Justin Halim

An up and coming coffee shop in Gading next to fat straw. Whenever you need a quaint atmosphere to chill, Heynature brings you back to a calm mood. Their affogato was enjoyable and the lighting of the place just sets your mood right. There's also a designated smoking area within the café and when empty it kinda looked like a mini greenhouse. Only problem was there was no water dispenser and so you needed to ask staff for water.

The hype of this café has died down but I'm sure it's a landmark establishment to be celebrated. Their facade and decor was anything but dull, a white exterior with homey, bright vibes in the inside with wooden panels makes you feel right at home. A concept by the same group who came up with Sajiva, it's food is also top notch. Their braised salmon with sides are exquisite, given the affordable price tag and their mushroom avocado toast is at par with those of Melbourne cafés. On the flip side, their tiramisu wasn't that amusing and the seasalt frappe had a "unique" taste so I suggest you order other items than those.

Exquisite dining with a touch of art would describe this buffet restaurant the best. Signature dishes include their scallop, chili crab black bun and pecking duck. Aside from that, you can be assured that the selection (needs expansion/more variety) is all done perfectly with fresh ingredients and impeccable quality. The desserts weren't that impressive though, the cakes need improvement in terms of taste and presentation.

Place wise, above average, service wise, excellent, taste wise, average with a capital A. I understand that you can't expect much from a joint whose prices are mostly 25k, but every restaurant's main objective should be offering superior taste of its products, something I couldn't find in their Milo toast. Their green tea latte had a strong "sachet-an" impression but their Gayo coffee Affogato did impress me, bittersweet in all the right places. Food and drinks came out promptly, so keep up the good work and work on the weaknesses.

Comfort Chinese food with affordable price tag. There's no other place that serves Bakmie with lapchiong and a hearty serving of nasi goreng pete better than Shantung. Their kuotieh was also worth trying, though it's not as legendary as what others say it is. Do try the boiled kuotieh though, its soft skin is very addictive and soft on the lips and hips.

Love this space! Indo aesthetic vibes chiming through its rustic interior with shades of grey giving you that emo yet calming effect. Their hot chocolate was bomb as well, it wasn't sweet but was rich enough to put an emphasis on that note. Do order with their coffee cups as they come with Indo slangs too, perfectly Instagramable, especially when you sit in the artsy smoking area.

For all the Gading peeps out there, this is a new yum cha spot u should add to your bucket list. Their dimsum dishes fared quite well in my palate, as well as the other items jn their extensive menu. The only dish that needed improvement was the Har Gouw, as we could really taste the seasoning in it. Other than that, their Pork Belly was so divine, relish on the fats before it becomes yours!! The ondeh-ondeh were also chewy and nice but it lacked paste. Overall a good dining experience, especially since we ordered that much and all the dishes came out that quickly.

If you ever decide to go to PIK, you should 10/10 visit this hidden underrated gem! Nestled in the same shophouse strand that UPO and Pennyroyal is in, it's charm outshines those of its competitors. Their avocado latte was a perfect representation of the Indo third wave café movement as it incorporated the dense avocado flavor with the perfect dose of espresso. The waffles are the best I've had in my life and no, this is not an over-exaggeration review. Crunchy, warm goodness drizzled with divine caramel sauce and just the right fluffiness. Once you're done, take a pic by their photogenic stairs and signs.