Weeks ago, the news of bubble tea stores having to close in Singapore shook the nation. Then, we realised that it’s actually not that big of a deal. After all, a good number of bubble tea brands have partnered up with various restaurants to offer their drinks on delivery!

So, there’s no need to sulk. Good food paired with your favourite drink — it’s a win-win situation for all sides!

If you’ve been missing your bubble tea fix and you’re not sure where to start, here are 17 bubble tea and restaurant collaborations in Singapore.

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EACH A CUP X ENAQ

Crispy prata and bubble tea? Sounds like a dream. Enaq specialises in crispy handmade prata and is one of the rare few prata spots in Singapore to serve theirs with curry and sambal chili.

If the spice is getting to you, you can simply wash it down with Each A Cup’s refreshing drinks! They’ve got a pretty wide range available, such as Earl Grey Milk Tea and Yakult Milk Tea.

Place your order via their online platform here.

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EACH A CUP X PONTIAN WANTON NOODLES

Wanton mee and bubble tea sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Each A Cup and Pontian Wanton Noodles have said their vows in this beautiful marriage that we’re all in favour of.

Satisfy your wanton mee and bubble tea cravings at the same time with their Wanton Noodle Set Meal, which consists of up to three cups of milk tea with every set purchased!

This is only available at Pontian Wanton Noodle’s Rivervale Mall, Chinatown Point & Paya Lebar Square outlets via GrabFood.

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EACH A CUP X RAMBÜRGER

In the mood for some burgers and fries? Rambürger is all ready to accommodate. As their name suggests, burgers are their forté. Heat things up with their Spicy Doubles Chicken Rambürger along with a side of their Mentaiko Fries.

Simply top up S$1 to their set meals to upgrade your drink to Each-a-Cup’s Bubble Tea! Options available include Milk Tea, Passionfruit Green Tea and Honey Green Tea.

Place your order via their online platform here.

GONG CHA X EXPRESS BY CHATTERBOX

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How about some bubble tea to go with your ji fan? Express by Chatterbox has allied with Gong Cha to bring to you a fantastic offer.

Indulge in any of Gong Cha’s four drinks — Pearl Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Fresh Milk With Pearls, Taro Milk With White Pearls or QQ Passion Fruit Green Tea — through Express by Chatterbox’s islandwide delivery service!

Order via their Oddle platform here. They are also available on GrabFood and Foodpanda!

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GONG CHA X PROFESSOR BRAWN BISTRO

Now, you can support a social cause just by buying bubble tea. Gong Cha has joined forces with Professor Brawn Bistro, a social enterprise café which champions equal opportunities for disadvantaged people or those with special needs.

The cafe specialises in Western and Italian fare, such as Battered Fish & Chips and Bangers & Rosti. For every main you get, you can order up to 5 Gong Cha drinks.

Gong Cha is only available at Professor Brawn Bistro’s Redhill outlet.

Order via their Oddle platform here. Alternatively, they are available on GrabFood.

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HEY LONG CHA X WANTON SENG’S NOODLE BAR

Atas wanton mee meets oolong milk tea in this fantastic mash-up. Hey Long Cha is offering eight different tea beverages and two signature toppings (boba & aloe vera) to choose from.

Tuck into special Noodle & Bubble Tea Sets from S$10.50, which ranges from Char Siu Noodles to Seared Scallop Noodles. They’re offering islandwide delivery at a flat rate of S$10, with no minimum order.

Visit Wanton Seng’s Noodle Bar’s website here or WhatsApp +65 9688 4079 to place your order.

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HEYLONGCHA X CHIK SOO

If the sound of Bulgolgi Chicken Burger and Oolong Milk Tea takes your fancy, you’re in for a treat. Heylongcha has teamed up with Chik Soo to offer a fantastic Korean burger cum boba milk tea set!

For orders within a 5km radius, enjoy free delivery for with a minimum spending of S$40. Otherwise, there will be a S$3 delivery charge.

For order beyond a 5km radius, there is a minimum order of S$40. Delivery fees range from  S$5 to S$8. depending on the location. Deliveries beyond 15km will incur delivery charges of up to S$12.

WhatsApp +65 9688 4079 or directly message them on their social media platforms (Instagram or Facebook) to order.

