[SG] The Marshmallow Tree - nothing more than roasted marshmallows on sticks
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Characterised by the marshmallow-on-sticks they give with every drink ordered, it’s becoming a gimmick that drew people in, including myself, just to satisfy that craving of a roasted marshmallow at typical BBQ sessions.
Conveniently located across the street from Telok Blangah MRT station, it’s an overhead bridge away, and you’d just have to walk to the end of the stretch passing by those old school shops. Be prepared to wait around for sets though or to share the communal table as it’s a really small space with only about 20 seats or so.
Lemon Meringue Pie ($4.80)
I’m still on the hunt for good lemon meringue tarts, and this never fails to attract me with its pretty appearance. A tad disappointing though, with the meringue being too heavy and the lemon curd tasted a tad too sharp, greeted with a sharp tang then overwhelmed with sweetness after that. The only consolation was the crispy base to go with the soft insides.
Verdict: 6.0/10
Giving in to the gimmick, I’d ordered a rose latte just to get the roasted marshmallow. :P
Perfectly roasted to give a warm and gooey inside, while remaining crisp on the outside, this doesn’t get to enjoy much camera-time. Have it while it’s still hot!
Rose Latte ($4.50)
The rose latte that came was far from what I’d expected. Having tried rose lattes elsewhere, I was expected a usual latte infused with rose flavour. Astonished to see a pink drink approaching us, it was worse to find that it tasted just like Bandung (Rose syrup). The only difference was this was served warm and on the milkier side. Not a very pleasant surprise for me while expecting coffee for a little perk-me-up, though some may like it for a caffeine-free and slightly sweet drink.
Verdict: 5.0/10
Waffle Condenseé ($5)
This is not for the faint-hearted! Waffles drizzled with condensed milk sounds sinful enough, then topped with milo powder? For those who’re fans of milo dinosaur, this would probably sit well with you as some might not enjoy the overwhelming sweetness of it. I would have preferred the waffles to be slightly crispier so that the condensed milk can melt into it. This was just a pretty soggy piece that wasn’t all that impressive, except with the heavily fattening combination!
Verdict: 6.5/10
This place didn’t quite manage to impress, with its rather cramped and uncomfortable seating. We managed to get one of the private tables instead of the long communal table in the middle and found it uneasy to keep bending down to eat, that it would probably have been better if we’d sat on the floor. The desserts weren’t exactly the kind to bring me back either, unless I have the craving for marshmallows.
Overall Verdict: 6.0/10
46 Telok Blangah Drive #01-85
Singapore 100046
4 comments
where have you drunk rose lattes before?
ReplyDeleteHi there, thanks for dropping by. I've tried it in Hong Kong, Cafe Habitu and a few other cafes, hence it caught my eye immediately to try it here. Do share if you've tried it anywhere else in Singapore :)
DeleteChock full of beans, The little Prince Cafe, Just Want Coffee. All with caffeine. :P
ReplyDeletenice..those have been on our list but haven't got down to visiting! will definitely give it a try, thanks for the heads-up! :)
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