With its cool aesthetics, fresh homemade bakes and hearty Asian fusion plates, Soft Order is that hot new cafe to add to your cafe-hopping list.
If the travel blues are hitting you hard, we found a new cafe in Singapore that might just make you think you’re in Seoul, South Korea. Meet Soft Order, a hot new spot in Bukit Merah that has been making waves all over Singapore’s TikTok and Instagram scenes. One look at the images, and the space instantly stands out with its sleek, industrial design that contrasts with the usual mellow cafe aesthetics. Tempted by the online buzz, I made a visit during the cafe’s soft opening phase to check it out myself.
Soft Order review: Details at a glance
Best for: Freshly made bakes, Asian fusion dishes and a luxuriously spacious setting
Must-try items: Homemade sourdough with butter; So TFC; pesto risotto; taro matcha cloud
Price: Mains from $16.90; sides from $13.90; drinks from $5
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm
Address: Soft Order, #01-06, 213 Henderson Road, Singapore 159553
Old warehouse aesthetics meet cosy chic
With a name like ‘Soft Order’, you’d expect the cafe to embody comfort, dreaminess and warmness. But, this cafe subverts all expectations with its industrial-chic style and brutalist architecture.
The sleek interiors are characterised by raw, structural elements, as well as textural materials like stone, wood and metal. Yet, it still maintains a chic edge that feels modern and polished. The pops of greenery also adds softness to balance out the space, and invites you to linger for a while longer.
An in-house bakery serving fresh loaves
The moment you step inside, you’ll be greeted by the fresh bakes selection from the in-house bakery. Unfortunately I came a tad too late on my visit – 2pm on a Friday, for reference. The much-raved-about shio pan (Japanese salt bread) was all gone. I later found out that the cafe only bakes one batch of bread daily at 11am during the soft opening phase. Fingers crossed that more bread batches will be available once they officially open!
Lucky for me, the homemade sourdough and butter (from $6 for two sourdough pieces and one butter choice) were still available. As a butter lover, I was tempted the minute I saw the mountains of butter staring at me through the glass display.
The butters came in four flavours: garlic, pesto, honey paprika and spicy dashi. Give me a tub of them, and I can probably polish off a sourdough loaf all by myself.
If you need recommendations, I’d go with the classic garlic butter that can do no wrong, and the spicy dashi for added umaminess and heat. I also had no complaints about the sourdough, which was chewy with a crisp crust.
Asian fusion brunch and dinner plates
Still hungry for more? The day-to-night food menu will fill you right up. I usually temper my expectations for starters – I mean, how good can Brussels sprouts and fried chicken be? But Soft Order’s renditions were moreish enough that I would gladly order them again.
The crispy Brussels sprouts ($17.80) was a flavour explosion with crispy bacon, tobiko, pickled guava, and a savoury homemade sauce. If you’ve been deterred by bitter-tasting Brussels sprouts, this version won’t disappoint.
Another pleasant surprise was the So TFC ($14.90), featuring fried chicken bites coated in truffle seasoning and served with a homemade Thai chilli sauce. The clever addition of truffle flavour helped to elevate the dish, and I easily gobbled them down.
For mains, I went meat-free with the Pea Bonara ($16.90) and pesto risotto ($19.60). The former is a must-try for udon lovers. The udon noodles had a firm, bouncy bite, and came tossed in a slightly sweetened pea carbonara sauce.
Meanwhile, the pesto risotto was creamy, rich and herbaceous. But, as a meat lover, I would try the kimchi charsiew version next time for added protein.
The brunch and dinner menus mostly overlap, but there are some dinner-exclusives, like the sous vide Aussie steak ($28) that is exclusively served with butter during the evening service. The luscious slabs of butter add richness to the steak for extra indulgence. And yes, you get to choose which butter variation you want!
Drinks that were almost too pretty to sip
Of course, I couldn’t leave without trying the drinks. Skip the safe selection of lattes and mochas, and go for the ice-blended Frappe series. I tried the daizu houjicha frappe ($10.50), featuring strong roasted hojicha aroma and nuttiness from the addition of soy milk. The black sesame flavour got slightly lost in the mix, and I wished it was more pronounced.
The cafe also has a creative line-up of drinks topped with cloud foam. I would have preferred a punchier corn flavour in the corn coffee cloud ($8.50), but the taro matcha cloud ($8.50) won my approval with its balance between the bitter matcha and sweet taro foam.
With its Seoul-inspired aesthetics and moreish plates, Soft Order is shaping up to be a promising player in our cafe scene. It’s still in its soft-launch stage before the official opening on 12 October 2026, so you might want to hold off on your visit for a while longer. As for me, I know I’ll be heading back once they officially open to finally get my hands on the salt bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Soft Order located?
Soft Order is located on 213 Henderson Road within a light-industrial estate. Redhill MRT station is the closest, and is about an eight to 14-minute walk away. Alternatively, there is a bus stop right outside the cafe.
What are the prices at Soft Order?
The mains at Soft Order start from $16.90, sides from $13.90 and drinks from $5. A meal here will set you back at around $20 to $30 per person.
Is Soft Order halal-certified?
No, Soft Order is not halal-certified, and serves dishes containing pork and lard.
Does Soft Order accept reservations?
No, Soft Order currently doesn’t accept reservations.