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KOI THÉ X GRAIN

Are we even surprised that Koi chose Grain to do a collab with? Grain offers some of the most enticing yet wholesome customisable meals out there.

You’re graced with a dignified selection of vegetable and protein dishes for your bento, such as Caramelised Aubergine and Beef Char Siew. Yum.

And since you’re already eating healthy, you deserve a treat. So, scroll on down to the Koi section and get yourself your favourite drink!

Order via Grain’s website here.

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LIHO X RTG HOLDINGS

That’s right, Liho is pairing up with its sister brands to offer you a one-stop all-in-one food delivery platform! Whether you’re craving pizza, fried chicken or Taiwanese bentos, you can get it all in one place.

Tino’s Pizza, Nene Chicken and Paik’s Bibim are just a few on the list of their partnering restaurants. You can even cross-order across various locations. Say what?!

There is a minimum order of S$30 and a delivery fee of S$5 applies. Simply hit S$45 for free delivery!

Order via their online platform here.

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MILKSHA X YUM CHA EXPRESS

Milksha and Yum Cha — catchy collab name. Bubble tea meets dim sum in this incredible collab never before seen.

From crispy carrot cakes to squid ink dumplings, you can expect some really solid fare from Yum Cha. They have also come up with delicious bento sets (S$13.80) which come up Milksha beverages of your choice.

Islandwide delivery is available for a flat fee of S$5 with a minimum spending of S$50. Order via their online platform here.

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MONGA X FOUNDER BAK KUT TEH

If your tongue is feeling a little too hot from your peppery bak kut teh, there’s no better way to cool it down than with some ice-cold bubble tea.

Monga and Founder Bak Kut Teh have teamed up to create the perfect set for your next meal! Spend a minimum of S$30 on Founder Bak Kut Teh Cafeteria and simply top up S$5 to get two of Monga’s Black Dragon Bubble Milk Tea (Oolong). What a steal.

Each order has a limit of two sets (four bubble milk teas only per receipt). Enjoy free islandwide delivery (from 10am to 9pm) with a minimum S$30 purchase.

WhatsApp +65 8896 5136 to order.

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TIGER SUGAR X PUTIEN

What’s better than Putien’s signature Lor Mee? Their Lor Mee with Tiger Sugar Boba Milk! Duh.

Indulge in the Tiger Sugar Boba Milk Set (from S$17.40) which comes with one Putien main course and one Tiger Sugar Brown Sugar Boba Milk with Cream Mousse.

The main courses available are Lor Mee, Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, PUTIEN “Ca Fen” and PUTIEN Cabbage Rice. This set is only available for delivery via GrabFood at their Kitchener Road outlet (islandwide) and NEX outlet.

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TIGER SUGAR X SEOUL YUMMY

Get the best of both worlds of Korean food and bubble tea with the Seoul Yummy x Tiger Sugar Boba Milk Set (S$19.40+). The set includes one Seoul Yummy main dish (Bibimbab, Japchae or Jja Jang Myon) and one Brown Sugar Boba Milk with Cream Mousse.

Islandwide delivery is available via their online form here. Or, you can order via Deliveroo and Foodpanda (Bugis+, Jem & SingPost Centre outlets).

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THE ALLEY X KFOOD HOLDINGS

Korean fried chicken, beef stews, jjampong and bubble tea all in one place?! Heck, yes.

KFood Holdings has partnered up with The Alley, which means you can get your fix of The Alley, Chir Chir, Masizzim and Nipong Naepong all in a single order! It’s the ultimate circuit breaker feast.

You can place your order via their GrabFood, Foodpanda and Deliveroo delivery platforms or via their online form here.

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TRUEDAN X EGG STOP

If you think sandwiches are boring, just take a look at Egg Stop’s. Their bulging sandwiches come loaded with mouthwatering ingredients. We can’t get enough of their Chicken Ham & Cheese and Tuna Sandwiches.

Pair your sandwich with Truedan’s range of Boba Fresh Milk drinks or fruit teas! You can opt for their party sets too if you’re sharing with the family. Delivery fee goes at a flat rate of S$8, with no minimum order.

Order via their online form here.

