About BLACK&INK Cafe Bistro - 29 Swan Lake Ave (Opera Estate)
Comfort crafted food with a nice homely touch.
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Smashed Cheeseburger
$16.90Double Smashed Cheeseburger
$22.90The Legend
$20.90Bacon & Cheese Pizza
$18.90Can't Stop Wings
$14.90Butt Naked
$22.90Fudgie Brownie with Gelato
$16.90Carbonara
$18.90Tom Yum Seafood Pasta
$18.90Can Dan Cheese
$15.90
Burgers
Burgers come with fries or salad. Brioche Buns are baked by inmates. Thanks for your support for our social causes!
Smashed Cheeseburger
Took us almost 4 years to get this right. Totally worth it 'cos it's our number 1 selling burger since it's debut and you just gotta try it if you dig cheeseburgers! Double smashed beef patties with a slice of smoky cheese each and topped with sauteed tangy onions for the win! No veg. You're welcome kids.$16.90PopularDouble Smashed Cheeseburger
When 2 smashed patties are not enough... you need 4!$22.90The Legend
Created in memory of The Legend in the rugby world, Jonah Lomu. This burger packs with a thick beef patty with cheese, greens, bacon, fried egg & housemade sauce. As solid as Jonah! Make it double patty to get food coma!$20.90Butt Naked
Butt Naked? But there are no buns! :) This keto-friendly burger is created for gym goers and weight watchers. Bacon, fried egg, greens, cheese & aioli in between 2 thick beef patties.$22.90Pok Pok Kai
That was how Granny used to call chicken in Cantonese. Crispy fried large boneless juicy chicken thigh seasoned with Granny's canton recipe, some greens, aioli.$16.90PopularCan Dan Cheese
A childhood sando that Big Roy would prepare for himself... Without all the luxuries, of course. This upgraded version has buttered brioche bun, beer battered crispy thick luncheon patty, scrambled kampong eggs, smoked cheese & tangy sauce. For the child in all of us!$15.90
Pastas
200g of no.14 spaghetti
Carbonara
No cream, Italian style. Smoky bacon bits, juicy button mushrooms, parmesan cheese, egg yolk. Not your typical carbonara with heavy cream.$18.90Tom Yum Seafood Pasta
Created during covid when we all missed travelling to Thailand! Tossed in prawns and clams.$18.90Prawn Aglio Olio
Our signature pasta since day 1. Prawns and pasta tossed in loads of garlic and olive oil. Indicate spice levels from non-spicy, light spicy or SPICY!🌶️$18.90Momma's Laksa Pasta
Pasta tossed in 55 year old Laksa recipe with prawns and topped with fried pollock fish nuggets & crispy taupok. Spicy!$19.90Beef Lasagna
Layers of pasta with loads of yummy well-seasoned minced beef. A light snack for some!$17.90Grilled Chicken Aglio Olio
Our signature aglio with garlic and olive oil and a big piece of grilled boneless chicken thigh.$18.90Pasta Beef Bolognese
US minced beef with our housemade pasta sauce. Kids love this!$17.90Shrooms Aglio Olio
Our signature pasta since day 1. Assorted shrooms and pasta tossed in loads of garlic and olive oil. Indicate spice levels from non-spicy, light spicy or SPICY!🌶️$16.90
Pizzas and Bakes
Choose from 10-inch White base or Squid Ink Parmesan base [Add $1] All pizza bases are thin crust & par-baked by inmates. Prepared ala minute, expect longer waiting time.
Bacon & Cheese Pizza
Our very first pizza flavour launched during the circuit breaker (CB) period! 10" pizza comes with onions, cheese, and bacon. Simple yet satisfying!$18.90Smoked Duck Pizza
Juicy tender duck breast slices with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese!$22.90Hawaiian Pizza
Needs no introduction for this classic. Using honey baked ham and sweet pineapple chunks, you can't go wrong with this one!$18.90Chunky Salmon Pizza [Back By Popular Demand]
Chunks of salmon, onions & mozzarella cheese makes this pizza a back by popular demand pizza!$24.90Shakshuka
Contains 2 kampong eggs, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and spices. Topped with a little cheese and 2 slices of our Signature sourdough toasts.$20.90Truffle Shrooms Pizza
Assorted mushrooms scattered all over a 10" tomato pizza base and topped with yummy mozzarella cheese and aromatic truffle oil. A great vegetarian alternative!$20.90Otah Pizza
Chunky fish otah chunks from muar spread all over with fresh onions, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Dressed with chilli flakes for the extra heat!$22.90
Rice
Using only quality Japanese pearl rice
The Chicken Story
First there was the rice... The chicken feeds on the rice... Then the chicken lays eggs... Go figure out the story!$18.90What-The-Duck!
