South Union Park is nestled among a landed private property estate in the East of Singapore with Kembangan MRT station some distance away. It is walkable distance though many would choice otherwise.

 

As it is surrounded by private residence, the area is tranquil and serene. It makes a great get away from the usual bustling shopping mall or crowded area for a peaceful meal with friends or family.

 

 

 

It is easy to spot South Union Park as its name is printed in black and it is against a white facade, a good contrast. Most importantly, it is huge enough to be spotted from a distance.

 

As we pushed opened the glass door, we were welcomed by a homely feel from the interior design of the cafe. The design seems to resemble Scandinavian theme.

 

 

It is interesting that all of us ordered the same drink, the Cappuccino ($4.50). And among the drinks, one of which has a variegated look. It has a distinctive layer of milk, coffee and foam. Not sure what went wrong while brewing the coffee. The cuppa was low body, low acidity with nutty note. We find it decent.

 

South Union Park offered a single paged menu with 1 soup – Chicken Noodle Soup ($8), 1 Snack – Pork Crackling ($5), 5 Starters, 2 Mains, 3 Homemade Pasta and 3 Plated Desserts.

 

 

Among the starter choice of Roasted Veg Salad ($10), Butter Lettuce Salad ($8/12), Fried Chicken ($9), Poutine ($12) and Crabcakes ($12), we chose the last item. I didn’t imagine the crabcakes to be in a mini balls that is good bite size. It came as a pleasant surprise. The crabcakes has visible crab seen and it has a distinctive herb taste. Depending on whether do you like the herb flavour. We were neutral to this herb taste though. At least, the strong seafood fragrance was absent.

 

 

Among the 2 Mains, Cheeseburger ($22) and Poached Salmon ($20), the former is more intriguing but we chose the latter as one diner doesn’t consume beef.

Looking at the pale salmon steak with raisin abundantly in the couscous, I was skeptical about its taste. Since both isn’t my preferred ingredient. I have a change of impression after trying it.

 

 

3 pasta offered, Short Rib Ragu ($22), Duck Confit Pasta ($19) and Butternut ($17), we chose the 2nd option with no regret. It was amazing. We could savour the duck flavour laced on the surface on the tagliatelle. The hazelnut cream unique and it complemented all the ingredients well. And some sauteed spinach with abundant shredded duck confit were throughout the dish.

 

 

3 Plated Desserts choices of Brownie ($9), Souffle of the day($13) and Apple Crumble ($10) which was our choice of dessert for the meal. On the plate was an entire baked granny smith, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with butterscotch sauce drizzled sat on butter crumble. Apple remains crunchy. As it has a core in it, making it difficult for consumption. It would be perfect if the core could be removed before baking or serving it.

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

NAHMJ and guests thought well of South Union Park. All the food served were above average at a reasonable pricing. We enjoyed our meal at South Union Park.

 

NAHMJ would recommend the Duck Confit Pasta to all.

 

 

 

South Union Park

101 Jalan Kembangan, Singapore 419139
Tel: +65 9061 8703

FB: https://www.facebook.com/southunionpark/?fref=ts

 

Opening Hours

 

Tuesday  1730 to 2200; Wednesday – Thursday  1130 to 2200; Friday – Saturday  1130 to 2300; Sunday  1130 to 2200; Closed on Monday

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

• East West line – Kembangan station

 

By Bus:

• alight at before Jalan Kembangan along Taman Kembangan   42

• alight at Kembangan Station along Sims Ave East   2, 7, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33, 67, 854

 

Rating: 7/10