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XING FU TANG X THE FISH HUT

Fish soup and bubble tea? It’s the perfect combination. You don’t have to worry about indulging in sweet drinks because you’re already paying for it with your healthier meal.

The Fish Hut offers a variety of sliced fish soup, from Tom Yum Sliced Fish Soup to Fried Sliced FIsh Soup. You can now get yourselves a cup of Xing Fu Tang’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea or Oolong Milk Tea while you’re at it.

Delivery fees have been lowered to S$4 to S$10 per order, depending on your location. The cut off time for the last order will be at 12pm and payment is by Grabpay only.

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XING FU TANG X WOOSHI

Xing Fu Tang has teamed up with Wooshi, a playful sushi roll concept with the most intriguing flavours. Think Thai-style beef and nasi lemak sushi rolls — insanity.

You can now get Xing Fu Tang’s Brown Sugar Milk Tea (with Grass Jelly) and Brown Sugar Oolong Milk Tea (with Grass Jelly) along with their sushi bundles!

They are also available on GrabFood or self-pickup.

We know that many Singaporeans were absolutely crushed when they found out that bubble tea shops were one of the affected F&B services during the extended Circuit Breaker. The desperation for that one last glorious cup of bubble tea was so strong that it led to an insane last-minute demand for it, leaving bubble tea shops and delivery riders swamped.

However, we have some good news for you, especially if you’re a fan of KOI: they may be providing bubble tea delivery soon!

Photo Credit: KOI Singapore 

The popular bubble tea brand hinted on Facebook that they will be partnering with Grain, for its bubble tea delivery. Grain is a food experience company that provides creative and wholesome on-demand meals and meal plans to consumers.

From famed household names such as Koi and Liho, to the popular overseas brands—including HEYTEA, Nayuki, and Machi Machi—that have arrived in Singapore, we’ve got you covered.

Ready yourself and be prepared to conquer all the bubble tea options we have—this is a comprehensive guide to 62 bubble tea brands in Singapore.

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KOI THÉ

KOI Thé  
23 Serangoon Central
NEX, #B1-07
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 8623
Nearest Station: Serangoon
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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GONG CHA

Gong Cha
313 Orchard Road
313 @ Somerset, #01-37
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6200 2288
Nearest Station: Somerset
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

LiHO

LiHo
23 Serangoon Central
NEX, #04-K22
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 9008
Nearest Station: Serangoon
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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TAIGAI

TaiGai
23 Serangoon Central
NEX, #B2-34
Singapore 556083
Nearest Station: Serangoon

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HOLLIN

Hollin
190 Toa Payoh Central
Toa Payoh Mall, #01-538
Singapore 310190
Tel: +65 6252 2456
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

HEYTEA

HEYTEA
2 Orchard Turn
ION Orchard, #B4-29
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6908 0019
Nearest Station: Orchard
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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THE ALLEY

The Alley 
78 Airport Blvd
Jewel Changi Airport, #B2-273
Singapore 819666
Nearest Station: Changi Airport
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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MILKSHA

Milksha
Suntec City
3 Temasek Blvd
Tower 3, #02-375/376
Singapore 038983
Nearest Station: Promenade/Esplanade
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

BOBER TEA

Bober Tea
Bukit Panjang Plaza
1 Jelebu Road, #01-23
Singapore 677743
Tel: +65 9816 1440
Nearest Station: Bukit Panjang
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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TIGER SUGAR

Tiger Sugar
13 Stamford Road
Capitol Piazza, #B2-32
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 9581 9283
Nearest Station: City Hall
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

NAYUKI

Nayuki
107 North Bridge Road
Funan Mall, #01-01
Singapore 179105
Nearest Station: City Hall
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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THE WHALE TEA

The Whale Tea
21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, #B1-25
Singapore 689812
Tel: +65 8799 8336
Nearest Station: Chua Chu Kang

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TEABRARY

Teabrary
90 Bras Basah Road
Esplanade Xchange, #B1-12
Singapore 189562
Nearest Station: Esplanade
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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TP TEA

TP Tea
60 Airport Road
Changi Airport, Terminal 2 Departure Hall, #026-015-01
Singapore 819643
Nearest Station: Changi Airport
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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JENJUDAN

