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alkove bistro

4.1(499)on Googlecoffeehougang

2 Kovan Rd, #01-10 Simon Plaza, Singapore 548008

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere85
Consistency85
Food quality90
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

We think Alkove Bistro offers a reliable option for a casual meal in the Hougang/Kovan area.

The menu leans towards Western comfort food, with several reviewers highlighting the 'hearty, flavorful' mains.

The Set Dinner, available from 5:30 pm, appears to be a good value, bundling a main with a starter, side, and dessert.

Specific dishes like the Cheesy Baked Pasta, Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, and the Truffle Mushroom Pizza receive consistent praise.

While the Tiramisu is noted for its strong coffee flavour, the Shibuya Toast with ice cream might be too sweet for some.

Prices are described as 'slightly higher than average,' but the quality and cozy atmosphere seem to justify it for many.

Expect the bistro to get crowded on weekends, which can impact service speed.

We'd recommend visiting on a weekday evening to enjoy the set dinner without the weekend rush.

Signature

Truffle Mushroom Pizza

Best time

Weekdays

Wait time

Expect crowds on weekends

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Alkove Bistro in Hougang consistently receives praise for its hearty, flavorful mains like cheesy baked pasta, grilled teriyaki salmon, and beef bourguignon, often highlighted for refined plating and generous portions.

Customers appreciate the cozy ambiance and excellent customer service, though some find prices slightly higher than average and the Shibuya toast overly sweet.

The strong, caffeine-soaked tiramisu is a recurring talking point.

Hearty & flavorful mains (cheesy baked pasta, grilled teriyaki salmon, beef bourguignon)Cozy ambiance & excellent customer serviceDessert quality (strong tiramisu, overly sweet Shibuya toast, good banana cake)Value for money (set dinners, 1-for-1 deals, slightly higher prices)
90% positive10% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★PUA MIN JIE Jessmin· 4 months ago

Cozy dinner nights done right 🏡✨ We went for their Set Dinner from 5.30pm onwards — order any main and get a starter, side and dessert included 😍 our table had cheesy baked pasta, grilled teriyaki s…

★★★★★Joan· 5 months ago

The food here is superb! My second visit. Rmb having the truffle mushroom pizza was so good Today had oven baked cheese fullisini.. like the cheese Mushroom cream sauce linguine..this is so nice! Will…

★★★★★Gena Neo· 3 months ago

Simple decent comfortable interior design. Excellent customer service. Love their banana cake, never disappointment. Went there to satisfy an afternoon craving, the cake, the best. The rest of the dis…

★★★★Shawn Chua· 7 months ago

Tried the mains here and they were hearty, flavorful, and well put together. Portions are just nice and the plating feels a little more refined than your usual café food. The beef bourguignon and chic…

★★★★★Jeroon· 7 months ago

Nice little cafe to have a meal at! Can have little discussions here as well. Theres also ongoing 1 for 1 deals rn with the condition of just grabbing 1 drink per person. Had their fish and chips and…

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