Kaiserhaus: Dine On High Tea Like Royalty For $28

Classical music fills the air and imported Austrian furniture set the scene of a tea house fit for a king. For the price of $28 you’ll get: Two slices of Zaunerstollen (specialty nougat) A slice of exquisite home-made cake Kipferl Nussschnecke / Nut Swirl Selection of Four Organic Rye Bread Sandwiches Coffee or Tea The sets are typically for two even though I personally thought it’d be comfortable for up to three people.

Unlike regular nougat, it’s lighter and creamier and it doesn’t stick to your teeth as some nougats do. It’s a handmade method from 1905 that includes a praline mixture with wafers, hazelnuts and chocolate. If that sounds good to you at all, you’ll as well need to know that Kaiserhaus is the only place in Singapore you’ll be able to get it.

Home-made cake You will in addition be able to choose a slice of cake or pastry from the counter to top off your high-tea set. The cakes are also made from traditional Austrain recipies and are extemerly unique.

If you’re bored with regular tiramisus and black forest cakes, Kaiserhaus might just reinvigorate your appetite for every fat kid’s favorite food. If you’re unaccustomed to strong flavours in your dessert, you may find it a bit overwhelming and heavy.

I begged to try a slice of the innocuous apple strudel from the bottom shelf as well. I was not disappointed, the flakey pastry was a delight to slice into and the apples were well cooked and pleasantly sweet. But as anyone who has seen the excellent strudel scene in Inglorious Basterds would know you always wait for the cream, which adds a lightness and balances some of the sweetness from the apples.

This crunchy pastry is a delight to bite into and the Nussschnecke pleases just as much with a crunchy and sweet filling. Instead it has a pleasant creamy and savoury kick to it and was a great topping.

Coffee & Tea The coffee and teas are all sourced from Austria adding to the authenticity of the cafe. Personally I loved how the coffee came on a tray with a small cup of water to wash it down. You should however consider the hot chocolate which is nothing short of amazing.

Final thoughts on Kaiserhaus Kaiserhaus successfully brings the Austrian charm to Singapore. Their attention to detail and passion for the culture is apparent in every nook and cranny of the cafe.

While the desserts may turn off some folks who are used to milder flavours, there’s still more to experience here.