Jiggly, airy and soft, soufflé pancakes are one of the most legendary hybrids in the history of desserts. It doesn’t matter if you can barely stand after your meal — you’ll always have space for this lightweight indulgence.

Singapore has seen many cafes serving up these cloud-soft pancakes. People just can’t seem to get enough of them. But, just when you thought you’ve seen them all, another cafe strikes again. 19 Tea, a popular chain in South Korea known for its soufflé pancakes and tea has opened at Our Tampines Hub.

Their souffle pancakes are some of the most wallet-friendly ones we’ve seen — any one of them will set you back at less than $5!

19 Tea is a dainty little cafe offering a range of soufflé pancakes and milk tea drinks. Their interior is dressed in vibrant pinks and minimalistic touches, providing customers with a youthful, bright atmosphere.

We tried the signature Soufflé Pancakes in three flavours — Original (S$3.90), Matcha (S$4.20) and Tiramisu (S$4.20).

The Original Pancake was slathered in thick, milky cream and finished with a strawberry garnish that could have been a little bigger. The pancake itself was light and airy, but the cream sauce was a little too sweet for us.

Their matcha rendition was underwhelming, with the only thing setting it apart from the Original being a sprinkle of matcha powder atop. It would have been even better if the matcha powder was incorporated into the pancake batter itself.

As for their Tiramisu Pancake, there was nothing distinctively “tiramisu” about it, apart from the cocoa powder dusting. Nevertheless, it was still pretty delicious.

Of course, we couldn’t leave without getting one of their milk teas. We ordered their Signature Milk Tea (S$5.10), a classic brown sugar boba milk tea. Sadly, it missed the mark. The milk tea was too thin and the pearls were too dense.

Overall, we can’t see ourselves making a trip to Tampines just for 19Tea. But, if you’re looking for an aesthetic backdrop for an Instagrammable photo, this is the place to hit up.

1 Tampines Walk, Tampines Hub, #01-82
Singapore 528523
Sun – Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

Xing Fu Tang has reached Singapore’s sunny shores! Hailing from Taiwan and opening over 60 outlets domestically and 30 overseas since they were established, they have made a name for themselves with their highly-raved-about Brown Sugar Milk Tea (S$5.30).

Xing Fu Tang Singapore began its debut in Singapore with a pop-up at Takashimaya’s Food Fiesta featuring Asian Street Food from 30 May to 16 June 2019. Warning: There will be long queues ahead, so expect some waiting before you get your hands on the newest (and possibly the best) bubble tea in town.

Xing Fu Tang Singapore will soon be opening an outlet at Century Square on the 28th of June this year. Their drinks will be priced from S$3.50 to S$6.30.

Xing Fu Tang, meaning “Happiness Realm” in Mandarin, truly lives up to its name, bringing a smile to the faces of those who get to drink their tea.

Their Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea comes with a thick slathering of brown sugar syrup and the chewiest tapioca pearls. Xing Fu Tang’s brown sugar pearls have a uniquely flatter texture, but somehow have a greater chew factor and a rich flavour. They explained that this is because they only use raw brown sugar and not syrup, and they constantly stir fry their pearls in a big metal wok.

The cup is then filled with fresh milk, cream topping and topped off with the same brown sugar used to flavour their tapioca pearls. Layer upon layer of flavour is added to perfect the deep caramelized flavour of their signature drink; it’s no wonder that everyone loves their Brown Sugar Milk Tea.

Just before they serve you your little cup of heaven, they brûlée the top of the drink where the brown sugar was, adding that final touch and that extra caramelized brown sugar flavour to the drink. 

We recommend shaking and stirring your drink to allow the fresh milk to meld with the luscious brown sugar syrup, creating the perfect blend of sweetness. Slurp up the chewy pearls while they’re still warm at the bottom of the cup for maximum brown sugar flavour explosion!

Xing Fu Tang Singapore
Takashimaya Food Fiesta (30 May to 16 June 2019)
391A Orchard Road
Takashimaya Shopping Centre, B2 Atrium
Singapore 238873
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Xing Fu Tang (open 28 June 2019)
2 Tampines Central 5
#01-22 Century Square
Singapore 529509
Nearest Station: Tampines