Las Chicas

Since we didn't get to try Las Chicas on Sunday, both Lily and myself went back the very next day to have another go. When we reached, we saw a longer queue standing outside. I quietly said to myself, if there's going to be a long wait, we will be heading over to Wall 280 to try out other delicious pides.

Spoke to the waiter and surprisingly there's a seat for the two of us. Those waiting were in a group of 4/6 pax. We will just have to come back for the sensational pides across the street! :D

Sat down, glanced through the menu, not a clue and we thought rather than being gung-ho, we would stick by the review recommendations and if it's as good as it says, we will be more adventurous next trip.

I ordered Bikini Blowout Benedict (BBB). It's a variation of your traditional egg benedict. It's served with seasoned avocado, crispy bacon, poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce on a sesame seed bagel. It's very tasty, bold dish. Even though the bagel was hard (as it meant to be), I actually loved it! Using bagel is probably influenced by the Jewish community in Balaclava.

Bikini Blowout Benedict

Another recommendation was the well known french toast. It served with strawberry, banana, pistachio ricotta and maple syrup, to be exact. Unlike myself, Lily has sweet tooth and didn't hesitate when ordering this. The first thing she said after her first bite was "B, try this!!!" with heaps of excitement. She usually plays it cool and rarely get excited with tasty food, when she does, you know it's super delicious! The ricotta was very cool and creamy filled with heaps of pistachio. Have it together with the warm freshly fried french toast and banana, SENSATIONAL!

Las Chicas won Cheap Eats Breakfast Of The Year award back in 2006 with this dish and with Lily's excitement, I can appreciate it. Very yummy and sinful at the same time.

French toast with strawberry, banana, pistachio ricotta and maple syrup

In case you are wondering, Cheap Eats is a guide for best spot to grab a bite to eat without breaking the budget. The range varies from cafes to restaurants, bakeries to sushi bars. A guide for frugal and fervent foodie like ourselves. :D

My cup of latte with a very "funky" saucer

Our breakfast turned out to be very impressive feast indeed. Enormous... sinful... but very impressed!

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