Opened by the same team behind Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab, Platform 1094 is a wizard-themed cafe in Singapore that serves a range of dishes and drinks with a magical experience.

Escape from the daily grind and step inside Platform 1094 and you will be transported to a magical world to live out your wizard fantasies. We can do with a little craziness and imagination sometimes.

Dining at Platform 1094 is such a fun and enchanting experience for the entire family, especially for your little ones. The sheer magical space will make your meal a memorable one.

WHERE YOUR WIZARD DREAMS COME TRUE

From the mystical ambience which is decorated with antiques, books, chandelier, hanging antelope heads, to the cosy fireplace, Platform 1094 looks like the movie set in your favourite wizard movies.

There is even a mini wardrobe for you to play dress-up. Put on the wizard robe, wear a pointed hat, choose your favourite wand, wear a pair of round spectacles and pose for a shot at the photo spot next to the fireplace.

MAINS WITH GENEROUS PORTIONS

From hearty brunch dishes (available on weekends from 11am – 3pm & PH), to main courses which come in a generous portion, the food at Platform 1094 is value-for-money and there are lots of choices to pick from.

The meat lovers can go for Charing Cross Road Ribeye (S$28), a 200g Angus beef ribeye that comes with grilled corn, broccoli, onion and mashed beetroot with a brown sauce on the side. This is truly a value-for-money dish for the portion.

Get your cameras ready for the Fireball Whiskey Half-Chicken (S$22) which is cooked in fire right before your eyes. One for the ‘Gram, guys.

We also highly recommend their Double Da Bomb Burger (S$19) and Fish & Chips (S$19).

For S$19, you get a huge piece of beer-battered pacific dory fried to a golden perfection. As if the generous serving is not filling enough, it comes with a green salad tossed in balsamic dressing, a mountain of fries and home-made tartare sauce.

The Double Da Bomb Burger features a juicy and huge double ground beef patty, cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce, grilled bacon and sunny side-up egg. It is served with fries and green salad.

And moving on to the highlight of your dining experience at Platform 1094. The desserts and beverages are extraordinary and they are not like the usual items at a regular cafe.

MR LICH’S FLAMING BREW

You’d have seen this on your social media timeline before. Mr Lich’s Flaming Brew (S$16) is the bestselling drink at Platform 1094, and for a good reason.

The server will prepare the magic potion and put up a show at your table by torching Bacardi and pouring it into Blue Curacao liquor. Watch the magic unfold as you shake in cinnamon powder!

Apart from Mr Lich’s Flaming Brew, Platform 1094 has an awesome Happy Hour promotion for their alcoholic beverages. A pint of Asahi draught beer is only S$10, while you can get a glass of house wine at S$12. Who said this place is only for kids? The adults can be happy here, too!

WIZARD-THEMED DESSERTS

End off your meal with pretty and photogenic desserts that are baked by their in-house bakery, Elements. Their pastries and bakes are really good, we don’t remember having anything mediocre off the sweets menu.

Platform 1094′s signature dessert is the Sweet Treats of the Wizardry World (S$15) which comes with dark chocolate mousse on chocolate sponge. The chocolate dessert is beautifully plated and dusted with edible gold and it looks like a real spellbook with a magic wand.

The Golden Wing (S$15) is a dessert which consists of Mango and milk chocolate mousse with vanilla sponge cake.

WIZARD-THEMED AFTERNOON TEA

For an afternoon tea experience that will not break the bank, try Platform 1094′s Enchanted Afternoon Tea (S$55++, serves 2) which is available from 2pm to 6pm daily.

Enjoy a leisure wizard-themed afternoon tea with a selection of sweets, savouries and drinks that are inspired by your favourite wizard novels and movies. Think Chocolate Frogs, Owl Hootdoo Macarons and magic potions.

Savouries

• Bewitched Prawn Bruschette
• Hocus Pocus Chessy Bacon Potato
• Stinking Smoky Salmon Canapé
• Turkey Bacon in Golden Egg Shell

Sweets

• Rock Cakes
• Owl Hootdoo Macarons
• Pumpkin Tartlets
• Golden Blood Mousse
• Chocolate Frogs

DOG-FRIENDLY CAFE

The outdoor dining area at Platform 1094 is a dog-friendly space where you can bring your furkids along for a meal.

