Drinks

The name sounds a little extravagant, but the drink itself is simple and satisfying. Love me a good oolong milk tea. I do think Liho's milk teas have improved a lot since their early days, and taste quite quality now.

Price: $4.30 for large

I always order the same thing from Mr Coconut because it's just so good. Perhaps one day I will finally try something else.

Price: $4.40 (medium), 5.40 (large)

Got this as part of a set with a burger and fries, to get $2.50 off. Quite worth it! Their new branch at Clarke Quay was big and cosy (spot their neon decor in the background). The milkshake texture was more milky/runny than usual, but with a prominent vanilla flavour. It's easier to drink, but you have to drink more quickly if you like your milkshake colder and thicker.

Price: $6.80

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Was shocked to see a long queue even though it has been months since it opened (see 3rd pic). However, I soon realised the waiting time is because they brew each cup of tea on the spot instead of dispensing it from a tub of pre-brewed tea like most bubble tea shops do (see 4th pic). Taste-wise, I do think it tastes more premium and higher quality. It's also less sweet than usual. The 50% sugar tasted like a 10%. I usually get 30% at Gong Cha and this was less sweet than that - but not in an unpleasant way because the tea is light and refreshing, not bitter.

At this price point, it's not something I see myself returning for often, but I would get it again if the queues disappear.

Price: $4.70 ($3.20 for Ding Ding Oolong Tea + $1.50 for fresh milk)

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Thought this was a yam-flavoured milk tea at first, but it's actually their regular milk tea with taro pearls.

It was pretty good! The tea flavour wasn't overpowering, and the taro pearls were bouncy and had a good bite. I also liked that there were little bits of real yam amidst the taro pearls.

Price: $5.70 for large cup ($4.10 for Large milk tea + $1.60 for topping)

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Been wanting to try this for a while, after seeing all the positive reviews!
To date, I've only tried brown sugar pearl fresh milk drinks from 2 places: R&B Tea and LiHo. The LiHo one is much more affordable but on the sweet side, and nothing particularly magical.

The version from R&B Tea is not bad. I can see why people like it - the cheese brulee is rich but not too cloying, the fresh milk generous enough that the brown sugar isn't too sweet when mixed, and their pearls soft. I quite liked drinking all 3 different layers because individually they are already nice! Mixed together also nice 😁

Price: $5.80 for medium, $6.50 for large (this is the large)

P.S. The outlet at Marina Bay Sands is actually located at the Rasapura Masters food court. (had a hard time finding it cuz it's not a shop on its own)

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The latte art was very pretty and their staff very patient and professional. The coffee taste wasn't too strong - it was fairly milky and chocolatey as well, which I like.

Sat next to 2 nasty ladies who hogged enough seats for 6 people when there were only 2 of them and glared at us/refused to shift their stuff when we asked if we could sit there. But I know the world is better than this! So happy Sunday everyone and don't forget to be kind 🌻

Price: $5

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This was quite a light, milky take on an iced chocolate drink. I liked it as it was quite refreshing and thirst-quenching on a hot day. But it's not the super rich, dark cocoa that some might expect!

Price: $5

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Quite enjoyed their food, but found their drinks a little on the sweet side. This mango lassi was too tangy cuz of the yogurt.
Price: ~ $4

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Quite a value-for-money drink. Can really taste that it's made with a generous amount of fresh mango and milk.
It's refreshing, and neither too sweet nor too thick. I was able to finish the whole drink without feeling jelat, which usually never happens!
Price: $4

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I do like mint and I'm not even fussy about it - I'll eat mint ice cream even if people say it tastes like toothpaste.

But this tasted so strange to me. It was SPICY. And I don't mean "minty" spicy... it was chili spicy. I'd give this a miss and go drink some nice, creamy regular chocolate milk instead.

Price: $3.30 each, two for $5.95
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Decided to give this a try amidst all the brown sugar pearl frenzy.
It was not bad, but not magical? The top part was really fresh milk and the bottom part sugary pearls. Both parts were nice but you have to mix properly or it'll be on the sweeter side (when your straw sips from the base) cuz you can't select your sugar level for this range!
Overall not suuuper impressed but surprisingly better than I expected.

Price: $3.60

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