Tea place: regularly average

This will be a short review, since this is a short visit to this relatively new joint. Come to think about it, it had been long time since I really eaten outside (minus the family gathering in our usual Chinese restaurant). After our 31st Dec shopping in Tesco Bercham, we decide to go around the area for supper. Coincidentally, my friend's clinic is just beside this shop. Am unsure whether how long this shop had been functioning, but it look decent and new enough for me.

Tea Place is situated in the row of shop opposite Tesco Bercham. This is the same row that house 2+1 Steam Boat Buffet at the corner. From outside, the layout looks like the usual Taiwanese dessert house. Inside, it felt more like any other cafe. This has to be one of the most spacious eateries I have ever been to. Service is fast, considering the small crowd even prior to the new year countdown. I would not blame the patrons, since this is a relatively quiet part of Bercham. The most happening place this side is Giant Bercham, and everyone know that the branch here is a dying one.

The menu is the usual kopitiam fare minus the focus on bread and coffee. Instead, one will find the focus on Taiwanese dessert. The usual bubble tea and ice shave. The food on the other hand is more Malaysian with the usual fried noodle, nasi lemak and rice varieties. We ordered Tornado sensation (RM6.50), which mimics the dessert from Black Ball. With flavored shaved ice as base, just add different toppings to come out with this combination. However, the combination felt bit short of expectation, and felt more like eating toppings with mouthful of ice. Black Ball, on the other hand, is more superior (though not perfect) with the topping and the ice tasting as a single dessert. On the other hand, the fried kueitiao  (RM 5.90) is one of the better version. Though simple, like any other "da cao" stall, it taste quite good with good taste and enough "wok hei". Even by finishing the whole dish, one would not felt too bloated, unlike some cook who used to much oil.

It is still an average shop at best. The good thing here is the ample parking space for all patrons. If I stay in this part of town, I may come here at times for a good supper with comfortable seats.

ratings: 2 half poink~!
comments: good food make up for poor dessert.

Tea Place
42-1, Bercham Bistari 1,
Medan Bercham Bistari, Ipoh.
05-5492352