fArt tArtz @ EXPO review!

HELLO MY LIL FOREST ANIMALS

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Before I continue, best of luck to all the students getting their O level results on Monday. Ah, I remember the good old times; not studying but being able to still pass my god damn o lvls was considerably a prodigious feat. Whatever you guys get, it's not the end of the world, when one door close, other doors open. After all, if you want a happy sorta ending, it depends on where you stop the story.

NOW, back to what I was originally going to post about: it's been quite some time since I've done cafe reviews so let's get back to that, shall we? Recently, my mother has been a tremendous help in the cafe hopping department because lady knows her artisan cafes like how she can remember that I didn't wash the dishes when I was ten. 

Easties, get prepared for your tasty treats. I'm sure you guys have heard of it: or even seen it appear repeatedly on my instagram feed (or others, of course) This quaint quiet cafe is located at EXPO and it's one of my top ten list of cafes to go to because 1. food is good and affordable and 2. ITS SO PEACEFUL AND QUIET.

fArt tArtz 

(yes it's literally that)

One might be curious as to why the name fart (yes, keep laughing you easily amused farce faces), simply, because their desserts are mainly tarts! Hence the word tarts - and to give it lil cute rhyme, the name fart tartz was created! Also "In Cantonese, Hokkien and Mandarin dialects, it sounds and stand for: 發达 Huat tat, Fatt Tat"

It is true, this unusual name is pretty catchy and memorable.

Honestly, I was faintly amused that my mom found it before I did. (well done mom, you deserve an award) She wouldn't stop telling me about their tarts tasting truly delectable and I quote: "the decor is amazing, you have to go there and take photos"

Welp. So we did. The first time we went together as a family trip and it was a weekend, mind you, we were worried about the crowds but apparently, when we got there, it remained decently quiet with a few seats available. The second time, I decided to do a blog review because the food there is truly divine. 

Brought the bestie there on a meek Friday evening because the weather was killing me and I was getting cabin fever at home. Afraid that there would a crowd at said cafe, I was surprised at the death-like silence over the place. Okay that sounds very unappealing but hell, a peaceful friday evening sipping tea in a cool air conditioned place away from the HOT BURNING SUN and the crowds? WHO WOULDNT WANT THAT????

Located at 1 Expo Drive, #02-04 Singapore 486150, this quaint spot is on the second level next to Coffee bean (if im not wrong, correct me if im wrong) Opened everyday, it starts a 9am - 6pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 9am - 8pm on Fridays to Sundays. 

Huh, now thinking about it, thank god we went on a Friday lol.

With the entire place almost emptied out, we went to look at the menu and once again, before I continue, I came here before and I selected one of their minty detox drinks AND IT TASTES WONDROUS. ITS MY FAVORITE DRINK OF THE YEAR, hands down. Mixed with orange, lime, lemon and mint, this drink really refreshes you up.

They are known for their instagrammable pasta in jars and cutesy flowery pot tarts - but honestly guys, nothing is NOT instagrammable if you try hard enough. Like seriously. 

On the day we went, there was a new pasta on the menu: Phanaeng Kari Pasta ($12.90)  which was basically this thai curry base pasta so Sam decided to give it go. According to their facebook page it's an ambrosial Thai inspired dish with sauteed chicken chunks, seethed with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, herbs and spices.

Their menu selection is very short and sweet; so for those who take eons to freaking pick their food, this will help you narrow down your search for the savory. I picked their Bulbous oriental pasta ($12.90) which was topped with my FAVOURITE crunchy fish roe, an aligo olgio styled dish with smoked ducks and sea salt garlic powder. 

If you aren't a fan of pasta, their flatbread and sandwiches are delicious as well, not to forget to mention; *whispers* affordable. I like how it's also not in small tiny amounts, it really does fill you up even though the jar looks small. 

LOOK AT HOW EMPTY IS WAS ON A FRIDAY EVENING OMG so happy.

It only took a while for the food to arrive! I was super excited to try out the new pasta because even though it smelled really spicy, it smelled really gooooood. The fact that it really does looks artisan and tastes artisan makes you feel as if the food would be fit for a king. (thats you)

Phanaeng Kari Pasta ($12.90)  

Bulbous oriental pasta ($12.90) 

The jar of pasta comes alongside salad and its really scrumptious. Don't let the jar fool you, there's really a lot of pasta inside. The thai curry pasta is well seasoned and drenched in a good amount of sauce, not too heavy but exceptionally light and smooth! The smell of spices really does make you crave for me. 

For the Bulbous Oriental pasta, I love how the smoked duck is prepared, how it's soft and easy to chew. Tasteful crunchy fish roe, oh how I love thee. It's like a mentaiko pasta without the sauce lul but still, it does really sit well in your mouth. Alongside the minty citrus detox ($4.80), I would say this set is certainly makes the cut - affordable good food with a lovely environment. 

The only drawback is probably the messiness of eating the pasta out of the jar. 

After the tasteful meal, we decided to try one of their famous "mud" tarts that look akin to flower pots! How adorable is that? Their dessert range from cute mud tarts to hand crafted jar desserts! One day, you will all be mine.

We tried the matcha oreo flavour but eh, it wasn't that great. I guess matcha and oreo tarts don't go too well with each other. It was a bit too dry and the matcha taste was very bitter in the mouth: before that day, me and brother had tried the mango oreo one and we went ballistic and both like two more. I guess it all comes down to the flavours you choose!

Either way, it was a sweet way to end the Friday.

I really love how it was almost empty that very friday. Look at the seats behind us, no one THERES NO ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (laughs manically) Anyway, I would definitely come back again for more, their pasta is really top notch. Good ambiance, brilliant food, out of this world experience, also their service staff are really nice! Thanks for recommending the pasta!

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 Until then, I'll see you guys around!

xoxo

evelyn