Foodsnoop: Supper heroes

Singapore’s first DC-themed cafe is a holy pilgrimage for fans of the comic universe, but Lifestyle writer Goh Pei Xuan susses out the food to see if it fares just as well.

DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFE
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue
Bay Level, L1-03
Singapore 018972

Sunday to Thursday: 10.30am – 11pm Friday to Saturday: 10.30am – 11.30pm Open on Public Holidays

Superhero Factor: 4/5 Taste Factor: 2.5/5

PHOTO: NICHOLAS YEO

WITH colourful artwork adorning its storefront and life-sized superhero displays greeting passers-by, DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe, Singapore’s first DC- themed cafe, is simply impossible to miss from the outside.

Inside, the 7-month-old cafe has even more surprises in store. Customers dine under the watchful gaze of a lifelike Superman figurine protruding out of a brick wall, while an elaborate ceiling mural of DC superheroes provides a stunning vis- ual spectacle to go along with the cafe’s western cuisine.

The superhero theme extends beyond just the decor — servers are decked out in quirky aprons printed with superhero motifs like Wonder Woman.

Additionally, the adjacent merchandise store, which sells a wide range of superhero apparel and figurines, makes it an all-round immersive experience for patrons from start to finish.

The food prices at DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe are slightly steep but with a wide range of superhero paraphernalia and picture perfect dishes, the cafe is a must-go for any avid fan of the DC Comics universe.

BATMAN’S DARK KNIGHT ($28.90)

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THE cafe’s menu offered an extensive range of western mains such as fish and chips, steaks and burgers to choose from but the staff recommended that I gave the chef’s special, Batman’s Dark Knight, a try.

Sandwiched between two soft, airy and slightly sweet charcoal buns were a juicy well-done wagyu beef patty, a grilled portobello mushroom, sweet onion and tomatoes.

A Batman logo made of dough sat atop the palm-sized burger, making the dish almost too pretty to eat.

Despite the generous ingredients, the overall taste of the burger was slightly bland, perhaps due to the patty which lacked seasoning.

BVS SUPERMAN’S PASTA CREVETTES CARBONARA ($28.90)

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TOPPED with a poached egg, the cream-based pasta also came with fresh red prawns and fish roe, and a side of Superman logo cut from cheese.

Unfortunately, the dish looked better than it tasted. The pasta was dry and the sauce lacked richness. Thankfully, the sweet prawns and juicy fish roe added a welcome burst of flavour and along with a perfectly poached egg, managed to elevate the otherwise ordinary pasta.

BATSY OREO MILKSHAKE ($9.90)

PHOTO: NICHOLAS YEO

THE oreo milkshake came in a decorative grande-sized Batman mug, attached with an adorable plastic cape.

To top off the Batman theme, the drink was served with a Batman logo made out of cocoa powder sprinkled on its surface.

The drink was thick and rich with bits of oreo cookies in every sip.

Layers of cookie crumble sat at the bottom of the drink, which made for a crunchy surprise.