The Living Cafe – Bukit Timah
As you stroll around Bukit Timah, you will notice a lot of eateries tucked away in various streets. I was happy to come across The Living Cafe who take pride in offering healthy and delicious raw organic food. This place is not fully vegan, but has all kind of options and steers away from artificial preservatives, white sugar and red meat. The ambiance of the cafe is really nice – well-lit, spacious, a dessert counter with variety and a retail shop on the second level selling organic products. The coffee and wine display racks were neat.
The Orders
To begin the Sunday morning by warming my tummy with coffee, I ordered the ‘Cinnamon Latte’ which was soothing and good. The cinnamon was infused in right proportion with the milk and was not too intense.
For starters, we tried the ‘Sweet Potato Wedges’ lightly baked in olive oil. If you are used to the wedges from fast food outlets, you will find these quite different. The taste of coriander seeds will hit you strongly as they form a coating along the length of the wedges. The fries taste great with the eggless mayonnaise dip served alongside.
Since I hail from India, Indian food always catches my attention. On their blackboard, as part of their daily specials, there was ‘Bhakri Roti with Tofu Curry’ which sounded very interesting. The plate looked gorgeous when it was served. Bhakri roti is basically a flour roti with a slightly hard texture. The Tofu curry had almost no salt and I brought it to the notice of the chef. It was interesting to understand his perspective that a low salt content is considered a healthy option. He did toss the curry again and add salt for my version which tasted much better. As a side, there was Coconut Chutney which would have tasted better without the pomegranate.
The all day brunch menu presents a myriad of options for vegetarians and vegans. If you eat eggs, then the ‘Mediterranean Omelette’ is a really healthy option. Made from organic eggs, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onions and tomatoes with goat cheese and arugula, this is a filling and vibrant dish.
They have an awesome dessert counter filled with raw cakes and cheesecakes. Since we were quite full, we did not taste the desserts. I definitely do plan to come and try their desserts, burrito and rice options next time. For their calm setting, healthy food options, a variety of vegetarian options on menu and friendly service – do give the Living Cafe a shot, it is good food with a different perspective.
| In a Nutshell | Deelightful Rating |
| Cuisine Type: Healthy, raw food and raw fusion | ★★★1/2 |
| Nearest MRT: Sixth Avenue | |
| Address: 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758 | |
| Timings: Mon-Thu: 11am – 7pm ; Fri: 11am – 10pm ; Sat: 9am – 10pm ; Sun: 9am – 8pm | |
| Website: http://www.balancedlivingasia.com/living-cafe-and-deli/ |
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