My first impressions of TFBB were,
1) The size was no bigger than a typical Starbucks cafe. It is indeed popular, especially on weekends, so making reservations in advance is highly recommended.
2) It seemed to be a lean business. Saw about 2 to 3 waiters/waitresses and the boss himself. The menu is only available at the counter, order is to be placed at the cashier, and you'll have to get the cutlery from a common tray yourself.
Delectable-looking cakes
We were given a couch near the pavement. Although the sunlight could be shielded by the blinds, it was humid as winds from the fans to bring ventilation to the inner parts of the cafe did not reach that corner.
These were our orders for the day.
1) House Cottage Pie - $14
TFBB Description: Beef mince cooked in country-style tomato sauce with dollops of potato mash and cheese, baked till golden and bubbly.
The combination of creamy and soft mashed potato with a generous serving of mince beef, topped with baked cheese made this dish absolutely delish. The tomato sauce was neither overly-sour or tasteless. I love to eat baked cheese, and a little more of that would have been perfect. Charlotte, Aaron and I shared this while waiting for Jean, and we were actually half-full when we finished it!
2) Chocolate Chip Pancakes - $7.50
These flapjacks were soft and fluffy, and mixed with the right amount of chocolate chips. I have a sweet tooth, so being provided with a bottle of maple syrup for us to drizzle as much of it as we wanted made me a happy girl.
3) Garlic Fries with Truffle Aioli - $9.50
Fries lovers will love these thick, crisp, straight-cut fries that were served hot and fresh from the kitchen. While I didn't taste much of the garlic, I liked the subtle taste of truffle. A few found the truffle flavour too strong though, but to me it's still a good starter to have if you are with a group of friends.
4) Towkay Ng's Eggs Benedict - $10.50
TFBB description: 2 poached eggs served on a toasted brioche, sauteed spinach, roasted rosemary potatoes and an Italian version of a Hollandaise.
Somehow the way the eggs wobbled when being served reminded me of boobies, haha. I only had a morsel of this dish as it was Jean's, but thoroughly enjoyed it. The eggs were done well and the brioche was toasted to a lovely brown. Loved the potatoes which were roasted till their skins were crisp but remained soft on the inside. Jean wiped out her plate, haha. It's great to have a delightful brunch at such an affordable price!
5) Balik Kampung Chicken Wings - $14.00
TFBB description: My Mum’s malay style marinade, oven fried served with a portion of fries on the side.
This was the highlight of the day. We were stuffed by now, but were miraculously able to devour our last item for the day. The wings were served freshly fried. One bite into it and you know it's not your average wing. The burst of a divine mix of spices from the marinade made this such a delectable treat. Whatever this secret marinade is, it will definitely have me coming back for more.
We were beyond satiated at the end of lunch. Don't be fooled by the lively expressions, we were struggling to stay out of a food coma. The bill amounted to about $14 per person, which was very reasonable for the 5 dishes we ordered. Would have loved to try the cakes, but we were already bursting at the seams. It gives us a good reason to be back here! Sharing of dishes is highly recommended as the portions were generous.
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