And here's our reserved table with name tag.

First we had this appetizer, Sauteed Mushrooms ($9.90). According to my small research before visiting the cafe, this dish is a die-must-order and so we did. It could be my high expectations of it, and came with bit of disappointment. I would conclude it as a pretty normal dish. Shitake mushrooms are fresh enough but I find it too salty. The bread is hard too. =X

Next on the list: Truffle Fries ($9.00) I like this more than the sauteed mushroom. The fries are crispy enough and goes perfectly well together with the mayonaise sauce. Quantity wise, definitely worth it!

Here's our drink: Snowy Paddle Pop and Rainbow Lemonade ($8 each). I will not say it is wonderful but overall, it is not bad as it is refreshing enough!

Next: Char Grilled Beef Tender ($24.00) This is good, beef is fresh and nicely done. Recommended!! Cos normally i dont eat beef, but still i gave it a try - one mouth la! haha at least it doesnt have a very strong beef taste, phew! Tender enough too, so no worries! xD

Next: Sambal Prawn Aglio Olio($15.90). First of all, you won't be able to find such a flavour? for Aglio Olio and i would say it's rather Asian. Powerful taste of the sambal - Delicious! As for spicy level, acceptable for me but for those unable to take spiciness, this is quite a kick after a few mouths. A pretty big portion and with many prawns too! ~

Strawberry Shortcake ($6.50): I would say it is really well presented on the table. Fresh strawberries with well layered cake, good! Just that the cake seems abit dry, it would be better if it could be more 'fluffy'.

Last but not least, we have the Paddle Pop Chocolate Bar ($5.00) And yes, literally Paddle Pop, the ice cream together with a chocolate bar which tasted like crunch? Perfect combination, and that is why the taste won't go wrong!

This is the exterior look of the cafe whereby they hold the parties and some other special occassions. So most of the time it will be closed for walk-in for a certain time period. But this place seems cosy, and looks like a small garden? Rare gem right, in Clementi.

Yes! It's Friday again! Another recent newly open cafe in Jurong West - Archipelago Creamery. Slightly special this time round as it is situated inside, or rather within Nanyang Community Centre. For those staying around the area, you will probably already know where it is. More pictures this time round!

Here comes the menu!

These are some of the flavours available for Ice-cream. Do note that there are some premium flavours (additional $1.00 each) too. But I did test most of the flavours like at least 6 out of 10. They are almost up to their standards in term of taste!! Highly recommended: Rocher (though later I dint try because too popular already) !

I have to say that I like their theme!! Even water & cutlery point are so neatly decorated ~ Nice!

Charcoal Waffle with Ice Cream (Earl Grey Lavender and What-the-fudge), together with Salted caramel sauce. So far I prefer their waffle compared to Creamier (refer to my previous post). I'm not those that prefer very crispy one, and this one was really just nice for me. Together with salted caramel sauce, the taste of sweet (ice cream) and salty is really just nice! Good combi at least. Earl Grey Lavender - It has a very strong taste of lavender but meanwhile not forgetting having bit of Earl Grey to cover it back. Another strongly recommended flavour for ice cream. As for What-the-Fudge, it is basically chocolate. Bit of bitter and sweet. Good for chocolate lovers, cant miss!

Shibuya Toast with Banana and Chocolate, together with 2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream (this is fixed on the menu; you cant change the flavour of ice cteam) Not sure of topping up money works though, you may try. Firstly, just by looking you might think the bread is hard but to my surprise it is not. Maybe on the outer layer it can be slightly but still yummy enough! Let me show you the 'inside' ~

Cubes of bread which are already nicely cut for us. With the spread of butter on it and get it to be toasted! Perfectly done! Super yummy please! Go and try!

Price breakdown: 

Shibuya Toast: $14.80
Daily Special Waffle (Charcoal): $5
Double scoop of ice cream: $6.50

No GST and service charges too!  


Operating hours: Monday till Sunday, 12pm to 12am (Yes, you did not see wrongly! 12midnight!)

Address: 
#01-09, S649040, 60 Jurong West Street 91, 649040
Contact no: 9772 3077

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchipelagoCreamery

Good news for West-siders! This cafe just opened some time ago last month. It is like a Bistro cafe offering casual dining - more of western food that's pretty easy on the wallet. This time round I went on a Saturday afternoon, around 12plus. Not many people, still managed to get seats for 2 pax. But crowds start to fall in after us. Lucky us!

Exterior of the cafe.

Menu for your reference first.  (This big size menu is actually placed outside on the wall if you noticed from the picture above.)

Browse thru the menu given on your table and place your orders at this counter. Make your payment at the same time, and no GST and service charge too.

Pretty spacious right! Roughly can fit about 45 pax in the neighborhood cafe, its good enough!

First recommended dish on the menu: Salted Egg Prawn Pasta ($12.90) The portion is big enough and because its with Salted egg, you tend to get 'sick' of it soon. For me, it does and partly because it gets more and more dry too (sauce). Prawns is fresh enough; but i think it might be processed one though.

Next on the menu: Honey Soy Chicken ($8.90). Hmmm it just taste like normal chicken chop, nothing special about the taste. Even for the fries and salad, just normal only.

Firstly, my apologies for not taking this photo properly. The lighting is a bit of problem in the restaurant. My bad! This is their Usual Wings ($6.50), together with barbeque sauce. It tasted like  those you buy from supermarkets in frozen packs. But its crispy enough, at least well fried!!

In conclusion, having this cafe out at a Jurong East neighborhood estate was pretty cool idea! It has a good ambience for a short gathering as people are pouring in now due to the publication from blogs. Reasonable price for a cafe and for the quantity, it's pretty worth it.

Getting there: 
Tuesday to Sunday:
11:00-15:30 & 17:30-22:00

Cafe Hopping anyone? Here is one of my recommendation - Drips Bakery Cafe and it is located in the Tiong Bahru Area. Decided to visit on a random Sunday in March and luckily 3 of us managed to get a seat. Please pardon me for the delay in blogging it.

Yes. Menu on the wall.

Doesnt all these look tempting enough? I only managed to try 3 out of these.

They do sell breads too. Shall try these on my next visit.

Sorry for the flood of pictures, but well introduction mah. Hahahaha next is showing how the interior seatings look like. Dint manage to take a good pic of it. Only one. Please bear with it.

Here are mostly of the sofas area. Another area are mostly normal tables and chairs.

Inside of the shop - Pretty spacious, with quite many fans spotted. But still, hot! Probably because of the recent weather.

Cashier area, on the right side of the entrance.

So this is the dabao version of the large wanton noodle with chilli.

& So sorry that i missed out taking photo of the Fried Wanton. Here is the price breakdown for the foods that we ordered. As for the Fried Wanton, it is pretty small in size but there was like 15pcs per order.  However, I never tried the one in Joo Chiat before, but according to some of my colleagues, they all preferred the one at Joo Chiat though. But you guys can still give it a try! ^^ Address: Clementi Road, beside Kent Ridge Terminal