Tucked above a kopitiam in a quiet corner of Tan Boon Liat Building, a new 100-seat café is quietly redefining casual dining with chef-driven collaborations and thoughtful dishes.
Cloudfields, located at Block 313 Outram Road, has quickly become a destination for those who appreciate both Instagram-worthy aesthetics and serious culinary ambition. The breezy space, with its natural light, scaffold installation, and picture-perfect nooks, might draw the crowd—but it’s the menu that keeps them coming back. Helmed by Chef Jason Tan, formerly of Michelin-starred Euphoria, the café offers a rotating lineup of dishes that elevate the typical café experience.
A Limited-Time Collaboration with Chef Takeshi Araki
Through June 30, Cloudfields is featuring three exclusive dishes from Chef Takeshi Araki, another former one-Michelin-starred chef from Esora. The standout is the fried chicken and shiso linguine ($26), a wafu-style interpretation inspired by oyakodon. The pasta is coated in a silky raw egg and dashi sauce, with shiso and sansho pepper adding a gentle heat. While some might prefer a firmer bite to the noodles, the golden panko-crusted chicken cutlet—crispy and light—more than compensates.
Signature Dishes Worth the Hype
Beyond the collaboration menu, Cloudfields’ regular offerings have earned a loyal following. The cacio e pepe fries ($18) are a bestseller for good reason: double-fried, thick-cut strips are tossed in an airy house-made potato foam, then topped with cheese, black pepper, and a drizzle of honey that ties everything together. The negitoro and kimchi tuna melt ($29) arrives on toasted brioche, piled high with tuna, negitoro, and ikura, with a side of potato wedges. The kimchi cuts through the richness, making it ideal for sharing.
For lighter palates, the line-caught barramundi ($34) is a safe bet—served with a dashi beurre blanc sauce that’s balanced, not cloying, and topped with fried egg strands reminiscent of fish soup beehoon. The accompanying rice, however, steals the show: Japanese short-grain fried with XO sauce and forest mushrooms, delivering an umami depth similar to Chinese yam rice.
Drinks and Desserts That Don’t Disappoint
The beverage program is equally impressive, featuring coffee from popular roastery Nickel Bencoolen. Options range from seasonal single-origin brews to eight signature drinks, loose-leaf teas, fresh cold-pressed juices, and homemade kombucha made from a seven-year-old scoby steeped in English breakfast tea.
Desserts include Chef Araki’s The Roasted Hour ($16)—a generous slab of hojicha Basque cheesecake paired with green apple sauce and whipped cream. But the real standout is the tiramisu caffè ($15), finished tableside with a pour-over of Cloudfields’ own espresso.
What This Means for Singapore’s Dining Scene
Cloudfields earns a 4/5 rating from Time Out for its rare ability to blend restaurant-level attention to detail with a relaxed, accessible atmosphere. The regular chef collaborations ensure there’s always something new to discover, making repeat visits worthwhile. For those who haven’t visited yet, the limited-time menu through June 30 provides a compelling reason to finally stop by.
Cloudfields is open daily from 10am to 10pm at 313 Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building, Level 2, Singapore 169073.