Aroy Mookata Toa Payoh

Aroy Mookata signboard

Mookata has been sprouting up all around the place, proving that this Thai Steamboat is getting more popular in Singapore. I first had Mookata in Golden Mile, going home with a full belly, fun time with friends and smelling like I got smoked like smoke 

I'm really pleased to share about this Mookata shop in Toa Payoh/ Braddell. 

What I love about it ? 

1. Near Upper Thomson Road!!

2. Best price 

3. Lots of parking lots

4.  Open Air

This shop is located in the food court of an industrial estate so I expect it gets really crowded during lunch time. I don't think you'd want to eat barbecue or steamboat in the afternoon because you would be sweaty and uncomfortable. I went there at night and it was the best location we could ask for as there was plenty of parking, and the open air seating meant it was cooling and our clothes didn't smell strongly of barbecue when we went home.

Outdoor Seating at Aroy Mookata Toa Payoh

One set costs $32 and comes with one plate of assorted meat and one plate of vegetables.  Super worth it because I've been to places that serves much less, for more expensive. Some places squeeze veggies and meat onto one plate. I was so suprised with the generous serving here.

Chicken, Pork, Prawn, Squid, Crabstick

Veggies, Eggs, Tanghoon 

I feel that it's also very traditional as they cook using charcoal, instead of the usual portable gas stoves. No need to ask them to change the gas canister and feel frustrated. 

Charcoal burning 

Add the leek into the soup to make it sweeter. Later on, the juice from the cooking meats will flow into the soup and make it more tasty too. The soup taste constantly changes.

Preparing the soup

BBQ the meat ! 

Mookata Toa Payoh

Overall we had nothing but compliments and good words about eating Mookata here. I would highly recommend you check it out.

Within Gao Feng Live Seafood coffeeshop

Aroy Mookata

Blk 1008A Toa Payoh North S(318998)

Tel: 63540988

11am - 11pm

You want to look out for this signboard

Macritchie Reservoir Things To Do

There's lots to do in Macritchie Reservoir. Mainly because it's very big, it has to be if it's a water catchment area that collects rain water and then comes out from our pipes as drinking water. There's the HSBC TreeTop Walk, various walking trails, and even a off-the-track Shinto Shrine (which I just found out about while doing research for this post). 

But I'm gonna give you a peek into Upper Thomson Road living, and what I would usually do at Macritchie. The simplest things can bring happiness and this doesn't require too much time. I doubt that I would do this often if I didn't live near to this beautiful park. 

Zig Zag Bridge

Some days I just want to be out in nature, breathe some fresh air, let loose from the stress of daily life. Not planning to spend too long here, I'll take a walk along the zigzag bridge, then come back around to where I started. It's easy to spot tortoises/terrapins here and some fishes if you look carefully. There's a submerged boardwalk that they recently added too. I really like coming here because I had a band performance in the platform area just after it was newly renovated. My family stood on the opposite side and could barely hear the music we played but I have such fond memories of it. Will be a unforgettable part of my life. 

Wildlife is all around you in Macritchie, if only you make use of your senses to spot them. You don't have to venture too far in the forest. Can you spot the beautiful lizards in the pictures below? 

If you hear a rustling sound on the grass or in the bushes, it could be a lizard. Look out for them, you'll need to have good hearing and sharp eyes to do so. If in sight and you want to get closer, move slowly so you don't startle it and you might be able to take a picture ! 

I usually spend about 1 hour at Macritchie just to enjoy the greenery and peaceful surroundings. I might just find a bench and sit somewhere to enjoy the silence. On days that I want to challenge myself, I'd walk to Jelutong Tower. 

Macritchie Reservoir Walk

Planning a half day walk on one of the Macritchie Reservoir trails may be too ambitious. I think taking some time out to enjoy nature can bring peace and rejuvenation. So if you feel too lazy to spend 4hours in the forest, just set a time limit and explore around the carpark. Reward yourself with a healthy meal afterwards at Mushroom Cafe located beside the locker/changing room/toilet just next to the carpark. Super convenient. 

