Fika Swedish Café and Bistro

C says:

Fika started out as a fairly simple dining concept - halal Swedish fare, a well received option in the Haji Lane area surrounding the mosque. They've since gotten so popular that a second outlet has opened at Millenia Walk.

We went for lunch on Thursday and it was surprisingly crowded. They have a pretty good set lunch for $19.90, but A was fixated on having his smoked salmon crepe.

In the end he ordered the Skagen crepe, which combines smoked salmon, prawn and fish roe. This was simple and unfussy but very tasty. Next time we'll try the plain smoked salmon one to see if it's any different/better.

There were a few classic Swedish options for me to choose from, including an Ikea-esque meatball dish. I decided on the Swedish hash, with potatoes, pan fried beef, a sunny side up egg and beetroot.

This was a lot more substantial than I expected, and better shared than as a main meal for one person. It's very well seasoned but the copious amounts of potato make it quite heavy and stodgy after a while.

A also had the Swedish pancakes for dessert, with ice cream, chocolate sauce and lingonberry jam. Again, uncomplicated but well executed.

Food is good but the service leaves a lot to be desired. When you get their attention, the waiters are quite helpful, but trying to get their attention is the challenge. They're either standing around talking to each other, or gazing at the cake display rather than looking at the dining room to see if anyone needs assistance.

Still, there are enough items on the menu that interest us enough for at least one more return visit, but it's not at the top of the revisit list.

A says:

I really like most Scandinavian food so this is right up my alley. And this branch with convenient parking at Millenia makes it easy to visit.

C pretty much said what I was going to say about the service. But if you don’t read her usual long and detailed and long and long part of the blog, I’ve cut and pasted it below. heh heh

“… the service leaves a lot to be desired. When you get their attention, the waiters are quite helpful, but trying to get their attention is the challenge. They're either standing around talking to each other, or gazing at the cake display rather than looking at the dining room to see if anyone needs assistance.”

Fika Swedish Café and Bistro

9 Raffles Boulevard

#01-20 Millenia Walk

Tel: 6336-7234

www.fikacafe.com