D'ARK by Phillip Di Bella at EmQuartier

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With a plethora of wannabe cafes sprouting up in the city every day, you might be tempted to gloss over the mysterious-sounding D’ARK. A word of advice from us: don’t. Beyond its third-wave artisanal coffee, D’ARK offers a peerless experience for any occasion with its gourmet casual fare that mel ...More

With a plethora of wannabe cafes sprouting up in the city every day, you might be tempted to gloss over the mysterious-sounding D’ARK. A word of advice from us: don’t. Beyond its third-wave artisanal coffee, D’ARK offers a peerless experience for any occasion with its gourmet casual fare that melds fine-dining and comfort food together effortlessly. The sprawling space spans across two floors: the high ceiling instantly creates a relaxed vibe on the first floor and the decor finds inspiration from the rugged streets of Bangkok, with a counter reminiscent of a street coffee cart. Looking over the first floor, the second takes on a more cosy feel with its irreverent paintings and plush couches.

Coffee-wise, D’ARK offers three aromatic blends (D’ARK, Nero, Ali Reserve) as well as a decaffeinated single origin from Mexico, all lovingly designed by renowned Australian coffee roaster Phillip Di Bella. Make D’ARK’s Cappucino or Flat White your cup ‘o the day - created with their Nero blend comprising beans from Nicaragua, Cuba, and India, they are impeccably rich and smooth - a failsafe way to make your day.

If you’re here for brunch, make the hearty Spanish Breakfast Cocotte your perfect partner-in-crime, or if you’re craving something sweet, their Banana Pancakes or the Brioche Pain Perdu are sure to satisfy. As for lunch or dinner, we’re glad to have the Traditional Steak & Fries anytime - who can say no to a delicious, succulent 180g-Australian 150-day grain-fed flank steak topped with a decadent parsley-shallot butter, and served with delightfully crispy French fries? Lighter options like the Salmon Ceviche, marinated in an appetising citrus and passion fruit juice, are similarly alluring, as with the pasta and burgers - our ultimate comfort food - served here. Whether you tuck into the Seafood Pasta, locally-inspired Spicy Tom Yum Spaghetti, or the D’ARK Pulled Pork Burger, you will find little room for regrets! (Mar 2017)

DISHES WE LOVE

Spanish Breakfast Cocotte, Banana Pancakes, Brioche Pain Perdu, Traditional Steak & Fries, Salmon Ceviche, D’ARK Pulled Pork Burger