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Friday, October 01, 2010

I Love Taimei

 


Queue at I Taimei

I have passed by this eatery a couple of times but I was alway in a hurry to somewhere else or it's too close to meal times so I never had the chance to try out what they had to offer. Today, I was in the vicinity again and I finally had the time to check it out.


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Offering Taiwan night snacks ranging from Chicken Chops to Mee Sua, Burgers and Parson Nose, it's interesting that every combo here is named after a female Taiwan celebrity. Hey, now you can proudly tell everyone that you just had lunch with S.H.E! Heh!

So yes, I could not resist the urge and ordered myself a Combo 1 a.k.a Selina which comprised of a BBQ Crispy Chicken, Spicy Mexican Fries and a Lemon Ice Jelly (you could mix and match the side and drink).

While waiting with the rest of the customers in front of me, I was informed that they have ran out of Chicken Chops (I was there around 2pm) and requested that I change my main order to a Burger instead.

After collecting my order, the standing tables were occupied (frankly, it's nauseating to eat beside a overflowing dustbin too) so I had to crossed over the connecting bridge from Iluma to Bugis Junction to find a quiet spot to have my lunch.


My Selina Jolin Tsai Combo


Introducing, Jolin Tsai!


It looks like a very simple burger but let me tell you, the patty is not so simple at all!

Burger SGD 6.90 for a Combo with a side and drink
Oh my! I love this Burger!

For the first time, I hadn't got a clue how the patty in my Burger was prepared. It tasted very unique and dare I say tastes better than the Burgers from fast food restaurants! My only disappointment is that my Jolin Burger is not 'G' sized...

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Spicy Mexican Shaker Fries
Unfortunately, the Fries failed to impress me. I mean, yes, the Fries were hot and crispy but the Spicy Mexican flavor did not live up to my expectations. When I chose this flavor, I had expected my Fries to be spicy but it's not. The Jolin Burger is spicier than this though.

Score:

Lemon Ice Jelly
Like Koi, you can request for the sugar level of your drink here. I had wanted to request for my drink to be unsweetened but I had forgotten to. I'm relieved to find the drink very light and refreshing. It is not too overly sweet (like most bubble tea are) and is the ideal candidate to wash down a hearty meal.

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I know this look disgusting but I tell you, it tastes DA BOMB!


I've upgraded my drink at SGD 0.80 so total bill is SGD 7.70

Conclusion:
On the whole, I like the concept behind this eatery very much from the design of the signboard to the menu and the presentation of the shopfront.

However, the staffs here are quite aloof. I was ignored for a good five minutes while standing in front of the cashier before someone finally tend to me. I understand they are short of staff and they were all busy inside but all I need is just a greeting or maybe a smile to acknowledge my presence. A grumpy face certainly do not make my day.

Although I'm pretty satisfied with the food, the service (or lack thereof) leave a bad taste in my mouth.

A smile is the universal welcome ~ Max Eastman 

Flickr here.

I Love Taimei
52 Queen Street
Singapore 188539
(65)
6336 5987
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OMG! You use cockroaches to be your gauge? :p
Posted 10/3/2010 10:55 AM by tekkaus (site) - recommend - reply

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Now then you realised?
Posted 10/3/2010 11:35 AM by dead_cockroach Xanga True Member - recommend - reply

hahaha!!i had lunch with hebe!! :]
did you had winter tea too?
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I had Lemon Ice Jelly.
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I love the idea of this topic
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