Fan of Atlas, Columbus Coffee Co., Apollo Coffee Bar, Neptune or Supernova?
One, some, or all of the above?
In any case, you would be tempted to visited Moonchild, the latest addition to Jalan Besar‘s vibrant café scene.
It carries a legacy of astronomical names, joining the ranks of its sister cafes.
So why “Moonchild”?
This new brunch and coffee spot located at 351 Jalan Besar, is a nod to the now-defunct Lunar Coffee Brewers, encapsulating memories of its predecessor in its celestial-themed name.
Stepping into Moonchild, you would greeted by a stylish and contemporary ambiance, with a striking mature bottle tree feature in the middle.
I was initially confused as how to get in though – there is a narrow front and side entrance.
The space also features an outdoor seating area for those who intend to have a more al fresco dining experience, yet sheltered.
The menu at Moonchild stands out with its creative twists on brunch classics which they call the “Morning Situation”.
You would find Banana Bread with Espresso Mascarpone ($12.60), Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($18.90), Hotcakes with Bacon & Chicken Sausage ($22), Rosti with Cheesy Frank & Eggs ($22.90), and Bestie Breakfast Burger ($20.90).
I asked the Moonchild peeps for recommendations, and came the “Really Nice Mushrooms on Toast” ($19.50).
While people do tell me off in the past when I used the word “nice”, this indeed lived up to its name and was “very nice”.
This hearty dish combined grilled mushrooms, spinach, and pickled shallots, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and poached eggs.
What made it ‘nicer’ was the fluffy ciabatta bread and textured sourdough crumb.
Would recommend sharing as the creamy sauce made it quite heavy, but loved the mix of textures nevertheless.
Another dish you may want to try is the Potato Stack Smoked Salmon Poached Eggs ($21.90).
This dish layers fried potato stack (intricate layer by layer) with smoked salmon and poached eggs, drizzled with hollandaise and caper vinaigrette.
It was the Pork Dan Dan Scallion Noodles ($21) that stole the show for me.
Oh, not the usual pasta dishes, but they do have Aglio Olio, Carbonara, Cereal Prawn Spaghetti as well.
This bowl features Mala crisp pork, braised shiitake, grilled mushrooms, long beans, cucumbers, onsen egg, and scallion green sauce, all served with knife-cut noodles.
The noodles were a highlight with a pleasant chewy texture, and the spiciness came in just lightly (I know some people would want more).
However, the dish may benefit from a bit more aromatic depth, perhaps with the addition of scallion oil to elevate the flavours further.
With loads of other interesting brunch items to be discovered, Moonchild will be a promising new spot for brunch enthusiasts and coffee lovers in Singapore.
Moonchild
351 Jalan Besar #01-01, Singapore 208988
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm (Tues – Sat), 9am – 7pm (Sun), Closed Mon
Other Related Entries
Atlas Coffeehouse (Bukit Timah)
Supernova (Tanjong Katong)
Columbus Coffee Co. (Upper Thomson)
Apollo Coffee Bar (Serangoon Garden)
Neptune (East Coast Road)
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