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FIX is an alfresco poolside cafe located in HomeTeamNS-JOM club in Balestier. Started by the team who own Grub in Bishan Park, this workshop-style cafe is built on the premise of ‘Original Homemade Goods’, featuring cakes, coffee, milkshakes and some savoury items made in-house daily.
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From the name to its décor, we can see a rather ‘guyish’ viewpoint – which features one-of-a-kind furniture handmade from paint cans, wood panels and metal pipes. And there is a motorbike (real one) parked at the side.
So many new cafes in Singapore. (Read: 20 More New Cafes In Singapore). At least FIX tries to serve something different – Naanwiches. Being the owners of Cookyn Inc, guess they have a reputation to upkeep.
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Flavours are Asian-inspired and not the usual run-of-the-mill, such as Beef & Kimchi, Chicken Tikka, Smoked Turkey Ham & Cheese, and Mushroom Feta (all $10, net price). I wanted to order the Korean Naanwich, but it wasn’t my destiny. Not available.
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The Chicken Tikka was not bad, but wished the naan wrap wasn’t that dry and tough. “Microwaved ah?” (I might have asked that with a disappointed look.) The question was met with an embarrassing-sounding “Yes”.
Who would know the very next day, co-owner Amanda wrote me an email, “We have improved! We are now making the naanwiches fresh ala minute.” They really take customer feedback seriously.
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We liked some of their savouries, such as the 3-Cheese Penne Gratin ($10), but pun-intended, they would require a trickle of FIXing. The cakes and pastries fared much much better.
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They hit my weak spot with Liu Sha Donuts ($6). The mini, not-too-sweet fluffy donuts are served in a box of 6, with a dipping sauce at the side made with salted egg yolk custard. So clever. (If FIX can find a way to inject the Liu Sha in the donuts, it will be a sold-out.)
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Strawberry Pistachio Rose Tart ($7) – pretty, a little dry though; Passionfruit, mango and coconut chiffon cake ($7) – smooth; Cacao Barry Chococolate Truffle Cake ($7) – rich and good; Twice-baked Sourcream Cheesecake ($7) – light, I like. Butterscotch Arabica Choux ($6) – The Winner!
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With a pool-side view, friendly service, and yummy cakes, FIX is one of the cafes which stands out from the rest. Good news for our Muslim friends, they are applying for Halal-certification. Look out for updates.
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FIX (Balestier)
31 Ah Hood Road, HomeTeamNS-JOM Clubhouse, #01-06, Singapore 329979 (15 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT)
Tel: +65 62561484
https://www.facebook.com/FIXsg
Opening Hours: 9.30am – 10.30pm Daily
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