Mu Parlour's location above Thai Express is almost hidden from view - and the big glass window isn't helping matters. People often mistake it for a beauty salon of some sort.
Ambience/Decor
Stairs carpeted in green lead up to the second floor. It was decked out in minimalism style, with a clean and spacious look; the checkered floor and comfy red plush chairs. Seating was limited but the volume of people was astonishingly low, even on weekends, so that was not a big problem.
The glass window, although showing an unobstructed view of Holland Village's food court and shops, allows sunlight to filter in on tables positioned directly in front of it, so avoid choosing those seats if you don't want the sun to smile on your food.
Food
Mu Platter ($38.00) is a pretty good deal; one can choose any 2 of their burger specialties, which are served with 3 buffalo wings and a heapful of garlic fries and salad. It was a pity there was too little fried garlic on the fries.
Topped with a sour, tomato-based sauce that whetted the appetite, the wings were alluringly tender, despite the presence of some redness around the edge of the bones. The skin was thin and crackled as we pulled it apart.
So far, I've tried 3 burger specialties: No. 1 (Beef, Monterey Jack, Streaky Bacon and Gherkin), No. 11 (Beef, Avocado, Streaky Bacon and Mu Streaky Sauce), and No. 29 (Beef, Portobello, Horseradish, Arugula and Mu Secret Sauce).
The charcoal-black bread seemed noteworthy at first but failed to live up to expectations, being rather bland and unremarkable. On the other hand, the fillings were quite satisfying, one of which was the chewy, fatty bacon strip in No. 1 and No. 11. In No. 11, chopped parsley was rolled into the minced beef patty and drizzled with avocado paste to give it an exquisite flavor. Taking the backstage to allow this flavor to shine through was the cheese, which was mild and subtle.
In No. 29, a large portobello mushroom, grilled till succulent, rested atop the beef patty which was wrapped in cheese like a present. A spread of sour orange sauce complimented the burger.
Black Cast Iron Waffles ($15.00) - stated on the menu as chicken, waffles, maple and butter - wasn't exactly what my friend had expected. She thought it would be thin slices of chicken on top of a whole waffle, with a hearty dose of maple syrup and butter. It turned out to be a full course meal.
While the waffles were crunchy, the batter tasted ordinary and the maple syrup and butter were practically non-existent. The chicken meat was a good compensation though: aromatic and delectable. I also liked the grilled tomatoes, which were full of juice.
The stiff peaks of the Lemon Meringue Tart ($8.00) were covered with sugar and had a lovely melt-in-the-mouth texture.
The custard filling lay just beneath the frozen meringue, finished off with a thick crusty base. The customary sour tang of lemon was present, but was carefully kept to a minimal. The end result? A beautiful and tasty dessert that's wonderful for tea-time.
Zesty Lime Tart ($7.00) is a pastry that's simplistic in presentation, yet refreshing and sublime (get the pun?). Equally precious!
The Cafe Latte ($6.50) is a fragrant, light-bodied brew that won't feel like a caffeine overdose.
Overall
If you haven't visited Mu Parlour yet, you don't know what you're missing out on!
Halal Certified: No
Nearest MRT: Holland Village
16 Lorong Mambong
Singapore 277677
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mu.parlour
Above: No. 11 and No. 29
Above: No. 1 and No. 29
The charcoal-black bread seemed noteworthy at first but failed to live up to expectations, being rather bland and unremarkable. On the other hand, the fillings were quite satisfying, one of which was the chewy, fatty bacon strip in No. 1 and No. 11. In No. 11, chopped parsley was rolled into the minced beef patty and drizzled with avocado paste to give it an exquisite flavor. Taking the backstage to allow this flavor to shine through was the cheese, which was mild and subtle.
In No. 29, a large portobello mushroom, grilled till succulent, rested atop the beef patty which was wrapped in cheese like a present. A spread of sour orange sauce complimented the burger.
Black Cast Iron Waffles ($15.00) - stated on the menu as chicken, waffles, maple and butter - wasn't exactly what my friend had expected. She thought it would be thin slices of chicken on top of a whole waffle, with a hearty dose of maple syrup and butter. It turned out to be a full course meal.
While the waffles were crunchy, the batter tasted ordinary and the maple syrup and butter were practically non-existent. The chicken meat was a good compensation though: aromatic and delectable. I also liked the grilled tomatoes, which were full of juice.
Passion Fruit Cheesecake ($8.00) was fully coated in passionfruit glazing. Thick, indulgent and creamy, it achieved the perfect balance of sweet and sour, yin and yang. The base was firm enough to support the cake's weight, yet broke into little crumbs in the mouth.
The stiff peaks of the Lemon Meringue Tart ($8.00) were covered with sugar and had a lovely melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Zesty Lime Tart ($7.00) is a pastry that's simplistic in presentation, yet refreshing and sublime (get the pun?). Equally precious!
The Cafe Latte ($6.50) is a fragrant, light-bodied brew that won't feel like a caffeine overdose.
Overall
If you haven't visited Mu Parlour yet, you don't know what you're missing out on!
Halal Certified: No
Food: 8/10
Ambience: 8.5/10
Service: 5/10
Nearest MRT: Holland Village
16 Lorong Mambong
Singapore 277677
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mu.parlour
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