Tea Date with Dad.

In December 2015, my dad and I went to look at potential universities I might be applying to this year. After driving around the Tanjong Pagar and Tiong Bahru area, we decided to have some tea (as usual), so we stopped along Eng Hoon Street. This area is one of those neighbourhoods that still hold a very old school vibe, with shop houses and small cafes all along the street. We walked for a bit and then we smelled this amazing aroma of chai tea coming from one of the quaint cafes. As usual my dad had to take a look around the cafe and we had a look at the menus, before deciding to settle in for tea/coffee.

The Tiong Bahru Club, a vintage bistro, embodied the historical heritage of Tiong Bahru by paying homage through furnishings like antiques and delicious forgotten asian cuisines. Diners can experience authentic spiced tea beverages like Chaiholics Chai Lattes and Organic teas of the highest quality.

Apart from the awesome atmosphere, the variety in menus is another reason to head over. The Old Raj menu takes you on a Northern Indian culinary journey with rich dishes like wildly spiced Dum Biryanis, Curries and Tandoors. 

The Club’s signature Asian dishes include local favourites like Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls and Club Devil’s Chicken Curry. 

After having a thorough look through the menus and having a look around the 'club', we ordered ourselves something for tea. 

My dad had a Lemon Blueberry Madeleine & an Aromatic Cardamom Chai Tea, while I stuck with my usual Iced Latte, and an English Scone. 

Enjoying the atmosphere & the amazing smell of chai tea. 

My dad and I were very happy we stopped by this place. It was definitely a change of atmosphere as compared to the usual modern cafes that have seemed to pop up in every neighbourhood in Singapore. It was nice to feel as though time slowed down for a bit. I would definitely go back again, but maybe this time, to try their food from the Old Raj menu!

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