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Sarnies’ New Menu Packs A Solid Punch: From Curry Pasta To Overflowing Burgers!

Oft regarded as a tranquil sanctuary for coffee buffs and Aussie grub addicts, Sarnies has bowled us over with its latest dinner menu of hearty, honest-to-goodness cuisine.

In celebration of their 6 years of serving up comfort food and specialty coffee, Chef Zak has concocted a new dinner menu with dishes packing a solid punch.

Sarnies has always placed an emphasis on providing wholesome meals made from scratch using only fresh, quality ingredients.

Their new dinner menu (served from 6pm onwards) features grass-fed beef, chicken free from any hormones or antibiotics, bacon cured in-house, and bread kneaded by hand.

Appetizers:

1. Spicy Buffalo Wings ($12)

For starters, we tried the Buffalo Wings and boy, did it awaken our raging appetites!

Less sweet and more flavourful than typical Buffalo wings, these wings packed a mouthful with their aromatic combination of spices – no fewer than 20 different spices were used.

The kick of chilli was spicy enough to whet our palates just right, and to our relief, not enough to make us sweat our pores off.

The lime juice contained in the marinade added a refreshing, zesty tang to the wings, to which we give two thumbs up.

After being marinated, the wings are slow-cooked for approximately 5 hours to render the meat tender, then fried till crisp.

2. Slider trio: Grilled Haloumi, Cherry Tomatoes & Onion Jam ($13)

Their slider trio comes with a choice of Grilled Haloumi with Onion Jam & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, or Pulled Pork with White Slaw & Homemade Barbeque Sauce.

Safe to say, we enjoyed every bite, right down to the bread buns lovingly kneaded and baked in-house daily.

The salty umami flavour of the grilled haloumi gave a boost to the rest of the ingredients, while its faint hint of milkiness gently awakened our tastebuds.

At the same time, the roasted cherry tomatoes went to work in the texture department as they burst readily with a bite, releasing juicy tomato-ey goodness in an obscenely extravagant fashion.

Alongside all that hullabaloo, the onion jam served as a great accompaniment. Ever so tart and fruity, it gave the slider a final polish before it went sliding down our throats.

Mains:

1. Blackened Grass-fed Sirloin, Colombian-style Chimichurri & Olive Oil Mash ($24.50)

We took a bite and imagined ourselves dining on green pastures roaming with cows – that’s how good it was, we’re not kidding.

Cooked to medium and artfully charred on the outside, the beef was tender with a firm bite and a clean, meaty flavour.

This was complemented by the refreshing Colombian-style chimichurri which gave the dish a refreshing twist.

Beneath the sirloin steak, lay a bed of silky smooth mash decadently flavoured with truffle oil – talk about hidden treasures, now you’ll get to taste it too.

2. Southern Indian Style Hand-Cut Pappardelle with Prawns, Coconut Milk & Curry Leaves ($19.50)

This was, in short, the best part of our night!

The broad, flat pasta noodles were hand-made and hand-cut by the chef himself, cooked to al dente perfection with a lovely springy bite.

Tossed in a generous amount of creamy coconut sauce, its bold curry fragrance hit us from across the café.

Aromatic curry leaves were sprinkled atop the pasta to complete the picture of perfection.

We would love to say that it was delicious, but that wouldn’t do it sufficient justice.

3. Texas Style Burger with Overnight Smoked Brisket, White Slaw, Dijon, Gherkins, BBQ Sauce & Hand Cut Wedges ($26.50)

The best burgers are those overflowing with messy goodness and outrageously ridiculous proportions, as this one has taught us.

It gave new meaning to the phrase “a tall order”, as it was so chock full of smoked beef strips and creamy slaw that we couldn’t get it into our mouths all at once.

The beef brisket was tender and finely-sliced, with a prominent smoky aroma it had acquired from being thoroughly infused with fragrant woodsmoke.

Paired with a soft burger bun freshly kneaded and baked that very day, there was absolutely nothing to gripe about.