Jenjudan
1 Raffles Link
Citylink Mall, #B1-13
Singapore 039393
Nearest Station: Esplanade/City Hall

XING FU TANG

Xing Fu Tang
1 Sengkang Square
Compass One, #B1-10
Singapore 545078
Nearest Station: Sengkang
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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KUNG FU TEA

Kung Fu Tea
Hougang Central
Blk 810, #01-24
Singapore 530810
Tel: +65 6475 7217
Nearest Station: Hougang
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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THE MOMENT

The Moment
51 Telok Ayer St, #01-06A
Singapore 048441
Tel: +65 9654 5289
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

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BCC TEA STUDIO

BCC Tea Studio
Fengshan Market
Bedok North Street 4
Blk 84, #01-29
Singapore 460084
Nearest Station: Bedok
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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BLACKBALL

Blackball
23 Serangoon Central
NEX, #B1-46A
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 9742 1630
Nearest Station: Serangoon
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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CHICHA SAN CHEN

Chicha San Chen
313 Orchard Road
313 @ Somerset, #03-41
Singapore 238895
Nearest Station: Somerset
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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EACH A CUP

Each A Cup
11 Rivervale Crescent
Rivervale Mall, #01-K7
Singapore 545082
Tel: +65 9816 3863
Nearest Station: Rumbia
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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HEETEA

HeeTea
133 New Bridge Road
Chinatown Point, #B1-46
Singapore 059413
Nearest Station: Chinatown
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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KUROTAKI CHABANN

Kurotaki Chabann
1 Raffles Link
Citylink Mall, #B1-49
Singapore 039393
Tel: +65 8722 7665
Nearest Station: Esplanade/Cityhall
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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I-TEA

i-tea
25 Bendemeer Road, #01-595
Singapore 330025
Tel: +65 6909 2297
Nearest Station: Boon Keng
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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YI FANG FRUIT TEA

Yi Fang Fruit Tea
277 Orchard Road
Orchard Gateway, #B1-01
Singapore 238858
Nearest Station: Somerset

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TEN REN TEA

Ten Ren Tea
133 New Bridge Road
Chinatown Point, #01-07
Singapore 059413
Tel: +65 6423 9433
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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R&B TEA

R&B Tea
6 Raffles Blvd
Marina Square, #04-101/102
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6506 0161
Nearest Station: Esplanade
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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MUYOO

MuYoo
252 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Shopping Centre, #B1-67
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 9838 4183
Nearest Station: Raffles Place
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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NINE FRESH

Nine Fresh
1 Sengkang Square
Compass One, #B1-41
Singapore 545078
Nearest Station: Sengkang
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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PARTEA

Partea
Suntec City North Atrium, #02-470
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6252 6279
Nearest Station: Promenade/Esplanade
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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PLAYMADE

PlayMade
10 Tampines Central 1
Tampines One, #01-59
Singapore 529536
Tel: +65 6509 9693
Nearest Station: Tampines
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/ShareteaSG/

SHARETEA

Sharetea
200 Victoria Street
Bugis Junction, #01-14A
Singapore 188021
Nearest Station: Bugis
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/SuperteaSingapore/

SUPERTEA

Supertea
9 Raffles Blvd
Millenia Walk, #01-75
Singapore 039596
Nearest Station: Promenade

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TEAHEE

TeaHee
301 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-328
Singapore 55030
Nearest Station: Serangoon

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TEA TREE CAFE

Tea Tree Cafe
Block 205 Hougang St 21
Heartland Mall, #01-03
Singapore 530205
Tel: +65 6858 2298
Nearest Station: Kovan
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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TOP TEA

Top Tea
111 Somerset Rd, #01-48
Singapore 238164
Tel: +65 6655 8333
Nearest Station: Somerset/Orchard

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WINNIE’S

Winnie’s
1 Fusionopolis Place
Galaxis, #01-34
Singapore 138522
Tel: +65 9652 5358
Nearest Station: one-north

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THE YUNIQUE TEA

The Yunique Tea
470 Lor 6 Toa Payoh
Singapore 310470
Tel: +65 6273 7488
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

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WOOBBEE

Woobbee
1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-18
Singapore 082001
Tel: +65 6220 8220
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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BRU INFUSIONS

