our 3rd cafe stop,, hello arigato 🍓🍵

Visiting Hello Arigato Everton Park offers a delightful experience for those who appreciate simple yet flavorful Japanese-inspired cafe dishes. Located conveniently under an HDB estate in Outram Park, the cafe’s modest setting with both indoor and alfresco seating creates an inviting atmosphere for casual dining. Having previously enjoyed their offerings at the Upper Thomson outlet, revisiting this chain confirms their consistency across locations including Tiong Bahru and Bukit Timah. The Chicken Katsu Sando stands out with its perfect balance of tangy cabbage sauce and juicy crispy chicken, although the bread remains standard toast, it complements the filling well. The Tamago Sando features a refreshingly creamy yolk sauce and abundant egg white chunks, though the yolk could be slightly less cooked for enhanced velvety texture. Mentaiko Pasta delivers a rich umami flavor combining sweet and salty notes with a pleasing texture from the roe. The addition of raw scallops adds freshness but a firmer texture would enhance the overall bite. The Arigato Truffle Fries impress with their fragrant truffle aroma, balanced well by a tasty truffle mayo dip, although the seasoning leans on the saltier side. The cafe’s matcha cloud series, including the Coffee Matcha Cloud and Strawberry Matcha Cloud drinks, offer innovative twists though they tend to favor either coffee or strawberry flavors over pure matcha’s earthy tones. These beverages provide enjoyable thickness and flavor complexity for matcha enthusiasts looking for something different. For diners seeking a casual spot serving inventive Japanese cafe fare with reasonable prices ($81.95 for a meal with a 10% service charge for multiple dishes), Hello Arigato Everton Park proves a satisfying choice. Whether you’re craving crispy sandos, creamy pasta, or unique matcha-infused drinks, this outlet delivers quality and comforting flavors amid a cozy neighborhood setting.