Sang Hyun K.
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Always nice when we come across a good brunch spot out West! 25ml Café in Hobsonville was a fun experience for us. The menu has some familiar favourites you’ll see at many cafés. We came hoping to try their crispy pork, but it was crossed off the menu, which was a shame. Instead, we ordered the 25ml Huge Breakfast and the Malaysian Fried Kway Teow, along with a mocha and a vanilla iced latte with oat milk.
The food was solid. I liked that they asked about our spice preference for the noodles (we went for quite spicy, and they delivered!). The Huge Breakfast had a good range of items, and while each was tasty, the overall combination felt like it could use a little more balance or a signature twist to pull it all together. The gourmet potatoes, though, were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Lots of promise here, and plenty of other dishes worth trying on another visit.
The noodles were amazing, with a generous portion (no complaints here) and a good mix of meat and vegetables. The flavours reminded me of authentic Malaysian kway teow I’ve had before. It’s not your typical brunch choice, but I love the variety they offer.
The food came out quickly, though it would’ve been nice to order at the table. The venue is lovely, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of potential, keep it up!