Adrian Goh
Came to this place to hang out this time round. I've been here on many an occasion and will always come back just for the ambience.
We tried the pulled pork burger, salmon and spinach quiche and a flan based dessert. For drinks we had matcha green latte and long black. The pulled pork burger tasted a bit off, honestly, with the spices and all. Pork was too dry and it just didn't sit right with me. Salmon quiche was good though. The flan, a bit too sweet.
What I really like about this place, is that the staff take their time to attend to each person, and they don't chase you away even when there's a queue. I guess that makes the customers comfortable and feel welcome.
See you guys soon!
Neha Bhavsar
Cozy cafe in Tiong Bahru. Scrumptious bakery delicacies available to try. Enjoyed Almond Croissant and apple pie along with white tea.
Definitely in my list for go to place for coffee and chill!
They do have several other outlets in Singapore.
YY
After trying out the one at Holland V, we decided to give this another go since we were looking for a place to have a cup of drink before heading for an appointment.
☕️ mocha was okay, I would probably go with this over the chocolate. But flat white still is better overall
🥐 the pain au chocolate wasn’t worth the value of money, I had better ones elsewhere at $3 a piece
🍮 the lime tart was decent, not too sour and brings about a refreshing note to the palette
Overall a decent place to hang out and chill if you are in the area
yamuna mohanram
After seeing all the raving reviews, we got a bunch of their bakes to try and of which I loved only their caramelized croissant. It had a subtle sweetness to it and the bread was flakey and soft. It was just perfect. But the rest of them, including the chocolate croissant were hard. It wasn't to my liking. I might give this place another try to get more of their caramelized croissant and try to find something that appeals to me more. So, the verdict would be that it is worth giving this place a try.
Isabelle Tay
Calls for long queue for a reason!
Have always heard about tiong bahru bakery but never got to try. Finally managed to come here on a weekday and it was a great place to chill and rest! Staff were very friendly and didnt chase us out even though we spent about 1-2hrs there.
Pastries were sooo good although on a pricey side. But you pay for the good quality ingredients. Coffee was really good too!
Will definitely be back soon.
Vincent Lee
Cozy location bustling with guests, both dining in or just grabbing their favorite pastry for the road. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings, and staff are attentive and friendly. Loving the vibe with an old school feel, occupying a corner spot in an old building within a much loved neighborhood. They have another smaller shop front off Tiong Bahru Rd.
Jas
Wait staff was friendly and nice but due to the high volume of customers, we had to be seated in a spare room where it was a bit darker than the main dining area. The food was generally delicious and fresh. I love the mushroom croissant, the portion was just nice. I enjoyed using their peppermint hand wash too.
Matthew Hagen
This beautiful little corner in Singapore has a fantastic little bakery. The service was exceptional, The bread was absolutely delicious. They have a wide variety of sourdough and baguettes, as well as other sandwiches and delectable morsels. The ambience is at the same time relaxing I'm relaxing and upbeat. I definitely recommend this place.
Ashley Tong
Came here for an early dinner on Saturday evening because I've heard so much about Ah Bong's even before it relocated to Tan Quee Lan St. Finally got my chance today and I am compelled to pen my thoughts before my food is digested.
My friend and I got the mushroom risotto and the pesto pasta (with the homemade pasta option that was highly recommended by Chris, the owner). We also ordered crabcakes to share as part of their weekend promo (an appetiser and a main gets you a free drink).
Mains came shortly after and they were delicious :) the risotto was cooked just right, and there were chunky mushroom slices with enoki as well - yummy comfort food. Pesto pasta was good too, if not better. It was flavourful and came topped with my favourite pine nuts and a bite that can only be attributed to the fresh homemade pasta (for that option you'll have to top-up a couple more dollars, but I say do it!)
Crabcakes were slightly pricey cos they were smaller than I expected, but you bite into real crab, no fillers or such. Also there's no GST or service charge so yay to that!
In short, hearty flavours with quality ingredients at prices you'd get at sub-par franchises anyway.
Now the second bit I have to rave about is the awesome service. Chris and another staff made it a point to check on every customer, with a warm, genuine smile and a "how's everything? How's the food?". And when the lady staff left for the day, she came by our table asking if we wanted tea or more drinks and told us we were welcome to stay and study (by this time we had already sat there for 2h). Chris too came by a couple of times to make friendly conversation, asked what we were studying etc. When he closed up for the day (10.30pm? We'd sat there for 4h now) he let us know he had to turn the lights off and asked again if we needed anything else (we were seated outdoors). And just before he left, he gave us a drink each :) this gesture seriously made my week and Ah Bong's has just earned a loyal customer.
