Ah Bong’s Italian Review: Pasta Sets With Desserts And Drinks For $12 Beside Bugis MRT

Anyone who loves carbs as much as I do will understand how comforting a good plate of pasta can be. Unfortunately, many hipster cafes serve run-of-the-mill pasta and it costs a bomb to dine at fancy places that offer something close to what you’d get in Italy.

Ah Bong’s Italian brings to us commoners a middle ground – simple yet tasty pastas that won’t break the bank. Their weekday lunch sets cost $12 nett and comes with a drink and dessert.

For those who are there for dinner, be it on a weekday or on weekends, you’ll get a free drink if you get a pasta and starter. And for self-proclaimed alcoholics, there’s a secret all-day, every day, happy hour where you can get two bottles of beer for $15 or two bottles of cider for $25 – shiok or what?!

Ah Bong's Italian - Pasta Lunch Sets With Desserts And Drinks For $12 Food at Ah Bong’s Italian Contrary to its name, Non-descript ($12) had a distinct taste that came from a generous amount of mentaiko. The linguini was chewy without being tough, and the cubes of pickled cucumbers were refreshing and complemented the noodles. Since this came as a set, we got a soft drink and tiramisu, which was the dessert of the day, as well.

This side proved to be as delicious as it looked, especially with truffle oil and parmesan cheese tying various flavours together. Take a video of the soft yolks breaking over the mushroom and sausages to own the #foodporn game.

Even so, Burrata and Homemade Bread ($14) from Ah Bong’s proved otherwise with its soft texture and gentle taste. Burrata is an Italian cheese with an outer layer of mozzarella that encases soft curd and fresh cream.

The cheese we had was pillowy and creamy without being overly rich and the bread was airy and lightly toasted to a crisp. The slightly-cooked cherry tomatoes were extra sweet and went well with the generous drizzle of olive oil.

Ambience at Ah Bong’s Italian It was barely a five-minute walk to the restaurant from Exit D of Bugis MRT. Unlike their original branch at Tiong Bahru, this outlet has air-conditioning so you won’t have to transaction with the heat.

There is a quirky mural in the sitting area that matches the rest of the restaurant’s colour scheme. The verdict The pastas here are tasty and worth the rate you pay, but don’t expect them to blow you away.

Ah Bong’s is a great go-to for those who are looking to enjoy comforting dishes without having to spend big bucks. Their menu changes every day so be sure to check out their Instagram page for the latest updates.