With coffee outlets located all over the world, including major cities like New York, Beijing and Tokyo, the Coffee Stars by Dao chain from Thailand has opened its first branch in Singapore. Known as Coffee Beans by Dao in Thailand, the café-restaurant at Wisma Atria is its first outlet in South-East Asia outside of its home country.
The café sports an open concept with a casual, yet elegant design and a chandelier as its centrepiece. It is not uncommon to see a long line of people waiting for a table, hoping to enjoy the authentic Thai cuisine and spread of international desserts.
If you are here for the desserts, the cakes would satiate your sweet tooth.
S$6.50++
The Banoffi pie, a sweet mix of fresh banana and caramel atop a pie crusting, would have you going bananas for more! Who knew a banana-based pastry could be so good?
S$6.80++
The delicious, smooth chocolate mousse cake has hints of hazelnut, which reminds me of the Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
S$6.90++
With a thick layer of cherries sitting prettily on top, the classic New York cheesecake has been transformed into a sweet fruity treat.
S$6.90++
Similarly, the blueberry cream cheese pie features a layer of sweet and slightly tart berries on a bed of cream cheese and a pie base. I prefer this for its smoother texture and blueberry pairing.
S$5.80++
As one of the signature cakes, the coconut pandan roll does not disappoint. The fragrant scent fills your senses even before you bite down into the tiny, crunchy bits encased in the soft pandan roll. This great-tasting pastry is a must-try!
S$4.50++
Not many restaurants execute Thai iced coffee well. As it turns out, the amount of coffee, milk – added for sweetness – and even ice used is very well-balanced, and basically identical to what you would enjoy at a coffee joint in Thailand.
S$11.80++
Feeling peckish? The beef lasagne arrives just out of the oven, along with a friendly reminder from the waitress to be careful about the hot bowl. It is a decent portion of cheese-filled lasagne, but nothing to write home about.
With the reasonable prices, efficient service and accessible location, Coffee Stars by Dao has become a highly favourable dining venue for shoppers along Orchard Road. Its quality dishes and desserts, along with the cosy and trendy ambience are definitely here to stay.
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Wisma Atria
435 Orchard Road #01-37 to 41
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6733 3881 | Website
Opening hours: 11:30am – 10pm
Nov 28, 2013
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I have tried the Durain Cake from Coffee Stars so far and I felt that it was FANTASTIC! Comparable to Goodwood Park Hotel’s durain pastries ~