The Big Cheese, which specialises in Mac & Cheese has opened its door at Sunshine Plaza, made with “no pork, no lard” ingredients.
Cheese porn alert.
There is now another reason to visit the under-the-radar Sunshine Plaza, be it to satisfy the craving for custard buns at Victor’s Kitchen, or to takeaway some hearty chicken pies over at Oven Marvel.
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While we usually come across mac & cheese in cafes with a hefty price tag, owner Hakim wants to make this comfort dish affordable to all.
This explains why items on his menu being competitively priced for the students in the vicinity.
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For $5.90 nett, you get to build-your-own mac & cheese, from the choice of two cheese base mixed with two meat or vegetable options and a topping.
Additional toppings are available at a nominal top-up of $0.50.
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I assembled mine with cheddar, mozzarella, chicken sausages and broccoli sprinkled with parmesan crumbs. I liked how the crumbs gave an additional savory perk to the cheesy base.
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Specialty flavors such as The Big Cheese, All American and Mac & Grill are priced at $7.90 nett.
I opted for their signature, “The Big Cheese”. It is after all, the name of this shop.
Made up of truffled mac & cheese, pulled beef and topped with gruyere cheese, the top layer was flame-torched to give a slightly charred aroma.
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Mmmmm… creamy rich with gooey cheese texture.
But as I dug deeper, I realized the truffle-flavor and pulled beef never came. It was probably overwhelmed?
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After my second serving, it also felt like both flavors which I ordered did not had an obvious difference.
Perhaps a stronger dosage of herb and spices to differentiate between flavors could work.
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Surprisingly, their light snacks Mac & Cheese Squares ($4.90) turned out to be more-than-expected.
Cubed mac & cheese coated with a layer of crumbs and air-fried till golden crisp, the additional crunch provided a different bite texture to the usual mac & cheese option.
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While you are at it, don’t forget the Cheesy Potato Skins ($4.90) which were as sinfully addictive.
(#cheesepull unlocked.)
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The Big Cheese
91 Bencoolen Street #01-59, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 8147 0485
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily
https://www.facebook.com/thebigcheesesg/
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* Written by Lewis Tan @juicyfingers, a self-proclaimed coffee addict. Daniel’s Food Diary pays for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.
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