Lai Lai Taiwan Casual Dining 来来 (City Square Mall)

Lai Lai Taiwan Casual Dining offers a fuss-free spot for hearty Taiwanese dishes. We started with the signature Stewed Beef Noodles, served in a generous portion with thick, chewy noodles and plenty of tender beef chunks. The beef, juicy and flavorful with bits of tendon, stood out as the highlight of the dish. However, the broth was a letdown—it had an aromatic, mildly spicy kick but lacked the depth and savoriness expected from a beef-based soup, tasting a little watered down.

Next, we tried the Braised Pork Rice, a comforting dish with fluffy pearl rice, braised peanuts, and a hard-boiled egg. The pork belly pieces, though flavorful, were inconsistent in texture—some were tender and juicy, while others felt tough and dry. Despite this, the dish offered a satisfying, homely experience.

The Taiwan Pancake, however, stole the show. The crispy exterior paired perfectly with the savory pork floss and melted cheese inside, creating a snack that was both indulgent and addictive. Although slightly oily, it delivered on flavor and texture, making it the standout of the meal.

The restaurant’s ambience is simple, spacious, and comfortable, perfect for casual dining. However, it tends to fill up quickly during peak hours, so arriving early is a good idea. Overall, Lai Lai Taiwan Casual Dining offers a mix of hits and misses but makes for an enjoyable spot to explore Taiwanese cuisine.

q nice and a lot of meat! wld also recommend the lu rou fan and milk tea

Lunch at Lai Lai Taiwan restaurant on 3 July 2023. Disappointed with cash payment mode. Unable to use credit card in a restaurant shopping mall.

Visited on 17 july 2022. Was informed that burpple cannot be used, deal cannot be redeem. So take note.

Stumbled upon this Taiwanese eatery at City Square Mall, and was pleasantly surprised at how affordable their set meal was. Priced at $16.90, the Lai Lai Da Ge set came with a bowl of beef noodles with a choice of Taiwanese bubble tea, and a side of century egg and tofu. The fact that the beef noodles ala carte already costs $13.90 makes this set worth it! The beef noodles were pretty decent, with the noodles itself soft and chewy, but somehow texture wise was more like udon than anything else. The broth was light, with an appetising taste, though I also thought it could have been thicker and richer in flavour. Century egg and tofu was everything you’d expect. The milk tea had an apparent red tea flavour, pleasantly surprising me. Opted for the less sugar option but it was already too sweet for me, probably because of the sweetened pearls. Nonetheless, pretty decent Taiwanese fare at an affordable price!

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Flavorful rice paired well with fish. Milk tea was good but slightly on the sweeter side, crepe was good!