Miam Miam @Bugis Junction

It was quite full on a weekday evening, and we were pretty apprehensive at getting a table. The huge menu has quite a portion dedicated to sweet desserts, and since we were craving for an after-dinner bite, this place's naturally the choice.

It's an open concept cafe, you can see what's everybody eating, comparing what you see on the menu and the real thing ;)

We ordered:

 French Toast ($10.80)

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Sprigs @Bugis, Purvis Street

Situated along the stretch of Purvis Street (where the more popular Saveur resides), this restaurant's... slightly too quiet on a weekday. We were slightly hesitant on walking in as we caught some of the staff's hopeful faces peering into ours, somehow willing us to go in... and we did. We liked the elegant decor, and how the menu is being designed- simple and straightforward. Plus, the dinner set is quite wallet-friendly, at only $48.90 for a 3 course set that has quite a lot of the main dishes in.

Sleek Menu

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Bon Chon @Bugis, Illuma

Located near the taxi-stand entrance of Bugis+, this place is fighting for attention with many other restaurants in the same area. There's Yayoiken just opposite, and the more expensive Ma Maison on the other side. But it had its own specialty that attracted people- their chicken.
The place was slightly under-staffed but we could see that the solo server was trying his best. Kudos to that. As for the food, apparently they've a few branches in many other countries, so they must be good at what they're doing right?
Not so... after having tried their chicken wings. We thought Four Fingers were better. 

Seafood Pancake ($12.90)

Wings 8pcs- Medium ($9.90)

Drumsticks 3pcs- Small ($7.90)

I'd give credits to their crispy skins, but that's it. Their drumsticks and wings were not marinated on the inside, and became boring after we moved on to the third piece of wing.  Their Seafood Pancake is average as well. Their squid was particularly hard to chew.
I'd not come back again for their wings, after all there's many more of such Korean-styled wings in Singapore for us to try! 

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Verdict:

Food: 2.5/5

Service: 2.5/5

Ambiance: 2.5/5 

Total Score: 1/5

[1- Never visit again, 2-Won't visit unless there's no other option, 3-Perhaps, 4 & 5- Yes!]

Good for? Casual dining

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About it:

Bon Chon

Address: 201 Victoria Street, #01-03 Bugis+

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Artichoke @Bugis

A great reputation for brunch and their Mediterranean, Turkish food, this place is always evolving- their love for edible gardens, their love for all sorts of sinful but great and delicious foods, such as their Fried Chicken we ordered, and their Snickers Tarts at Overdoughs.

Both indoors and outdoors sitting have their own uniqueness, but I'd prefer to sit outside, with the plants and the de-funct church just beside.

Iced Chocolate!

Fried Chicken

AWESOME.

Look at the syrup and juice!

Legendary Pork Belly on the background.

Cheese & Pita Bread on the foreground.

The prices are abit hefty, as they recommend communal dining, in other words, for sharing among a few persons. Try their White Chocolate, a little bit different from the usual chocolate.

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Verdict:

Food: 4/5

Service: 5/5

Ambiance: 4/5

Total Score: 4/5

[1- Never visit again, 2-Won't visit unless there's no other option, 3-Perhaps, 4 & 5- Yes!]

Good for? Couples, Groups, Family

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About it:

Artichoke

Address: 161 Middle Road, Sculpture Square, Singapore 188978

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Gastrosmiths- Juicy Beef! @Bugis

GastroSmiths (formerly The Humble Loaf).

The place is small, but the food packs a punch.

Start off your meal with Shoyu Latte ($5)! This is an extremely special latte, with a tinge of saltiness that blends splendidly. Definitely unique and unexpected.

Weekends can be pretty crowded with the regulars, do make reservations before hand! For a quiet night or annoyed with queueing up at Seah Street, try this new and very accessible place at Bugis.

Must-tries: Hokubee Ribeye (with egg) ($30.50) and Onglet Steak ($25.50)!

Roma Tomato & Buckwheat ($11)

Sea-ly Eggs ($10.50)

Onglet Steak ($25.50)

The juiciness!

Onglet Steak ($25.50)

Hokubee Ribeye (with egg) ($30.50)

Warm Lava Cake ($14.50)

The Place!

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Verdict:

Food: 4/5

Service: 5/5

Ambiance: 4/5

Total Score: 5/5

[1- Never visit again, 2-Won't visit unless there's no other option, 3-Perhaps, 4 & 5- Yes!]

Good for? Couples, Groups

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About it:

Gastrosmiths

Address: #01-02/03, Marrison Hotel, 103 Beach Road, Singapore 189704

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