Thanks Chris and everyone else at Ah Bong's for providing real food and real service.
Low Yichien
Ordered carbonara today, one of them came and asked me how was the pasta, I replied that it was nice just slightly salty for my preference. And the next minute, the chef came and ask me if I want a new plate, which i gladly decline as the pasta was already very tasty. I was very surprised by the service. Some places that price their pasta at >$20 per plate, or those cafe, they do not have such great service. I once had a very raw pasta from some well known cafe, I returned the pasta and no apologies from them.
Ah Bong's Italian may be in coffee shop, but the service is definitely restaurant standard. Will return again to try other dishes!
Weijun Liang
The shop has a very nice ambience, and the service is excellent. Reservation was quick and fuss free, and despite being early, the boss was very accomodating. I ordered a crab aglio olio pasta today and I absolutely loved it!
Would definitely recommend to anyone:)
Jedidiah Siah
I was skeptical at first because this was not in the setting of a usual restaurant, but I took a chance and never regretted it.
I had two plates of this dish! At $6, this dish was worth every cent.
Their newest bolognese pasta was for me, most comforting with its rich flavor, and the texture of the pasta was al dente. If I were to be critical, I feel the peas did not really go with the dish, but it did not change my experience with the dish (and I am biased against peas).
The chef was polite and energetic, and I am excited to try his other dishes in the future.
Chen Yihui
Ah Bong's is my everyweek addiction! You get restaurant quality pasta and service at hawker-food prices! Besides the excellent value, you can practically taste the joy and heart that the chef infuses into the dish with his love for the food. The only bad thing I can say is that I feel this growing sadness every time I am about to finish my meal, because I can never get enough. I would go more often but my wallet isn't that deep.
Chee Keong Foo
Ordered a mac & cheese party pack which Chris was able to customise to a vegetarian option, and a tray of brownies. Both were awesome, with clear instructions how to reheat and serving suggestions.
Chris suggested a mascarpone gelato to go with the brownies and the combo was to die for! Will definitely order again.
Agiastito Hanggoro
Pasta and risotto tastes great. Even better because of the chef's effort to personally interact with the customers and showcase his passion for this place. The dessert was nice too !
Ting Ting Lim
I ordered their Christmas takeaways, food was really delicious, like how you would have at any fine dining establishment minus the fou fou. I highly recommend! In fact I'm going for round two! �
Amelia Wijoyo
Great food (pasta was cooked well and the angus meat ragu was soooo good, totally worth the top up on top of the standard lunch set) and incredibly friendly service by Chris and his amazing team :)
Jermyn Juay
A cozy family oriented restaurant with fantastic service. The food was so yummy on the tummy! not to mention that tiramisu it was to die for! Kudos to Chef Chris! Thanks for making it a memorable birthday!
Sg Dharan
Glad that we finally made it to this cosy nook. The simple yet elegant fresh pesto pasta and the scrumptuous crabcakes made a very satisfying meal. The effort Chris puts in to interact with each his customers truly adds a personal touch to the dining experience. Thank you!
Andy Lai
Comfort egg but not really that comfort. Sausage are cold that make the whole dish cold.
The cabby I felt it's not worth the prices of $16.
Hui Min Goh
Food and service were both excellent!
Lunch set was value for money as we paid $12 for a pasta, a drink and a dessert.
I had an extremely pleasant experience through the process making my reservation. Not only were they quick with their response, they were also willing to accomodate a big group of 19pax. During the lunch itself, the owner even came by our table to say hello.
Benjamin Oh
great tasting pasta at an affordable price, really friendly owner/chef
Lin Hui
Today we had the Uni cream pasta, angus short ribs (chef told us it was painstakingly cooked for many hrs), Mussels dish and crab cakes. We literally licked the plates clean. It was that good. :)
Charissa Castillo
For a place that is pretty space constraining, they make the best of what they present ( in their dishes to be exact) Who said you have to spend a bomb to enjoy great food? If you're searching out for some true italian cooking at an affordable price, Ah Bong's Italian is definitely a place to visit! One of the better Risotto by far and deliziosooo Mac & Cheese:D
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