Sliced whole smoked duck breast, resting on a bowl of duck essence fried pearl rice. Served with achar, fried egg, and garlic crisps.$19.90Char Bowl
Served on hot steamy calrose rice with little sauce to enjoy the original taste of the char siew. Topped with a fried egg, achar, and refreshing cucumber to complete your meal!$18.90Katze-Don
Tender and juicy crispy pork loin resting on top of a bed of house-made curry gravy drenched with over scrambled eggs and Japanese rice. Meat lovers may wanna add on another piece of tonkatsu.$20.90Yaki Rice Bowl
Contain white sesame seeds. 5 succulent sticks of chicken yakitori. Served with fried egg on a bowl of steamed rice. Really yummy!$16.90
Surf and Turf
Fish and Fries
Succulent crispy pollock fish chunks with crispy fries similar to your regular fish and chips except that this one you only need a fork!$16.90Aussie Marbled Sirloin
Under high temperature, the marbling in the steak begins to melt and coat the muscle fibers surrounding it. This produces a rich buttery texture and enhances the bold, beefy flavour of the meat. Served with pink Himalayan salt and black pepper and mustard.$24.90Hämana and Egg Situation
Hāmana (salmon in maori language) is pan seared with simple sea salt and black pepper over a dollop of mashed sweet potatoes, with side 4 scrambled eggs, and some greens. This 80-10-10 (protein-fibre-carbs) meal will sure blow the fitness freaks away!$22.90Chicken and Egg Situation
Juicy grilled tender chicken breasts drizzled with truffle oil and power packed with 4 scrambled kampong eggs (no cream) and side greens. Keto and low carb friendly!$18.90Fat Otah Toast
Created for OTAH lovers! Full slab of fish filled Muar Otah on toast, mayo, fried egg, fries, and garden salad. Dish is spicy.$16.90
Snacks
For sharing or even a light snack on your own!
Truffle Fries
Crispy shoestring fries with glorious white truffle oil!$12.90Can't Stop Wings
Crispy 2-joint wings with homemade sauce that once you start, you can't stop!$14.90PopularMa La Fries
Ma la fries are perfect with a nice cold beer or ale. Limited period only!$12.90Tipsy Otah Fries
Authentic muar otah cut into strips and coated with our signature honey ale batter.$14.90Rings of Gold
Real rings of onion fried to crispy gold brown!$11.90Squidward's Squiddy Hands
Crispy seasoned squid tentacles. Served with homemade curry dip sauce. Best with our beers and stouts or share over a meal with family and friends. Try some today!$16.90Nacho Cheese Fries
Fries with nacho cheese and mayo over the top$13.90American Fries
Shoestring US fries.$10.90Dirty Spam
Coated with our in-house beer batter and with every bite, you find specks of aromatic black pepper inside, which looks dirty from your regular spam fries! And this hammy spam has better texture!$11.90Luck Kee Sticks
6 juicy teriyaki chicken sticks dressed in seaweed shreds.$11.90Sweet Potato Fries
Yummy us sweet potato fries. Served with Aioli dip!$11.90
Cakes
Delectable slice cakes for a sweet ending!
