Thanks to the Entertainer app, my bro and I managed to find this hidden gem near Arab Street while we were out to try out another Ice-cream cafe nearby! It was a rather spontaneous decision as we chanced upon this random cafe while searching for nearby 1-for-1 deals. The name sounded quite quirky and interesting so we were thinking, why not give this a try?
The cafe may seem rather small on first glance, but there are actually extra tables on the 2nd level which are enough to cater for large group gatherings. Hashtag Cafe serves up Halal Western fusion dishes that are relatively affordable which did not disappoint as well.
As we wanted to save our tummies for dessert, we only ordered 2 mains from their menu. We initially wanted the Slipper Lobster & Mussel Pasta but it was sadly unavailable that day. Well, it’s probably a blessing in disguise because the alternative we’ve picked really did give us a pleasant surprise – Linguine Kolam (Pond)($21.50)! I love how they combine the essence of a traditional Malay dish into a pasta broth that has just the right amount of flavour and spiciness kick. Fusion right on point there! The chef later told us that the dish was inspired from a traditional home-cooked meal that was prepared by their mother.
On the other hand, the Nacho Cheezy Burgs ($17.80), seemingly ordinary and unpretentious, just wow-ed our taste buds on the first bite. Who doesn’t love a delicious burger? There was absolutely nothing to complain about. The texture and taste was delightful and everything was balanced properly. The patty was juicy and meat-to-fat ratio was perfect. The fresh and fragrant bun, together with the warmy and gooey nacho cheese, came together in perfect harmony.
Just look at that generous portion of overflowing nacho cheese!
I don’t usually fancy burgers because it’s simply hard to find a good one that suit my palate (not overly salty). But this was the bomb! We can’t stop talking about it after that meal. Yes, it is that good, and I have never NEVER craved for a specific burger this much.
While I usually do not step foot in the same cafe within a period of time, I can see myself revisiting Hashtag Cafe soon, because of the best burger I’ve tried. My brother would probably agree too.
Some other interesting dishes include Has#tag Samyang Ribs, Szechuan NZ Ribeye and D24 Durian Molten Lava Cake.
Hashtag Cafe
743 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198711
9722 4628
