Boufe Boutique Cafe @ Phoenix Park

I simply felt in love with Boufe Boutique Cafe even before I stepped into it. The white colonial building and the all white theme cafe really captured me with its clean look. The whole ambience brought me back to Melbourne once again.

Latte 4.80

While waiting for the rest of the group to arrive, I ordered a cup of Latte ($4.80) to soak into the serenity and enjoy the sunlight caressing my skin as I watched the time goes by.

Strawberry Shortcake 4/5

When the group arrived, we placed our order to commence checking out their different offering on the menu. We ordered from both the brunch and cake menu. We were actually quite surprise that the cakes were served first before our brunch items.

Citron Tart 4/5

From the cake menu, we tried the Citron Tart ($5.50) and Strawberry Shortcake ($8). I saw the kitchen baking and cutting the huge strawberry shortcakes into smaller cube shape, hence the pastries are definitely homemade. I don't really have a sweet tooth, so I was delight that the cakes are not overly sweet. In fact they are light and well balanced.

Eggs Benedict 4/5

We moved on to the brunch menu, starting with the Eggs Benedict ($16). The perfect poached eggs dressed in a homemade hollandaise sauce sets on a honey baked ham and homemade brioche, served with fresh greens on the side. A delightful start for our brunch. Who don't like eggs isn't it?

smoked salmon croissant 3.8/5

Next is the Smoked Salmon Croissant ($19). I was expecting a whole croissant stuffed with salmon and scrambled eggs but instead it was served open faced. The croissant was cut into fingers instead.
It is actually good for sharing for how it is served but I have to be selfish, I still prefer it to be stuffed so one bite I have a bit of everything.

Classic Croque Madame 4.2/5

Lastly we had the Classic Croque Madam ($19) which is a classic French ham and cheese covered with morna sauce and gratin cheese, topped with a sunny side up, with fresh greens on the side. Simplicity at its best to brighten up everyone's day.

To be frank I have gotten quite tired with the coffee scene in Singapore. There are just too many cafes around the island. I do wonder how many of them will still be around by next year. For Boufe Boutique Cafe, I think it will survive the time as long as it maintains consistency. Ambience, Coffee, Food all ticked. A worthy cafe to check out.


Boufe Boutique Cafe
Phoenix Park
308 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247974
Tel: +65 67347656
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Boufesg
Website: http://www.boufesg.com/
Nearest MRT: Redhill (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 10am - 10pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Redhill MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Redhill MRT station. (Stop ID 10201). Alight 2 stops later. Back track down Tanglin Road to Phoenix Park. Walk pass the guard room and continue straight to the end of the road. Turn right at the end of the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes.[Map]

Suki Thai Steamboat and Thai Cuisine @ Golden Mile Complex

Suki Thai Steamboat and Thai Cuisine is the latest addition in Golden Mile Complex. The month old restaurant serves not only Thai Steamboat but also Mookata as well as some authentic Thai dishes. Suki Thai offers both set menu as well as a la carte dishs for its Thai steamboat and mookata.

Thai Steamboat 4.2/5

The Thai Steamboat comes in two soup base, Chicken and Tom Yum. Among the group, we seems to prefer the tom yum more than the chicken soup base. The sour-spicy broth seems to be even more tastier after cooking the ingredient in it, infusing all the essence.

Mookata 4/5

Suki Thai started off with only steamboat has since introduced Mookata on their menu after feedback from patrons. The beauty of dining at Suki Thai, especially in a big group, you get to enjoy both the Thai Steamboat as well as the Mookata.

All in One Combo Set Menu

As Suki Thai is still new, they are also still adjusting their food offering as well as the pricing, gathering feedback from patrons. On the combo set menu they have the Vegetable Combo ($14.90), Meat Combo ($24.50) and Seafood Combo ($29.50). To be competitive, Suki Thai has since introduced the All in One Combo Set Menu ($40) which comes with everything; seafood, meat and vegetable. It is really value for money.

Wagyu Beef

Kurobota Pork

Suki Thai also offers some selection of premium items on the menu such as the Wagyu Beef ($22), Kurobota Pork ($22), Baby Abalone ($26) and Canadian Big Scallop ($16). I like the fact that the meat at Suki Thai is not thinly sliced, which comes with a nice bite.

Jade Noodle 4.2/5

The ala care items at Suki Thai comes in different coloured code which determines the pricing starting from $2.50 per plate. One item not to be missed in the Jade Noodle which is the same noodle served in MK Steamboat in Thailand. This is like your wanton mee noodle served cooked. It is super springy and so good that I can eat on its own.

Crispy Fish Skin 3/5

Thai Fishcake and Cheese Hotdog 3.5/5

The thing about having steamboat or mookata is to wait for the soup to boil and then cooking the ingredients. Sometimes the wait is just too long for the hungry stomach. Worry not as Suki Thai also offers some delectable light snacks and food to fill up the stomach first such as the Crispy Fish Skin, Thai Fishcake and Cheese Hotdog.

Mango Salad 4/5

We also asked the kitchen to prepare for us a plate of Mango Salad the "real" Thai way without tuning down for the local palate. Instantly I can taste Thailand burning in my mouth, it was so fiery that I felt I was knocked out by a muay thai boxer.

Besides the trio offering of Thai Steamboat, Mookata and Thai cuisine at Suki Thai, I like the spacious spacing at Suki Thai compare to the the other restaurants in golden mile complex. Having steamboat and mookata can be quite a sweaty event. The air conditioned and spacious spacing means no more squeezing and sharing tables with strangers.


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Suki Thai Steamboat and Thai Cuisine
Golden Mile Complex
5001 Beach Road
#02-45/46/47/48
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 62913313
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SukiThaiSG
Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway. Take Exit A. Take the bridge and walk to the junction of Java Road and Beach Road. Turn right onto Beach Road. Continue on Beach Road and walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]