Located at Plaza Singapura, Typhoon Cafe, derived from the phrase 台风 (Taste of Taiwan) aims to serve a slice of Taiwan’s vibrant food scene by melding together traditional flavours and contemporary cafe concepts.
Taiwanese street food in a cafe setting
With a satisfying airy crunch, the Deep-fried Chicken Chop with Fermented Beancurd ($10.9) is the dish you can’t leave without getting. The skin was crisped up just right while the meat remained tender. The crunch reminded me of crispy pork belly that was lighter compared to the standard fried chicken.
The Claypot Sautéed Clams in Sambal Sauce ($12.9) came in such a generous portion. The sauce was flavourful but not salty though the sambal tasted more like fermented black beans sauce instead. Regardless, it was incredible addictive and went well with a bowl of white rice (they use short-grain rice!)
Also, the assortment of vegetables complemented the dish so well with its natural sweetness.
Best Souffle Pancakes in Singapore?
Typhoon Care’s souffle pancakes had a balanced texture between airy and cakey and a moderate amount of sweetness. I have to say this must be one of the best soufflé pancakes I’ve had in awhile.
The Souffle Stackers with Honeycomb Ice Cream ($17.9) was seemingly simple flavour, with nothing that was decadent, rich or sinful. But every element was just so damn good on their own.
The custard was smooth and light, the honeycomb ice cream was infused with ambrosial honey notes, which hats off to for not tasting artificial or saccharine, and the cookie crumble at the bottom added a buttery layer to the dish.
Other options are White Rabbit Milk Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream ($17.9) and Taiwan Milk Tea, Vanilla Ice Cream and Bubbles ($17.9) and Strawberry, Almond Biscuit, Cherry Ice Cream & Strawberry Cheese Sauce ($17.9).
For thai-styled , head down to Bangkok Jam, which shares the same recipe as Typhoon Cafe for their Thai Milk Tea and Mango Sticky Rice Souffle Pancakes.
Cafe-style drinks and cakes
I was surprised to find drinks and desserts covering more than half of Typhoon Cafe’s menu, with intriguing and mouth-watering options like -20° Coffee Souffle (S$15.9) and Dajia Yam Filo Pastry ($14.9)
Meanwhile, their drinks ranged from Bubble Tea (naturally) to Fruit Teas.
We got the Summer Berries Smoothie ($9.9) which was tart and refreshing.
Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #04-63/67, Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 5423
Opening hours: 11:30am- 10pm
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*This article is written in collaboration with Typhoon Cafe
