Bangkok has always been my favorite place for café hopping. All of their cafes are beautifully decorated and always Instagram-worthy. I am back in Bangkok again, and I was super excited to visit Organika Café after researching about it from the web. Organika Café and Restaurant is one of the most beautiful cafés that I’ve visited. Touches of green here and there lend a refreshing feel to the place. The restaurant is furnished with the color themes of white and green, exuding a clean and relaxing vibe. The interior also has a rather minimalistic feel with high white ceilings, and Victorian-style decorations.

Everything looked so good in their menu and I couldn’t decide on what to settle on. There were so many enticing options that seems to cater to different taste buds. After much consideration, I ordered a Buttermilk Pancake for 295 THB (S$13). I love pancakes and this was one of the nicest pancakes I’ve eaten. It was a lovely and sweet way to wake my taste buds up that day.

Another dessert that I ordered was the Whole Apple Crumble for 350 THB (S$15). It features baked apples, cinnamon, berry compote, and crisp crumble. I really enjoyed the crisp crumble as it blended really well with the baked apples. The plating was flawless, and you could tell that emphasis is put into plating the dish. Also, I ordered a Matcha Green Tea for 180 THB (S$8).

Their spaghetti tasted amazing, but sadly I couldn’t remember the name of this dish :( It was really worth the try and once again, the presentation of the dish was spot-on.

Another spaghetti that I ordered was the Chilled Angel Prawn, 350 THB (S$15). This pasta was such a flavor bomb and I never thought that the Yuzu dressing would blend so well with the pasta and prawn. The Irish Coffee, 295 THB (S$13) caught our eyes and hence, we decided to give it a try. All in all, dining at Organika Café & Restaurant was a great indulgence and I was truly captivated by the décor, food presentation and every little details of the café. If you ever travel to Bangkok, do stop by this café as you do not want to miss out such a hidden gem in Bangkok. Organika has its own line of unique scented blends, combined with flowers, fruits, and spices. Also, if you wish to visit their spa, it is located at a level below their café.

I came back to Bangkok for another short holiday this year. We were shopping around Siam Square and our legs were getting tired. We came across a cute little Pancake Café in Siam Square One and decided to take a break from all the walking. IT’S A PANCAKE KINDA DAY! We ordered the Ichigo Heaven Souffle Pancake and it tasted as good as it looks! It was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

We also ordered the Crème Brulee Souffle Pancake. I personally love this more than the previous one. Crisp on the top and fluffy on the inside, this pancake was deliciously irresistible. This pancake left a lasting impression and it was so delicious that it had me smacking my lips in appreciation. The flavors of the pancakes here were exceedingly gorgeous. Take a break and have a pancake or two at the Pancake Café.

Smoothie bowls are currently my latest obsession. You can’t miss a week without having a bowl of smoothie. Not to mention, I could eat it almost every day for breakfast. You can never go wrong with a smoothie bowl. Build your own smoothie bowl with this guide below: 1 Cup Frozen Fruit + 1 Frozen, Ripe Banana 1/2 Cup Veggies/Greens 1/2 Cup Liquid 2 Tbsp Protein  Blend all in a mixer and pour into a bowl. Get creative and top with your favourite toppings and you are good to go! These are actually a good alternative for healthy eating and plus, it tastes DELICIOUS!  What I used: 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries 1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries 1 Frozen Banana Handful of spinach 1/2 Cup Yogurt (your choice of flavour) 1/2 Cup Milk (or unsweetened almond milk) 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats  I topped it with blueberries, strawberries and fresh flowers. (The flowers are just for photo taking so please do not eat them)

 

Everyday is a beautiful day for breakfast. Botanist is a lovely sweet way to wake my tastebuds up this weekend. This is not any ordinary cafe, but it is THE Botanist. I’ve always loved the creative works by the Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters, Alchemist, Knockhouse Supply Co. Botanist is run by the same team of these popular cafes. I love Pacamara so there is no better excuse than to treat myself to a brunch at Botanist.

Botanist offers indoor and outdoor seating. Of course, I would recommend sitting outdoors as it is covered with greenerys, light bulbs and wooden tables that is great for photo taking.  What we ordered was the Egg Florentine (S$19), French Toast (S$18), and a Breakfast Platter (S$23).

