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3.5

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Noah Tan

Noah Tan

4

We visited Swensen's at Tampines Mall with a large family group of 10, looking forward to a sweet treat. The desserts did not disappoint - they were exceptional! The variety of options catered to both kids and adults, and everyone left with a smile. However, the service could have been better. With a large group, we expected more attention and assistance from the staff. At times, it felt like we were left to manage ourselves. The restaurant's atmosphere is the same as I remember it from when I was younger, with great lighting and a spacious dining area. I would still recommend that others visit.

Long En

Long En

2

A local Western food chain that’s been around for 46 years — the main course food has always been consistently bad! Tourists might wonder: how could such a terrible Western restaurant survive this long?! Easy — either because locals have low expectations when it comes to food… ahem, I mean, because this place isn’t really about the mains — it’s all about the desserts! One look at their menu filled with waffles, sundaes, and ice cream creations, and you’ll realize: this isn’t so much a Western restaurant as it is a dessert shop. 🥩Ribeye Steak Completely misrepresented! The green broccoli in the photo was randomly swapped with yellow cauliflower, and the staff didn’t even inform us beforehand. Super unprofessional — like some careless cross-border e-commerce seller sending the wrong item. The steak itself was tiny, noticeably smaller than what you'd get at Aston’s for the same price. Sauce options? Only no sauce, BBQ, sambal, or black pepper — no classic mushroom sauce! For anyone who doesn’t prefer spicy food, this place is downright hostile — even the BBQ sauce has a spicy flavor! The server saw customers had fries but didn’t bring ketchup proactively. There were no condiment bottles on the table either — you have to walk over and pump out a tiny serving into a small cup, McDonald’s-style. This restaurant charges a service fee! But the food is served by robots. No proper human service at all! 🍔 Beef Patty Burger A straight-up pre-packaged item! Think McDonald’s, but 2 to 4 times the price. The patty had a clear frozen taste — dry, flavorless, no aroma. Zero joy in every bite. One friend literally gave up halfway because it was so unappetizing. This burger gives new meaning to the phrase “tastes like cardboard.” 🍲 Mushroom Soup Also a pre-made product! It tastes just like the instant soup powder from the supermarket. If you've ever tried a few supermarket brands, you'll probably guess exactly where they source it from. There's absolutely no reason to pay triple the price to eat this here when you could make the exact same thing at home. And yet, the menu proudly calls it the “Soup of the Day”! Do the chefs here really understand what "Soup of the Day" is supposed to mean? Maybe they should binge-watch Gordon Ramsay’s *Hell’s Kitchen* and take notes on how he screams at people who mess that up. The dining environment is quite noisy — one of the staff keeps pushing around a small cart full of utensils, just strolling through the restaurant! Logically, he should be collecting or setting utensils while pushing the cart, but I watched him circle twice without picking up a single item or setting anything down. He was purely generating that clattering noise of utensils banging together! The sofas in the restaurant are also badly worn out — the seats are full of cracks, and they literally scratch your thighs when you sit down! It’s unbelievable they haven’t been replaced! This place is still in business because of the desserts. Banana boats, waffles with ice cream, chocolate sundaes — that’s their real focus. So if travelers don’t want to be disappointed in the local food scene, just treat this place as a dessert shop. For actual meals? Go literally anywhere else.

Mikael Goh

Mikael Goh

1

Came here to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The food arrived, but there was no cutlery. The staff left, and I had to look for service staff for a few minutes before getting the cutlery. The same thing happened with the drinks; they forgot to serve them. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet they were unable to deliver good service. This is my daughter’s favorite place, and we celebrate her birthday here every year. We’ve been coming here for more than 10 years. I was really disappointed with the lack of service, especially since I paid for it. Kindly fix this issue!

Zion

Zion

4

I went with my wife for lunch. The sambal grilled fish tasted delicious and fresh. The service was excellent. The food didn't take too long to arrive. It was a great experience.

Diana Wong

Diana Wong

5

Excellent service by a staff member named Anita. She was helpful, patient, and always had a smile. The food was good, and coupled with the great service, I will return.

Jayden

Jayden

5

The festive menu Poultry Platter was delicious and more than enough for two people. I loved the sausage with its darker color.

Cheryl Yap

Cheryl Yap

3

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. We were greeted by an outlet manager who looked like he had been forced to work there. In answering our questions, he was half-hearted, and we had to figure out how to redeem the vouchers on our own. When our order arrived via robot, we had to retrieve the dishes ourselves. After some time, we suspected that our food delivery was incorrect. It took us a very long time to get anyone's attention to assist us. As a result, we proactively spoke to someone, but nothing was done. In our second attempt to engage someone, the lady manager kindly confirmed that our food was indeed wrong. She changed our food and gave us a 10% discount for our meal. Although I am appreciative of the service recovery effort, I feel that our experience could have been more pleasant, which unfortunately was not the case today. Conclusion: Do not patronize on Sundays, as they are understaffed, which affects the service and our dining experience. Afternote: The birthday firehouse came without a candle. This confirms the poor level of service and our disappointing dining experience.

Liew Kim Seng

Liew Kim Seng

1

Disappointing. I waited for half an hour for my food. I ordered at 11:50 am, but everyone who ordered later than me received their food first. Mine arrived after 12:20 pm. I asked for a medium-cooked sirloin steak, but it came overcooked, more like medium-well, and the portion size was comparatively smaller than others.

Tricia Lee

Tricia Lee

5

All good. 👍🏻 I would hope the salmon fillet could be thicker and the chicken piece bigger.

Noor Kasim

Noor Kasim

5

"My family has been a loyal patron of Swensen's Tampines branch for over a decade. Our visits are always made pleasant by the staff, especially Raymart. His dedication to his work is evident in the service he provides. He is very accommodating, and our concerns, if any, are addressed politely and efficiently. He is an asset to the company."