Butter Bean is unveiling its first outlet at Funan Mall on August 28, followed by a second one at VivoCity in September.

Another concept by the BreadTalk group, the brand targets the younger generation with its contemporary Nanyang coffee-based drinks.

Local dishes, bakes, and toasts are some of the dishes that will be reinvented as well.

Here's a look at the menu.

Arabica and Robusta beans

The coffees are made from Arabica and Robusta beans, which are coated with a layer of caramelised sugar before roasting.

They are ground in small batches when required, and brewed to the effect of "Kopi-O Kosong Gao."

This forms the foundation of all coffee-based beverages at Butter Bean.

From there, you can get the BBrûlée Kopi Latte (S$3.20) and G.M. Kopi BBliss (S$3.50).

The first consists of fresh milk, Nanyang coffee, and salted cream foam topped with a sprinkling of sugar that is subsequently torched.

The other, G.M. Kopi BBliss, is a blend of coffee, home-cooked gula melaka, and fresh milk, capped with fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of the same gula melaka.

Tea versions of the drinks are available:

• BBrûlée Teh Latte (S$3.20)
• G.M. Teh BBliss (S$3.50)

Other signature items include Lychee Orange Tea (S$3.50) and BB Rose (S$3.50), a bandung-inspired drink of rose water, rose jelly, and salted cream foam.

Kopi, Teh, Lime Aiyu, Dino Milo, Iced Latte, and Iced Americano are also on the menu for S$3.50 and below.

Open-faced toasts

Eight flavours of toasts will be available, starting from S$2 each.

Some examples are:

• PB&J  (peanut butter and strawberry jam)
• Flossy Chick
• Milky Milo
• Kaya and Butter Sugar
• Omu Cheese

These are presented in the form of an inch-thick butter loaf, made with New Zealand butter and Japanese flour.

Each slice is ‘toasted’ on a flat iron grill.

Add S$3 for two eggs (traditional half-boiled or Hanjuku-style with a molten centre) and a cup of regular hot coffee or tea.

Top up another S$0.70 if you would like the specialty drinks.

Local food, sandwiches

For something more substantial, go for the sandwiches or butter toast pocket.

Pick your protein:

• Battered Fried Fish (S$4.60)
• Crispy Fried Chicken (S$4.60)
• Basic Ham and Cheese (S$4.20)

It'll come with an omelette, sliced cheese, butterhead lettuce, and a drizzle of Curry, Black Pepper, Garlic Sesame or Thousand Island dressing.

Finally, Butter Bean also carries a few mains that are reminiscent of Toast Box.

Curry On Sunshine (S$6.80) pairs fried chicken thigh with steamed rice blanketed by scrambled eggs.

The dish is served with curry potatoes.

There's also the Taiwan-inspired Braise Me Up (S$6.80) — deboned chicken thigh braised in a spiced soy sauce broth, king oyster mushrooms, tau pok (tofu puffs), and a sunny side up on rice.

Prawn noodles and laksa (S$6.80 each) are similarly given a modern spin.

Top-up S$2.20 for iced Kopi or Teh Latte.

Two outlets

The Funan Mall outlet seats 45.

To keep up with its modern menu, the space will see marble counter displays, a butter block-inspired bar table, a faux tree, and a vibrant wall mural.

The VivoCity outlet can seat 84 and comes with an alfresco patio.

Details

Funan Mall

109 North Bridge Rd, #01-01 , Singapore 179105

8am to 9pm, daily

VivoCity

1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-207, Singapore 098585

Sunday to Thursday, 8am - 9pm

Friday, Saturday and PH, 8am - 10pm

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