19-07-2025
Home Singapore: Brunch cafe by day, livehouse serving Hunan-style dishes by night
Singapore might be bursting at its seams with cafes, but searching for one that dishes out both lip-smacking mains and a vibe to match? Now that's a challenge. Well, that wasn't until I visited Home Singapore at Clarke Quay — let's just say my faith in the local cafe scene has been restored.
You know that awkward feeling at a tiny cafe where space is limited, and your afternoon's conversation unknowingly becomes the topic next door? Well, thank goodness, Home Singapore is not only huge but also bright and welcoming (phew).
One of the lucky few who managed to snag a window seat? Just sit back, gaze at the blue skies and the Singapore River, and zone out to your heart's content.
What I tried at Home Singapore
For the uninitiated, Home Singapore is actually a lifestyle space offering a dual concept. During the day, this place operates as Home Dawn Cafe, serving brunch classics and Western fusion dishes with a twist.
We were excited to savour their new offerings that are served for Home Dawn. Each comforting creation is a result of meticulous R&D with influences taken from around the globe.
Home Dawn has currently launched a 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' brunch deal till 31 Aug 2025. But readers get an exceptional perk — 1-for-1 Brunch (you guys deserve only THE BEST!)
Simply make a reservation here using this promo code: SLXHOME.
The Miso Butter Vongole (S$28) is a food stylist's fantasy. It's beautifully plated with linguine lusciously coated in miso butter sauce, and served with live clams delivered fresh to the kitchen daily.
The linguine was cooked to a perfect al dente and the umami miso sauce had a lovely hint of sweetness. The clams were plump and topped with minced garlic. Each bite released a satisfying briny essence that paired magnificently with the pasta.
The Baked Furikake Salmon Grain Bowl (S$32) is a modern European-inspired dish with a dash of Japanese nuances — evident from the furikake 'skin' coating the salmon. It was resting on a bed of butternut pumpkin puree, kale salad, and quinoa.
You'd think a salmon that thick would be dry and tough, right? Nope! It was moist and tender, with the savouriness of the furikake lifted by the nutty notes of toasted sesame seeds.
The chef had added ricotta to the pumpkin puree, making it extra smooth and creamy. I also loved the crunch coming from the pumpkin seeds.
The Beer-Battered Snapper Fish (S$32) was soooooo HUGE that it puts many other fish and chips joints to shame. The chef shared that he uses Sapporo beer for its light taste.
The fish was clean-tasting and impeccably seasoned to a beer really did make the batter incredibly crispy yet light like a cloud.
The Beer-Battered Snapper Fish was served with fries tossed with Korean chilli flakes, salad, and something… not so ordinary. No, it wasn't Thousand Island, but a kimchi tartar dip that was zingy with a touch of spice. Two thumbs up.
The Homie's Brekkie 2.0 (S$32) which is an upgrade from the previous version looked like a breakfast for champions. The creamy scrambled eggs were surrounded by tater tots, aromatic maple glazed pancetta, sausage, roasted cherry tomatoes, sourdough toast, and charred brussels sprouts.
A staple on their menu is the (S$24), a creation that the chef brought back from New York City. A thiccc brioche French toast is topped with a colourful medley of seasonal fruits and toasted almonds, sitting atop a bed of cinnamon-flavoured honey mascarpone.
This, my friends, might just be one of the best French toasts I've had. That honey mascarpone? Silky-smooth and sweet — like Juliet sneaking out of the balcony to meet her buttery Romeo.
Don't forget to grab a cup of Donut Mocha (S$8) — it looks like the barista went rogue and dunked an entire donut right into your coffee. Fair warning: it's not the most elegant sip, so keep some tissues handy. But hey, if it's solid, who cares about a little chaos?
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When daylight makes its graceful exit, this cafe transforms into Home Dusk Livehouse. LED lights transitioning from a sultry purple to a hot pink illuminate the entire space.
Each night, you can catch live performances by our homegrown talents such as The Homies, The Cold Cut Duo, The Big Break, just to name a few.
What goes well with great vibes and killer tunes? Mouth-watering food and drinks, obviously! In the evenings, the menu takes an oriental detour and offers Chinese-style appetisers and mains instead.
Savour starters such as the Chilled Century Egg with Smoked Chilli (S$12). Trust me, you'll get a full-blown flavour party on a plate. The Spicy Crinkle-Cut Potatoes (S$12) are first double-boiled before being fried twice, and served with a house special seasoning — this goes darn well with beer!
If meat is your love language, then the Hunan Style Wok-Fried Pork with Green Chillies (S$22) is right up your alley.
The Crunchy Chicken Cartilage with Long Beans (S$26) is prepared in the same way as 'la zi ji''. It wasn't overly spicy or numbing. And that addictive crunch? Let's just say I couldn't stop popping pieces like they were spicy popcorn.
For something that's light yet packed full of flavour, the Cabbage and Egg Vermicelli (S$20) is a great option and comes served in a cute claypot.
To wind down even further, treat yourself to one of their sophisticated cocktails — like the Melon Sour (S$24). It's a stellar blend of vodka, Midori, melon and lime that glides down with ease. It was so good, I practically mourned the last drop.
Final thoughts
Whether your vibe is sunlit brunches or late-night bops, Home Singapore has you covered from AM to PM.
For the month of July and August, Home Dusk will be gifting a reservation-exclusive promo where customers can receive a tantalising plate of Soy Marinated Clams with Sichuan Pepper Oil 麻辣捞汁蛤蜊.
To be eligible, simply book a table via Chope using promo code: HOMECLAMS — it's that simple!
* This post was brought to you in partnership with Home Singapore.
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