Tea: –noun. British. any meal, whether a light snack or one consisting of several courses, eaten in the late afternoon or in the evening; any meal other than dinner, eaten after the middle of the afternoon.
My fascination with tea began with scones and whipped cream years back. It's all so British come to think of it, scones are British...as with Earl Gray..and I've been wanting for the longest time to check out Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge at Takashimaya. Simply because it's neatly tucked in a corner and it's been there for so long...something must be magical enough to keep the crowds returning.
Reviews haven't been to forthcoming with the service level...however the place wasn't quite packed today, considering it is the weekend plus the sale season. I managed to get window seats! Quite a visual treat...overlooking orchard road...cars buzzing below..quite a blissful experience! In fact, the place is largely occupied by tourists and tai-tais. I should think Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge is second in line to Marmalade Pantry for spotting the rich and bored.
I was looking forward to their famous Honey Date Pudding...of which I was promptly disappointed with "It's sold out." I'll be back for that someday! Settled on two of their desserts; cake of the month (Hazelnut cake) and Blueberry cheese that almost every other table had one slice of. Should have gone with scones though...on second thought.
Ice water was served promptly...bearing a whiff of fruity fragrance...;) It was initially mistaken to be unclean glasses...:P thankfully, I caught sight of the strawberries and berries soaking in the jugs, that set my and my company's mind at ease! :P (Sounds country bumpkin-ish here..) It's funny how water can be so sweet-smelling and had traces of berries in it!! Impressive.
The cakes came in gorgeous porcelain plates...of which the mere thought of smashing either sent shudders down the spine.
Hazelnut cake (cake of the month) was a pleasant surprise! A pretty dense cake which definitely should not be judged by its mere appearance. Nutty bits infuse each mouthful...fragrant and delicious. Traces of oil could be found after I polished the cake, but well worth it.
Blueberry cheesecake on the other hand was a tad too moist, and soft? Missed my Hilton cheesecake at this point.
Both cakes were filling, which was a plus point.
Overall, the cakes are good, just not wow enough for the location...the ambience more than makes up for it actually, for a leisurely afternoon. Royal Copenhagen's one of those places that I'd pay for ambience. Perfect for reading your magazine, soaking in the luxurious settings and just enjoying life.
Bon appetit! To...the much awaited Honey Date Pudding and probably set lunch, seconds soon!
Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge
Takashimaya Level 2
391 Orchard Road
Operating Hours: Mondays to Sundays: 10.00 am to 9.00pm.
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