[CLOSED] Axis Bar & Lounge

Durian custard sable tart with taro foam
Durian frangipane pâté à choux
Gula Melaka durian opera
Durian macaroon
Durian chestnut in chocolate cup
D24 durian mousse

Durian scone
Madagascar vanilla scone
Curried potato and quail egg puff
Black pepper chicken pie

Battered cavendish banana dust with cinnamon sugar
Granny smith apples with Asian dressing
Roulade of chicken, spiced ginger and chili caviar
Crab and gingko nut chawanmushi
Blinis, balik salmon and sour cream with seaweed
Open-faced sandwich with sauerkraut and beef pastrami
Soursop and tempered cream cheese sandwich

High teas are a British tradition that is very popular among us Singaporeans! Who doesn't enjoy a relaxing afternoon with nibbles and treats? Every occasion is a reason (or excuse) for indulging 😋 Everything done here is quality. Even though the portions were teeny tiny, we did not have lunch and *almost* couldn't finish our sets! They are serving TWG teas. What's shown is for four people, with some missing pcs as we couldn't wait 😂

Rating: 7.3/10

Will i return/recommend: Yes/Yes (ambience>food)

Pros: Lovely ambience, super calm and relaxing environment. Quality ingredients, good and friendly service, relaxing, frequent menu changes, well-paced

Cons: Even though quality of ingredients was really good, and unique, half of the items were actually pretty meh, taste-wise. It was okay, nothing to shout about. Macaron was overly sweet

Price: S$42++ for individual, S$80++ for two (They often have card promos, do check with them!)

A magically refreshing, spa-esque concoction which manages to taste of each individual element all at once and simultaneously bring you to a place of zen fairly rapidly, and as you sip the gloriously green drink you can toss your long locks back and lounge glamorously as you enjoy the view of the bright light-dotted CBD skyline.

After being stuck in camp for the entire week during my first high-key ICT in Dec, all I had really wanted was a glass of red wine to pair with a delectable dessert when I booked out for the weekend, and of course, getting to see my special someone. What drew us to this chic lounge by chance was the smooth tunes of live jazz heard along the 4th floor corridor of Mandarin Oriental.

My weak spot for anything red velvet prompted me to go for the Red Velvet Rose Cheesecake, which absolutely did not disappoint. Surrounded with thin strawberry-white chocolate walls, the red velvet cheesecake was moist and creamy with a subtle, delicate rose scent. I loved how the tartness from the fresh raspberries gave the richness of the cheesecake a refreshing contrast. What also added texture to this 5-munchie beauty was the crumbly streusel made from French-imported pistachio nuts, flour, butter and sugar.

With the city skyline as your beguiling backdrop, the sophisticated Axis Bar & Lounge is the place to bring your significant other to spend a quiet, quality evening with – not just for this Valentine's Day! I'd also highly recommend the sweet and citrusy, vodka-based MO Hong Kong cocktail that contains Chardonnay, lychee liqueur, and lime juice. Smart casual/elegant attire with proper footwear is advised when you visit the bar after 5pm. #EatBurpLove