Cacio e Pepe @ Bamboo Grove Park

To be frank when I was told that we are going to Cacio e Pepe at the faraway land in Bukit Batok for dinner, I was initially a bit hesitant. I am glad that I did not back out from the dinner or I would have missed the opportunity to unearth a gem in the hood. Nestled among the private housing at Chu Lin Road off Jalan Remaja, Cacio e Pepe used to be at Paya Lebar before relocating to its current location.

Antipasto Italiano 4/5

We started our dinner with a platter of Antipasto Italiano ($50 big/$35 small). A great starter for the 5 of us to share before moving on to our mains.

Risotto Al Nero De Seppa 4.8/5

The sight of the Risotto Al Nero De Seppa ($20) already lifted up my spirit, whetting up the appetite with its generous servicing of squid and clams. In fact, I actually commented that the rice was lesser than the seafood. The rice was cooked perfectly to the texture I liked, neither too mushy or grainy.

Linguine Al Cartoccio 4.5/5

The Linguine Al Cartoccio ($24) is served with clams, mussels, prawns, squid and crayfish in a tomato base marinara sauce. Each mouthful of the al dente pasta is bursting with the lovely seafood flavour swimming in the mouth.

Baked Seabass 4/5

Cacio e Pepe will introduce special item on their menu and we have the privilege to try the Baked Seabass on their special for the day. Clean flavour, tasty and moist, the baked seabass was a delicious choice.

Tagliatelle Al Tartufo 5/5

A must try at Cacio e Pepe is the Tagliatelle Al Tartufo ($24). The homemade egg pasta has a very delectable texture. Cooked in an aromatic truffle cream sauce, this is definitely one of the best pasta dish I have eaten that stimulate all the senses.

The little Italian restaurant at Bamboo Grove Park is an exciting discovery. Never would I have known of this hidden Italian kitchen if not for my friend's recommendation. My own complain is that the lighting in the restaurant is very dim and I really have difficulty reading the menu.


Cacio e Pepe
Bamboo Grove Park
3 Chu Lin Road (off Jalan Remaja)
Singapore 669890
Tel: +65 67603534
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CacioePepeSg
Website: http://www.cacioepepe.com.sg/CacioePepe/Cacio_e_Pepe_Restaurant.html
Nearest MRT: Bukit Batok (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Bukit Batok MRT station. Take Exit A or B. Walk to Bukit Batok Bus Interchange (Stop ID 43009). Take bus number 173. Alight 11 stops later. Walk back towards junction of Jalan Remaja and Jalan Batu. Turn right onto Jalan Remaja. Continue on Jalan Remaja and turn left onto Chu Lin Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 30 minutes. [Map]

The Missing Pan @ Bukit Timah Road

Located along the stretch of shop houses beside Coronation Shopping Plaza along Bukit Timah, five month old The Missing Pan is opened by the defunct Uppercrust. The 2 storey establishment welcomes patron with an organic bakery on the first floor with a bright and cheery brasserie on the second.

Bircher Muesli 4/5

The weekend brunch at The Missing Pan begun with the In House Bircher Mesli ($10) made up of yoghurt, muesli, granny smith, puffed brown rice, oats, maple syrup, nuts and cinnamon. An extremely smooth muesli to kick start the weekend.

French Toast Salpicon 4.2/5

This is not your ordinary french toast. The French Toast Salpicon ($19) not only was huge but it was stuffed with chunks of chicken, spinach and mushrooms. In additional it was served in a colorful presentation of banana nuggets, mixed berries and strawberry. The interesting sweet and savoury combination surprisingly worked beautifully on the palate. Drizzled the french toast with the smoked maple syrup to add a hint of smokiness to the whole enjoyment.

62 Degree Eggs Benedict 4.2/5

Brimming with sunshine, the 62 Degree Eggs Benedict ($22) is cooked to perfection. Together with the smoked salmon, avocado and seaweed crumbs, they are rested on the homemade sourdough freshly made from the bakery itself.

Guinness Pot Pie 4/5

Dig into the Guinness Pot Pie ($24) to indulge in a hearty beef stew that was cooked to fork tender and topped with flaky puffed pastry.

Mela Con Formaggi 4/5

Not only is the MeLa Con Formaggi ($14) beautiful in sight but lovely on the palate. The plate of granny smith apples, banana caramel sauce, chocolate soil, citrus, mascarpone, parmigiano reggiano chips and homemade honeycomb is another showcase of the chef's skillful combination of sweet and savoury in a dish.

Chewy Brownie Coffee Cheesecake 4/5

From the bakery downstair, the Chewy Brownie Coffee Cheesecake ($7.20) is a dual layered confection with creamy cheesecake on top and a rich and chewy chocolate brownie base. It went well with a cup of coffee brewed from a special blend customised by a local coffee roaster. The coffee is smooth with slight chocolatey undertones.

The Missing Pan is an all day bakery and brasserie that prides on serving up food that is good to eat, share and enjoy. The 2 storey shophouse offers freshly baked, organic artisanal breads for dine-in and takeway on level one and refreshingly imaginative, modern cuisine on its upper floor.


The Missing Pan
619D Bukit Timah Road
#01/02-01
Singapore 269724
Tel: +65 64664377
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingpan
Website: http://www.themissingpan.com
Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri: 9am - 230pm, 6pm - 9pm
Sat-Sun: 9am - 4pm, 6pm - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tan Kah Kee MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right onto Bukit Timah Road. Walk down Bukit Timah Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]