Artichoke, I’m Here Again!

I have very nice and accommodating friends who always let me choose where to eat, no questions asked. So 3 days after the tasting at Overdoughs, my lingering craving for more Middle East food had me herding the group to Artichoke again, for brunch this time!

Not even bothering to read the menu (for once), as I already knew what I wanted: ful mudammas, a national Egyptian dish that’s frustratingly hard to find in Singapore. Hearty bean stew that’s rich in flavours (friends commented it’s curry-like), this one-pot dish hit all the right spots!

Half the group had the mezze platter (selection varies weekly) which I shall gun for on my next visit, while the other half opted for scrambled eggs with haloumi cheese, a safe but not terribly exciting choice.

Ful Mudammas ($17++, above)
“breakfast of Egypt” – cumin spiced fava bean stew, 5 minute egg, sesame sauce, melted butter, pickles, za’atar bread

Mezze Platter ($25++)
“Mediterranean bento” – smoked salmon, hummus, beetroot tzatziki, anchovies, za’atar bread

Scrambled Eggs ($22++)
local organic mushrooms, grilled haloumi cheese, rocket, za’atar bread

Artichoke Cafe & Bar
161 Middle Road
6336 6949