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We have made an online reservation for high tea. A staff has contacted us via whatsapp to confirm the reservation a day before and asked if we would like to reserve their afternoon tea set. Told the staff yes and to reserve a table with pool view if possible. We had arrived half an hour earlier but the staff let us in since the restaurant was not crowded then. They have given us a table with pool view as requested. As the afternoon tea session only starts from 3pm to 5pm, we ordered Kong Bak Pau and 2 glasses of water, saying that the afternoon tea set can be served later. The Kong Bak Pau was served but the water was not. In any case when it was after 3pm, I told another staff need not serve us the water since the afternoon tea set includes tea. The staff was surprised to learn that we have actually ordered the afternoon tea set, he quickly apologised for it and made good our order. The tea were served shortly after and not too long for the beautiful afternoon tea set too. So do make sure you confirm your order for the afternoon tea set as I read from another review they waited very long then realised that their order did not put through. So service wise 4 stars.
As for the food review, we enjoyed the Kong Bak Pau which has 4 servings at $24. The meat is tender and flavourful. 5 stars.
The afternoon tea set we have ordered The Rose Veranda Signature Blend and The Shangri-la Tea. The Shangri-la Tea seems more sour then The Rose Veranda. Personally I like The Rose Veranda better. But very elegant tea pot and tea cup to enjoy the tea for the afternoon. The staff also helped us to refill the tea pots with hot water after we have finished the first round of tea. The small biscuit that comes with the tea is very nice.
The 3 tier afternoon tea set looked very beautiful especially served with the peranakan plates. The items looked delicate and beautifully presented too. The 1st tray consisted of cakes and tarts, 2nd tier was nonya kueh, 3rd one was the savoury finger food. Of all the items, we liked the Banana Rocher Gateau, Nonya Kueh and Sweet Chilli Prawn Tart, the rest looked good but not much surprises when tasted. Would be better if there could be more savoury items as the first 2 trays were all sweet items. Since they are on peranakan theme, may include mini servings of prawn rolls, spring roll, ngoh hiang, dry laska/mee siam, otah, satay, Ayam Buah Keluak etc.
The tea set also includes 2 vanilla and 2 raisins scones with Kaya, Strawberry jam and clotted cream. So actually without ordering the Kong Bak Pau, the afternoon tea set should be sufficient for two pax. But if we were to go to the Lobby Lounge again guess we would rather try their other ala carte menu items and skip the afternoon tea set as it costs $98++ for 2 pax but we would be able to order 4 items from the ala carte menu for equivalent price. So 3 stars for the afternoon tea set as we do not find it value for money.
Overall, still worth 4 stars for the great ambience and friendly service.