Bru Infusions
5 Straits View
Marina One, #B2-21
Tel: +65 8141 8162
Nearest Station: Marina Bay/Downtown

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KECHA

KECha
21 Choa Chu Kang North 6
Yew Tee Point, #B1-41
Singapore 689578
Nearest Station: Yew Tee
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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DABOBA

Daboba
Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Blk 727, #01-4254
Tel: +65 6451 8233
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

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I LOVE TAIMEI

I Love Taimei
230 Victoria Street, #B1-K11
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65 6341 9983
Nearest Station: Bugis
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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LALUNE

Lalune
313 Orchard Road
313 @ Somerset, #B3-48A
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 9833 5112
Nearest Station: Somerset

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UNICE

UNICE
930 Yishun Ave 2
Northpoint City South Wing, #B2-135
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 9092 9382
Nearest Station: Yishun

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/NineTalesTeaSG/

NINE.TALES.TEA

Nine.Tales.Tea
371 Beach Road
City Gate, #02-42
Singapore 199597
Tel: +65 6970 1169
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

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YUAN CHA

Yuan Cha
14 Scotts Road
Far East Plaza, #01-39
Singapore 228213
Tel: +65 9243 5650
Nearest Station: Orchard
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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MAOTEA

MaoTea
2 Orchard Link
SCAPE, #02-29
Singapore 237978
Nearest Station: Somerset

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SOCIETEA

Societea
41 Bencoolen St
Singapore 189623
Tel: +65 9088 3379
Nearest Station: Bencoolen

Photo Credit: https://facebook.com/hopiisingapore/

HOPII

Hopii
10 Eunos Road 8
Singapore Post Centre, #01-107A
Singapore 408600
Tel: +65 8183 8761
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/teapulse/

TEA PULSE

Tea Pulse
3 Phillip St
Royal Group Building, #01-04
Singapore 048693
Tel: +65 9457 6395
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

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ICE FORK

Ice Fork
107 North Bridge Road
Funan Mall, #B2-K09
Singapore 179105
Nearest Station: City Hall

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GOCHA BAR

GoCha Bar
109 North Bridge Road
Funan Mall, #02-36
Singapore 179097
Nearest Station: City Hall

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HEY LONG CHA

Hey Long Cha
5 Changi Business Park Central 1
Changi City Point, #01-K11
Singapore 486038
Tel: +65 6604 6887
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

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MAO MILK BAR

MAO Milk Bar
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Block 1A Temasek Polytechnic,
Sprout, #02-76
Singapore 529757
Nearest Station: Tampines

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YOCHA TEA & DESSERTS

Yocha Tea & Desserts
238 Thomson Road
Velocity, #01-07
Singapore 307683
Nearest Station: Novena

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ARTEA

ARTEA
1 Harbourfront Walk
Vivocity, #01-100/101
Singapore 098585
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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BOBA BUBBLE TEA

Boba Bubble Tea
Blk 117 Aljunied Ave 2
Geylang East Centre Market & Food Centre, #01-07
Singapore 380117
Nearest Station: Aljunied

Photo Credit: https://facebook.com/ChunYangTeaKCH/

CHUN YANG TEA

Chun Yang Tea
78 Airport Blvd
Jewel Changi Airport, #03-207
Singapore 819666
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

MACHI MACHI

Machi Machi Singapore
25 Arab St
Singapore 199724
Nearest Station: Bugis

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I need to blog less on Afternoon High Tea Places and desserts in Singapore, otherwise people will always assume that I’m a tai-tai in her mid 30s who has afternoon tea every day.

6. Gong Cha Bubble Tea

Gong Cha has been extremely busy this year. From their original outlets at City Square & Novena Square, they have added many new branches within a short period of time. Their strategy is slightly different from KOI Cafe. Most of the KOI outlets are in the heartlands area, while Gong Cha has been opening in shopping malls like Plaza Singapura, Vivocity, Raffles City, Orchard Central, Bedok Point & The Central.

5. The Singapore Food Blogger Saga

Everything you need to know about truth of this Singapore Food Blog has already been said. I learned valuable lessons from this incident, and at the same time, it showed me who are my real friends.

