My favourite form of self-care is chilling with my girlfriends over tea and of course, that is where Alley on 25’s Andaz Afternoon Tea Picnic Set comes in. Available from Monday to Sunday, 3pm to 5pm, the line-up is priced at $38++ per person. And you can give yourself an upgrade by topping up $40++ per pax to enjoy free flow wines, beer and prosecco as there’s always a reason to celebrate!

Displayed in tiffin carriers and delivered to our table in a huge weaved basket, the medley of savoury starters and sweet baked goodies were simply delish. And of the savouries, I was totally diggin’ the Lobster Croissant and Prawn Kueh Pie Tee! Turning up the heat, the buttery, flaky pastry was filled with a good amount of fresh-tasting crustacean and diced vegetables. The Kueh Pie Tee too, with a spicy tinge from the sambal was well-executed. Crisp on the outside with the fried-to-perfection thin tart shell complemented by the tender sweetness of the turnips and a single plump prawn atop.

Furthermore, fancy yourself some dainty treats like their Crab Cake, Impossible Cheese Ball and Smoked Salmon Tartine. Then switch things with the array of sweets such as the Kueh Lapis, Ispahan Shooters, Lemon Chia Seed Tea Cake, Valrhona Chocolate Bon Bon, and fresh strawberries which were incredibly juicy. To conclude, the mini Andaz Chiffon Cake is served with a choice of Chocolate or Vanilla soft serve. Noting that the ice cream melted pretty quickly and that the vibrant green glaze of the locally-inspired cake was a tad thick for my liking. Oh, not forgetting the free-flow beverages; take your pick from their house-made iced tea, lemonade, TWG teas as well as coffee.