Platform 1094: Harry Potter Themed Cafe - Is It Really Worth The Hype?

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Platform 1094....

Most people would have already heard about the new wizard-themed café located near Boon Keng Mrt. Indeed, Platform 1094 has been appearing on several social media platform for quite a while now since its opening and many people have since flocked to the café to soak themselves in the magical world of Harry Potter. You can really tell from the jam-packed crowd, both within and outside of the café. After numerous calls, we finally secured seats in the café.

The café was definitely designed to suit the Harry Potter theme, but it was not as big as what I have expected it to be. They also dedicated a small section of the cafe which was filled with all sorts of Harry Potter-related props (wizard hats and spectacles) for guests to take picture with. Their menu is relatively simple and affordable, with some really interesting food and drink items. So, is it really worth the hype? Read on to decide for yourself!

As simple as it may looks, the food did exceed my expectations. The pastas stood out the most for me as compared to their brunch menu. They were flavourful and addictive. The brunch items were not too bad but I thought it would probably be better if they could twit it a little bit by incorporating the theme into the menu because it seems like the regular breakfast menu you can find elsewhere. This magical #flatlay consists of Giant's Breakfast, Plaited Brioche with Smoked Salmon, Lebanese Grilled Chicken Pasta & Crabmeat Aglio Olio. A pity I didn't get to try their desserts but I will definitely head back again for their raved desserts! (probably when the hype is a little bit down)

Potion of Leech // $8

Interesting name but the drink turns out to be pretty normal. It is just a smoothie made up of orange, peach and banana. The drink was refreshing but the banana flavour was a little too overpowering.

Goblet of Fire // $15

This is the highly-raved about Instagram-worthy drink that everyone is talking about. I was really excited when the drink was served onto our table. The drink is bright blue (consists of Blue Curacao Liqueur, Lemonade & Bacardi Rum) and the server will lit the drink. So get your camera ready for some boomerang! You just have to sprinkle the cinnamon on the drink to create sparkles of flames.

The drink was more tuned to the sweeter side and has a really strong cinnamon flavour. If you are a fan of cinnamon, then this will be your cup of tea. For me, I’ll probably just take a photo and video of it!

Giant's Breakfast // $15

This was relatively simple, nothing out of the world. My favourite has to be the roasted pumpkin which was very flavourful and soft. I love the subtle saltiness at the end. The sausages and scrambled eggs were not too bad but I didn’t quite like the bread (similar to the ones you can find in Mcdonald) because it was a little too soggy for me.

Plaited Brioche with Smoked Salmon // $15

This was pretty good. The running egg was delicious. The salmon was fresh and tender. Overall, a good job.

Lebanese Grilled Chicken Pasta // $16

Like what I said earlier, the pastas outshined the brunch menu. I was quite sceptical when they served the pastas onto our table because I expected it to be more aesthetically-pleasing. But you know what, never judge a book by its cover because this turns out to be surprisingly delicious and addictive. In no seconds, we finished the pasta. The pasta was rich and creamy but it was not jelat. The chicken was juicy and tender! A must-try!

Crabmeat Aglio Olio // $17

Again, this exceeded my expectation. The pasta was not very spicy but addictive. You are trapped once you landed one mouthful into your mouth. It was aromatic and very flavourful!

Overall, I had a great dining experience at Platform 1094 but because I had high expectations of the café, it turns out to be a little disappointing for me. The menu would have been a little more attractive if it was more unique. But it is still worth visiting, at least for once! If I were you, I would wait for the hype to die down a little before I visit the café!

Nearest Mrt Station: Boon Keng

Location: 1094 Serangoon Road Singapore 328192

What To Order: Pastas

Café Rating: 3.5/5

Food Ratings: 7.5/10

Written by: Yong Wei Kai (Follow me on Instagram @yongweikai or @sgcafehopping)

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