  

  

How to get there? Take to Outram Park Mrt station. From there, instead of taking a right turn to the Local and Populous, make a left turn and walk straight down. You will soon see a sign that says “Knockhouse” and “Botanist”. You will be able to see wall art and greenery that is perfect for photo taking.

  

  

Address: 74 Neil Rd, Singapore 088839 Opening hours: 8am - 6pm (Tuesday - Sunday)          Closed on Mondays. Website: www.botanist.sg

Let’s end the week in all the right ways! Head on down to indulge in some brunch goodness in Johor Bahru. What’s more amazing than dining in a container? Coffee Signature emits a casual, fun and clean vibe with strong wood accents on tables and chair, dim lighting and tiny windows that lets in abundant natural sunlight.

  

  

It offers two levels and an outdoor seating area surrounded by potted plants and cactus. Food here were designed with a thought towards flavour.

  

  

Hot Mocha RM11.90 (S$3.82)

  

Cookie Milk was a rather interesting beverage that Coffee Signature offered. You can drink the milk from the cookie cup or from the bottle itself if you wish. (Sorry I could not remember how much it was but I’m guessing it was around RM7-10)  Ice Blended Strawberry Banana RM11.90 (S$3.82) Rose Mousse Cake RM15.90 (S$5.10) was deliriously delicious and desirable.

 

Spicy Wedges RM12 (S$3.85).

 

Salmon Scrambled Egg RM23 (S$7.37).

 

Mini Frittata RM16 (S$5.13).

  

Salmon Egg Benedict RM18 (S$5.77).

   

Huevos Rancheros RM21 (S$6.73).

  

We ordered the Sweet Rain RM16.90 (S$5.42). You can choose either Coffee/Tea served with a cotton candy on top of it. The heat from the beverage will cause the cotton candy to melt. This is to provide sweetness to the beverage in a unique way.  With everything being so tantalising, it is impossible to settle for only a dish or two. IT WAS INDEED A BRUNCH-WORTHY WEEKEND! Address: 52, Jalan Serampang, Taman Tebrau Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours: 12pm-11pm (DAILY)

 

Starker Bistro is a distinctive bistro starring Starker Fresh Beer. I was awe-struck by how beautiful the interior of the place looked. Where can you find such place that takes over the Tuscan Courtyard theme with ceiling high windows that let in a gorgeous amount of natural light. It is a pleasant place to chill at with an indoor and outdoor alfresco area to choose from.

                     

                      

                     

                      

  

  

The great variety of the food menu left us endlessly debating which to order. We finally decided to order the Chicken Sausage Pizza ($9.80) and Pulled Pork Sliders ($16.80). Not forgetting the signature dishes, Fiery Wings ($13.80), Soft Shell Crab Burger ($22.80) and King Prawn Pasta ($19.80). You can also cool things down with a glass of the famous "Lychee Beer" ($8.90) in the midst of the heat. Everything tasted good like how it was presented, almost TOO GOOD to share! Though things are a little bit pricey, it is still worth the shot!

 

                     

                       
                 
                      

                      

                      

Address: Tg Katong Rd, 88 East Coast Road #01-16, 423371 Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (DAILY) Website: http://www.starkergroup.com

                                       

Lovely restaurant located in the lush greenery of Rochester Park. What I like about this place is the unique concept it achieved. The staffs there were very friendly and cheerful! They even handed us cold face towels. We ordered the Eggs Benedict ($18), Crab Benedict ($20), Pancakes($14) and Lemon Meringue Tart ($8). Be sure to book your tables beforehand as when we went there, we were told that it was fully booked. Luckily, we managed to get ourselves a  table and finish before the next customer arrives. Perfect place for a quiet Sunday Brunch.

                     

  

  

                       

Address: 9 Rochester Park 139220 Website: http://nosh.com.sg Noshery Wednesday - Friday 11.30am - 10.30pm Saturday & Sunday  10.30am - 10.30pm Greenhouse (Dinner) Wednesday - Sunday 6pm - 10.30pm (Weekend Brunch) Saturday & Sunday 10.30am - 3pm