Ms Skinnyfat

Michelin quality food in a playful and casual setting? Sign me up any time. Cheek Bistro by Chef Rishi Naleendra and his wife Manuela Toniolo goes with fun but doesn't compromise on quality or techniques. Their cozy nook is made for relaxed meals and their brunch menu makes this Modern Australian restaurant even more welcoming for diners. 

The brunch menu is not your pedestrian cafe brunch food. Don't be too surprised to see Sri Lankan influence, such as the spiced and sugary Sri Lankan Iced Coffee ($10), which could also be spiked with a shot of Arrack (a coconut spirit). It's very sweet, like Vietnamese coffee, so don't say i didn't warn you. 

I went straight for the Mushroom on Toast ($18) which showcased the Bluefoot mushrooms, a French delicacy known as pied bleu. The mushroom was woody, earthy and had a meaty texture, and was complemented with a medley of mushrooms. Give it a smear of the vegemite custard for more umami or have enjoy it on its own. One wouldn't quite know what to do with the soft-boiled eggs in a a rich consommé- do i eat them separately or pour them onto the toast. Well.. the choice is yours. I drank the broth separately because i did not want to waste a single drop.      

Egg staples are served too, such as the Shakshuka ($18) and an interesting Son In Law Eggs ($18) featuring fried eggs with an runny center, served in a pita bread with hummus and homemade dukkah spice.  

The heartier dishes make Cheek Bistro stand out as a brunch spot. The Fish and Chips ($34) while not typically brunch food, has been raved about. Well who can say no to a crispy thick juicy slab of red snapper? What made it different was the tartare sauce and the minty peas. Jr mildly regretted not ordering the battered slipper lobster buns. Guess we'd have to come back again. 

21 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620

Tel: +65 6221 1911

Tue- Sun: 6 - 10.30pm

Thu & Fri: 12 - 3pm

Weekends: 10am - 4pm