Poteato - Have Your Po-Tea-To and Eat it Too

You can be forgiven for thinking there's been a misspelling of Poteato's name at first glance.

It came from the idea of merging fries (especially their sweet potato fries!) and a soothing cup of tea.
Ambience/Decor

With its old warehouse doors, the cafe had a rustic, homely charm to it. An old brick wall with a glass window set in it reminded me of an old-fashioned classroom.

Food

There was a reasonably large variety of options. Some of the items had...interesting names. Naughty naughty~

The aroma of the Honey Lemon ($4.00 for hot, $4.50 for cold) was easily recognizable. Particularly pleasant was the domineering lemony scent, conjuring up images of lemon trees among lush greenery. 

It tasted as good as it looked, with a nice balance of sweetness that teased the taste buds. I also enjoyed the novelty of sipping my drink from a jam-jar.

One of my friends got the Fish 'N Spice ($12.90). Initially I wondered whether it was enough to fill the stomach, but all doubts were cleared when the dish arrived.

A palm-sized scoop of tuna rested on a thick slab of white toast, beside a good mix of sweet potato and normal fries. The cold tuna was relatively spicy, and was delicious paired with cheese and the thousand island sauce dressing.

My other friend got the Poteato Club ($14.90), which consisted of layers of grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and fried egg, eaten together with a drizzle of cream cheese mayo. The fries were coated in some kind of chili powder; the combination was appetizing.

I ordered the Hot Chicks ($16.90). The orange color of the mashed sweet potato might be a stark contrast to the cheery yellow of the normal mashed potato, but they did not differ much in taste.

Drenched in brown onion sauce, the chicken had been finely marinated; its meat was succulent and firm, sealing in the juices. Although the salad was sans dressing, its original, bitter taste was a welcome relief from the other strong flavors.

The Apple Crumble ($7.50), which was served cold, had a surface texture similar to crushed biscuits, with a touch of icing sugar. Compared to apple crumbles from other cafes, this one was considerably thick. Brown sugar, raisins and apple cubes were crammed into this slice, while the base was kept bland to ensure the sweetness did not overwhelm.  

Overall

Poteato might be located in the neighborhood, but it holds it own against fancier cafes in town areas. You won't be disappointed!

Halal Certified: No

Food: 7.5/10

Ambience: 6/10

Service: 6/10

Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru

78, Yong Siak Street
#01-18
Singapore 163078

Website: http://poteato.sg/