You can get your mac 'n cheese fix at this hole-in-the-wall at Sunshine Plaza

No more instant mac and cheese for you.

Fasiha Nazren | September 20, 2017, 03:59 PM

Now, Singapore was never really a place for mac 'n cheese — it started out in England and is now better-known across the U.S., Canada and the UK.

But if you did get the chance to have it growing up or occasionally, chances are you might have had the microwaveable 7-Eleven meal or the instant Kraft version.

While these instant counterparts are convenient and sinfully delicious (thanks to MSG), you can get a fresher alternative at The Big Cheese.

The eatery may be small, but it goes big on its menu with customisable selections — in particular, something called the Make-A-Mac combo (S$6 for small, S$7.50 for regular).

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A basic combo lets you choose your pasta, two protein and greens options, two cheese bases and one topping option ranging from truffle oil to Doritos crumbs.

Additional top-ups range in price: from S$0.50 for protein and greens, to S$2 for pulled beef.

via The Big Cheese's Facebook page

Alternatively, if you can't think of the perfect combination for yourself, there are pre-designed options such as The All American (S$8 for small, S$10 for regular), which is mac and cheese with chicken ham and sausage, topped with crispy beef bacon and a sunny-side-up egg.

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If all you need is a snack, they have some non-Mac choices like the Grilled Cheese Toasties (S$5) and the Cheesy Potato Skins (S$5).

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The best part about The Big Cheese is that it is a place for everyone (unless you're lactose intolerant, sorry) because it uses only halal-certified ingredients and has meat-free options such as the Four Cheese (S$5.50 for small, S$7 for regular).

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4 Cheese @thebigcheese Specialities Mac and Meat Free Mac dishes are on the menu but you can build your own mac and cheese and have your personal customised meal. Step 1 Make a choice of pasta from Elbow Macaroni, Fusilli, Penne and Conchiglie Step 2 Select cheese base from Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Feta, Gruyere and Gouda Step 3 Pick two options from a variety of meat, vegetables and seafood Step 4 Opt for one topping from crumbs, bacon bits and garlic / truffle oil I went for the 4 cheese and each penne is delectably coated with a cheese base of parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar and feta. Extremely chewy and tantalizing and one can sprinkle bacon bits to add that delightful crunch. Queuing time can be long but its worth the wait and promises to be a treat for cheese lovers. . 🏨Sunshine Plaza, 91 Bencoolen Street 01-59 . 🕚Opening Hours: 10.00am to 2.00pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm . 💲Damage: $7.90 . #instafood #eatoutsg #sgfood #instasg #igsg #sgig #sgcafes #sgcafe #singaporefood #sgfoodlover#cafehoppingsg #sgrestaurant #foodstagram #food #igfoodies #huffposttaste #foodiesg #igfoodie #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #yummy #foodlover #foodlovers #igfood #stfoodtrending #whati8today #openrice #openricesg #burpple #burpplesg

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As the place is tucked in a small corner in Sunshine Plaza, you can dine-in alone or with a few friends. But if you're planning to bring a big group of people, it is best to have your meal packed up in their cute American Chinese food-styled takeaway boxes.

For reservations, you can call +65 8147 0485.

Where to go: #01-59 Sunshine Plaza, 91 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189652 

When it’s open: Tues to Sun, 12pm-9pm

Top photos via The Big Cheese's Facebook page

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