Old houses along Tiong Bahru Road
Went there about 2 week ago, from a recommendation of a friend, after rekindling my interest to look for good artisan coffee places. A little bit difficult to find the place, especially there for the first time but the walk through the estate, felt like a walk back in time.

Chalet like backyard, to maintain the Kampong Spirit

Front of forty h4nds
I do not recommend going there on weekends, as it is extremely crowded and the 'sit back and relax' atmosphere as just missing. None the less, we still went in and sat at the corner near, in between the passage to the toilet and the stairs down to the outdoor seating area. The toilet was clean and so unpleasant smell. Not much of a service going on, they would quickly clean your table and maybe open the door for you if they were standing there, which they did for me. Water was self-service too.


The counter of forty h4nds
We had a large latte ($7), a single Macchiato ($4) and a Jamaican Pork Sandwich ($9.5). Although the place was recommended for it's coffee, I felt that the sandwich performed better than the coffee. The Latte was too milky and overpowered the coffee. I also didn't like the taste of the milk. The Macchiato was much better, but was not the best choice on a warm Sunday afternoon. 



Large Cafe Latte

Single shot Macchiato 
The Jamaican Pork, first time trying it so I don't have any basis for comparison, but the combination of the salty pork with the fresh vegetables and (what we identified to be a) fruit, had a refreshing twist to the meal.


Joined by a Jamaican Pork Sandwich
Overall, I do not highly recommend the place, but I believe in second chances and would give it a shot one more time. Especially for the flat and white tau sar piah which caught my eye.

Location: Yong Siak St, Singapore

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