Platform 1094
1094 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 328192
Tue – Sun: 11am – 10pm
Tel: +65 6204 6003You can view Platform 1094′s menu here.

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Home to the famed Ponggol Nasi Lemak and Lola’s Cafe, Kovan is easily one of Singapore’s most underrated foodie gems. As if we needed any more reason to visit Kovan, this food haven has a new prized addition to their collection of treasured eateries.

North-east siders now have one more option when they’re hunting down a sweet fix after dinner. Meet Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D.

Taking the form of an Asian dessert cafe, Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D. is a new venture by Chef Francis Wong (previously the Chef Entrepreneur of the popular Non Entrée Desserts) has 12 years of experience in creating novelty ice cream and frozen desserts up his sleeves.

Correction on 17 Mar 2020: Chef Francis Wong, previously the Chef Entrepreneur of the popular Non Entrée Desserts, has joined Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D. However, this is not a new concept by Non Entrée Desserts.

While Non Entrée’s signature bak chor mee and nasi lemak desserts aren’t making an appearance in Sweet Thought’s menu, you can still expect the same level of craftsmanship in their creations.

Their menu features a wide selection of flavoured shaved ice and steamed puddings, some with an inventive local twist. Think delectable flavours such as Matcha and Kaya Toast. Yes, you read that right.

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Their Kaya Toast Steamed Pudding (S$5.50) is topped with pandan sago, gula melaka bubbles and served with crispy toast.

As for their shaved ice selection, we couldn’t be more thrilled to see flavours such as Taro, Houjicha and the majestic Mao Shan Wang. The best part? Each flavour is thoughtfully paired with curated toppings to create the most satisfying indulgence.

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Their Black Sesame Shaved Ice (S$6.90) sees a mountain of nutty shaved ice loaded with adzuki red beans, peanut muah chee and brown sugar jelly. It’s the absolute dream for sugar junkies with an Asian palate.

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This dessert joint shares its space with Lim Chui, a beverage concept owned by the same people, and Tie Fun Wan, a Taiwanese-inspired cafe serving fusion rice bowls. So if you’re looking for savoury grub to fill you up first, you’ve hit the jackpot with this one.

You might want to plan a trip there soon before fans of Chef Francis Wong bombard this space.

Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D
50 Hougang Ave 1, JForté Sportainment Centre, #01-00
Singapore 538885
Tel: +65 9389 1276
Tues to Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

If there is one thing we cannot live without, it is, undoubtedly, desserts. You name it, we love it. There is just something about that sweet, indulgent treat that never fails to light up our day. This time around, instead of going for our usual choice of ice cream and waffles, we decided to spoil ourselves with something a little different — an underrated, yet equally sinful treat: brownies.

We paid a visit to one of the most highly-raved brownie shops in Singapore lately: BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers. Nestled in Havelock II, they are a hole-in-the-wall takeaway kiosk near Clarke Quay MRT dishing out sinful pieces of chocolatey happiness, also known as dangerously addictive brownies. They also serve coffee.

Albeit hard to find, the joint was still constantly packed with eager customers waiting to sample BUNDT’s bite-sized goodies.

Each brownie is lovingly prepared and made from scratch; customers can also look forward to a different menu from them each day.

First up, we tried their Crunchy Peanut Butter Brownie (S$4.80). Upon unwrapping its package, we were greeted by the tantalising aroma of peanut butter. Specked with bits of sliced peanuts, the chewy brownie also contained a fudgy middle with peanut butter oozing out. 

The decadent brownie was moist and rich with a slightly crispy crust. It was also baked with just the right amount of sweetness and salt.

We also got a taste of their Nutella Hazelnut (S$5.20). One of their best-sellers, this is the one to go for if you are a chocolate lover! Take a bite, and you will be surprised by the burst of chocolate taste.

This brownie is definitely the winner for us — it had a crumbly exterior and was generously studded with chunks of melted milk chocolate. It was also extremely dense, almost reminiscent of a cake.

Those who prefer a coffee that is light on the palate should opt for their Signature Iced White (S$5). Mellow in flavour, it was clean and crisp with a hint of nuttiness.

If you are in the vicinity, treat yourself to a post-work indulgence here at BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers! Do take note that their baked treats sell out fast, so fastest fingers first.

BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers
2 Havelock Rd
Havelock II, #01-22
Singapore 059763
Mon to Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay/Chinatown

Souffle Pancakes – a term for one of the hottest desserts in Singapore right now. These wiggly-jiggly stacks of cloud-like pancakes have taken the country by storm with more and more souffle pancakes appearing on menus in every restaurant!

If you haven’t hopped on the latest trend in Singapore, or have lost track of what’s good in Singapore, check out this list of the fluffiest souffle pancakes in Singapore! These are the places you can grab some fluffy stacks of your own.

19TEA

Originating from South Korea, this popular tea store is known for their creative concoctions and cloud-like stacks of souffle pancakes! Besides being absolutely delicious, their pancakes are super affordable too, all under S$4.50!

They have three flavours of pancakes currently – Original Snow, Matcha and Tiramisu!

19Tea
1 Tampines Walk
#01-82, Our Tampines Hub
Singapore 528523
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

BELLE-VILLE PANCAKE HOUSE

Belle-Ville Pancake House is a popular Millefeuille Pancake cafe that hails all the way from Osaka, Japan. Prices start at S$7.90 for four pieces of plain millefeuille pancakes topped with buttercream. However, be prepared to wait up to half an hour for these pancakes are made upon order!

Belle-Ville Pancake House
Bugis Junction #01-01B
Towers 230 Victoria Street
Singapore 188024

CAFE DE NICOLE’S FLOWER

This whimsical cafe is a floral wonderland with dishes that also uphold their floral fantasy theme! Light, fluffy and sweet, the Original Pancakes are served with maple syrup and sweet cream. It tasted a little eggier than sweet!

Their soufflé pancakes also come with Hokkaido Strawberry Ice Cream or in a Tiramisu-flavoured rendition.

Cafe De Nicole’s Flower
224 Telok Kurau Road, #01-01
Singapore 423836

FLUFF STACK

Fluff Stack wows with their generous portion of fluffy stacks at a more affordable price point! Their pancakes come in fun flavours such as Strawberry Cheese, Oolong Boba and Mango Passionfruit but we loved their Original flavour the best.

The stack of two pancakes was accompanied by honey butter, chantilly cream and maple syrup. We liked how the honey butter added some saltiness that was a good contrast against all the sweet.

Fluff Stack
3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-K4 Suntec City
Singapore 038983

GRAM CAFE & PANCAKES

Probably the most iconic of all the stacks, this Japanese powerhouse of a pancake shop was the “OG” store that started this infatuation with souffle pancakes. Thankfully, you don’t need to fly all the way to Japan for these stacks anymore – Gram had graced Singapore’s shores, setting up a store in VivoCity.

Fair warning that there is always a long queue for these highly-coveted pancakes. Go early and grab a queue token!

Gram Cafe & Pancakes
1 Harbourfront Walk
#02-110 VivoCity
Singapore 098585

HOSHINO COFFEE

These Japanese cafes definitely know how to woo us with their delectable desserts – one of their specialities being souffle pancakes.

Hoshino Coffee makes a pretty amazing rendition of a fluffy stack with their special Strawberry Pancake. Fluffy pancakes are topped with fresh strawberries, freshly whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.

Hoshino Coffee has several outlets. Check out the full list here.

SWEET.REX

SweeT.Rex started as a hawker stall at Alexandra Village Food Centre and it has opened its first cafe at International Plaza.

The soufflé pancakes were light and fluffy – not anything short of those you get at fancier establishments. They had a slightly eggy taste but the ice cream and the caramel sauce would balance it out.

SweeT.Rex
10, 01-11 Anson Rd, International Plaza, 079903
Tel: +65 8163 7630

TYPHOON CAFE

This pretty cafe serving up all-things-Taiwanese doesn’t just serve Lu Rou Rice and Bubble Tea. They also serve up Milk tea Souffle Stackers – three cloud-like pancakes that are accompanied by a rich milk tea sauce, ice cream, biscuit crumble and boba pearls.

It’s the most indulgent dessert to have, especially if you love Taiwanese milk tea and souffle pancakes. Now you can have the best of both worlds with this dish!

68 Orchard Road
#04-63/67 Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839