Hungry Bazterdz: Cafe Hidden in Random CBD Mall That Serves Cheap+Good Food at UNBELIEVABLE PORTIONS

Try googling 'cafes in CBD' and you'll end up with the cookie cutter, raved and re-raved cafes in Tanjong Pagar, Clarke Quay and Keong Saik. Overshadowed by the money changer at Arcade Mall is Hungry Bazterdz, a cosy little bistro that spoke every sentence of the comfort vernacular.

The Grand Poobah (pulled-beef sandwich) I ordered wasn't the most visually motivating item on the menu, but the portions were MASSIVE to say the least. Served in brown wax paper that you would usually get when you tabao bee hoon from the market, the ratio of beef to bread is reminiscent of the Tokyo subway in the busiest morning, the ones where the station masters gotta squeeze em' in.

The result of being stewed for over 6 hours, the pulled-beef retained every ounce of its moisture and was incredibly tender. Full of flavour, the sandwich needed no additional toppings and I particularly enjoyed the notes of pepper which added to the depth of the sandwich, packing a nice burn without being too spicy at all. It was so good I went back there the next week.

Served in paper takeout boxes that instantly reminds me of cosy Chinese food in Manhattan on a winter night, the Mac and Cheese($7) at Hungry Bazterdz came at-once again- a massive portion and we had half left when shared between two.

Taste-wise, this wasn't the best Mac and Cheese I had, but above average for sure. Extra points for the adorable takeout box!

Totally recommend getting a drink from their fridge. Offering some eclectic chilled beverages in badass packaging, their Thai Milk Tea was surprisingly refreshing and not too sweet. Thumbs up for the cool bottles it's served in!

Other drinks include cold brews and unicorn tears.

Hungry Bazterdz isn't your run-of-the-mill cafe that begs for your attention with food served in shiny cutlery or colourful presentation. Serving true comfort food that's big of portion and flavour, customers are treated with hospitality as if you're long lost best friend.

The cafe isn't very big at all and can get crowded during lunch hour, so the ideal time to drop by is anywhere from 2pm. Personally, I find the communal table and nondescript surrounding to be extremely unpretentious and easy to ease into a lazy afternoon.