Wild Oats

Finally a decent chill out place in Hougang!

The former Bliss cafe premise is now more crowded with people wanting to try Willin Low's new venture and of course this being the first ever proper hang out place in Hougang area made it even more popular.

They have a surprisingly big seating comprising of indoors (which is seldom the first choice), the 'patio' which is more lounge-y and on the same level as where the bar is. Then there's the ever popular pondside seats on a wooden deck complete with very efficient fans which makes sitting there bearable even on a hot day.

Before I went, I've already heard of the wildly popular lychee beer which is so popular that it is currently sold out until end of the month according to the staff. Oh well. Timmerman's Strawberry ($10) - supposedly the popular option to try. But not nice! It taste like a very sweet cider and gets cloyingly sweet after a few mouthfuls.

Erdinger draft ($12 for 1pint) - fresh from the tap but it could have been better chilled.

Chicken wings ($4.90) - Nice but beware of the seemingly innocent dip which gives its kick quite soon.

Giant Sausages ($12.90) - Nice! 2 giant pork sausages nicely grilled served with your choice of mushroom sauce, black pepper, or mayo. The mashed potato was not too bad and the shredded cabbage was fresh and crunchy. The side of fries was shoe string and served hot but could have been less salty.

Chicken Chop ($13.80) - Chicken was tender but came with a whole sheet of skin. The rest of the sides are the same. Chendol ($6.20) - I didnt have this but everyone I've seen ordered this says its nice.

Service was slipshot and the staff team seem to be sometimes forgetful, ignorant, and doesnt make the effort to look up from their ipads order system to spot people waving their hands to ask for service. Be prepared to face bad service on weekends.

That being said, I will still return as this is the only decent place around for me. Prices are reasonable too.