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2014-05-21
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Date of visit : 21 May 2014 (Wed) 2pmNo. of diners : 1Average cost per head : $90Food quality : 8/10Environment : 8/10Service : 7.5/10Value-for-money : 8/10Overall rating : 8/10Empress Café sits herself in a quiet dead end alley a stone throw from the busy Johnston Road and Queen’s Road East. With a seating of some 20 people including bar table, the café serves all day breakfast, pasta, waffle and coffee.Similar to Coco Espresso or Rabbit Hole in the vicinity, semi self service (order the food a
Date of visit : 21 May 2014 (Wed) 2pmNo. of diners : 1
Average cost per head : $90
Food quality : 8/10
Environment : 8/10
Service : 7.5/10
Value-for-money : 8/10
Overall rating : 8/10
Empress Café sits herself in a quiet dead end alley a stone throw from the busy Johnston Road and Queen’s Road East. With a seating of some 20 people including bar table, the café serves all day breakfast, pasta, waffle and coffee.
Similar to Coco Espresso or Rabbit Hole in the vicinity, semi self service (order the food at the cashier and food is delivered to the table) was adopted. The day I visited was off peak hours and only 2 tables of diners remained. I saw room for improvement for their services such as serving the right set of dining ware (I was having spaghetti but only a fork), and both the salad and spaghetti were tabled simultaneously. Anyway, these teething problems could be solved quickly.
Generally it is a good news for both office guys and residents in the area to have one more choice of local café with reasonably price. Will definitely come back for their waffles.
a) Green Salad and Toast (set with coffee for extra $25) – 8/10
The salad was fresh and well mixed with balsamic and olive oil. The portion was appropriate. However, the toast was a bit dry at the back.b) Spaghetti with Clams, Spicy Garlic and Olive Oil ($65) – 8/10
They serve a few choices of hot pasta daily. I would suggest avoiding the use of mixed Italian and English on the menu to improve readibility.
As I arrived late for lunch, they ran out of prawns so clams were substituted. The dish was generally delicious despite more than enough salt was used. Moreover, the extra loads of minced garlic and garlic flakes overwhelmed the flavour of the entire dish. Generous use of clams in the dish though it was not apparent in the photo.c) Cappuccino (set with salad for extra $25) – 8/10
The coffee was of the right acidity and roast flavour.05.2014
Other Info. :
Q : When will I go again?
A : For lunch or tea.
Q: What will I next order?
A : Waffle.
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