3/5 Alvin H. 2 years ago on Google
While
waiting
for
the
rain
vortex
timing
to
coincide
with
the
sampan
rides
at
MBS,
the
Beanstro
is
an
ideal
spot
to
people
watch
while
enjoying
some
food.
Food
wise,
it
was
typical
café
food
but
it
was
good.
The
Prawn
Aglio
Olio
was
tasty
and
would
have
loved
to
see
a
larger
serving
given
the
price
of
it.
The
Crispy
Calamari
though
was
a
case
of
Jekyll
&
Hyde
in
the
same
dish.
While
some
pieces
were
well
fried
and
tasty,
some
pieces
were
soggy
and
the
calamari
was
to
tough
like
rubber
that
one
could
bounce
it
off
the
floor,
makes
one
wonder
if
this
dish
was
made
from
2
separate
frying.
The
Cesar
Salad
was
tasted
but
the
croutons
did
taste
a
little
stale.
The
café
should
check
their
kitchen
or
central
kitchen
to
prevent
using
old
croutons,
just
in
case
it
is
management's
decision
to
save
some
cost
thinking
that
the
customers
will
not
notice
it
by
reusing
an
older
batch
of
croutons.
Ended
the
meal
with
a
drink
of
The
Ultimate.
Known
as
The
Ultimate
Mocha
at
the
usual
Coffee
Bean
cafés,
the
price
here
is
the
same
as
a
large
at
the
usual
café
but
the
size
served
here
was
at
best
a
medium.
Did
feel
a
little
peeved
that
the
serving
size
if
not
up
to
standard.
The
service
here
is
excellent
and
the
drinks
are
good
but
prices
are
a
little
pricy
and
does
not
match
in
terms
of
size.
Would
love
to
see
improvement
in
the
food
and
drinks
serving
as
the
excellent
customer
service
should
not
be
let
down
by
the
disappointing
kitchen
or
food
size
decision
by
upper
management.
General
Verdict:
A
relaxing
spot
when
seated
at
one
of
the
seats
that
surrounds
the
Rain
Vortex
pool.
Good
food,
great
atmosphere,
great
spot.
Worth
a
return
at
anytime.
Those
who
are
MBS
Lifestyle
Members
get
to
earn
10%
rebate
to
offset
future
spending
at
any
MBS
shops.
Opening
Hours:
Daily
8:30am-10pm
Queue
Situation:
It
is
one
of
the
more
popular
spots,
so
registering
your
name
and
phone
with
the
staff
for
an
automated
queue
number
helps.
Usually
takes
about
15
to
30
mins.
Price:
SG$20++
upwards
per
person
Payment
Mode:
Cash
and
all
Major
Credit
Cards
(Paywave
and
Physical)
Items
Ordered:
1)
Item:
Prawn
Aglio
Olio
-
Tossed
Tiger
Prawns
with
Garlic,
Olive
oil,
Chili
and
Parsley,
served
on
Angel
Hair
Pasta
Description:
A
tasty
dish
with
ingredients
cooked
well.
Only
wish
that
it
was
a
larger
serving
given
the
price.
Verdict:
Good,
Can
Order
Price:
SG$24.50++
2)
Item:
Crispy
Calamari
-
Deep
fried
battered
Squid
Description:
This
was
a
dish
that
was
good
and
bad
at
the
same
time.
Some
pieces
were
well
fried
and
the
calamari
was
good.
Some
pieces
were
soggy
and
the
calamari
was
tough
like
chewing
on
rubber
and
could
literally
bounce
on
the
table.
Makes
one
wonder
if
this
was
made
up
of
2
different
frying.
Verdict:
Acceptable,
Order
only
if
you
want
to
try
it
Price:
SG$9++
3)
Item:
Caesar
Salad
-
An
iconic
salad
of
Baby
Romaine
Lettuce
with
Poached
Egg,
Croutons,
Crispy
Turkey
Bacon
&
Parmesan
Cheese
topped
in
Special
Beantro's
Caesar
Dressing
Description:
The
vegetables
and
bacon
were
tasty
and
well
balanced.
Wish
that
the
croutons
were
fresher
as
they
tasted
a
little
stale.
Verdict:
Good,
Can
Order
Price:
SG13++
4)
Item:
The
Ultimate
-
Mocha
with
chocolate
covered
espresso
beans
Description:
A
tasty
drink
but
given
the
price,
it
should
be
a
Large-size
when
compared
to
the
usual
Coffee
Bean
cafes
Verdict:
Good,
Can
Order
Price:
SG$8++
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