March 18,2021
Old Village Café – Mini Buffet review
For this week’s mini buffet review, we have Old Village Café who would be showcasing their Asian and Peranakan cuisine for us. The sight and taste of these dishes truly reminds me of food from Malaysia. Let’s see what they have in store for us as we review 9 of their Mini Buffet dishes!
1. Nonya Mee Siam Goreng 娘惹米暹（干）
First on the list of 9 dishes is the Nonya Mee Siam Goreng. The stir-fried rice vermicelli with a mix of prawn and greens is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Finally, garnished with lime and beansprouts – every mouth is a savour!
4/5
2. Vegetable Noodle 素面
Next up, we have the vegetable noodle. This Indo-Chinese version of noodles is a simple dish topped with a generous amount of chopped veggies and mushrooms. The spongy noodles brought a savoury flavour to my taste buds!
4/5
3. Nonya Curry Chicken w Potato 娘惹咖喱鸡
The Nonya Curry Chicken from Old Village Cafe is bathed in savoury curry making it tender and buttery. The chicken and potatoes are soft in the mouth and easy to eat! The Nonya Curry Chicken is definitely one of my favourites!
5/5
4. Prawn Paste Chicken 虾酱鸡
Number 4 on the list is the Prawn Paste Chicken. This deep-fried dish brings a very rich and crispy taste to the table – very much different from the first 3 dishes. Every bite you take is a perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness!
5/5
5. Loh Han Chye 罗汉斋
Loh Han Chye is a combination of braised vegetables and comes in many different combinations. This one from Old Village Café serves you a mix of broccoli, cabbage, glass noodles and mushrooms. This dish has a very savoury taste as each ingredient brings its own mild flavour!
4/5
6.Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐
The Mapo Tofu is something traditional and authentic, with a little bit of spice coating the pillow-soft cubes of silken tofu. The blend of spicy, peas and corn give this dish a zesty taste. This is definitely something for the spicy lovers!
4/5
7.Spring Roll 春卷
Crunch! What a beautiful sound the spring roll makes as your bite down on its crunchy surface. Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, you cannot go wrong with this appetiser!
4/5
8.Prawn in Bread Crumbs 面包虾
Dishes 8 and 9 on this list of Peranakan food would spark a joy in the hearts of the seafood lovers. The prawn from Old Village Café is perfectly cooked and as you take your first bite, springy would be the word that comes to your mind! Further covered in breadcrumbs, this dish is richly flavoured.
5/5
9.Nonya Fish Fillet topped w Brinjal, Lady Finger & Tomato 娘惹鱼片
Last but not least on this mini buffet would be the Nonya Fish fillet, garnished with brinjal, lady finger and tomato. This dish sets itself apart from the rest with its savoury and robust taste. It is certain to leave your mouth watering!
5/5
Overall rating: 4.5/5
In conclusion, this mini buffet could definitely be for someone that is looking to explore the Peranakan cuisine or is looking to remind themselves of Malaysia food. If you are interested in looking at the other dishes this mini buffet offers, do check it out @ https://www.foodline.sg/d/24512 !
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