Koi Cafe

This store has been quenching my KOI thirst over the years most reliably, and as the brand continues to open more and more franchises, this one gets quieter and quieter and quieter… meaning I wait less for my bubble tea. Hooray, I say!
It’s not a large operation, and the incredibly silly layout of the store meant I would have to (and still have to) squeeze past whoever is in line, no matter how large or small this fellow bubble tea fan was. Yes, that’s all the space they’d planned for customers. Of course they could have just let queue outside… but what’s the fun in that?
Any how, this store was one of the pioneering locations, so it used to be mega-​popular with anyone having lunch at Parkway Parade or at the food centre next to it, and lines for that super yummo green tea macchiato where RIDICULOUS. It’s even more amazing considering that they used to be churning these out at record pace, and still made each drink well… okay well enough. Everyone’s had the odd «there’s too much sugar», or «where’s my pearls» moment, but they’re also quick enough to fix it with minimum fuss.
Moral of the story? Same tasty drink, still not expensive, shorter waiting time. Three great qualities in my book!

I’ve already expressed my love for Koi bubble tea before, so I will not repeat myself again. My favorite used to be oolong milk tea, but for some reason or another, that is no longer available at Koi anymore. My second favorite will be green tea macchiato and ice cream milk tea. They are equally delectable, so I can’t decide which is better; both are my no.2s!
This outlet at Marine Parade is possibly the least crowded one around. The shop is a little distance away from Parkway Parade shopping mall, but very near to the hawker center. This makes it a perfect pit stop after lunch, to get a drink to complete the meal. The service at this outlet is swift, and the drinks whipped out are delicious. Be sure to make your way down here if you are around this area and need to get a koi bubble tea fix!