Review of Wan Lim Tea Stall 芳林茶室

Block 531A, Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Food Centre, #02-31

Nearest Mass Rapid Transit Station: Chinatown MRT

Buses to Hong Lim Food Centre: 2, 12, 33, 51, 54, 61, 63, 124, 143, 147, 174, 190

Opening Hours: 07:00 to 20:00 (Daily)

Queue: 1 to 3 people (Waiting Time: Less than 5 minutes)

Service: Fast and good

Environment: Clean but crowded hawker centre

Reputation: Traditional Singapore Beverages, Chinese Breakfast, Coffee and Tea

Thoughts after eating: Average

Value for money: 68/100

Will I come back again in 6 months' time? No, there are better alternatives

My opinion:

Wan Lim means "fragrant forest" in Chinese. Actually, the correct hanyu pinyin should be "Fang Lin". This stall sells traditional Singapore beverages including coffee, ice lemon tea and milk tea. I have tried their ice lemon tea for dinner.

The drink's lemon taste and sweet taste were completely overwhelmed by the tea taste. After I finished the drink, I had to eat some food to "wash" off the awkward bitterness in my mouth. Therefore, I will only recommend this drink to people who love "powerful" tea tastes.

Ways for the owners to improve their food ratings:

Make sure the tea taste is not too overwhelming.