Se7enth Heaven: Oakwood Premier's Burger And Dine-In Hits The Right Spot, Baby

Now, we had heard of Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore. That it is quite swanky as a full-fledged luxury hotel and serviced apartment in the Central Business District. ATAS. (rich.) But I’ve never been there before, and I finally did in order to try the legendary burger in SE7ENTH, the in-house restaurant in Oakwood Premier. The second you get out onto the 7th floor of this really tall building to head over to SE7ENTH, you would pass by and be greeted by marbled floors, glittering chandeliers, designer light and sculptural features. And of course the lavishly furnished reception area. Immediately a grandiose tinkling will overlap, and you feel like a Champion. It’s amazing. Now, when we entered SE7ENTH to dine-in on a Sunday evening, it was near empty except for a family occupying the front dining seats. How lucky we are, we were let into a spacious table surrounded by peace and quiet.

. . . And on to the food. (Yeah Babyyyyyy)

Oakwood “SE7ENTH” Beef Burger, S$30. Now, I should think this is their signature dish because it is SOOOO juicy burger excellent. Move over Shake Shack! Beef patty is thick and rather moist layered by melted cheese. Eggs with cheddar are like Heaven made on Earth. Done rather gourmet-style. Both sides of the crisp fresh salad with sesame dressing and plump french fries are wonderful additions. Generous, hearty portion served on a farmhouse rustic chop board. Awesome!

Seafood Aglio Olio Linguine, S$28 (choice of spaghetti, penne, linguine). Not quite spicy as expected, but still packs good salty flavour from the ample fresh seafood items - mussels, prawns, and scallops thrown in. Also got two pieces of little sotong, not bad. LOL. Portion may be small for some heavy eaters though. Well, I liked that it is beautifully presented since they arranged the mussels standing upright, lol.

Chilli Crab Spaghetti, S$26 (choice of spaghetti, penne, linguine). Wow, this one is a local spin. Spicy and shioky. Although the crab is not the actual crab flesh but fried soft-shell crab (sad). The homemade sauce taste a little different from the ordinary chilli crab base, but after awhile it works. You still relish it’s savoury side, and I believe there are fresh chillies used.

Salted Egg Cod Fish and Chips, S$32. I adore everything salted egg these days. A very crunchy and somewhat oily cod with salted egg sauce spilled over it included with french fries, bowl of mixed salad in sesame dressing (same as the burger’s), considerate tomato and tartar sauces on the board. Fish has a good batter bite. Remember to drizzle the lemon over fish. Only wished that they would have more of the salted egg sauce over because it is addicting.

Caesar Salad, S$13. Why did we even order this? Huh. Anyway, people wanted more veggies and so this happened. Here, I really must applaud the freshness and appetising appeal of these vegetables on the plate, they seem to invite any kids cringey on veg to enjoy them with a smile. Veg doesn’t taste bad at all. Boiled eggs, croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, anchovies in ranch dressing are included in the salad. You can choose to add a protein (chicken, prawns or salmon) too.

Cosmopolitan Cocktail, S$12. Exciting color and refreshing, tartness drenched in good martini. Bit of lime in there. What’s not to love? Best paired with the burgers.

Homemade Waffle With Gelato, S$14. Please don’t mind the candle, it was someone’s birthday. Choice of two scoops of gelato available - bitter sweet chocolate, tahitian vanilla or avocado. Sprinkles of nuts and berries on chocolate sauce paintbrush strokes. We picked the choco and avocado gelato, which was delicious. It was smooth, indulgent and creamy. Think Haagen Daz. I couldn’t tell if the waffles were homemade. But with the waffles delightfully dipped into the ice cream, we ended this wonderful dinner session with a blast. Sigh, if only I had booked a staycation in the Oakwood Premier!

LIFEBLY RATINGS -

Service: Attentive and professional 10/10

Food: Very good 8/10, although could be improved

Value for money: Probably yes and no for some dishes 6/10

All prices do not include GST and Service Charge. P.S. Check for deals before going!

The Affordable Minimalist Cafe To Dine In Peace And Chill

The front entrance of Kara Cafe & Dessert Bar. Very cool place to chill, eat, and hang out with friends. Good for loners too.