Click to view the Mushroom Cafe Macritchie Reservoir Menu

Mushroom Cafe Macritchie Reservoir Menu

Daily Breakfast (7am to 10am)

Porridge with YouTiao set $3.00

Braised Bee Hoon set $3.80

Nasi Lemak set $3.80

Mee Siam set $3.80

Chee Cheong Fun set $3.80

Kaya/Peanut Toast set $3.80

Yam Cake $1.20

Set comes with choice of White Coffee/Teh Tarik or 

Top up $0.60 to change to Ice Milo/Ice Coffee/ Tea/ Mango Juice

A la Carte 

BBQ Chicken Pau $1.30

Honey Chicken Pau $1.20

Tau Sai Pau $1.00

Braised Beehoon $2.50

Chee Cheong Fun $2.50

Yam Cake/ Soon Kueh $1.20

Mee Siam $2.50

Nasi Lemak $2.50

Porridge with YouTiao $1.80

Sandwich $3.50

Main Dish

Mushroom Chicken (rice or noodle) $4.50

Mushroom Chicken Feet (noodle) $4.50

Mee Rebus $4.50

Laksa $4.50

Mee Siam $4.50

Nasi Lemak $4.50

Beef Stew (Loaf/Rice/Noodle) $5.50

Sambal or Wasabi Fish (rice or french fries) $5.50

Chicken Chop (rice or french fries) $5.50

Curry Chicken (loaf/rice/noodle) $5.50

Chicken Stew (loaf/rie/noodle0 $5.50

Teriyaki Chicken (rice) $5.50

Side Orders 

Mushroom Soup $3.90

Deep Fried Lotus (4pcs) $3.50

Deep Fried Chicken Mushroom (4pcs) $3.50

Tahu Goreng $3.00

Gyoza $3.50

French Fries $2.00

Desserts

Chendol $3.50

Coke Float $3.00

Ice Cream $2.50

Banana Boat $4.50

Cheng Teng $3.00

Ice Kacang $3.00

White Fungus Lotus Seed $3.00

Waffle with Ice Cream (single scoop) $4.00

Macritchie Reservoir Mushroom Cafe

Thomson Road Kiosk Near Carpark, S(300000)

Amenities Centre near changing room

Opening Hours: 7am - 9pm 

Water Coolers and Wash Basin available at the Changing Room to freshen up before eating 

Drinking Water Fountain/ Water Cooler 

Drinking Water Fountain/ Water Cooler

Wash Basin 

Habitat Coffee Review

On my first visit, I only ordered coffee and was pretty impressed. So I went back for a second visit and a food review ! 

Cutlery Holder

The pasta has big pieces of sausage, which taste freshly made and good quality. Freshly made processed sausages are a real thing right. It's somewhat like a usual Carbonara, but the sauce isn't as heavy, so I would go for this again. 

Cheesynara Pasta 

 Oh, I was really glad cos the Shepherd's Pie is made of CHICKEN. Which seemed quite unusual but good at the same time. So if you like the mashed potato on top, but don't really eat beef or lamb, do try this one at Habitat Coffee. Would it be considered Halal?

He Will Guide You - Shepherd's Pie

I'm not a big fan of Truffle Fries, but Truffle Oil is quite expensive which seems to make it more popular and taste nicer. To me, it's a bit of an acquired taste, but I still couldn't help my hands from grabbing another and another and another of the crunchy fries.

Hello Truffle Fries 

 Dessert time !
It must be the good coffee, or the irish cream that made this so tasty. I wonder if the barrister would make a new cup if the art on the top turned out ugly. Coffee art always puts a smile on my face, though they only last for the few moments.

Irish Cream Coffee 

Top shelf of the cake display, I saw this cake and was immediately drawn to it. Left the last 2 slices, so it should be quite popular. Glad that it didn't disappoint me.

Salted Caramel Carrot Cake

 Not the best waffles I've had as they're made to be crispy. It says somewhere in the menu "crispy waffles" so they probably taste better with some melted ice cream. Drowned them in maple syrup instead.

Belgian Waffles

 And here's my ever-favorite Affogato. A scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, and a shot of espresso. The experience of pouring the espresso over the ice cream yourself is much more satisfying than having it served to you already mixed. The first mouth of hot coffee with ice cold ice cream is the best.

Habitat Coffee Affogato 

Habitat Coffee Singapore Review

Overall, I have to say that I highly recommend Habitat Coffee because the food, desserts and drinks are all really good. Definitely try the Affogato if you haven't had one before. The food selection is just sufficient that I can feel each dish is well prepared. It's tasty, it's hot and fresh. There's really nothing I can complain about the food we ordered. 

I just love places that don't add GST/Service charge such as Habitat Coffee. The prices are affordable, so I will definitely come back when I crave for pasta. 

It's got a good location, with a bus stop just outside, that my friends found it so convenient. 

Thank you Habitat Coffee for adding to the vibrant food/coffee scene at Upper Thomson !!  

