Name: Hvala Odeon
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.27

Looked zen from the outside, but boy, I was not prepared for the cacophony of noises when I stepped in. I've always had the impression Hvala was quite veganfriendly so was surprised by the #mylk tax: S$0.20 for soy milk and S$1.00 for oat milk (Oatside). The economy must be weighing down on everyone. This cuppa was middling at best; I could hardly detect any smokiness of houjicha, which is a roasted green tea. Un-zen ambience aside this place is great for counting pebbles if you get a window seat by the low tables. #reviewwithaview #ofstones

Hojicha Latte

xinru-t2,657条评论

Umami straight Yuki matcha latte layered with smooth vegan cream that lent a touch of sweetness. 🍵🥛 Adorned with a matcha gingerbread man cookie that was not only adorable but also unique! The crisp bite gave way to a slightly soft and cake-like interior, with some matcha fragrance alongside the warm cinnamon spiced aroma. Such a festive Christmas special~ 🎄 ($8.50) #sgvegan #veganoptions #japanesefood #sgdrinks #christmas

Vegan Matcha Macchiato

xinru-t2,657条评论

Rice bowl topped with fried battered tofu, savoury sautéed mixed mushrooms including shiitake and enoki, edamame soybeans, fragrant crispy roasted rice, pickled daikon radish, shredded chilli pepper, and seaweed. 🍚🍄‍🟫🫛🌶️ Served with a teapot filled with konbu mushroom sencha dashi (savoury green tea broth) to be poured over the rice bowl. 🫖🍲 I have fond memories of eating ochazuke in Taiwan and Japan in the past, so I was happy to have a vegan version! Wished the tofu could have been seasoned for more flavour, but overall the dish was relatively tasty in a light, clean, and healthy way. Btw they have another vegan main in the menu at Odeon, also with tofu and mushrooms but alongside soba noodles. Would be amazing to have more vegan options in the future hehe! 😜 ($16.90) #sgvegan #veganoptions #japanesefood #wholefoodplantbased #wfpb

Tofu & Mushroom Ochazuke

patrickkth62条评论

It is a little chewy inside (which reminds me of mochi) and a little crispy on the outside. Love that it’s not sweet , which makes it goes well with a scoop gelato or two and I chose the chrysanthemum one! . Not all desserts are vegan friendly though. . . #dessert #vegandesserts #vegandessert #waffles #veganwaffles #gelato #vegangelato #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganfoodlovers #veganfoodie #govegan #veganfortheanimals #veganisnotscary #veganfortheplanet #goveganfortheplanet

Dairy-free Waffles

xinru-t2,657条评论

Warm chocolate brownie dotted with chopped walnuts, drizzled with in-house sauce (they said it was salted caramel but TBH it seemed like a generic thick sugar syrup to me) and topped with tuile thin wafer biscuit. 🍫 Personally found some parts of the brownie rather dry and crumbly, while some parts were nice and fudgy - maybe the secret was to let the gelato melt and moisten the brownie? 😂 Served with a scoop of goma black sesame or matcha level 1 intensity gelato by default (can top up for other flavours); I opted for the latter~ 🍵🍨 My non-veg mum kept commenting that she really liked the creamy matcha gelato which wasn't overly bitter! Although there is no longer any fully vegan Hvala outlet, they still have a relatively vegan-friendly range of desserts and for that I'm grateful. 💚 ($13.80) #sgvegan #sgdessert #veganoptions #icecream #veganicecream

Fudgy Chocolate Brownie with Gelato

xinru-t2,657条评论

Thick shot of freshly-whisked matcha followed by mylk and housemade hojicha syrup, though sadly the layers couldn't be seen through this opaque cup haha. 🍵🥛 Appreciated that we could swap from fresh milk to #soymilk free-of-charge, or #oatmilk for additional $1~ Iced version available for additional $1.60. 🧊 My non-veg mum doesn't often get drinks when dining out, and I'm also not an avid café-hopper (contrary to popular belief 😬), but we needed to decompress after watching a theatre production about a difficult topic by Wild Rice nearby. She really enjoyed this drink and said it seemed like you truly get what you pay for, since it was of good quality, tasting rich and full-bodied without being overly bitter. Glad I'm able to spend on myself and my loved ones, and more importantly I'm glad we had this time and space to talk through the theatre production we had watched and how it related to us. Apologies to the customers who may have seen me weeping in the café, your gurl has been crying all over the whole of SG this year 🌝 Luckily we had a drink for me to rehydrate myself huh? ($6.90) #sgvegan #veganoptions #sgdrinks

Matcha Hojicha Latte

xinru-t2,657条评论

New seasonal flavour of vegan gelato! Had to try it since white tea pear sounded very unique. 🍐🍨 Subtly floral, citrusy, and bittersweet aroma which started to taste kinda medicinal to me after a while hahaha. Good for those who don't like desserts that are too sweet! Pleasant creamy texture too. ($6.90 a la carte single scoop, $11.60 double scoop +$1 for premium flavour) #sgvegan #sgdessert #veganoptions #icecream #veganicecream

Roasted White Tea Pear Gelato

xinru-t2,657条评论

Strong smoky roasted aroma with nutty caramel-like notes reminiscent of cocoa. 🫖🍨 I know matcha usually gets all the love, but I always have a soft spot for hojicha since I'm a fan of that dark chocolate kinda scent! Thankful that vegan options for gelato are available across the Hvala outlets, and that they aren't sad icy options but lusciously rich creamy ones. ($5.90 a la carte single scoop, $11.60 double scoop) #sgvegan #sgdessert #veganoptions #icecream #veganicecream

Hojicha Gelato

xinru-t2,657条评论

There's something about multi-layered lattes that is just super beautiful - look at those swirls and hues!! 🥹 This came with a thick shot of freshly-whisked matcha (best believe it kept me up all night; remind me never to consume caffeine in the evening again 🤡), followed by mylk and housemade goma syrup at the base. 🍵🥛🖤 Loved the added complexity in flavour profile that the black sesame syrup gave! Also appreciated that we could swap from fresh milk to #soymilk free-of-charge, or #oatmilk for additional $1~ Although there is no longer any fully vegan Hvala outlet, they're still relatively vegan-friendly and for that I'm grateful. 💚 Iced version available for additional $1.60. 🧊 ($6.90) #sgvegan #veganoptions #sgdrinks

Matcha Goma Latte

torero140条评论

I was delighted to find a vegan-friendly ochazuke! Fried tofu was crispy on the outside and the generous portions of sauteed mushrooms, edamame and non-spicy shredded chilli pepper made it a lovely meal

Tofu & Mushroom Ochazuke

Min283条评论

Didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would, the flavour was a little too subtle. It made for a nice traffic light color drink picture.

Chrysanthemum Yuzu Cold Brew

Min283条评论

This black sesame ice cream was so good!! The flavour was strong in a good way. I wouldn't normally gravitate towards this, but I would love to have this again, especially with one of Hvala's waffles 😋