Ah Bong's Italian (Tiong Bahru)
Pasta at Ah Bong's is handmade, flavorful and cooked al dente (Italian for 'to the tooth') - what's not to like! We have been there twice with high expectations and both meals did not disappoint. Ah Bong's doesn't skimp on quality; ingredients are prepared fresh and each day's menu is usually released on facebook/instagram one day in advance. Blending in nicely with Tiong Bahru's hippie vibe, the stall is literally a stove in the middle of an old coffee shop. The other tenants include a Yong Tau Foo stall which is quite popular -- we'll definitely have to try that some day.
Feast your eyes on the Bolognese ($8) from our virgin experience. We particularly like how Ah Bong's uses linguine which is flatter and wider than spaghetti, and soaks up the yummy sauce pretty well (more surface area). Teh-bing (~$2) was sold by the uncle standing nearby.
Cacio e Pepe (cheese & pepper). This was delightfully fragrant with the cheese (I think it's Pecorino?) lending a subtle saltiness in contrast to the fresh cracked black pepper. Highly recommended for all you cheese lovers.
On our second trip we had the Duck Ragu ($10, right) and a lovely Haebi Hiam Aglio Olio ($7). Although its hard to tell the difference between the two in this picture, they were each spectacular in their own rights. The slow-cooked duck was rich, moist and absolutely falling apart the moment we prised it with our fork. On the other hand, the haebi hiam was unbelievably crisp and fragrant. It was the perfect pairing to aglio olio, why hasn't anyone thought of doing that before?
Ah Bong also serves creme brulee ($4) for dessert. We haven't tried that yet because it looked really tiny and... perhaps because we wanted to save space for the Shark Meat Lor Mee.
It's nice that Ah Bong's menu keeps changing as they test/perfect their recipes. Do note that their portions are limited so the more popular items may run out so be sure to go early so you don't miss out on the daily specials. We do hope Ah Bong's will be here to stay for a while, so we can continue to enjoy great pasta at a fraction of the price you'd pay in restaurants.
Ah Bong's Italian
Address: 56 Eng Hoon St, #01-46, 169793
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00-14:00
Website: https://www.facebook.com/abitalian
Contact: +65 9650 6194
Damage: ~$7-10/pax
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