Avorush – Healthy And Yummy Avocado Toast in Town!

Love it or hate it, the avocado is definitely a unique fruit. Not only are they nutritional powerhouses, they are also adored by many for their rich and buttery flavour. For the die-hard avocado fans out there, Avorush is just the place for you. This cafe in Asia Square Tower 2 aims to elevate the humble avocado and to curb the common misconception that healthy food can’t taste good!

One of Avorush’s most popular items, avocado toast, comes in 9 different varieties. I decided to try their simple ‘Back to Basics’ ($5.50), which features simply thin slices of avocado sat atop toasted sourdough bread. The avocado is dressed in a drizzle of lemon juice and seasoned with salt, black pepper and a sprinkle chilli flakes. Despite only having a few elements, the dish’s elegant presentation was impressive. The sourdough bread was golden brown on the edges, while the red chilli flakes beautifully complemented the green colour of the avocado.

After I got over how pretty the plating was, I decided it was time to give it a taste. As I drove my knife into sourdough bread, I could hear the satisfying crunch of the outer crust. The bread also had a delightfully robust and chewy texture, which made it the perfect accompaniment to the soft and creamy avocado on top. That brings me to the star of the dish. The freshness and also the rich flavour of the avocado really stood out, while the acidity of the lemon juice helped to lift the flavour of the dish. The chilli flakes added an extra layer of flavour by giving just a hint of spiciness. The combination of all these ingredients made for a truly delicious mouthful both in taste and texture! Unfortunately, I did feel that they overdid it with the seasoning as the avocados were too salty. Overall, I would order this dish again if the seasoning was less aggressive.

Perhaps the polar opposite to the simplicity of the ‘Back to Basics’, ‘Over the Top’ ($6.50) prominently features a poached egg and chunks of cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. The avocado kind of took a backseat in this dish – I had to peer underneath the glistening poached egg to see that it had been mashed and spread on the toast. Without further ado, I gently pressed my knife into the egg and was greeted by a burst of runny yolk.

Even though it was the same crunchy yet chewy sourdough bread, the oozing yolk served to enrich and bind all of the toast’s components with each bite. The avocado added a hint of butteriness to the toast, while the juicy cherry tomatoes added a slightly sweet and refreshing touch. At this point, I felt that the dish’s flavours lacked ‘oomph’. That was when I bit into a chunk of feta. It might have been small in size, but not in terms of flavour. The feta was creamy and melted in my mouth, spreading its intense cheesy tanginess. This dish really had an impeccable balance of flavours of textures.

As if that wasn’t enough avocado, Avorush makes drinks with avocado as well! The Avo Vanilla Frappé ($5.90) might come with a hefty price tag but its well worth it. Each cup contains half an avocado, fresh milk, vanilla and honey! Avorush keeps its drinks guilt-free by not using refined sugar in its drinks. I was intrigued when I saw this on the menu. Not only are avocados rarely used in desserts, this came in the form of a drink! I initially thought that the butteriness of the avocado would make the drink too heavy and also overpower the other ingredients, but I was wrong. The frappé had just the right amount of milk, which mellowed out the flavour of the avocado. This really allowed me to taste vanilla and the sweet honey. Before long, I found myself with an empty cup in hand!

Avorush isn’t just a place for avocado fanatics, I think it’s also a great place for non-Avocado fans to give it a try. If you really need another option, Avorush is also immensely popular for its Acai bowls!

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