Necessary Provisions - Coffee Bar Counter and Cakes Display

Necessary Provisions Cafe – Eng Kong Terrace

Upon entering the cafe, Necessary Provisions at Eng Kong Terrace, I felt I have gone over to the dark side. The entire cafe was black with sparingly greens. As a result when seated facing the glass panel, it was far too glaring to my eyes.

 

Necessary Provisions - Interior

 

Necessary Provisions - Outdoor Seats

 

Space were mainly with communal styled tables for the interior seating. A few seats were available outdoor as an alternative.

Sunday Menu

On a Sunday, Necessary Provisions is not serving its regular menu, instead it has a Sunday Special Menu, Sunday Fest.

 

Necessary Provisions - Sunday Menu

 

There isn’t much option; either, or and a dessert. Each set comes with the Bruschetta. Sunday Menu is simple and straightforward. At a glance on the blackboard menu, you know if you are going after it or not.

 

Necessary Provisions - Drinks Menu

 

A consolation that they are serving their full drinks menu.

 

Chicken Schnitzel Burger

I was recommended the Chicken Schnitzel Set ($20), came with Bruschetta.

 

Necessary Provisions - Bruschetta

 

I didn’t appreciate having a bread based appetiser since the burger is likewise. Even though this was the case, taste-wise, I am giving the Bruschetta a thumb up.

 

Necessary Provisions - Chicken Schnitzel Set

 

The fried chicken even though was extremely a thin slice, I could savour the chicken flavour. The bread batter was also lightly coated to give a nice crisp on the fried chicken. With the rocket salad, and the vinaigrette, it boosted the dish. By comparison, the coleslaw was a little dull.

 

Dessert

Caramel Lemon Chibaust ($12) is rather exorbitant for a narrow slice of cake composing of two layers of sponge sandwiched with Chibaust (custard cream) with a tart base at the bottom of the cake. On top was thinly glaced with Caramel topped with sliced roasted almond. Some Cognac was also blended into the cake.

 

Necessary Provisions - Caramel Lemon Chibaust

 

I like the entire composition, texture and sweetness level, though I feel that there are some room for improvement.

 

Coffee

Coffee served at the cafe was Black or white. For white, there are 4, 6 and 8 oz cup.

 

Necessary Provisions - White (6oz)

 

I went for a 6 oz cup with moderate amount of milk, closer to the Cappuccino. Coffee at the Necessary Provisions was a pretty well balance blend; medium acidity, almost full body with some berry and nutty flavour note.

 

Verdict

Food is considerably expensive at the Necessary Provisions, but in exchange the quality and taste, I am find it acceptable. In addition, the cafe offers free Wifi.

 

 

Necessary Provisions

21 Eng Kong Terrace Singapore 598993
Tel: +65 9231 7920


Website
http://necessaryprovisions.com/
FB
https://www.facebook.com/necessaryprovisions?fref=ts

 

Opening Hours

 

Wednesday – Thursday 1000 to 2200; Friday – Saturday 1000 to 0000; Sunday 1000 to 1800; Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

 

Getting There

 

By Bus:

  • alight before or after Eng Kong Place along Eng Kong Terrace   173

 

Rating: 7/10