4. Dim Sum Restaurants in Singapore

When I blogged the list of Dim Sum in Singapore back in January, my original intention was just to use it as a reminder post. I hope that the list is useful whenever you need to satisfy your dim sum craving.

3. Brunch Places in Singapore

It is heartening to see that the All Day Breakfast trend is picking up in Singapore this year. With new breakfast restaurants like Wild Honey, Hatched & Strictly Pancakes — we have more options for breakfast food during anytime of the day.

2. Buffet Restaurants in Singapore

To be honest with you, I was expecting my list of Buffet Restaurants in Singapore to be the most-read post on my food blog. After all, it is a fact that Singaporeans love their buffet.

What is the #1 post on ladyironchef for 2010?

1. KOI Bubble Tea

Is KOI the best bubble tea in Singapore? It’s very subjective, but there’s one thing I can tell you for sure, KOI Cafe is the #1 search page on ladyironchef for 2010.

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So many things have happened this year, and I’m thankful for the help and support from my blogging partners: Mr Gadget, Dweam, Monoxious and all the nuffies from Nuffnang.

Most importantly, I’m very grateful to all my readers – without you guys, I’m nothing. It is a joy to be able to do something that I really like, and it has been a fantastic year for my food blog. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, and have a great 2011!

With the never-ending queues at KOI and Gong Cha bubble tea, my guess is that the bubble tea craze in Singapore will be here to stay for a little longer. Just that day, I was asking on twitter which is the first KOI outlet in Singapore, but no one was sure about the answer. Most people replied that Chinatown is the first KOI branch and apparently they have been there for a couple of years.

It’s funny how most people only come to know about it in the past two years. The same goes for I love Taimei, a small Taiwanese cafe located at 52 Queen Street at Bugis Village that sells Taiwanese street food in Singapore.

Even though I always pass by the area, I didn’t notice the place until recently. I heard that they are opened for a year (or maybe slightly longer), and they are getting popular with the crowd at Bugis Village.

A regular bubble tea is $2, while most of the Taiwanese street food like the fried chicken, burger, mee sua are around $3-4. A set meal consisting of a main, side and drink will cost around $6-7.

Interestingly, I love Taimei is just around the corner from KOI at Iluma. I am no expert when it comes to bubble tea, but I had I love Taimei’s bubble tea on a few occasions, and I definitely don’t think that it will lose out to KOI. As much as I enjoyed the KOI bubble tea, I still have no idea why people will queue up half an hour just for a cup of bubble tea.

On the first occasion, I had the BBQ Crispy Chicken ($3.90). It was crispy and drizzled with the spicy-sweet BBQ sauce. Obviously, this isn’t going to be as fantastic as the Ji Pa (deep-fried chicken) that you had in Taiwan. The grass will always be greener on the other side, and Taiwanese street food will definitely taste better when you have them at the Taiwanese night markets. Wake up people, we are in Singapore (not Taiwan), and we just have to make do with what we have. The portion of the chicken was considerably small for four dollars, but when craving call, you know there’s nothing you can do. I also had the cheese fries ($2), which was pretty decent. Coated with a layer of cheesy texture, it’s the ideal snack to munch the afternoon away.

It was raining heavily during my second trip there, and the Oyster Mee Sua ($3) was the perfect companion in the sleepy weather. If I’m not mistaken, there’s a strong hint of vinegar within the sticky and soupy mee sua, which had bits and pieces of tiny little oysters. It was very comforting to stand by the road side, and scoop the mee sua from a bowl. Suddenly, I felt that I was in Taiwan again.

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Other than the Oasis and Gold Leaf Taiwanese porridge restaurants, Peng Lai Ge at Joo Chiat, Shin Yeh Taiwanese restaurant at Liang Court and the newly opened Ximending at Vivo city, there aren’t that many options for Taiwanese food in Singapore. Since I chanced upon I Love Taimei, I’m always tempted to order a snack whenever I am in the Bugis area.

Forget about everything that I just told you. Forget that you read this post on I love Taimei. I do not want to see any of you queuing up in front of me the next time I am there!

I <3 Taimei!

Taiwanese Food Review
I Love Taimei
52 Queen Street #ABFL-21 Singapore
Tel: +65 6336 5987