Hidden cafe serving Singapore’s greatest mac & cheese, no GST or service cost

I’m lastly sharing one in all my private favorite haunts in Tampines, Kraft Kitchen. It’s a hidden Halal-certified cafe located beneath a HDB void deck. In my opinion, it serves Singapore’s greatest mac & cheese.

You could also be considering: “What a bold statement!” Well, I’ve had my fair proportion of disappointing renditions, which both style synthetic or has diluted cheese sauce. If you could have a mac & cheese spot that’s on the prime of your record, kindly share it with me!

The area is small however cosy, which lets you relax and calm down. It can accommodate 7 tables indoors, and three small tables at their al fresco part.

The menu provides quite a lot of appetisers, principal programs, desserts, and drinks. In addition, Kraft Kitchen doesn’t implement any GST and repair cost— sounds engaging sufficient for a go to?

What I attempted at Kraft Kitchen

I kick-started my afternoon with one thing mild, the Sauteed Mushrooms (S$12). I gave in to temptation and  paired it with the gratin cheese cream baked rice, one thing I used to be enthusiastic about.

At first look, the mushrooms and baked rice have been just like the yin and yang on my plate as a result of their color distinction. Let me first start by raving concerning the nicely-browned mushrooms which visually doubled its attraction. This dish regarded tremendous appetising!

There have been 3 sorts of fungi used: shimeiji, shitake and white button. The trifecta of mushrooms shimmered towards the pure mild as if it was encrusted with thousands and thousands of small diamonds.

The smoky earthiness of the mushrooms was so satisfying that I couldn’t cease after one mouthful— a sign that the chef painstakingly took his time to brown them within the pan. I additionally picked up a pleasant herby perfume from the thyme and rosemary used within the seasoning.

The gratin cheese cream baked rice was coated with a skinny layer of luscious mozzarella cheese, which resulted in a spectacular cheese pull. The creamy rice got here in a golden-yellow hue with bits of inexperienced and pink capsicum.

The style of it was a fusion of Western pilaf rice with Mexican flavours. I wasn’t certain what precisely went into it, but it surely was gooooood!

I then proceeded with the following dish, the Teriyaki Chicken (S$10). I paired it with my traditional mac & cheese.

The piece of hen was drenched in a glistening teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with tiny specks of parsley.

The meat was succulent and juicy. I may actually style the umami-ness of the teriyaki glaze which penetrated completely into the meat, making it extraordinarily flavourful.

Similar to the baked rice earlier, the macaroni was encased in a wealthy coating of mozzarella cheese. Scooping up the items of “U” formed pasta was like the disclosing of a floor-to-ceiling curtain to showcase an orchestra troupe.

The cheese gravy was wealthy however not cloying. A mix of various cheeses was used to attain the sturdy tacky style. Unlike disagreeable processed cheese flavours that you just’ll get for a nachos dip at some locations (cinemas, I’m you), this tasted like the actual deal— scrumptious!

Who doesn’t have an extra abdomen for dessert? And so, I ended issues off with Kraft Kitchen’s Churros (S$7). There have been 3 golden-brown sticks of churros that resembled artisanal you tiao, dusted with sugar and cinnamon powder. It got here served with a facet of chocolate sauce.

The texture of the churros was dense and barely chewy like mochi. The woody perfume of the cinnamon and the candy notes coming from the sugar have been enhanced by the temperature of the dough sticks, which have been nonetheless good and heat.

Dunking them into the chocolate dip was a special ball recreation altogether. The slight bitterness of the chocolate sauce helped steadiness out the sweetness of the churros— it was a pleasant ending to the meal.

Final Thoughts

During the week I used to be there, I used to be advised that Kraft Kitchen’s menu will probably be present process a revamp as the present choices have already been working for a while.

Don’t fear although, all of the dishes that I’ve talked about will nonetheless be out there on the brand new menu.

Visit Kraft Kitchen on an empty abdomen, and be ready to go away feeling stuffed however glad!

Expected injury: S$10 – S$55 per pax

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