Symmetry + A day out with Lim's Mum and Sister
Dear Boy didn't get to book out on weekend so I'm spending my weekend without him. But this stay in camp didn't sulk up my mood because I get to spend well with his Mum and Sister. And yup, we had a threesome date that day. Jaslyn bf came along to join us for breakfast but left for library because he wanted to give us some ladies's time. How nice of him! So, I brought them over to SYMMETRY for lunch.
Symmetry is located at 9 Jalan Kubor, near Arab Street and Haji Lane. It’s a walkable distance from Bugis MRT. It’s the corner of a row of traditional chinese shop houses which gives the place character and charm. The cafe is relatively dark or dimly lit. You’ll have to make sure you sit next to a window but there is outside seating available too if you don’t mind the heat.
We arrived 15 minutes after brunch time (it opens at 10am) and were very surprised to see the cafe already almost full! its popularity and the lengths Singaporeans go to for good food (ie waking up early to get to a cafe once it opens) are insane. we were very nearly relegated to the outdoor seating section (that has no shade!!!), but thankfully they managed to find a table for us along the bar area. Oh well I get to witness how the bartender attended to our drinks.
The decoration is really a mix of things and styles. You’ll see interesting pictures hung on brick walls and factory lights. It’s relaxing and unique. Symmetry also is a bar at night as well for drinks. I’d prefer it honestly to be a bit brighter. I’m really into seeing light. I love really well lit natural light places.
Big Breakfast - $24
(2 eggs of your choice, maple glazed bacon, chicken cheese sausage, hash potato, mushroom, tomato, mesclun, jam & toast)
Not your usual big breakfast! Notice the purple cube at the right side? It's GRAPE BUTTER!
Oh surprise surprise.
And yes, it complemented the toast really well!! It had a hint of grape flavor and was not too sweet nor buttery. The cheese sausage was perfection, and so were the scrambled eggs. Not the usual runny ones you get which made it worth trying. Everything on this platter was just divine, and a total worth of the $24 paid.
Tiger Prawn Aglio Olio – $24 Spaghatti, garlic, white wine, togarashi, konbu, olive oil, chive, Evan’s main. We felt this was neither yay nor nay. We had had better Aglio Olio elsewhere. We would prefer it if the noodle had been softer. Nevertheless, the prawns they used are sweet and fresh.
We can't say no to desserts lol! We ended our lunch date with a little dessert – the Waffles! The Waffles ($16) came prettily stacked with banana, berries compote, chocolate ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup. I loved how they added peanut butter (i love peanut butter and chocolate) which really tied everything together. The waffles were crispy but soft in the inside and were perfect.
Symmetry
9 Jalan Kubor, #01-01, Singapore 199206
Website: http://www.symmetry.com.sg
Tel: +65 6291 9901
Opening Hours:
Tue to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12 midnight
Sun: 11am – 7pm
After which, we continued walking and stepped into the little children museum. Took tons of photos inside the museum, trying to make a fool out of ourselves. Apparently, all the photos are with Jaslyn. Im going to wait for her to upload into Facebook and steal some from her. So stay tune with our PHOTOS.
Jaslyn left with her boyfriend at 3.30pm so left with Jojo aunt and I. We shopped around Bugis + and then she brought me over to do some facial. Her leftover facial package so i'm entitled to a free pass. HAHAHA.
The facial salon looked kinda like im in Bali. They threw me into a small room and I have to wait for them attend me. The beautician started cleansing my make up remover. I like how she massaged my head and also making effort to talk to me although i can't really understand what she is murmuring. So she squeezed out my blackheads, clean my pores, dig out some stain pus on my forehead. The aftermath feeling was so great. Clean and sparkling face.
The next surprise was given by Boy's sister. Look what she bought for me?
HINT! The caption: How to look the best at everything.
And TADA: Its a make up knit. HAHAHA. So pampered by her. She actually spent money to get me a gift from Sephora. GOSH... although I have been wanting to buy some products from Sephora but I didn't expect she got it before me. Really thanks her so much for this pricey gift ;/ So this knit came in with 25 oz The POREfessional, 0.23 oz Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow SPF 25 PA+++, 2 x 0.05 oz Boi-ing in 01 and 02 (light kit) and 0.14 oz "Hello Flawless!" in "Me, Vain?" Champagne (light kit). It also includes instructional tips and tricks cards for the true inside scoop on applying these products and achieving a perfect finish.
So yeah, a happy vain me with my knit.
Till then
