Caffe Pralet

Cafe Pralet, have been one of my favourite place for cakes. The cakes are baked freshly by a team of bakers and there is a baking studio beside the cafe. The baking studio is for students who wished to learn baking. The cafe has two dining concepts – a formal area to handle the more challenging dishes on the menu and a cozy patio for coffee, tea, pastries and nibbles. Many of the food here have been awarded by The Health Promotion board, well-suited for a healthy guru like me. There are daily Asian & Western meal and daily specials which are available on selected days. The mee siam and fish& chips are popular items here. The set menu Includes Main Course + Coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks + Choice of Cake ($3.90).

No Music
No Chicken (they ran out)
No Small Change

Perhaps it's a bad day when i walked in. There were at least 2 tables that were not cleaned up. No music in the place.And there was no chicken tho they have the curry chicken (pre-cooked i pressume). Food was ok.

Must tries:
Beef Burger (pictured) - The bread is freshly baked and toasted. The beef patty is soft and tasty. Botak Jones burger doesn’t even come close to it. One of the juiciest burger I've tried

Ayam Tempra - stewed chicken, nonya style. The gravy has a unique aroma to it and it's not salty at all. Perfect with a steaming hot rice.

I really liked the place as the food is great. The only downside is that the ventilation is quite bad and your clothes will smell. Parking is quite a problem too as there are limited lots along the street.

Situated in a corner of quaint Tiong Bahru is a cosy place that serves superb dishes that are healthy yet delightful. The cakes mainly made in heaven!

The Mushroom Soup in Bread Bowl is so good that many other establishments just pale in comparison. Fresh bread bowl and a soup that obviously doesn't come out from the can, it's my absolute favourite dish there.

The Bacon and Avocado Panini is another dish to mention. How often do you see fresh and heart lumps of avocado in your sandwiches? They are so generous, unlike other places who simply smears a layer of avocado paste. Bacon is nice and crispy. Not exactly what I'd call healthy but it's good!

As for the cakes, Mandarin Orange Cheesecake left me speechless. Everyone should just try it. The Pralet is good too! Anyone who loves Four Leave's Coco Exotic would adore this cake. Raspberry Chocolate isn't too bad and it reminds me of the same thing that I've tried at Marriott but it certainly isn't for everyone as the Raspberries give off a tinge of sourness.

Although you'd have to make your orders at the counter, service is really warm and friendly. The set-up of the place is really simple as well. No sofa/cushioned seats but overall, it is a great place to spend the evening in peace, surrounded by great creations.

Check out their customized cakes while you're there too! Simply marvelous.

Irish Bailey Cake at an Affordable Price

This place was introduced by mei. We actually had a proper meal and cakes few months back but a pity that i did not have my camera with me then.

After our dinner, we thought of Caffee Pralet as i was thinking of having some Low-calorie small bites. I remembered Caffee Pralet serves healthy food and affordable good cakes. Hence, we went there for some small bites.

It was tough to decide what to have. I wanted to try their Green Tea Gateur (The equivalent of Green Tea Matcha Cake) but i saw their Irish Bailey Cake!! Their cakes are decently priced at 3.50-4.90 :)

I love the Irish Bailey Cake as it tastes almost like an ice cream cake. It was good as it doesn’t has an overpowering alcohol taste to it that might cause the cake to lose its original flavour. It was a definitely good touch to end my Saturday dinner fare.

Cake aside, i like the whole concept of Caffe Pralet. It’s real cosy and a good place to hang out in the Tiong Bahru area. The staff were definitely very polite and friendly. They probably belongs to the I-Love-Cakes-Hence-I-Work-Here. cateogry :p

Definitely a gem around the Tiong Bahru area.

For more, you can always have a look at my humble food journey http://sittingwishingeating.com/2009/11/15/mei-meis-favourite/ :)

After reading reviews from HGW about this place, i decided to make a trip down to try their mee siam...
I am a mee siam lover, so i like to explore and try different places mee siam. After so many people rave about this place, i decided to look for directory to locate this place.

If you are not staying nearby tiong bahru or familiar about this place, you will have difficulty like me.

From orchard, i took bus 16 and alight at the bus stop infront of sin hoi san restaurant. I have really no idea where is eng hoon mansion, so i took almost 30 mins to walk around this area and finally found it, next to ting xin.

When i walk in was a nice place to chill out with yr friends, if not u can also surf net and it can be an enjoyable thing cos that was what i saw the rest of the customers doing.

I ordered my favourate mee siam and also their signature chocolate cake. I was very disappointed with the mee siam. It taste awful and bitter cos i guess the ingredients was burned. I puked and didn't touch it anymore. You know what, it cost $5.20 for this mee siam. Bee hoon, 2 prawns, and 1/4 egg and a few tau pok. I find that old chiang kee is much nicer.

I decided to give caffe pralet a chance, i had their signature chocolate cake. Well it turn out very nice and the chocolate is very rich and i even feel like having another piece. I bought the other 4 diff kinds of strawberry and chocolate cakes home, and i asked my dad for opinion. He told me the cakes were nice and not too sweet so he liked it.

Conclusion, this is still a place that is worth going. I saw from their shop that they do 2 tier wedding cake, decided to order for my sis nana wedding, hope they will not disappoint me. Will write review again dec after her wedding. If i were to passby again, will try thier burger and fish n chip.

I like cafes that are hidden in charming neighbourhoods. If business can prosper in remote locations, it goes to show that they must be doing something right, right? Apparently, Caffe Pralet seems to have a winning formula as the place was packed to the brim during lunch on a weekday. We were lucky to snag the last table!