Check out the Habitat Coffee Menu here 

Habitat Coffee Upper Thomson Menu

Habitat Coffee Contact Us Page

FLAVORED COFFEE

Caramel / Mocha / Hazelnut / Tiramisu / Vanilla / Irish Cream $5.90/$6.90

ICED COFFEE

Ice Latte $5.90

Ice Long Black $4.90

ICED FLAVOURED COFFEE

Caramel / Mocha / Hazelnut / Tiramisu / Vanilla / Irish Cream $6.90

ALL ROUNDER

Hot Chocolate $4.90/$5.90

Hot Tea $4

(English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green, Chamomile, Peppermint)

Ice Chocolate $5.90

Ice Habitat Fusion Tea $4.90

(Lychee, Peach or Longan)

Ice Lemon-Up $4.50

Ice Brewed Lemon Tea $4

Ice Juice Soda $4

(Orange, Guava, Apple)

Soft Drink $3.50

(Coke, Coke Zero, 7-up)

COFFEE

Espresso $2.50/$3

Macchiato $3.50

Long Black $3.90/$4.90

Piccolo $4.20

Cafe Latte $4.90/$5.90

Cappuccino $4.90/$5.90

Flat White $4.90/$5.90

DESSERTS

Homemade Ice Cream 1/2/3scoop $3.50/$6.50/$9.50

Affogato (Homemade Icecream + Espresso) $5.90

Belgian Waffle Combo 1/2/3scoop $7/$10/$12.50

Plain waffles (with butter, chocolate and maple syrup) $4.50

Brownie Combo (1 scoop) $6.50

Fudgy Brownie $3.50

Cakes available in display 

Check with the staff for ice-cream flavours

BIG SANDWICH BITES

Habitat Ham & Cheese $7

(Honey baked ham with a generous spread of cheese and wild rocket)

Chicken Shreds $8

(Shredded Chicken fillet with Mozzarella, tomatoes and olives)

Bacon Mozzarella $8

(Oven baked bacon with mozzarella, tomatoes and lettuce)

Tuna Mash $8

(Caesar dressed tuna mash with cheese, tomatoes and raisins)

ALL-DAY BRUNCH (Tues-Friday 11am-5.30pm, Sat & Sun ALL DAY)

The Big Ben $14

(Scrambled egg & honey baked ham on english fluff, 100gm chicken cheese sausage, oven baked tomato and mini potato pancakes)

Eggs Benedict $12

(Poached eggs & honey baked ham on sundried tomato bread topped with hollandaise sauce)

The Shrooms $12

(Poached egg & sauteed mushroom on Brioche Bread topped with homemade hollandaise sauce)
Waffle Sunrise $10

(Poached, scrambled or sunny side-up eggs with crisp Belgian waffles)

Mama's Banana Pancakes $10

(Homemade pancakes topped with maple syrup, caramelized bananas, drizzled with choco & strawberry syrups)

Apple Pancakes $10

(Fresh caramelized apple slices with cinnamon & raisins)

Add on + Sauteed mushroom/ Bacon/ Egg/ Salad/ Sausage/ Ham $2

JUST RIGHT

King's Salad $7

(Fresh greens topped with streaky bacon bits and classic croutons) 

Dressings (Olive oil salt and pepper/ Caesar/ Balsamic) 

Foutine $8

Fries topped with homemade brown gravy and cheese

Hello Truffle Fries $8

(Fries with fine grated parmesan, we give you our home seasoned Truffle Fries)

He Will Guide You $8

(Personal stone oven-baked Shepherd's Pie with zesty bruschetta on toast) 

Cheese on Toast $8

(Toast bread topped with generous spread of cheese serve with house salad

Spreads (Black pepper/ Curry/ Mix Cheese)

SAVORY PASTAS

Curry It $12

(Asian Curry Chicken Sauteed with pasta & grated parmesan cheese)

Chick Bo $13

(Special sauced spaghetti Chicken Bolognaise)

Cheesynara $16

(Cream pasta served up with chicken sausage & fresh bacon)

Take Shiitake $12

(Sauteed wild mushroom with Aglio Olio Linguine & cherry tomatoes)

Ocean Linguine $16

(Grounded black pepper seafood Aglio Olio with white wine)

Something Fishy $14

(Aglio Olio sauteed with juicy Tuna chunks and topped with olives)

Blacken Dory $16 

(Black pepper pan fried Dory with Aglio Olio Linguine)

Habitat Coffee Menu

Habitat Coffee Drinks and Dessert Menu

Habitat Coffee Food Menu

Check out the real thing

223 Upper Thomson Road 

S(574355)

64562567