Starting 28 April, Lucine by LUNA at Somerset will launch its brand-new savoury menu, featuring more than 30 items, all priced under $20.
The cafe, newly Halal-certified and located at 111 Somerset, is best known for its intricate petit cakes from homegrown patisserie LUNA.
Korean Spicy Marinated Egg with Scrambled Eggs Toast 3/5
The viral Korean marinated egg, also known as Mayak (“drug”) eggs, inspired Lucine’s Korean Spicy Marinated Egg with Scrambled Eggs Toast ($14.90). Served on toasted brioche, it is topped with creamy scrambled eggs and a savoury-sweet marinated egg with a jammy centre. We would have preferred a thicker brioche for better texture and a stronger marination on the egg.
Crispy Breaded Chicken 2.8/5
Next was the Crispy Breaded Chicken ($16.90), featuring boneless chicken thigh coated in a house-made breadcrumb crust.
Superb Dry Laksa 3.5/5
Lucine’s expanded menu also introduces a wider selection of pasta dishes. The Superb Dry Laksa ($16.90) is one of the new additions, with pasta tossed in a house-made rempah and paired with prawns, fishcake and taupok. While the pasta could have had a better bite, we enjoyed the bold, flavourful rempah with a pleasant heat.
Tofu 4.2/5
The gorgeous petit cakes remain the highlight, and we were spoilt for choice. Our first pick was the crowd favourite, Tofu ($8.50), featuring a unique combination of silken tofu cream, hazelnut ganache, and buckwheat-infused crème anglaise mousse, all atop a crisp sablée base. It was delightfully light and well-balanced.
LUNA 2.0 Petite 4.2/5
For chocolate lovers, the LUNA 2.0 Petite ($9) is a must-try. Dig into the Valrhona Guanaja 70% chocolate mousse layered with hazelnut sponge, and you’ll uncover a crunchy centre of crushed hazelnuts, salted caramel, hazelnut dacquoise and dark chocolate-coated feuilletine.
Photos and words by Jo. A lady who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Lucine by LUNA
111 Somerset Road
#01-06
Singapore 238164
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)
Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 930am – 630pm
Fri-Sat: 930am – 9pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk to the destination. Journey time is about 3 minutes. [Map]