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“Yes, I Café Hop With Them” – Sin Lee
I couldn’t help not
putting such a headline. Especially when I was told that pet owners who love to
visit such establishments are of lesser stock. Yes, you heard me right.
The word “hipster”
has been diluted recently with hoards of similar establishments sprouting like mushrooms all over Singapore. So you realise what the word really means when no
official Facebook page or website turns up on your Google search. It is either
they have a heck care attitude towards online presence (with such attention to
detail in their interior design, I highly doubt it) or they truly believe in
the power of “word of mouth”, right?
Located away from the
Tiong Bahru hipster crowd next to the wet market, Sin Lee’s address has it the only café in the
vicinity below a block of flats that are more than 50 years old! Imagine how my
excitement grew when they told me they are fine with me dining at their alfresco
area with Cory and Cole.
So, what can pet
owners look forward to when they make their virgin visit?
THE WONG DOGS
REVIEW
Like my review for
Percolate, Sin Lee is not a pet café. However, the management did allow me to
dine alfresco while Cory and Cole relax beside me and watch the world go by.
I
absolutely love how everything has been designed – besides the many
Instagram-worthy pictures you can take here, the environment feels like it has
been whitewashed with a filter on its own. Service-wise, the
staff are not the most boisterous but I do appreciate their quiet demeanours
and earnest personalities.
If you are driving
down, do park at the carpark behind the café (free and open to public on Sunday) though it is mostly for season holders on weekdays.
Should it be full, your best bet would be Block 8C across the road.
Of course, what is a café
without nosh? With Sin Lee not being a pet café, there is no menu for furkids
here. In fact, it hardly matters to Cory and Cole because they seem to be
content with just hanging with me. Humans on the other hand, are treated to
quite an interesting and may I say, utterly SIN-ful (such pun!) list.
1.
Fried Chicken & Waffles ($21.90)
“It
better be good…” I mentally noted when I saw the price tag. Though I had my
expectations pegged higher, it was quite enjoyable. The sizeable waffle was
baked to a comfortable-looking golden hue and the texture was soft to the bite.
The chicken leg was deep fried, yet moist and sending yummy signals to my taste
buds. If you ask me, can be shared between two.
2.
Salted Egg Sweet Potato Fries ($12)
“Wait,
these are sweet potatoes??” and continued munching on a couple more of fries! Used
to crunchy and salty versions, I relished chewing on these moist creations. Personally
, I dislike salted egg but hey, these went really well. Served with crunchy curry
leaves on top, need I say more?
3.
Beef and Grains ($23)
It
took some getting used to the saltiness. Even my mum felt it was too much for
her. However, I can think of many people who will fall in love with this uber
local-tasting dish. The beef was deliciously tender and the risotto rice
(grains…) added a nice chewy texture. It might not look like much, but this
definitely filled a considerable portion of my tummy.
4.
Pie Crust Milkshake ($9)
If
you ask me, this THICCCCKKKK milkshake ought to be a meal on its own. Topped
with digestive biscuits, it really felt like someone blended an entire pie into
the concoction it lasted me through the entire meal.
My mum
gave her own review – Nice décor to sit in on a relaxing afternoon. However the
food had very strong flavours and very generous portions. Light eaters can
consider the starters to be quite sufficient.
So,
will you be making a trip down with Fido?
Operating Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
To make a reservation, drop them a line at 63773-170
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
To make a reservation, drop them a line at 63773-170
Labels: bukit ho swee, cafe, dogs, dogsofinstasg, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, pet-friendly, review, sin lee, singapore special, tiong bahru
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