SINGAPORE \u2013 Like the mall, several eateries at the revamped Serene Centre in Bukit Timah have received a glow-up. <\/p>\n
Fat Belly steakhouse relaunched in September 2025 with a refreshed menu and space, while Micro Bakery now has a bigger unit housing its bakery, kitchen and coffee operations under one roof. <\/p>\n
Orh Gao Taproom \u2013 the neighbourhood\u2019s beloved beer bar \u2013 has moved a few doors down from its original spot and now operates as a dual concept with a pet-friendly sheltered outdoor area. <\/p>\n
Not to worry, Orh Gao Taproom remains the go-to watering hole from 4pm onwards (4 to 11pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays; 4pm to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays). It also offers dishes good for sharing and pairing with beer, such as the new Crunchy Chicken Cartilage ($12) and hearty Crab Fried Rice ($19). <\/p>\n
But by day, it is known as Peh Gao Coffeeshop, which serves breakfast and lunch staples. <\/p>\n
The all-day breakfast menu focuses on traditional Kaya Butter Toast ($2.80) and open-faced sandwiches with options such as Chicken Floss ($5.50) and Otah Otah ($8). Add $3.50 for soft-boiled eggs and a hot drink. <\/p>\n
Then, from 10am to 2pm, the menu offers a mix of Asian comfort food, which draws from the diverse background of the kitchen team.<\/p>\n
That is how you have the likes of Vietnamese Pho (from $13), Nasi Lemak (from $12) and Taiwan-inspired Lu Rou Fan (braised pork belly rice, $11) and Mapo Tofu Udon ($12) on the same menu. <\/p>\n Peh Gao Coffeeshop offers pho, including Pho Ultimate with beef short rib.<\/p>\n PHOTO: PEH GAO COFFEESHOP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The nasi lemak comes with options of rempah chicken, beef rendang and har cheong gai (prawn paste chicken). The last is a must-order at Orh Gao. <\/p>\n Peh Gao Coffeeshop’s Nasi Lemak Beef Rendang (above) and Nasi Lemak Rempah Chicken.<\/p>\n PHOTO: PEH GAO COFFEESHOP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n My favourite dish is the Mapo Tofu Udon. It is a clever mix of mildly spicy mapo tofu with onsen egg, chewy udon and squares of fried beancurd skin for that extra crunch. <\/p>\n The weekly rotating selection of beer on tap from $14 a pint remains flowing all day long. It features crisp lagers, IPAs, sours, stouts and seasonal releases from local and international brewers. <\/p>\n Following this relaunch, Orh Gao Taproom is gearing up for its seventh anniversary in May, which includes a collaboration brew with Rocky Ridge Brewing Co from Western Australia. <\/p>\n It will continue to hold kitchen takeovers and events such as Monthly Stand-Up Sundays for stand-up comedy. <\/p>\n Where<\/b>:<\/b> <\/b>01-06 Serene Centre, 10 Jalan Serene <\/picture><\/div>
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MRT<\/b>:<\/b> <\/b>Botanic Gardens
Open<\/b>:<\/b> 8am to 4pm daily
Info<\/b>:<\/b> @orhgao_pehgao<\/span><\/a> on Instagram <\/p>\n<\/div>\n