Chao Ta Cheesecake
A traditional Basque burnt cheesecake renamed locally as chao ta which means burnt. Don't be fooled by it's exterior, the interior is soft and creamy.$9.80Belgium Dark Choc Truffle Cake
Dark rich Belgium choc truffle goodness, without being too sweet.$9.80PopularSpeculoos Cheese Cake
Speculoos in rich cheesecake.$9.80Ondeh Ondeh Cake
Authentic tasting Ondeh Ondeh in a cake!$9.80
Desserts
Fudgie Brownie with Gelato
Low sugar Dark Choc brownie with walnuts. Perfect for a less sinful indulgence!$16.90Chocolate Lava Cake With Gelato
Heat up at your convenience. Comes with a scoop of french vanilla gelato.$16.90
Pastries
Chicken and Mushroom Pie
Classic chicken and mushroom pie.$9.80[New] Rendang Beef Pie
Traditional rendang spices coming together with our flaky pastry, a perfect combination!$9.80Butter Chicken Pie
Butter chicken in a pie!$9.80Butterhorn
Buttery, flaky and not too sweet.$5.80Butter Croissant
Yummy butter croissant.$4.50Classic Beef Pie
Minced beef, capsicums, and onions.$9.80Crusty Chocolate Danish
Crusty almond cream on top, melty chocolate inside.$5.80Double-baked Almond Croissant
Double-baked almond croissant filled with almond meal inside and covered with almond cream and flakes on the outside. Toast it till golden brown for total enjoyment over a coffee or tea!$5.80
Coffee Bundles
Cold Latte & Cold Lavender Latte
Additional 10% discount for bundle of 3s! Choose from original & lavender flavours!$20.80Cold Latte Samplers
Additional 10% discount for bundle of 3s! Each set include 1 original, lavender, or mocha flavours!$22.80
Coffees
Cold Latte
Signature latte chilled immediately after preparation. Contains no less than 3 espresso shots.$7.80Caffe Latte
Top seller! Double shots espresso with silky steamed milk.$7.00Flat White
Top seller! Double shots espresso with silky steamed milk.$7.00Airacino
Airacano with milk.$7.50Airacano
Similar to your nitro coffee. Iced long black or Americano with foam. Great for those staying away from milk and sugar!$6.50Americano/Long Black
Double shots espressos with hot water.$6.00Black Lavender Coffee
Lavender infused black coffee in hot or cold. Another in-house creation!$6.50Cappuccino
Top seller! Double shots espresso with silky steamed milk.$7.00Cold Lavender Latte
Lavender infused caffe latte. No sugar.$8.80Espresso
Hot. Double shots espressos.$6.00Ginger Caffe Latte
Big Roy was a little under the weather so he created this drink. The kick from the caffeine with the ginger spiciness will take the flu away.$7.50Lavender Caffe Latte
Pre-infused with real lavender flowers into our house blend. Calming and relaxing. Best cuppa to end a hectic day.$7.50Mocha
Latte with chocolate sauce.$7.50Piccolo - Single Shot
Hot. Espresso with milk in a 100 ml.$6.00
Tea
Cold Brew Tea
Cold. Black&INK's signature cold brew using a unique blend of teas. Great for hot weathers.$5.90Genmaicha Latte
New. Japanese green tea roasted with brown rice. Malty green tea fragrance. Not too sweet.$7.50Gryphon Earl Grey Lavender Strawberry Sparkling Tea
Naturally brewed artisanal tea. Made in Singapore!$5.90Gryphon Osmanthus Sencha Passion Fruit Sparkling Tea
Naturally brewed artisanal tea. Made in Singapore!$5.90Gryphon Pearl of the Orient Lychee Sparkling Tea
Naturally brewed artisanal tea. Made in Singapore!$5.90Gryphon Tea
Hot. For one pax only.$6.50Ice Lemon Tea
Ice lemon tea made with cold brew red tea. No sugar, add your own.$5.90Matcha Latte
Special grade Japanese matcha powder with steamed milk.$7.50
Drinks
Babyccino
Hot. Chocolate syrup with thick milk foam and topped with baby marshmallows. Kids love this!$4.90Bundaberg
Choose from root beer, ginger beer, blood orange, or lemon lime bitters!$6.90Cadbury Chocolate Drink
Steamed chocolate milk with chocolate sauce.$7.50Coconut Water 100%
All natural.$4.90Coke Zero/Light
$4.90Ginger Latte
Hot. Mummy love this! Strong pure grounded ginger powder with steamed milk and little brown sugar (lightly sweetened). Curds up when cools down for a nice dessert.$7.50Honey Ginger Drink
A great remedy for coughts and cold. Drink it if you need something refreshing.$7.50Honey Lime Drink
Quench your thirst on a hot sunny day with some iced honey lime drink! Raining? Then go for a hot one!$7.50Pure Water
Made from 100% recyclable materials. Even the plastic cap! Support local products and business.$3.00Singha Soda Water
Sparkling soda water$4.90Snapple
$5.90Taro Latte
Yam flavours are smooth and nice!$7.50Yuzu
Comforting Korean yuzu honey drink. The Iced Spritzer version will cool you down on a hot day!$7.50
Merchandise
Souvenirs for everyone!
Barista Keyrings
Brass.$10.90Metal Straw
Stainless steel.$4.00Straw Brush
$3.00Signature 'From the Heart' Blend
250 g. Coffee beans indicate if needed to be grounded at what coarseness.$19.00
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