Dessert chendol waffles for S$12.50 at new Peranakan-inspired cafe in Katong

Another spot in the east for cafe hoppers.

Karen Lui | May 12, 2021, 05:12 PM

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Ambling Turtle is a new Peranakan-inspired cafe located in Katong.

Opened on May 8, the cafe serves savoury and sweet pastries, including croissants, cakes, and tarts, to pair with your coffee on a lazy afternoon.

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Their speciality, however, appears to be local fusion items like chendol waffles and satay chicken croissants.

Chendol waffles

One of their signature items is the deconstructed chendol waffles known as Go Home (S$12.50).

Image by @funksoulbutter via @amblingturtle on Instagram.

Image by @the_xw via @amblingturtle on Instagram.

The reimagined take on the local icy dessert features pandan waffles topped with coconut soft serve, chendol jelly, adzuki beans, and a gula melaka drizzle.

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Satay chicken croissant

The Satay Chicken Croissant (S$10) contains chunks of chicken doused in peanut sauce.

Satay Chicken Croissant. Image by @jerikokho on Instagram.

Other variations include Nonya Curry Chicken croissant (S$10) and Pulled-Beef Rendang croissant (S$12).

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You may also swap the croissant for sourdough without extra charge.

Pulled-Beef Rendang Sourdough. Image by @the_xw via @amblingturtle on Instagram.

Other menu items

Ambling Turtle also serves desserts inspired by local flavours such as the Pulut Hitam tart (S$6.50) and Ondeh Ondeh Cake (S$7.50/slice).

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They also sell assorted kuehs, starting at S$1.50 per piece.

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Check out the full menu below:

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Image by @amblingturtle on Instagram.

Cafe

Boasting two storeys with a seating capacity of 40, the minimalistic interior offers a decent backdrop for your Instagram pictures.

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Ambling Turtle

Address: 66 East Coast Road #01-01, The Flow, Singapore 428778

Opening hours:

Monday t0 Friday: 12:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm

Top images by @amblingturtle and @jerikokho on Instagram.