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Wunderfolks , which started as a home-based business in 2020, gained popularity for its tarts in various flavours. Building on its success, the brand expanded beyond its physical stores and ventured into a new concept with the opening of Café Barco , a Japanese-Western fusion café in Kaki Bukit. It is conveniently situated within the Techview Building and just a short walk from Kaki Bukit MRT Station. Iced Matcha Latte 3/5 Our meal began with the Iced Matcha Latte . We wished it had a stronger matcha flavour, as the drink leaned much more towards the milky side. Cold Tofu 3/5 We had the Cold Tofu ($6), which is on the light side. It is served with a Japanese sesame dressing and topped with spring onions, nori, and sesame seeds. Corn Croquette 3.5/5 Next, we tried the Corn Croquette ($8), which had a crunchy exterior and creamy interior. It was served with a sweet-tasting Barco brown sauce. Tater Tots 3.5/5 The Tater Tots ($7) were well-fried and crispy but felt a bit plain. A bit of seasoning or a dipping sauce would have elevated this dish. Mentaiko Egg Mayo Sando 4.2/5 The Mentaiko Egg Mayo Sando ($8.80) was a delightful treat. The creamy mentaiko egg mayo mix was nicely balanced and not overly rich. It was sandwiched between lightly toasted, fluffy bread. The tobiko sprinkled on top added a nice savoury pop to each bite. Big Breakfast 4/5 A crowd favourite at Café Barco is the Big Breakfast ($14), a classic brunch dish featuring scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, vine tomatoes, a hash brown, mesclun salad, and bread. While it didn't break any new ground, it was decently executed. Curry Chicken Katsu Don 4.2/5 Among the mains, our top pick was the Curry Chicken Katsu Don ($14.80). The dish featured slices of crunchy, well-seasoned chicken katsu served on a bed of Japanese rice and a flavourful Japanese curry with potato and carrot chunks. The katsu remained tender. Mentaiko Pasta with Salmon 3.5/5 On the other hand, despite its popularity, the Mentaiko Pasta with Salmon ($18.80) fell short of expectations. We found the dish to be more creamy than mentaiko-flavoured, leaving us wishing for a stronger mentaiko presence to better complement the linguine, grilled salmon, onsen egg, and tobiko. For dessert, Café Barco offers an array of their signature Tarts alongside other pastries. Additionally, the café stocks canelés from Flourcrafts, which you can pre-order for pickup or purchase on the spot. Photos and words by Jo. A girl 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. Café Barco Techview #01-02 1 Kaki Bukit View Singapore 415941 Tel: +65 9749 7940 Facebook Instagram Website Nearest MRT: Kaki Bukit (DT Line) Opening Hours: Daily: 8am - 8pm Direction: 1) Alight at Kaki Bukit MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes [ Map ]