Serving up a nourishing and wholesome meat-free brunch that tastes just as good, all-day dining Back to Eden on Prinsep Street (formerly Curious Palette) is a trailblazing plant-focused artisanal cafe and micro-bakery with a conscious and holistic approach.
With a firm belief that it is not impossible to craft an uncompromisingly flavourful and satisfying plant-based menu, Back to Eden’s team has clocked in numerous R&D hours conjuring proprietary made-from-scratch sauces and condiments; think homemade nut butters, smoked cashew sour cream and avocado crème fraiche, that complement the vibrant palette of vegan-friendly dishes prepared with meticulously-procured ingredients.
The team has even gone the extra mile to set up a micro-bakery that produces naturally-leavened rustic sourdough loaves, pita and focaccia among other bakes that are showcased at the café. The cafe also boasts a nursery growing herbs the likes of basil and coriander that are incorporated into its dishes.
The repertoire of gratifying brunch favourites, scrumptious sides, healthful smoothies, and quality coffee by Strangers’ Reunion is thoughtfully conceived with the intention of delivering a positive and uplifting experience, be it a healthy breakfast, hearty brunch or an almost guilt-free indulgent feast.
Brunch Specialties
Back to Eden’s rendition of the popular Mediterranean dish Shakshuka ($18.90) is brimming with robust flavours – a chunky tomato peperonata is topped with an ingenious pumpkin, carrot and Himalayan black salt ‘yolk’, smoked cashew sour cream, and a coarse-grain homemade dukkah, complemented with slices of house-baked herbed focaccia.
The comforting and aromatic Roasted Roma Tomato Soup ($15.90) is enriched with a dollop of smoked cashew sour cream, basil oil and fresh basil leaves, and best savoured with thick cuts of country sourdough bread. Diners can top up an additional $4 for a Cheese Toastie; a grilled cheese sandwich slathered generously with marmite, Dijon mustard and sweet onion jam that pairs impeccably with the sweet and tangy soup.
A golden-brown patty with a fluffy inside, Crispy Potato Rosti ($18.90) is perfectly matched with herbed cashew sour cream, creamed spinach and slow-roasted tomato topped with a herbaceous basil pesto. A recommended add-on is a velvety Tofu Scramble (+$3) made with tau kwa or firm tofu, oat milk, turmeric and Himalayan black salt.
Other noteworthy choices from the brunch section are Corn Zucchini Kimchi Pancakes ($19.90) – a unique spin on the traditional Korean kimchi pancakes with accompaniments such as avocado, a sweet-and-tangy apple ginger beer chutney, sour cream and basil oil, a Confit Vine-ripened Cherry Tomatoes on Toast ($19.90) and a soothing Hearty Goulash with Garlic Mash ($18.90); a rich stew with carrots, radish and assorted mushrooms, prepared by combining a vegetable stock fortified with napa cabbage, fermented bean curd and upcycled veggie scraps, and a kombu dashi.
Satiating Sides
Whet appetites with Back to Eden’s enticing line-up of sides that are designed for convivial sharing. Oyster Mushroom Berempah ($11.90) is highly-addictive. Oyster mushrooms are coated in ‘Kakak’s secret berempah recipe’ – a piquant herb and spice mix, then deep-fried with fragrant curry leaves and paired with a creamy herbed lime mayo dip.
Equally moreish is Holy Chips ($11.90) featuring paper-thin deep-fried lotus root tossed in a pleasantly-numbing house-made mala powder – a Lao Gan Ma mayo dip is provided on the side for an extra fiery kick!
Expertly-executed, Roasted Butternut Squash ($13.90) presents tender chunks of roasted maple-glazed butternut squash atop a luscious pink beet hummus, finished with dukkah that anoints the dish with a nutty flavour.
The extensive list of sides also includes a light but tasty Heirloom Carrots ($12.90) – slow-cooked in apple juice then roasted and served on a bed of homemade hummus, cumin oil and crispy carrot skins, crowd-pleasing Corn Creamed Croquette with side salad ($12.90) and a winsome Sourdough Toast (Pita/Focaccia/Country) served with choice of 3 dips ($13.90) – choose from Basil Pesto, Hummus, Marinated Peppers, Smoked Cashew Sour Cream and Onion Jam.
Signature Acai Bowl and Sweets
Back to Eden’s 7 Chakras ($18.90) is a mighty powerhouse of carefully-selected ingredients; a 100% organic acai and coconut chia pudding is crowned with a medley of fruits and superfoods such as toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almond and cashew nut butters and lashings of maple syrup.
Wrap up the meal on a sweet note with the Home-made 10% Whole Wheat Buttermylk Waffles ($14.90) with fresh seasonal fruits and pure maple syrup – a plant-based vanilla yoghurt is available as an add-on at an additional $5.90.
Smoothies, Coffee and Other Beverages
Round off the dining experience with Back to Eden’s extensive range of beverages, including smoothies that are thoughtfully concocted with health-boosting ingredients, and top-notch freshly-brewed coffee by Strangers’ Reunion.
Among the five invigorating smoothies made with 100% natural ingredients are an immunity-elevating Flamingo ($10.50) – zesty with Vitamin C-rich grapefruit and orange, as well as frozen raspberries, coconut water and maple syrup, and Purple ($10.50); a blueberry pie inspired number chockfull of blackberries, blueberries, frozen bananas, rolled oats, oat milk, cinnamon and lemon juice – collectively, these ingredients promote better digestive and cardiovascular health.
Naturally, no brunch is complete without a well-made cup of coffee at Back to Eden.
Some customers will already be familiar with the list of caffeinated options – besides the staples such as Espresso ($4), Long Black ($5.50 – hot; $6.50 – iced), and Café Latte ($5.50 – hot; $6.50 – iced) with a choice of oat or soy milk, Strangers’ Reunion’s popular signature bottled cold brews like Oatgasm ($7.50) and Sea Salt Chocolate ($7.50) are also available here.
a. 64 Prinsep St, Singapore 188667
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