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So I have been gone for the longest time. If you think if I've been busy traveling around the world or spending my time on games, you are soooooo wrong! 

I'm currently in my final year at the university and 

I've been really busy mugging for finals all day all night.

EAT SLEEP MUG REPEAT!

That's literally my life for the last month or so. 

Pie Face originated from Australia and are renowned for their gourmet pies which they bake from scratch. Could still faintly remember trying the chicken mushroom pie about 2 years back in Brisbane during their winter and recalling how awesome it tasted. Thus I knew I had to drop my books and visit the world's largest pie chain that had just hit the shores of our little red dot.

Every pie is decorated with a different playful 'emoticon' to distinguish themselves. They come in regular and also mini sizes for those who are watching their weight. That's definitely not me. 

The thai chicken curry pie (which I don't remember seeing it in Brisbane)

 is an asian-inspired flavour which I thought was the best I tried among the rest. 

They could up the spicy level a notch though. 

Who knows in the near future, we could see more exciting local flavours like chilli crab, otah or even bazhang! 

Sweet pies aren't really my thing but I enjoyed a bite of the sour tangy taste from the lemon pie and the nostalgic tang from the green tea with red bean pie. Do share those tiny tartlets if you're not a sweet tooth like me or expect yourself turning into a energizer bunny!

All in all, the puff pastry did work their magic with their soft and fluffy crust but

 weren't at the level enough to take my breath away with their current flavours. 

Jem says more spicy flavours please.

Outlets:

313@somerset

(Address: 313 Orchard Road #B3-10 Singapore 238895)

Opening hours: 10am - 10pm

Bugis Village

(Address: 249 Victoria Street Singapore 188034)

Opening hours: 10am to 10pm

Check out www.projectweekends.com, Singapore's One-stop lifestyle portal.

Till next time...

Jem

Tian Kee & Co. started out as a provision shop in a quiet corner of Dakota Crescent. 

54 years later, on 18th June 2014, it was revamped into an Artisan Cafe. The shop owners, a loving husband and wife, kept the retro atmosphere and decorations making it a nostalgic place to relax and chill for brunch.

Reviewed:

Saucy Pepper Chicken Pie

TCS Salted Toffee Caramel

Gula Melaka

Iced Snag

Hot Snag

Mr Brown

Saucy Pepper Chicken Pie 

(served with prawn crackers)

$7.90

Being a huge fan of puffs and pies, I was satisfied with this home-made pie freshly baked by the

boss. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and juicy on the inside. Thanks to my mom, who made me a chilli manic, I wished the pie was a little spicier. Nonetheless, an awesome snack for tea!

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TCS Salted Toffee Caramel

$6.50 per slice

Perfect saltiness, Ideal sweetness to the toffee caramel on a soft cheesecake. A must-try for any

cheesecake lovers. Definitely hands down as my favourite cake among the rest. 

Addiction warning!

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Gula Melaka

$6.50 per slice

A really unique cheesecake flavour that brings back the retro. Having low tolerance for sweet stuff, I found this a little too 'heavy' for me. However, if you like your desserts sweet, then

this is for you! 

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 Iced Snag

$6.50

A unique combination of rose syrup, fresh milk and espresso. Best for hot and sunny Singapore.

Despite my dislike for iced sweetened coffee, I was pleasantly surprised by the union. 

Not too sweet and felt like I was drinking a cup of iced latte and playing 'hide and seek' with the rose syrup.

There are 3 ways to consume Tian Kee's Signature drink. 

1) Using the straw to slurp the top 2 layers will give you iced latte.

2) Using the straw to slurp the bottom 2 layers will give you bandung.

3) Experiencing Tian Kee's Signature drink by mixing all 3 layers together.

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 Hot Snag

$5.50

Espresso & Rose syrup with steamed fresh milk. 

The hot version of the Iced Snag. Best for a cold and rainy day.

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 Mr Brown

$6

Double ristretto with fresh milk. 

Unlike regular iced lattes which are added with frothed milk, fresh milk is added into a 

cup of Mr Brown. What does it mean? When milk is frothed, it gets raised by air introduced 

into the mixture and volume increases. Simply put, fresh milk = more value for money. (:

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Did I also mention that these nostalgic goodies are complimentary(while stocks last)?

Opening hours are as stated above. 

Do check out Tian Kee's facebook page for notices and food updates.

Getting there:

Nearest Bus Stop (B80279) - 2 mins walk

Bus 12, 14, 30, 158, 196 and 401

Nearest MRT station

Mountbatten MRT (CC7) - 3 mins from Exit B

Dakota MRT (CC8) - 5 mins from Exit A

Address:

• 12 Dakota Crescent, #01-48

• Singapore 390012

Contact:

enquirytiankee@gmail.com

Instagram: #TIANKEE #TIANKEEANDCO #TIANKEE_CO

Check out www.projectweekends.com, Singapore's One-stop lifestyle portal.

Till next time...

Jem~