The actress loved the food at the original Friends Cafe at Upp Thomson so much, she convinced the couple to open a fancier outlet at a conservation shophouse on Neil Road.
,The couple rolled up their sleeves to repaint the former restaurant-pub, which had black walls and “scary” neon murals, said Lee.Vintage-y collectibles like Hong Kong movie posters line the staircase leading to the second floor, which is decorated in what the couple describes as “the colonial HK-style era”.
A bar and custom-made leather booths matching stools and tables recycled from the previous tenant’s, lend it a more exclusive feel. A private room that is still being renovated can seat 10 people. The glass-walled air well space is used to display the couple’s collection of retro relics, like a gramophone and old luggage.
Because the couple DIY-ed much of the work, they managed to keep the renovation costs to a relatively modest S$50,000 for such a big space.It’s a very crowded menu filled with appetisers, signature set meals, rice items, bakes, toast and drinks. Hot faves from their Thomson cafe, like the Beef Brisket and Beef Ball Hor Fun and Char Siew and Egg Rice are also here. However, the higher rent and swankier digs also mean that prices here are 20 per cent more expensive than at the first branch.
We were excited for this as a teatime snack, which their regulars have also been requesting. But while we liked the flaky pastry, the custard could be eggier and more fragrant. On the plus side, it wasn’t too sweet. If you are feeling peckish, the existing signature snacks like Pork Chop Pineapple Bolo Bun and Curry Fish Balls are much more satisfying.The classic cha chaan teng coffee-and-tea combo is silky on the tongue and brings us back to our holidays in Hong Kong.
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