Stepping into On The Table, you'd think that this must be the most spacious cafe you have ever seen. The next thing that pops out at me: the cafe team is also superbly young, energetic and bucketloads of fun!! One of them even performed a bendy-thumb trick for us - that's definitely a first. What's more, no GST or service charge - that certainly lifted my mood up. But the menu is always the most important... so what's on the table tonight? Let's see:
The Big One ($18)
The king of all-day brunch items, The Big One has a bit of everything and should only be ordered if you have an extremely voracious appetite. The pork sausage, the only item which I pinched from C's plate, was very savoury and chewy.
Fries with Truffle Mayo ($8)
This comes with medium-cut fries that understood the meaning of crispy-exterior-fluffy-insides completely. It won't be complete without a dip of the rich aromatic truffle-infused Parmesan mayo sauce served on the side. After tasting it, it is evident why this dip is very popular! It costs an additional dollar if you want another serving though. Highly recommended to order this as a side dish!
Swimmer Crab Meat Linguine ($16)
How is it possible to go wrong with this? No... this classic, fool-proof combination certainly satisfied my pasta craving in a jiffy and it was also highly appetizing for me to continue munching on the sides. From the moment I stopped taking photos of it to the first mouthful, I didn't stop eating until the plate was clean. Highly recommended to try this!
Salmon and Mushroom Truffle Cream Linguine ($16)
I know I am reading a fantastic menu when I have not one, not two, but three items I want to order for my mains all at once! Or maybe I'm just a glutton... But in any case, this was one of those that I gave up for that tantalizing plate of crab meat linguine. I'll never say no to salmon and mushrooms, they rank pretty high up on my favourite pasta combination - but caution: the truffle cream might get quite substantial after a while. It would be good to order if you're sharing all the mains together; to finish by yourself might prove to be challenging.
Spicy Chicken Harissa Bolognese ($15)
The other one that got away... I will come back for you next time. This pasta can get quite spicy, though from that one pinch I took, I found that it was quite manageable. The pasta base tasted similar to my crab linguine which I love - this is the exact taste I have in mind whenever I'm looking for tomato-pastas!
Honey Crispy Wings ($10)
Love-hate relationship with these tasty, glistening tender chicken wings... I look dauntingly at them, wondering if I should make the plunge. It's impossible to use the fork to tackle it. But I'd tell you, getting your fingers coated with honey goodness is extremely worth it and it tastes so damn good when you do it the Stone Age way, I'm drooling thinking of it. If you can only order one thing from On The Table: THIS IS IT.
Waffles + Double Scoop ($10)
Still space for dessert? I know right... but if it's good, the question is: why not?! I couldn't resist swinging by their ice-cream cart, rudimentary as it is, very comprehensive in its creative flavours.. even Lemon. Say what! We went for Baileys and Earl Grey anyway, which turned out to be much better than average. The waffles played trusty supporting roles too! I love how they have everything under one roof.
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This cafe also has such large communal tables for mass gatherings, they bring new meanings to cafe feasting together with friends and family. Moreover, they make for perfect overhead pictures too... *calling out to all the Instagram fans*
On The Table
118 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118541
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