Been wanting to try this for some time. Recently in the news the shops here are all going to move out by end of the year so better give it a try in case it moves too far.
Visited on a weekend morning there were no customers.
Ask for some recommendations but basically there is not much to recommend because there's only 2 kinds of drinks to choose from. However I would recommend to try the signature which is the glutinous lemon tea which was also what the staff recommended for a first timer.
She also recommended me to try the pastries and told me it's better to order as a combo and it would be cheaper. So I stared for a while to decide on which flavour while the staff was also trying to provide me information for each flavour.
Was definitely very impressed by her service at work, her effort for promoting the drinks and pastries.
Didn't wait too long to get the drink. I would say its pretty unique you get to taste the freshness of the lemon taste and the glutinous rice taste just comes out from your breath.
The pastry was pretty good too. Loved how soft the mochi was, the salted egg initially I didn't want the salted egg version but decided to try and it was pretty light and not as heavy like those in the mooncake. I thought I wouldn't like it but turned out surprised by the combination of flavours.
I would recommend giving it a try since the location is still so central if you are around town. I asked where they would be moving too but they were unsure yet as they are still looking for a place.
Give it a try!
Salony Widjaja
5
This place is a bit hidden but easy to locate. The service is excellent.
The lime drink is very fragrant.
The pastry is said to be from taiwan. I find it unique in flavour. The taste and smell of red rose is really strong and comforting. Perfect gift for friends and old people as it's not very sweet. Light yet relaxing bcos of the rose fragrant that lingers as you bit into it.
WanderWithWit
5
Totally worth the long queue! Dakotea delivers that authentic, traditional Hong Kong milk tea experience. I was told that their signature milk tea is brewed and left to ferment overnight, which gives it a deep, robust flavor. What makes it even more special is the large milk tea-infused ice cube they add before pouring in the concentrated tea—ensuring the taste remains rich and consistent without being watered down.
If you’re visiting, don’t miss out on their value-for-money bundle: for just $5.90, you get a Signature HK Milk Tea paired with any pastry of your choice for an additional $2.
I highly recommend the Rose Egg Yolk Crisp Pastry. It has a beautifully crisp outer layer that flakes delicately in the mouth. Inside, it’s filled with a whole salted egg yolk, wrapped in a thin mochi layer and purple sweet potato. Each bite releases a light, natural rose fragrance that’s both unique and incredibly satisfying.
I’ll definitely be back to try the other pastries—and especially the Glutinous Iced Lemon Tea, which I was told is infused with lightly roasted Pu’er and glutinous rice tea. It sounds like a must-try!
lim wei zheng
5
Just came back from yunnan and missed this tea and the flower pastry. Had 2 cups as there's a promotion going on. Compared to what i had in yunnan, the drink still has the glutinous and lemon fragrance but less prominent tea fragrance. Pastry is not bad but the crust is missing abit on the milky/buttery fragrance and some parts of it are thicker, the rose and pine nuts is nice, not too sweet and complements well. Will go back to try the other flavours.
CK Cheong
3
Light flavoured tea in 2 flavours - Lemon and milk tea. The former tasted of pandan and lemon and the latter was normal milk tea. There are also interesting rose pastries with coconut, egg yolk, mochi and jasmine flavours. Overall the items are a little mild flavoured and seemed pricey
Kopi O Kaya
2
My friend and I embarked on a bit of an adventure to find this unusual tea shop, tucked away in the corner entrance of what was formerly known as Orchard Point – or Orchard OG, as some people call it. The shop offers a unique concept: tea served as frozen cubes suspended in cold milk, accompanied by a selection of Chinese pastries.
Originating from Yunnan, this tea and pastry establishment is arguably unlike any other in Singapore. We both chose the S$5.90 tea set, which included a choice of iced tea and pastry. We opted for Hong Kong-style milk tea (港式奶茶) and a rose-pine nut pastry (玫瑰花宋仁酥).
The milk tea arrived as a solid cube of frozen Chinese oolong tea submerged in cold milk. My friend remarkably finished all the milk before the ice had completely melted. Even then, we both found the resulting diluted tea acceptable; the tea flavour remained discernible and wasn't excessively weak. After twenty minutes, a significant portion of the tea ice cube remained unmelted, leading us to speculate, perhaps jokingly, about the possibility of artificial ice being used.
However, the rose-pine nut pastry was a considerable disappointment. The pastry crust was overly thick, containing a disappointingly small and sparse filling. The pastry itself was also rather small. While pleasantly mild in sweetness, the rose flavour was disappointingly subtle.
Unless a compelling offer, such as a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, is introduced, it's unlikely that my friend and I will revisit this establishment.
Charlene C
5
Loved my first visit to Dako Tea! The drink was super refreshing with a clean, natural tea flavor — not too sweet, just right.
The fun, eye-catching packaging adds to the experience, and the server was really friendly and easy to talk to. Great tea, great vibes. Will definitely be back!
DR DAVY GOH
5
Discovered this new tea outlet in this mall.
Service was good.
Both the male and female staff were attentive and patient to explain the product.
I ordered the $7.80 set- a drink with a pastry.
The tea was alright- I could taste the lemon and the glutinous rice flavour. The supposedly pu er tea taste was overwhelmed by the lemon and glutinous rice.
For the pastry, I like the mochi inside.
Overall experience was alright.
Don’t mind going again.
Kaii SLK
5
Ordered the glutinous lemon tea and classic rose combo treat. The pastry n tea are good tasting 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Service crew are also friendly n attentive. …
G Yeo
5
Made a trip down just to buy the tea. Outlet sells only 2 types of tea. The milk tea has a very smooth texture. The Qilin tea with freshly squeezed lime is very refreshing. Both are really good.
Staff is really friendly and patient (especially to first time customers who are still trying to figure out their order).
Note - this is not a typical bubble tea outlet. It specialises only in Qilin tea and served as either ‘tea’ or ‘milk tea’. No fancy variations, no toppings.
For tea lovers who enjoy a good tea drink, recommend to try!