40 H4nds has gone from new kid on the block to
hottest new discovery to an established name with dropping food
standards – or so the pals have been musing. Despite that, its 8am
opening time was good enough to warrant a visit. Hardly filled
with brunchers, I was thrilled. Dining amidst crowds on a Sunday is
claustrophobic as demonstrated by Tiong Bahru Bakery a couple of lanes
away. I thrive on chillax over the weekends.
Eyecatching old school steamer.
It could be the parchment rolls that double up as menus...loving these little touches.
A decent spread of coffee choices.
Tumbler love!
Cute number blocks as tags.
Tau Sar Pao ($2.50)
Red bean bun with nipples as advertised and the Gen
Y-ers of friends thought I meant nibbles with the booboo made on
facebook. No, I reiterate they serve up buns with nipples. Not that it
was a huge reason why I even bothered ordering this
“obscene” snack.
Pricey for a bite of the past – not quite since tau
sar paus are still being sold all over, as long as there is a coffeeshop
with a drink seller. Most if not all the time there will be a steamer
with factory made dim sum like these. Remarkably
soft bun with a mildly sweet and smooth red bean paste. The price
premium is obvious but it definitely did not taste run of the factory
kind of pedestrian!
Big Boy Breakfast ($18)
Their version of an ultimate breakfast – chipolata
sausages, two poached eggs, pita bread, sauteed mushrooms, minced meat
sauce and grilled tomatoes. I love the pan they serve it in – old school
rocks! Everything was well done except for
the eggs which were overcooked for one and just right for the other.
Dried hollandaise sauce made it less than desirable but that aside,
personal favourite (and the most unlikely item too!) went to spicy
chipolata sausages - gratifying much! Too much for
one, unless ravenous is what you are…totally value for money if shared!
Service is attentive and ambience great for cosy
chats until the crowds come in. Menu looks limited I say – perhaps more
dessert could do the trick. Will be back…!
Forty H4nds
Blk 78 Yong Siak Street #01-12
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