Chanced upon this cozy little cafe last Sunday. Hubby and I checked the reviews and they seemed to be good so we chose this over the many other eateries offering seafood.

Hubby ordered Beef goulash which was great! It's one of the best I've taken in Singapore. Meat is tender and the gravy goes really, really well with rice. Tried it with the warm bread and it tasted nice too.

I ordered the small roasted chicken stuffed with rice and chestnuts. It was okay but not great and definitely a tad too expensive. It was around 38, I think? Even with the soup and the iced tea, it's still on the pricey side. But I guess it's because it takes time to prepare the dish. The chicken was a bit dry but the stuffing was great. Funny thing is, it tasted better when I reheated it at home!

The staff are quite friendly and very helpful. They good suggestions, too.

I'll definitely go back to this place. In fact, I'm bringing my cousins next Sunday for a treat.

Only real downside is that this place is on the pricey side.

The waiter and waitress and really nice and friendly. Food is definitely up to my expectation. Price slightly on the high but think worth the price. Venue is @ the eastern point of SGP, so if no vehicle then it'll be tough to travel there... Goulash is definitely a must try and they even toast the bread...so it's serve hot. My wife had steak set and it's nice and tender too.

I visited Bistro One Zero Three and Jacob's Cafe for dinner within one day of each other. Both seem to sport similar decor, although Jacob's Cafe seems to exude a more homely feel. The dinner crowd is also substantially larger at Jacob's, thanks to its better placed location and more extensive menu. Reservations are highly recommended.

Our ravenous party of 4 started off by ordering a mixed seafood platter, (SGD23.90) comprising battered calamari, fries, fish fillet and scallops. It was an instant crowd pleaser - sinfully satisfying in a cheap greasy kind of way.

Word of caution: Skip the cheese nachos. They cost a bomb and simply comprise of supermarket nachos drizzled with melted cheese. An overpriced no brainer that you can easily whip up at home.

Hubby's borscht soup (SGD4.90) arrived next. It didn't look like soup to me, with a deep red paste-like consistency. Nonetheless, it must have been good as he slurped the whole bowl up.

For main courses, we ordered baked macaroni (SGD14.90), mutton stew (SGD10.20), beef stew (SGD10.20) and steak kidney pie (SGD18.90). First to arrive was the mutton stew, which the server mistakenly identified as beef stew. It was prepared Chinese style, braised in a herbal soup with bits of diced chilli and black fungus. We were a little befuddled by its appearance but enjoyed the tenderness of the meat and the richness of the broth.

My order of baked macaroni was greeted with oohs and aahs. It was stacked like a lasagne and a sight to behold, brimming with the aroma of melted cheese and smothered with a generous serving of minced beef drenched in tangy tomato paste. Every bite left us craving for more. This is definitely one of the best versions of baked macaroni I have eaten.

Since I'm not much of a pie person, I wasn't harboring very high expectations of the steak kidney pie. This pie however looked like it was baked with love, sporting a lovely golden brown hue and piping hot creamy interior. I couldn't resist taking a nibble and immediately felt a sense of contentment wash over me. The cubed mushroom and chicken pieces were one with the creamy sauce and blended perfectly with the buttery goodness of the crisp pastry crust. My only (personal) grouse was the presence of kidney in this dish- I absolutely cannot stand the taste of innards.

And then we waited for our final dish- the purported "mutton stew" to arrive.

After 15 mins, we sensed something was amiss and quickly caught the attention of our server. It was only then that we realized that the "beef stew" earlier served to us was actually "mutton stew". If we wanted beef stew, we would have to wait another 5 mins for them to prepare the dish.

As we were not hard pressed for time, we decided to oblige. 5 mins later, we were duly rewarded with a steaming bowl of the real Mc Coy, complete with yummy stewed carrots, potatoes and fork tender beef. Eaten with a crusty baguette, this definitely felt like the ultimate comfort food. However, as everyone was feeling a little too full by then, we struggled a little to finish this dish.

The menu also features an extensive range of juices, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) as well as desserts (cheesecakes, ice cream sundaes etc). Unfortunately, they tend to border on the pricey side (a can of bitter lemon soda cost me SGD4.40!) The upside however is that the restaurant does not charge for service and GST.

At Jacob's, food is hearty, servers are sincere and the vibe feels right. Just remember to come with the same laid back casual attitude and you've got yourself a great night out!

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http://waragaw.blogspot.com/2010/12/jacobs-cafe.html