TOBY's The Dessert Asylum

By Mr Good | April 9, 2018

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Mr Good Says:

If you constantly find the portions served at typical cafes and restaurants too small, I have the perfect recommendation for you! Deng! Deng! Deng! Deng! Presenting to you TOBY's The Dessert Asylum, a kids friendly restaurant with big portions hidden inconspicuously along Boon Lay Way (formerly, TOBY's was located at Parkway Parade).

As the name suggests, TOBY's The Dessert Asylum is a dessert haven! Francis (the boss) shared that some of their mud pies are made with the recipes from the bygone n.y.d.c (New York Dessert Cafe) using Anderson's ice cream. So fans of n.y.d.c's legendary's mud pies, you know where to go ya?

I went for one of TOBY's original creation Brain Freeze, an unconventional combination of lemon sorbet and vanilla ice cream on biscuit. This felt like a refreshing guilt-free dessert that is perfect as an after meal dessert.

Apart from mud pies, Toby's also offers homemade cakes (go for their Ondeh Ondeh), thick toasts and waffles, which are delicious too! In short, dessert is TOBY's strength!

But desserts are NOT all they have! Positioned as an American-style family restaurant, TOBY's menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches, pastas and pizzas. In addition to the American menu, portions served here are also American portions! I could barely finish any of the dishes on my own. So for ladies and those with a small appetite, I will urge you to share! But if you are one who appreciates big servings, their generous portions will be perfect for you!

Among the dishes I tried, I was most impressed with their signature stewed pork pizza and battered button mushrooms. The stewed pork is so popular that TOBY's incorporated it into more than one dish (baked item, sandwich and pasta) to cater to a larger audience.

As a kids-friendly eatery, they also have a kids menu for children below 10. And if your children join the TOBY's Kids Club, they will also be entitled to FREE food!

To qualify for the Kids Club, each child just needs to make one order of the S$12 kids set meal. The kids set meal consists of a main, dessert and drink. Each qualified child will be issued his/her own Kids Club membership card.

Upon showing the member ID on your next visit, your child will get a free corresponding Main/Dessert/Drink ordered by you. For example, any order of an adult Main will entitle your child to a complimentary Main from the kids menu. The same applies for Desserts and Drink. If you purchase a Main plus Dessert and Drink, your child will get all three items for free (choices from the Kids Menu)!

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Mains/Sides

Guinness Stout Baby Ribs (S$19.90+)

I like that the Guinness Stout added a hint of bitterness to tone down the sweetness.

Hickory Smoked Baby Ribs (S$19.90+)

Slightly sweeter than the Guinness Stout one but this is more tender. Recommended for those who like their pork ribs sticky and sweet.

Grilled Salmon Steak (S$18.90+)

Stewed Pork Pizza (S$15.90+)

Very tender and and flavourful stewed pork! Best seller!

Smoked Duck Pizza (S$16.90+)

Hoshin sauce is on the saltier side, otherwise good.

Spicy Chicken Pizza (S$14.90+)

Would prefer this to be spicier. But crust is nice!

Apple Chicken Sandwich (S$13.50+)

Taste is good. Difficult to eat. I will prefer the apple chicken as a side salad.

Garlic Pork Sandwich (S$13.50+)

Love the tender and flavourful pulled pork!

Bruschetta Tomatoes Balsamic (S$6.50+)

Balsamic Tomatoes on crispy toast! I love it!

Prawns & Mussels Tagliatelle (S$17.90+)

Pasta was too soft for me. Not going to order again.

Beef Stew (S$15.90+)

Satisfactory with the fragrant garlic rice.

TOBY'S Platter (S$33.90+)

Some hits, some misses, some average.

Queso Fries (S$4.90+)

Served with warm nacho cheese sauce! Very addictive!

Battered Button Mushroom (S$5.90+)

Non oily batter with juicy fresh mushrooms! Recommended!

Popcorn Shrimps (S$9.90+)

I like the batter but not the prawn.

Spicy Hot Wings (S$8.90+)

I like the sweet, spicy and sourish sauce!

Chef's Salad (S$13.90+)

Huge portion! Dressing Choice: Thousand Island/Balsamic.

Soup of the day - Mushroom Soup (S$4.50++)

Flavourful mushroom soup with mushroom bits. Not too rich.

Desserts/Cakes

Ondeh Ondeh Cake + Rum & Raisin Ice Cream (S$7.50+, Add On S$4.90+ for ice cream)

I like that fresh cream is used instead of buttercream so this cake is not too heavy. Must Try!

Strawberry Jelly Cheese Cake (S$7.50+)

Not too sweet. But not memorable.

Dark Knight - Black Forest Cake + Chocolate Ice Cream (S$10.50+)

I like the rum soaked blueberries in the cake!

Cake - Snow White (S$7.90+)

A pretty good soft sponge cake with light cream and strawberries.

D'Lover (S$7.90+)

Delicious dome of fresh durian and cake covered by a thin layer of chocolate fudge.

D'Lover (S$7.90+)

Apparently durian and chocolate makes a great pair!

Seek Asylum (S$15.90+)

Not too sweet. Perfect with the Bailey's Irish Cream!

Brain Freeze (S$11.90+)

Similar to Tropical Sling Jolly but better!

The Great Wall with choice of ice cream (S$15.90+)

Crispy buttered toast! Good but do share!

Drinks

Strawberry Spider - Strawberry Ice Cream with Soda (S$6.90+)

Interesting combination of strawberry and soda!

Hulk-A-Mania - Green Apples, Sour Plum and Fresh Lime (S$5.90+)

A drink that whets one's appetite!

Coffee Chendol (S$7.90+)

Coffee and chendol is not meant to be. Drink is also too sweet!

Earl Teaser - Iced Earl Grey + Vanilla Ice Cream (S$6.90+)

Would prefer if the Earl Grey flavour could be stronger. But I like that sugar syrup is served at the side to allow for customization.

Cappuccino (S$4.90+)

I don't usually like Illy's coffee. But Toby's blend is alright.

Masala Chai Latte (S$5.90+)

Tasted like normal milk tea.

Erdinger Beer (S$9.90+ per 1/2 pint)

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