For potato and truffle lovers, the burger comes with hand-cut wedges and a velvety truffle dip to pacify your cravings.

Dessert:

Churros with Salted Caramel & Chocolate Sauce ($10)

Crisp on the outside and doughy soft on the inside, this is exactly what we call good churros, no?

The dark chocolate sauce magically transformed the sweet choux pastry into a wand of bittersweet devilry.

Our personal favourite was the combination of the churros and the salted caramel sauce. The latter was ooey, gooey and very much like a more buttery version of melted toffee.

We went away utterly convinced that some friendships are meant to be. Crispy, fluffy churros and rich sticky caramel are gonna be BFFs for life.

Our ambassador, Valerie, visited Sarnies too! Here’s her experience:

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By night’s end, we wound up with delicious grubby fingers, food-full bellies, and our belts two notches looser. If you’re keen on wholesome eating which tastes as good as sin, come grab some grub at Sarnies!

Sarnies
Address: 136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601
Tel: 6224 6091
Operating hours:
Monday & Tuesday – 7.30am to 10.30pm
Wednesday to Friday – 7.30am to midnight
Weekends – 8.30am to 4pm
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9 Places With Wholesome Good Food That Will Inspire You To Eat Clean!

9 Places With Wholesome Good Food That Will Inspire You To Eat Clean!

They say that you are what you eat. But, how many of us can keep eating healthy food, terrible vegetables, and plain food? Healthy eating seems like a tough choice. However, we’re here to prove that you can eat clean.

What if we tell you that incorporating a mindful diet need not be that boring after all? We’ve found some scrumptious and clean food from all over Singapore! You will get to eat clean and appreciate wholesome natural food. Let’s get hungry!

1. Joe & the Juice’s Breakfast Club

Danish-Scandinavian inspired destination coffee and juice bar, Joe & the Juice, has become a cult favourite in 70 cities across Europe, New York, Nice, Reykjavik and South Korea.

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Now available in Singapore, we too, get to enjoy an amazing combination of taste and nutrition in a cafe environment that is inviting and full of inspiration.

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The menu at Joe & the Juice is designed to offer delectable alternatives to quick-fix meal options, so you can eat clean.

Our recommendation – the Breakfast Club is a cup of acai, strawberry, banana and almond milk blend topped with granola. High in protein, vitamin and full of the goodness of whole foods, this meal in a cup is bound to satisfy both the tummy and your taste buds.

Joe & The Juice
Website
Chevron House: 30 Raffles Place, #01-35A, Singapore (039803)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm

Quayside Isle: 31 Ocean Way, Sentosa Cove #01-09, Singapore (098375)
Opening hours:
Monday to Tuesday: 8am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday to Sunday: 8am – 8pm

2. Haakon Superfoods and Juice’s Acai Bowls

Haakon Superfoods and Juice got their inspiration from the Scandinavian style of healthy living.

Believing in nourishing the body with a well-balanced diet, they have craved out a menu that includes a variety of superfood smoothies, freshly pressed juices and not forgetting our favourite  – the acai bowl.

Originating from Brazil, the acai bowl has made its way to Haakon Superfoods and Juice.

Haakon’s Classic Acai Bowl consists of an organic acai blend base and is topped with coconut flakes, banana, strawberries and blueberries.

If you are looking for an authentic Brazilian experience, try the Original Rio Bowl. The organic acai and banana blend is toped with coconut, pitaya and cocoa nibs.

They are perfect as your post-workout treat.

Haakon Superfoods and Juice
Address: 118 Holland Ave, #01-03 Raffles Holland V, Singapore 278997
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8am to 10pm
Price: $7.90 – $12.90 for the acai bowls
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It offers a laid-back and relaxing environment, so you might want to visit if you need some mindfulness from your busy life.

Something to suit the local palette – their quinoa goreng is definitely a dish that is lighter and healthier than the traditional nasi goreng.

What an interesting choice of grain to substitute the Jasmine rice that is used in the usual nasi goreng.