I’ve eaten many different renditions of Tofu Burger ($8) and this version is 1 of the better ones around. What makes it so nice is the combination of caramelized onions and mustard atop the pan fried patty. You get sweet, savoury and a hint of spiciness all in a bite. Yum!

Herb Grilled Pork Chop with Black Pepper Sauce ($10.80) is one of the specials for the day. Served with fries and garden veg, this is a complete meal by itself.

Don’t even think of leaving without trying their cakes! The signature Chocolate Pralet ($4.50) is a must try for a 1st timer like me. It tastes of quality French chocolate: smooth & bittersweet. I like it but it didn’t have the “wow” factor. It’s just nice. Average nice.

Now, I was impressed by the Green Tea Gateau ($3.90). Extremely light and soft, the sponge cake is not overly sweet with a slight bitterness from the green tea powder sprinkled on top.

Get the set meals which are definitely more value for money (comes with choice of drinks and cakes). Thought there’s no GST & service charge, service was very friendly though a little absentminded at times. Perfectly understandable since there are just so many diners that it’s a scene of organised chaos. Reckon I’ll be back again!

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Was pleasantly surprised that tucked in this little quiet road off Outram Road is a cafe which serves stuff I love most... from the local mee siam, laksa to hotel gourmet quality cakes.

This is a cafe I would love to tuck into with my laptop, spent an afternoon surfing away (free wireless!) and enjoy a good cuppa coffee with irresistable cakes designed by Judy Koh the Chef.

As I happened to be around during lunch time, I tried the Mee Siam which was certified Healthier Choice by HSA. Wow, it's really delicious and taste very homemade. Heard from the chef herself that that they do not soak the prawn in alkali water to make it crispy, but they have it boiled just like any loving mothers would do so for their family.... no wonder it just reminded me of homecook food!

I also tried their signature Pralet chocolate cake. My, it's really heavenly! The chocolate was rich, not overly sweet and the crispy wafer lingered on to complete the ultimate sensation of a good after meal dessert. Serving size was reasonable at the price they charged.

Overall I am very happy with what they offer and hope to bring my family here... I am sure my kids would love their fish and chips and my husband would like the local fare.

My family of 2 adults & 2 young kids chanced upon the cafe enroute to Tiong Bahru Market last Saturday, and decide to try it out. We didn't regret a single bit. We left the cafe feeling so tummy full & satisfied, planning when to return for more, and who should we share the joy with.

We ordered 4 set meals, each consists of a main course, a slice of cake and a drink. These are what we ordered that day:

(1) Seafood Baked Rice + Pralet Choc Cake + Snapple
(2) Fish & Chips + Black Forest Cake + Snapple
(3) Curry Chicken w/Rice + Blueberry Cheese Cake + Sour Plum Cooler
(4) Veg Tofu Burger + Raspberry Choc Cake + Sour Plum Cooler

The flavorful baked rice is moist with fresh seafood, well covered within a thick layer of nicely brown cheese. My 6-yrs old son gave the thumb-up & gave a blunt comparison with similar dish he used to enjoy at Swenson's. Hehe ... think he's beginning to have my genes for good food.

Fish & Chip came in good portion with firm, tasty meat covered in crusty batter. Coleslaw was thick slices of fresh veg in thick creamy dressing. Yum! Oh yes, the crinkled fries are well fried to crisp too... though nothing to shout about.

The curry is prepared the nonya way with hints of lengkuas & lemon grass, but OMG... The taste is unforgettable! My hubby and I are curry lovers, and would claim that we have tasted enough variety but this one gave us the real ooomph! The clever mix of spices has definitely won us over. Needless to say, we fight to down the last drop of the gravy....

Since I'm always trying to observe a healthy diet (ahem ... like most lady does ...with little successful usually :), I ordered the Tofu Burger that came with HPB's 'Healthier Choice' mark. Frankly speaking, I was expecting something bland then the burger came as a pleasant surprise. The tofu patty came well textured & marinated, served with soft wholemeal bun. The dish also come with green salad complete with self-made vinaigrette dressing. While I enjoy the taste of the dressing, the quantity served that day maybe too much and thus somewhat overwhelming. It would have tasted better if the dressing is served separately and allow the customer to add according to taste. Other than this, saya is satisfied!

Our family are big on cakes, and the cakes here are Superb! We highly recommend the Black Forest which come with sponge layer that melt in your mouth, not too sweet filling and smooth cream ...to die for type. The other must try is the signature Pralet Choc cake. For one, this is my personal favourite. Rich, creamy chocolate on soft sponge, sitting on a crunchy base .... the kind of cake I would sacrifice my diet plan for ... hahaha

Then, do try the Sour Plum Cooler too ...remind me the one I last tasted in KL. Nice blend of the sour and sweet taste. However, it can be pretty rich in taste ... so we drank some, then keep adding plain water to dilute it to the level of richness we best enjoy. This is great .... ordered a glass of drink but last well through the meal .. Worth it lor!

Definitely will return for more ...

Me and friend came to this place on Saturday afternoon and it was rather empty and peaceful. We both loved the ambient of this place - classy, yet cosy, with music in the background.

I was a bit confused at the menu, and at first was a bit disappointed at only 3 sets to chose from. After we placed our orders I noticed that there are a few more sets to chose from.

I ordered Shepherds pie, while my companion had black pepper prawn pasta. Bot dishes were good, but a bit underwhelming. The meat in the pie was just ordinary minced cooked meat. The prawn serving was a bit small.

The cakes that came with the sets were delightful. The chocolate raspberry was rich and thick, while the strawberry one was light and fresh.

The service was attentive and interested in us, but nothing out of the ordinary.

To sum it up: a nice place for a casual lunch or dinner, with nice ambiance. Will definitely go back there.