YiLi PaoPao Ice @ orchard central

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after going to my friend's wedding lunch at holiday inn, i met up with another friend for tea.... we went to try YiLi PaoPao Ice @ orchard central, i think she bought some groupon deals so it cost $4.95 for 2 cups of dessert... deals here....

YiLi PaoPao ice

this store came from taiwan & this kind of paopao ice thing is pretty popular there especially during summer... i didnt manage to try when i went to taiwan cause it was during winter.... i would say this paopao ice thing is somewhat like combination of sorbert & ice cream... it had quite a fine & smooth texture....

paopao ice

for the deals, you can choose 2 different flavours... i choose strawberry + milk with egg, my friend had mango + milk with egg + additional nata de coco..... when we had the first bite, we think it tasted awesome!!! very smooth, just like eating frozen yoghurt & the milk with egg flavour tasted like  creamy custard... but after afew more spoon then it got too sweet.... & the ice melt pretty fast so towards the end you will be like drinking syrup water from the cup..... personally i am not a fan of this paopao ice, it was too sweet for me.... perhaps i just gotten the wrong flavour, maybe those more citrus flavours will be a better choice....

before i end of the post, let me share this cute little cookie from TCC....

TCC bear shape cookie

we had many meals at TCC before but this is the first time they served such a cute cookie with tea.... it's actually a pineapple tart with a bear face.... lovely piece of dessert =)

TCC @ citylink mall

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went down to TCC @ citylink mall this time but not really a good choice as the outlet is located along the walkway so it kind of lack the privacy touch... & the outlet is kind of small so if you are coming in a large group, it is better to make a reservation beforehand.....

one reason why we go TCC isnt because the food is super nice or very cheap food but due to the member card which entitled to a 50% off the total bill for the first visit on the birthday month, the second visit will be 30% off.... in order to apply for the member card, simply spent $80 on a bill then the staff will ask for your mobile number & will send a sms for the member registration.....

honestly... i would say TCC is actually pretty pricey as the portion is slightly little for the price... on average, it will cost $35+ per pax for a main dish & a drink... but with the 50% discount, that's a whole different story =)

my drink.... masala chai.... the smell is really strong but the taste is just normal black tea

prawn toast to share... really small portion now... the toast is like 2-bite size

grilled salmon

my chicken sandwich... i think is my favourite dish in TCC menu

grilled chicken drumstick

tobiko pasta... quite nice

the dessert

 i think in general, TCC food is just average... of cause some dishes are not bad.... i think the selection of drinks look more interesting than the food since is more of a cafe style place.... but without the 50% discount... i wont spend the $ eating here....