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2024-10-20
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Previously, I had once visited this branch, and I tried their Mixian with Fish Cakes . The fish cakes and the broth were fine; however, much to my disappointment, the mixian was extremely broken up, without a chewy texture . Still, I had an opportunity again to try Cafe 100% on this day , and so I decided to try the same dish again, after more than one and a half years !At the storefront, I immediately noticed that the store had been refurbished . It now had a brighter and more eye-catching i
At the storefront, I immediately noticed that the store had been refurbished . It now had a brighter and more eye-catching interior, as opposed to the previous storefront and interior that had a focus on darker materials and an 'industrial theme' ; the tables were also now pearly white, which not only gives an impression that the restaurant is cleaner, but also much more elegant . Well done to the designers !
Mixian with Fish Cakes
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Along with the updated interior, Cafe 100% also chose to introduce new cutlery as well, including a taller, more 'bowl-like' bowl for soup dishes, such as the Mixian with Fish Cakes that I ordered . In my opinion, it was a good choice, as the new cutlery also has a 'grand' feel to it, and so complements the ambience better .
The dish was a great step further from the same dish I ordered before. As usual, the fish cakes were both soft and chewy, infused with an umami taste that was rich but not to the level that it seemed artificial ; therefore, I could tell that Cafe 100% had procured fish cakes of high quality ! The broth was also up to standard, with a milky appearance and a slight fishy taste that accompanied the other ingredients, especially the mixian really well . The mixian, which is arguably the essence of this dish, was much, much better than last time . They were no longer broken up and mushy, but instead they were long strands that were chewy , but not to the level that it was difficult to swallow without excessive chewing . The deep fried soybeans also supplemented the dish overall by giving more of a contrast towards the soft and easy-to-swallow texture of the rest of the dish; they were golden-brown and had a great crunch to them . Even so, I did believe that there was slightly too less mixian in contrary to the volume of broth; thus, if there was more mixian, then this dish would have been perfect !
It is also worth noting that the staff during my visit were very helpful and courteous -- they nearly immediately responded to my requests and gave efficient and helpful responses as well .
In conclusion, this visit had transformed my previous image of Cafe 100% and its broader group of restaurants . Not only was the Mixian with Fish Cakes dish of a much higher quality than before , but the storefront was also a greatly more comfortable environment to dine in , and the staff also fully fulfilled their duties as well . Great experience !
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