Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - View of the dinning area with signage

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory – Esplanade, Singapore

Folks behind A Poke Theory has ventured into another concept with Alter Ego Cafe located at Esplanade. Though the Poke Bowl is also available if that’s what you might be wondering. This outlet isn’t about healthy offerings. Instead it offers the altered half of the personality, the rich unhealthy delish snack great for beer.

 

It is a chillax place. Great for gathering over a few bottles of beer and food. Nothing fancy, perhaps the exception are the mural art wall.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Another view of the dinning area

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - A view of the dinning area

 

On the menu, there are 2 sections in every category; Eat Clean and Indulge Dirty. Diners have the option to choose the healthy option or otherwise. 

 

Since Alter Ego is very much a chillax place, beer is never lacking. Over 2 dozens of choices with selections of Ales, Lager, Wheat, Cider, Beers and Draft beers are available.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Bottled Beer

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Non-alcoholic drinks

 

If you don’t drink, no worry, Tea Jugs ($7), Craft Sodas ($7), Rebel Coconut Mylk ($5), Cold Pressed Juice ($5) and Cold Brew Coffee ($7) are also available.

 

At Alter Ego, instead of DIY your own bowl, they offer Pre-set Poke Bowl with 4 selections. Among them is a vegan option, Green Goddess ($13). We tried also the Dynamite Kickin’ ($15). Surprisingly, we love the former. The combination of pomegranate and pineapple is well paired.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Dynamite Kickiin' ($15)

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Green Goddess ($13)

 

Numerous suitable beer snacks are also available on Alter Ego menu. Some of the popular selection are Fried Chicken Skin ($8) and Caramelized Ikan Bilis ($10) though neither are my preferred option.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Fried Chicken Skin ($8)

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Caramelized Ikan Bilis ($10)

 

More option, equally good and sinful are the Loaded Taters ($13) and Pizza Fries ($14).

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Loaded Taters ($13)

 

At all drinking establishment, chicken wings is never missing, hence diners will find the Buffalo Wings ($14) on the menu too.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Pulled Pork Dip ($11)

 

Pulled Pork Dip ($11) is one other fabulous option to fill the stomach. Interestingly, it was the Pita Bread by the side that captured more attention.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Grilled Cheese ($11) add braised beef short rib filling ($3)

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Grilled Cheese

 

Don’t miss out on the Grilled Cheese ($11). Add braised beef short rib filling ($3). It is seriously too addictive to be missed. Alternatively, choose the Chilli Cheese Dog ($14).

 

No dessert is a complete meal. As such we got the Berries & Cream ($11) to share. The chantilly cream sat on a bed of macerated strawberries and raspberries. This is not my kind of dessert was I don’t like cream.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - Berries & Cream ($11)

 

Other dessert options are the Lemon Icebox Pie ($11), I think I will like better. Or the healthier option, Blackberry Binge Smoothie Bowl ($6) and Caccoholic Smoothie Bowl ($6)

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

Food served at Alter Ego are generally rich and flavourful. It is certainly not for the light palate.

 

Alter Ego Cafe By A Poke Theory At Esplanade - More view of the dinning area

 

 

 

Alter Ego

8 Raffles Avenue #01-13D Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 6327 9301

Websitehttp://www.alterego.sg/

 

Opening Hours

 

Mondays – Thursdays  1100 to 0100 | Fridays  1100 to 0200 | Saturdays  1000 to 0200 | Sundays 1000 to 0100

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

  • Circle line – Esplanade station

 

By Bus:

  • Esplanade

 

Rating: 7/10