8Bar Espresso is a new Paya Lebar cafe that looks like a TCM hall

Aesthetic coffee and brunch spots have been popping up as of late, including Orchard cafe TAG Espresso and new croffle place Hellu Coffee in the CBD. The latest addition to join the Paya Lebar neighbourhood is 8Bar Espresso, which attempts to stand out with its Chinese medicinal hall-inspired decor and a wide variety of brunch fare.

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Food at 8Bar Espresso

The menu at 8Bar Espresso is rather extensive, featuring rice bowls, all-day bagel sandwiches and toasts, as well as specialty coffee made with the brand’s house-roasted beans.

We started with some Lu Rou Fries ($13...