Red Baron
Address: Gillman Barracks, 45 Malan Road, Singapore 109455
Opening Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday – Wednesday, Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 10pm
Price: $16
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So, believe us when we say this is good stuff. They believe that people deserve to feed themselves better, and with fuss-free nutrition. No diets, no counting calories, just good and wholesome food so you can eat clean.

As interesting as these two words – Poke Bowl – might sound, it is essentially a raw fish salad.

At A Poke Theory, they serve fresh, marinated cuts of salmon and tuna with a base of either their Signature Sushi Rice, brown rice, lemon herb quinoa or romaine lettuce. It is then topped off with a mix of toppings such as avocadoes, roasted cashews and furikake.

Finally, a salad that isn’t boring.

A Poke Theory
Address: 27 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 06962
Opening Hours:
Weekdays – 11am to 8pm
Weekends – 11am to 4pm
Closed on Sundays
Price: Varies depending on your order
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You can see from the generous amount of food in each bento – they are sure to fill you up until your next meal.

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Their Chicken Breast Sausage & Protein Waffle Toast that comes with oozing melted mozzarella cheese from their brunch menu is only 367 calories.

What are you waiting for?

Lean Bento
Address: 43 Holland Drive, Singapore 270043
Opening Hours:
Weekdays, 8am to 8pm
Weekends and Public Holidays, 9 am to 2pm
Price: From $9.95
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With 5 outlets in the CBD area, they are the perfect choice for those who’d like to eat clean and good food.

What got our attention though, is their offering of soba salads with interesting Japanese inspired dressings like yuzu, teriyaki and sesame.

Here’s a meatless soba salad with sesame sauce and wakame. So light and refreshing, your body will thank you for it!

WHEAT Baumkuchen
Address:
One Raffles Place B1-32
Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View, #02-02.
International Plaza, #01-19.
Raffles City, #B1-78.
Republic Plaza #B1-08
Click here for opening hours
Price: Varies depending on your order
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7. Sarnies’ CocoWhip

A little cafe located in the Telok Ayer district, Sarnies serves up some pretty mean sandwiches.

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But what really caught our attention was the Cocowhip. It’s like a froyo, but not so much like one.

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Made with only coconut water, vegan stabilisers and organic bio-fermented coconut, this frozen dessert is vegan, gluten and dairy free.

Try their Cocowhip Breakfast Bowl. It’s creamy and delicious Cocowhip topped with a fruit salad and a medley of nuts & gogi berries.

We won’t say no to healthy and delicious “ice-cream”.

Sarnies
Address: 136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601
Opening Hours:
Monday – Tuesday, 7:30am to 10:30pm
Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12am
Saturday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm
Price: $10
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Each of these bowls have been concocted with goodness in mind so you can indulge in them without feeling guilty.

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Sprout offers a range of salads, incorporating flavours from different cuisines.

The Korean Chicken Bowl consists of chicken breast meat that was marinated with kimchi and accompanied with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, Japanese cucumber, and a soft boiled egg.

Sprout
Address: 41 Duxton Road, Singapore 089505
Opening Hours:
Weekdays, 10am-8.30pm
Saturday, 11am-7pm
Price: $18.90

9. Grain Traders’ Build-Your-Own-Bowl

Looking for a quick fix with quality, wholesome food during your lunch hour? Grain Traders is the place.

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Ken Yuktasevi, one of the founders of Grain Traders, wanted a space for people to be able to spend that time in the best way possible by feeding themselves right, catching up with people, and simply taking a break from the daily grind.

They can do all these at Grain Traders, where they will feel that they’re being taken care of.

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You can build-your-own-bowl at Grain Traders!

Choose from a selection of grains – brown rice, bulgur wheat, soba noodles, to name a few, and top it up from there. Select your veggies, proteins and sauces. There, your bowl of wholesome goodness.

Grain Traders
Address: CapitaGreen Building, #01-01/02/03, 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8AM-8PM
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