cider hollandaise. 

Their Tom Yum Seafood ($17) and Burger The Gold Standard ($18) are also worth a try. Their dishes are nicely executed and also reasonably priced.

RISE & GRIND COFFEE CO.

1 Jalan Anak Bukit #L1-CA1 Bukit Timah Plaza SINGAPORE 588996

Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm (Mon to Thu) / 10.00 am to 10.00 pm (Fri) /

9.00 am to 10.00 pm (Sat) / 9.00 am to 9.00 pm (Sun)

Nonya Delicatessen : Too Pushy in Sales but Nice Nonya Kueh

I found quite a number of reviews about this hole-in-the-wall nonya kiosk, and most of these are negative reviews. They mainly complained about their bad service and some felt they were too pushy for sales. Even so, there was quite a queue when i was there for lunch. There are only a few tables laid out along the walkway thus very limited seating capacity and if you come during lunch, you are likely have to wait for table. They are famous for their Mee Siam ($5), Nonya Laksa ($5) and Nasi Kunyit ($7), not all of these are available everyday though. 

I was with a friend, we waited for about 15 minutes for a table before i proceed to join the queue. It was a short wait before i got to order. 

I was served the sample of their Nonya kueh before i even got to order then followed by a sample of their Banana Cake and their Hae Bee Hiam. The boss was telling me how good is their Hae Bee Hiam and how painstakingly they made it themselves. Both the Banana Cake and Hae Bee Hiam tasted not bad but it is priced at $10 for quite a small portion, it did not seem to be quite worth it. Their Nonya tasted good as well when i told him so, he initiated i should grab some to go and before i agreed, he started packing it by putting 2 of each from their different types of kueh into a paper bag. 

He did not seem to be too happy when i refused to get their Banana Cake and Hae Bee Hiam. Well, i might be too sensitive.

While waiting at the counter to collect my order, i got my packet of kuehs and also Nasi Kunyit and i actually thought he has forgotten my order. When i tried to remind him of my Nonya Laksa, he said, "My brother is preparing it la!". He did not sound too patient. He is calling almost every customer 'Hello Dear!' or 'Brother' and 'Sister'.

The Nonya Laksa did not taste too impressive. The gravy is a bit watered down with a slight hint of coconut taste and not too creamy. Though added with chilli but the level of spiciness was rather mild. It was served with a few pieces of tau pok and fishcake, a half-boiled egg and garnished with chopped laksa leaves.

Nasi Kunyit is rice cooked in coconut milk and turmeric, it is supposedly to be a rather significant celebratory dish for Peranakan and they usually prepared during their special occasions. It is served with Chicken Curry and Achar and a hard-boiled egg with sambal.

Apparently, all their Nonya kueh tasted nice. I would not mind having it again if i happen to be there but their aggressive sales tactics are a bit turn off and not quite bearable.

NONYA DELICATESSEN

1 Jalan Anak Bukit #B2-K69 Bukit Timah Plaza SINGAPORE 588996

Operating Hours: 11.00 am to 8.00 pm (Daily)