tried brewbaker's kitchen & bar, located at anchorvale CC. it offers "tranquility and comfort for the soul" with alfresco dining and plenty of space - a welcome break from city's hustle and bustle (so they claim).


as we went there for lunch, the alfresco dining was not an option - it was hot, hot, hot. inside, it was fine, but I couldn't say it's cozy. they have lounge, though, as well as pool table outside. once sengkang riverside park is open, I guess the alfresco dining will be a hit.


their set lunches are value for money, especially since we got 1-for-1 coupon :) brewbaker's is under same company as jack's place, and we could really see the similarities. the type of food served, the servings, the set meals, the menu, the cakes, etc.


we ordered seafood basket and char-broilled NZ striploin. seafood basket was crumbed mixed seafood served with fries and salad. it was alright, but how wrong could you go with deep frying some prawns, scallops, fishballs, calamari and fish fillet? the NZ striploin was served with potato, vegetables and mushroom sauce. it was too well done and a bit too hard. astons serves much better steaks.


for set lunch, the meal came with soup and garlic bread, dessert of the day (it was almond pudding with longan), and coffee/tea. the difference with jack's place is that brewbaker's served ice water in a big bottle. that way customers can serve themselves and they only need to occasionally check for empty bottles, instead of refilling the glasses.