Farm to Table Cafe @ Duxton Road

I wonder what is this thing with hanging bicycle on the wall. What does coffee has to do with bicycle especially your cafe is not themed around it. I walked into Farm to Table Cafe feeling even more confused. I was expecting a farm concept cafe but there was nothing of the sort. It felt more like a hotel coffee house trying to camouflage behind those wooden tables. Even though said, this is a great hide away from the crowd of those so called hipsters cafe around the area.

Caffe Latte 4/5

I did not check with the cafe what coffee beans it is using but the brew was quite good with a mid body. The Caffe Latte ($5.50) I had was smooth and nutty.

Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon 3/5

I also tried the Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon ($17). I was already disappointed at the sight how the muffin was sliced into half or rather a quarter instead. The hollandaise sauce was lacklustre, flat and almost watery.

Farm to Table Cafe actually announced in their facebook page that they are a pop up cafe at Duxton Hotel and they will only be there until end of th year. I guess it is better for them as the cafe did not have any character or attraction about it. Meanwhile you have until end of the year to check out the place before they moved out.


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Farm to Table Cafe
The Duxton Hotel
83 Duxton Road
Singapore 089540
Tel: +65 62277678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmtotablecafesg
Nearest MRT: Tangjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1030am - 730pm
Sun: 730am - 530pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Orchid Hotel. Cross the road and turn right. Walk down Tanjong Pagar Road. Turn left onto Craig Road. Walk down Craig Road. Turn right onto Duxton Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

The Cathay Restaurant (国泰) @ The Cathay

Dated all the way back to 1940, I was surprised to know that The Cathay was a Western restaurant initially before it is renovated and reopened in 1951 to served Chinese food. It closed down in 31 December 1964 for a period before it was been revived in the present location. Now The Cathay Restaurant is located on the second level of The Cathay and is known for its dim sum and ala carte dinner buffet. The ala dinner buffet has a wholly 62 items in the menu. The restaurant will also introduce seasonal Chef's Creations for a limited period.

Steamed Scallop with Golden Mushroom in XO Sauce 4/5

For the Autumn season Chef 's Creations this August, The Cathay introduces Steamed Scallop with Golden Mushroom in XO Sauce ($9.90 for 3pc). The plump steamed scallop is well embraced by the spicy seafood concoction, accentuating the flavour layered with golden mushroom and glass vermicelli  for textures. Nothing fancy but an innovative touch of change from the tradition to play up the flavours which is enjoyable.

Baked Rice with Portuguese Sauce in Mini Golden Pumpkin 4.5/5

The other Chef's creations for August is the Baked Rice with Portuguese Sauce in Mini Golden Pumpkin ($14.80 per pax). Peeling off the layer of cheese, revealed a fragrant bowl of fried rice inside the pumpkin. Baking the pumpkin with the fried rice allows the earthy sweetness of the golden fruit to coat the grains turning them into sparkling gold with each mouthful of it.

You Mai Cai with Preserved Bean Paste 4/5

It is always good to have a balanced diet and I love my greens. I had the the You Mai Cai with Preserved Bean Paste ($18 small portion). The used of preserved bean paste blended well with the mild flavour of the green. It was also cooked to a nice crispiness.

Pan Fried Pork Chop with Chef's Special Sauce 4.2/5

I would recommend trying the Pan Fried Pork Chop with Chef's Special Sauce ($18 small). The pork chop was well marinated. extremely tender and succulent.

Chilled Lemon Grass Jelly 4/5

Wrapping up the dinner on a light and refreshing note is the Chilled Lemon Grass Jelly ($4.80 per pax). Infused with the coconut water, it added a hint of fruity sweetness to the jelly. Perfect for the cleansing the palate after a rich meal.


The Cathay Restaurant
The Cathay
2 Handy Road
#02-01
Singapore 229233
Tel: +65 67327888
Website: http://www.thecathayrestaurant.com.sg/#/home
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut (CC Line, NE Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri, Sat: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm
Sun & PH: 10am - 5pm, 6pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to the traffic junction of Orchard Road and Handy Road. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]