The fried prawns were the real deal. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and the bread pockets soaked up all that garlic butter. Beer came properly cold too, not lukewarm like most places. Would&#39;ve liked a bigger portion for the price, but the flavors made up for it. That garlic hit stays with you.

The banana peanut butter milkshake was thick and really good. Fresh juices were solid too. Wish the glasses were bigger though. 🥤

The place has this really calm vibe, not too loud or crowded when I went. Clean tables and the seating was comfortable enough to just sit back and relax. Food came out fast too, which was nice. Slightly on the pricier side, but the dishes were done well so I didn&#39;t mind.

Lovely little cafe with a terrace upstairs. The smoothie bowls are cheaper than most spots around. Coconut milk cappuccino was creamy, really hit the spot.

The passionfruit cheesecake was spot on&mdash;creamy, tart, and easily a 10/10. Portion&#39;s a bit small for the price though.

Stumbled in here after seeing the map pin. Got the fish of the day with garlic sauce - that sauce was proper good. Place is a bit tucked away but the walk is fine. Natural setting around is nice, makes it feel less like a regular tourist stop. Not the cheapest but the food held up.

The owner&#39;s genuinely kind and the chicken roti sandwich hit the spot. Came back a few times during our stay. Pretty decent spot for a quick bite.

Stopped by for the strawberry desserts&mdash;they&rsquo;re the main reason to come. Looked great and tasted even better. Place is clean and modern, not your usual spot around here. Price is a bit higher than nearby places, but you can see where the money goes. If you&rsquo;re into sweets, it&rsquo;s a decent pick.

Stopped by for dinner and the owner literally brought out the raw fish to show us before grilling it. Got the grilled prawns&mdash;super fresh, slightly charred, really good. Quiet beach spot, not crowded at all. Only thing is service was a bit slow, but worth it while watching the waves. 🦐

The food actually looked like the menu photos, which never happens. Nice little spot with a cozy vibe. My seat was comfortable enough to stay awhile.

The owner doubles as the chef, and you can tell he puts real care into the food. My catch of the day came out perfectly cooked, and that spicy sauce on the side was a nice touch.

The grilled fish was fresh and not too oily &mdash; felt way lighter than your usual restaurant meal. I liked that they didn&rsquo;t drown everything in sauce. Place was pretty calm too, easy to sit and eat without noise. Just wish the rice portion was a bit bigger for the price.

Stopped by for dinner and the vibe was chill. Food tasted good, nothing crazy but solid. Had the curry and it hit the spot. Place wasn&#39;t too crowded on a weekday. Service was fine, no complaints. Maybe a bit slow but I wasn&#39;t in a rush. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Came here for a lazy beach afternoon and it hit the spot. Cold beer + shoestring fries did the job. Owner was chill, not hovering. Bay&rsquo;s calm enough for a quick swim too 🌊

The staff here really know how to take care of you&mdash;our server was super patient explaining the menu and even tweaked a curry for my friend&#39;s dietary thing. Made it easy to just chill and catch up. 😊

The beach view is killer, but the food was just okay. Nothing special. Prices felt a bit high for what you get. Fine for a quick stop if you&#39;re already there. 🏖️

Bought chai masala and black tea here for family in Singapore&mdash;they loved it. Prices were fair, and the shop has a nice family-run feel.

The salmon miso soup was really fresh, and the sushi rolls hit the spot. Indoor seating kept it cool, which I appreciated. Service moved fast too.

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