The Laneway Market + Kaffles @ Tanjong Katong Road - A Sweet Collaboration

Great news for fans of Kaffles, it is back operating at The Laneway Market every Friday and Saturday. The collaboration sees Kaffles selling their signature waffles and ice cream at the cafe, complementing the savoury dishes at The Laneway Market.

Laneway Cuppa 3.8/5

For something different from the usual latte and capaccuino, I had the Laneway Cuppa ($6) which is infused with homemade coconut and black tea extract. The coconut essence provided a nature sweetness to the cuppa which was light and refreshing.

Truffle Fries 4/5

For some light bites, a good start is the Truffle Fries ($12/$16) which is perfumed with truffle oil and topped with grated parmesan.

Salt & Pepper Squid 3.5/5

The Salt & Pepper Squid ($12) was another delectable snack bites that was both crispy and bouncy in texture. The seasoning was on the light side though. It is best to pair it with the sriracha mayo for a lifted enjoyment.

Chicken Breast 3/5

Moving to the mains, we tried the Chicken Breast ($19) which comes with sweet corn puree, sauteed shimeiji, basil oil, balsamic honey glazed and lingonbeery preserve. I like the fact that the kitchen was able to give live to a simple poultry dish. Unfortunately the chicken was a little under cook or this will be a beautiful dish.

Gambas 4/5

The Gambas ($20) is quite an unique dish. The squid ink pasta is given a different interpretation with the used of capellini, sesame shrimps and squid. Shrimp jus is poured into the plate of pasta as if the diner is having a bowl of prawn noodle soup.

Signature Dashi Mushroom Risotto 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes at The Laneway Market is their Signature Dashi Mushroom Risotto ($20). The fluffy rice was well infused with the beautiful dashi stock, complemented by the earthy and crispy mushroom. Topped with a soft poached egg, it added additional shine to the bowl.

Thai Milk Tea Kaffles 4/5

Do save some space for the dessert. Kaffles has changed the waffle's recipe and it tasted even better now. There are three different types of of Kaffles available on the menu. They are the Thai Milk Tea Kaffles ($13.90), Speculoos Kaffles ($12.90) and Nutella Kinder Bueno Kaffles ($12.90).

Speculoos Kaffles 4/5

Among the three waffles I tried, my favourite is the Nutella Kinder Bueno Kaffles. The buttermilk waffle was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. What I enjoyed most was the nutella sauce drizzled on the vanilla ice cream and buttermilk waffle.

Nutella Kinder Bueno Kaffles 4.2/5

Do note that Kaffles is not opened every day. It is only available on Friday and Saturday from 6pm onwards. The addition of Kaffles to the menu has given diners more reason to visit the cafe again.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Laneway Market
266 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437053
Tel: +65 67198832
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Nearest MRT: Dakota

Opening Hours:
Wed-Fri: 11am - 930pm
Sat-Sun: 10am - 930pm
(Closed on Mon-Tue)

Direction:
1) Alight at Dakota MRT station. Walk to bus stop at Blk 99 Old Airport Road (Stop ID 81181). Take bus no. 10, 31 and 32. Alight 2 stops later. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Walk to bus stop along Paya Lebar Road (Stop ID 81111). Take bus no. 43, 76 and 135. Alight 4 stops later. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

Hansa Thai @ Commonwealth Drive - Cheap Thai Food At Commonwealth

I got to know of a cheap Thai food place near my place at Commonwealth Drive for a while but did not have the chance to visit the place until recent. We visited Hansa Thai which is a stall located inside a coffee shop. It was rather quiet for a Saturday evening.

Sambal Kangkong 3.8/5

The Sambal Kangkong ($6) was pretty generous in portion for the price. It was not overcooked and still had a good crunchy bite. However I thought it can be slightly more spicy.

Spicy Chicken Holy Basil 3.5/5

Like the earlier sambal kangkong, the Spicy Chicken Holy Basil ($7) was lacking in the heat. It felt like they have toned down the spiciness to suit the local palate. Saying that, the dish was actually quite tasty, especially with the lovely scent of basil in each bite.

Tom Yam Seafood Soup 4/5

A must order for me in every Thai meal is their Tom Yam soup. I tried the Tom Yam Seafood Soup ($5.50) which comes with chunky pieces of fish fillet, squid, prawns and mushroom. For a coffeeshop stall, this is pretty decent with the kick of tom yam heading up the nostrils.

Steamed Whole Seabass 3/5

I actually wanted to order the spicy and sour steamed fish but somehow ended up with the Steamed Whole Seabass ($25). While the timing of steaming the fish was spot on, the sauce and flavour were rather lackluster.

I would not say the Thai food here is top notch but the reasonable pricing should more than make up for it.


Hansa Thai
Blk115B Commonwealth Drive
#01-697
Singapore 149597
Tel: +65 65555834
Nearest MRT: Commonwealth (EW Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Commonwealth MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk towards Commonwealth Drive. Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]