I found the best place to escape from it all. This Kara Cafe & Dessert minimalist cafe. Because I got so stricken and tired from overcoming crowds in the densely populated tiny island of Singapore (where you can find people downtown and everywhere else these days, yikes), I had to run off somewhere. Especially when the monthly pimple zits had maximised my pores on my face and my hormones are spiralling out of control, that it is time to go into relax mode.

Found this soothing dining spot on the Entertainer App, which let me tell you, is a messiah to money-saving couples. It was on the 1-for-1 deal. I ADORE the 1-for-1 and dearly pledge my alliance towards it. Anytime I see 1-for-1 on any fine printed banner, my body reflexes would zoom in with full on dilated pupils faster than my head could think. However, even if it was a non-deal at this cafe, prices are still reasonably cheaper than many standard dining establishments in Singapore.

This serene Minimalist Cafe has one side wall pink/white pastel-painted and the other side of the wall in calming foliage wallpapers, furnished with wooden tables, chairs, and earthy booth benches. Bonus with the cool overhanging lamps casting over your heads. Its pretty much insta-worthy, MUJI-Scandi vibes the minute you enter (see below). Inside, it is quiet and remarkably laid-back not only because not much people are in there on the day I went, but the placid interiors settle you down right away and sets you at liberty.

Img from Kara Cafe & Dessert Bar. Thank you for letting me dine here in bliss while chatting with goldfish memory boyfriend.

If you cannot get a seat at the MUJI cafes in town or some other snobby overrated Minimalist trending bistros right now, please do make a stop here. I paid for it using the Entertainer and ate with my annoying boyfriend. As I am the ultimate nobody, no one ever gives me a shit or sponsors me to eat for free. Sobs.

This particular pineapple on my table is way too cute to ignore. Possible plant housed in embroidered pineapple bottom. Can I bring home?

Modus Operandi of Ordering: Self-Service (YAH go to the counter to pick and purchase your food, then wait for pretty waitresses to deliver them over to your tables.) There is no service charge. Of course.

the ordered food (what i ate.)

This mouthwatering Aburi Mentaiko Salmon on Japanese Rice Grain Bowl, S$16. (Option to choose Quinoa instead of Japanese Rice). This is like having loads of blowtorched salmon sushis altogether in one bowl topped with a slippery egg yolk goodness and some buttery corns underneath the heap. Not to mention drizzles and sprinkles of seaweed. GIVE IT TO ME AGAIN

This oriental rendition of an Asian-spiced Seafood Pasta, S$19. Warning: Spicy level > Quite high. Tonnes of chilli. Very flavourful dish in a fusion mashup and heartily portioned as well for peckish diners. Prawns are lavishly big and succulent, goes with overall tanginess really well like Aglio Olio.

Comfort food for the worst of all days, Truffle Cheese Tater Tots, S$11. Quite a large serving. I was already too full to have much of the tots, so the foodie boyfriend of mine helped me with this. It had a really cheesy, voluptuous taste and can get cloying. Still, it had truffles and I was more than happy to pick up a few extra spoonfuls. Best had on a rainy day when you need to study and have slow bites somewhere cozy and quiet.

This beautiful pot of Blueberry Merlot Tea, S$7. Seriously, $7 for a more than 3/4 filled pot. Can’t do no wrong. Ordered this because boyfriend wanted it (he’s a blueberry fanboy). Pungently zesty, can’t tell if there is any Merlot as in the Merlot wine but there is certainly berries in it, though not quite blueberry. Very good to let it simmer and watch the condensation in this clear teapot occurring (always fascinated by trivial things). Such a cute accompanying wood tray with the teapot and cup.

the ensemble of all good stuff

Yay to this affordable MUJI-Inspired Minimalist Cafe. I WILL BE BACK.

Please do be informed that at my time of ordering (as at April 2019), the 1-for-1 on the Entertainer App usage only applies to Grain Bowls and Snacks so other items on the menu are excluded from it. Even without the offer, this place is still absolutely such a steal. Great hangout nook to chill, relax and forget that your problematic life exists. You can check out the full menu at their web.