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10 years ago in 2005, BreadTalk Group opened a higher end food court at Wisma Atria, gathering some well-known hawker and restaurant fare in the same place.
The rest is history. Food Republic is now almost everywhere around Singapore, also establishing its brand in some regional countries. I remember the ‘novel’ food court created some excitement then, with extremely long queues, and aunties dressed in retro gear pushing dim sum on push-carts.
Do you know that Toast Box has its beginnings there as well?
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10 year later, BreadTalk Group went a step further with the opening up of Palette at Capitol Piazza, an even higher-end food court. Food Republic 2.0 it seems.
Would Palette spell the direction of the future food scene in Singapore? Hawker fare in air-conditioned restaurant-like environment, where food gets served to you, of course at a much more expensive price.
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Here’s the difference.
I actually got served to a table, then given an iPad to take orders, choosing from a variety of restaurant-stalls. Staff would provide service to help, pour water.
The initial customers around were office executive and tai-tais (some with their husbands) it seems.
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Some of the stalls there include
– Ah Koong Restaurant. A 28-year-old noodle joint from Johor Bahru famous for its handmade fishballs.
– Hok Kee. A wanton and beef brisket noodle shop from Hong Kong.
– Balestier Bak Kut Teh (Okay, I will find out about the origins of this, since the most famous Balestier BKT is Founder. They have a stall within Ion Orchard’s Food Republic though.)
– Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant. Locals should be familiar with Ah Yat, known for its seafood dishes and abalone.
– Yong Xin Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles. Has more than 10 outlets around Singapore, familiar name with Food Republic.
– IndoChili. A family style Indonesian restaurant first establisehed at Zion Road. I quite like its food.
– 90 Gastro Bar. Offers cocktail and Asian-inspired desserts.
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What I like: Cool air-conditioned environment, without the need to queue. Best suited for customers who rather pay more than join in a line.
What I think can be improved: The price. I ordered a dry mee kia with fishcake at Ah Koong, and that cost $11.90. Plus service charge and GST, that set me back by $14! I recognised that there was some service provided in the delivery of food. But many restaurants which use the self-service iPad would do away with the tax.
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I have read several positive reviews about Ah Koong Restaurant’s fishball and fishcake, though that magical taste did not surface from what I ate.
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There were some stalls which are repeats from Food Republic. I wonder if Palette could have been different in the first place to create a more unique and upscale branding.
Will be back to try more food. Post will be updated in time to come.
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Palette
13 Stamford Road Capitol Piazza NEUE #B1-20/27 Singapore 178905 (City Hall MRT)
Tel: +65 6384 3359
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm Daily
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