Tea Lounge

it looked good.

these pretend tai tais found it tragically unlike its looks.

the environment was good.

spacious.

the serving plates were quaint china.

the tea selection was wide.

the latte was just froth milk.

although the next few cups were better.

and the food?

terrible.

i actually cannot find a single item that i would have a second serving of.

and the parking?

do not park in the regent hotel.

it cost us $21 for 3 hours.

great.

SGD 40(Tea)

Feel free to visit my site to have a detailed information and tempting photos: http://thedessertprince.com/tea-lounge-regent-hotel-indulge-afternoon-tea/Tea Lounge by Regent Hotel has always been one of my favourite places for afternoon tea. I can’t remember all the wonderful sessions I had but it sure was kind of the staffs at Regent to invite me back to try out their improved afternoon tea buffet.

Do note that their afternoon tea buffets are only available on the weekends while their popular English high tea and their three-tier stands are intricately prepared on weekdays. I strongly recommend that you make reservations many months before the actual date, especially their weekend high tea buffets just to play safe and secure a place.

Tucked away from the grandeur lobby, Tea Lounge is sure to be found. Fanciful desserts and savoury treats all waiting dished out by pastry chefs and only to be enjoyed by people who loves them. Arm chairs and sofas by the tables with tea sets already in place and be ready to be greeted by a smile or two on the staff face!I like to start my afternoon with something to sip and I love the floral muscatel touch of the Regent Blend. If you’re someone like me, who loves trying out something new on every visit then feel free to do so! May I also suggest their Shanghai Rose with a hinge of lychee sweetness to you? Or just stick to the class Imperial Earl Grey which worked more than just words could describe.

You see stations of desserts and all things sweet on one side, heavy dishes and whatsoever Japanese on the other and savoury finger food like your sandwiches and cheese in between. You can have it his way or her way but I like to start MY WAY, which always mean I’ll say “Desserts come first!”Scones are a must have for me in any afternoon tea. I mean what is afternoon tea without something buttery to spread my clotted cream upon?

I always held in esteem of Tea Lounge’s renditions. I was a little disappointed about my previous experience with them and I walked away that very day feeling baffled as to why. Did something bad happen in the kitchen that day? I really don’t know. All I know was their scones weren’t quite the same as I used to had.

Good things are almost always worth a second chance and I very happy to say Regent’s scones are still the best! It’s little wonder why good things often come in pair. Just pair awesome scones with dollops of good quality clotted cream and I bet you will make rooms for more!

I think I will let the photos do the talking instead. After all, pictures are more than just a thousand words especially if we are talking about desserts!Everything would have turn out great if only their Creme Brulee weren’t as much of overly burned sugar glaze but I believe there’s always room for improvements. The assorted macarons were great the best was their Vanilla & Winter Berry Panna Cotta which I couldn’t stopped singing praises to it. I am fine with or without good service but I can always appreciate a smile on the servers’ face and that is something I always see on their faces.

I was told that I would always make a request on certain dishes if I ever make another reservations and that is definitely a plus! So enough sharing and enough commenting. Will I recommend to my friends Tea Lounge’s new and improved weekend high tea buffet? Definitely I will and I know some of my friends and tea partners alike would be keen to have tea sometimes…

2013-01-12

I'm not usually a fan of buffet, where the pressure to stretch beyond your usual capacity is unavoidable so as to justify the high cost per pax. But when my sis-in-law told me about how sought-after the Weekend High Tea Buffet was at Regent's - a point proven by the long line of reservations, I thought maybe it was time to give my stomach a workout (yes, that is an understatement given that I binge all the time).The Tea Lounge, tucked at the end of the ground floor by a stretch of full-length windows, was a vision of contemporary cum elegant, English-library look. The choice of the sofa seating to promote cozy, intimate gatherings or the sit-down dining setting for ease of polishing off the spread offered customers options on their preferences to spend a luxurious afternoon there. Live piano music in the background enhanced the ambience further.

The spread wasn't extensively grand but there were a couple of interesting selections that differentiated themselves from the plethora of similar versions in the market. I especially favoured the Scallops and Seared Tuna salad, which was a fantastic starter. The Duck Pate and Caviar made for savoury bites on thin, crisp bread slices. What is a High Tea Buffet without the cakes, pastries and desserts? This one covered some of the regular favourites. A Waffle and Crepe station was also on stand-by should more carbs be craved. As a Macaron fiend, I was delighted to spot them in their jewelled colours and knew I would wallow in self-regret if I didn't try all of them. The citrusy Lemon was my most-loved and was a decision echoed across our table. Another pet choice was The Dark Chocolate Truffles that possessed bitter and rich depth. Everything was drenched down with sips of hot Rose Bud tea to lift all that sweetness....and possibly, aid digestion at the same time.Now, will I come back again? I seriously doubt so - a decision primarily due to the lack of choices that resulted in this being an extremely exorbitant tea session. I have to admit though, the environment was perfect for weekend languidness and lazing, along with pals or families. Service was excellent as well, with empty plates cleared and teapots filled in a timely fashion. It was indeed a great way to bust the stress of the earlier work week, even though I will now have to incorporate high intensity cardio exercises in the next one to work off the expanded waistline! *Burp*

SGD 50(Tea)

I went to the regent hotel for high tea buffet with my girlfriend. We were celebrating our anniversary. The buffet was great, the spread was quite ok. My favourite was philip’s truffles. It was not too sweet, but very rich and satisfying. My girlfriend loves the chocolate fudge cake, she says it is very moist and soft and the fudge is really rich. I was lucky they had weekend buffet or else I have to take leave as this buffet is one not to be missed!