The ladies who lunch are known to decamp here regularly on the overstuffed brown leather-backed armchairs, nibbling on sandwiches, warm scones and sliced smoked salmon served on Wedgwood china, while catching up on who wore what to which ball.
The menu’s also got a touch of the local with chicken wings, Nonya mee siam and popiah.
It’s the idyllic atmosphere you’re here for — the Rose Veranda overlooks the hotel’s waterfalls and koi pond — so don’t let the 128 blends of TWG teas get you in a frenzy.
Ask for advice from the knowledgeable staff, or if in doubt, the Shangri-La blend is a full-bodied mélange of Java, Ceylon and Indian teas dotted with the aromas of pineapple, kiwi and plum.
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m; weekend and public holidays first sitting 11.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m., second sitting 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; adult S$38++ – S$50++, child S$24++- S$28++. The Rose Veranda, Mezzanine Level, Tower Wing, 22 Orange Grove Road; +65 6213 4486; www.shangri-la.com
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