Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng at Wisma Atria serving pineapple buns, milk tea, and fusion fare.
Happy Lili Cafe is a Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng at Wisma Atria, bringing the vibrant, retro-inspired dining culture of Hong Kong to Orchard Road. The menu features cha chaan teng classics such as pineapple buns with butter, Hong Kong-style milk tea, yin yeung, and French toast, alongside heartier rice and noodle dishes that blend Eastern and Western influences in the way that only Hong Kong cafe culture can. The decor draws on the nostalgic aesthetics of old Hong Kong tea houses, creating a dining atmosphere that is both Instagrammable and genuinely evocative. Happy Lili Cafe caters to shoppers and office workers seeking a quick, satisfying meal in the Orchard Road area, with prices that are competitive for its prime location. The cafe has tapped into Singapore's love for Hong Kong cuisine, offering a taste of Mong Kok and Causeway Bay in the heart of Singapore's premier shopping district.
A menu with sections for breakfast, crispy toast, noodles, rice, dessert, and drinks.
Happy Lili Cafe Menu
A menu with sections for Toast & Breakfast, Crispy Toast & Sandwiches, Noodle & Rice, Dessert, and Drinks & Beverages.
TOAST & BREAKFAST CRISPY TOAST & SANDWICHES
Menu with sections for Toast & Breakfast, Crispy Toast & Sandwiches, Noodles & Rice, Desserts, Drinks, and Add-ons.
Thai Food Menu
A digital menu displaying various Thai dishes and beverages, including Crazy Toast Sets, Thai Boat Noodles, Sides, Toasts, Thai Street Drinks, Local Kopi & Teh, and Desserts.
Thai Boat Noodle Menu
A menu board displaying various Thai boat noodle dishes with images and prices.
A digital menu board displaying various food and drink options.
Crazy Toast Sets & Thai Boat Noodle Menu
A digital menu board displaying various Thai food and drink options. The menu is divided into sections: Crazy Toast Sets, Thai Boat Noodle, Sides, Toasts, Thai Street Drinks, Local Kopi & Teh, and Desserts. The left side of the menu features a large image of a dessert.
I’ve been attracted to the ambience and cantonese songs here as it brings hk memories. However, i’m disappointed with the service. I’m not expecting the cashiers to be super friendly. However, in service line probably it’ll let the customer …
Positive Reviews
Doreen LSW
I recently visited this Hong Kong–style café and was pleasantly surprised by their beverages. The drinks are incredibly silky smooth, and you can really taste the quality from their use of Carnation milk instead of condensed milk — rich, …
Min Kyaw Wai
Good location, right in front of the escalator. However, the food quality and service are not competitive. I often try different food chains when I travel, and this one did not meet expectations. The food was not as good as advertised, and …
Sharon T
The milk tea is just nice! Not sweet as they do not use condensed milk but carnation milk - Hong Kong style milk tea. …
M
The food wasn’t bad, but what really attracted me was the old Cantonese songs they played — they made me feel nostalgic. I used to listen to a lot of Cantonese songs when I was young, and every time I visit their shop, I always enjoy most of the songs they play.
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Happy Lili Café 莉莉茶冰室
Happy Lili Cafe
A brightly lit cafe counter with a large teal sign featuring the cafe's logo and name, "Happy Lili". The sign also indicates "Milk Tea Polo Bun & More" and "by Central Hong Kong Cafe since 2004". The counter is decorated with whimsical line drawings of kitchen items and ingredients. Shelves above the counter display various items, adorned with yellow floral decorations. A small seating area with white chairs and a table is visible to the left.
Happy Lili Milk Tea Polo Bun & More
A brightly lit shop front with a large illuminated sign that reads "Happy Lili MILK TEA POLO BUN & MORE". The counter area is decorated with yellow floral arrangements and displays various food items and menus on screens. The lower cabinets of the counter are adorned with hand-drawn illustrations. A display stand with food photos and menu information is placed to the left of the entrance.
Crazy Rich Thai Toast
A brightly lit cafe counter with shelves stocked with kitchenware and decorative items. The counter is decorated with cartoonish drawings of food and drinks. A neon sign on the glass facade reads "Crazy Rich Thai Toast". Several red lanterns hang around the counter.
Happy Lili Milk Tea Polo Bun & More
The exterior of a food stall named Happy Lili, specializing in milk tea and polo buns. The stall has a bright, modern design with a large illuminated sign and decorative yellow flowers. A digital menu board displays food items, and a physical menu stand is placed at the entrance. The counter area is visible with staff serving customers.
Noodle Soup with Egg and Sausage
A bowl of instant noodles in broth, topped with a fried egg, two slices of sausage, and some greens. A pineapple bun is served on the side, along with a cup of iced tea and a small dish of chili sauce.
Iced Milk Tea and Baked Bun
A close-up shot of a table with food and drinks. In the foreground, a clear plastic cup filled with iced milk tea and a green straw. To the left, a white plate with a baked bun sandwich, possibly with butter or cream cheese. In the background, a small bowl of a yellow dessert with small tapioca pearls. The table is a bright turquoise color.
Brightly Decorated Cafe Interior
A brightly decorated cafe with turquoise seating and walls, adorned with yellow floral arrangements hanging from the ceiling. The walls feature framed pictures of food and a slogan that reads "Mini Cafe, Max Taste in Every Bite." Tables are set with chairs and cutlery. A staff member is visible tidying up.
Interior of a brightly decorated cafe
The interior of a cafe with teal-colored seating and tables, decorated with yellow floral arrangements hanging from the ceiling. A large black and white illustration of a deconstructed burger is on the wall. Several patrons are seated at tables, and staff are visible behind the counter. The cafe appears to be located in a shopping mall, with escalators and other shops visible in the background.
Bowl of Noodles with Beef
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with noodles, tender braised beef, bean sprouts, and garnished with cilantro and fried garlic. The dish is served in a dark, savory broth.
Receipts from Crazy Rich Thai Toast
Two receipts from Crazy Rich Thai Toast detailing food orders and payment information. The left receipt shows an order for Pork KraPow, Pattpong Chicken Boat Noodle, Nom Yen, and Thai Yong Tau Fu, totaling $39.30. The right receipt shows an order for Pork KraPow, totaling $9.80. Both receipts include GST information and a thank you message.
French Toast with Milk Tea
A thick slice of golden-brown French toast, topped with a pat of butter and drizzled with honey, sits on a patterned plate. Beside it, a small cup of hot milk tea and a tall glass of iced milk tea are served on a metal tray. The background shows a glimpse of the cafe's interior with white chairs and turquoise accents.
Beef Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of beef noodle soup, featuring tender chunks of beef, noodles, daikon radish, and green onions in a rich broth. A cup of tea and an orange bag are visible in the background.
Cafe Wall Decor
A bright teal wall decorated with various posters advertising Thai street food and beverages. The posters feature images and descriptions of items like Thai street beverages, chicken winglets, Thai milk tea toast, tom yum floss toast, and pandan kaya toast. A large slogan, "Cafe, Max Taste in Every Bite," is written in black script across the wall.
Tea and Soft-Boiled Eggs
A glass of orange milk tea with a spoon and a small bowl of soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper are served on a metal tray. A salt shaker is also on the tray. The setting appears to be a cafe or restaurant with teal-colored walls and tables.
Dessert and Drink
A cup of milk tea with the "BLACK&WHITE" logo and a bowl of dessert with jelly and fruit are on a tray. A menu is visible in the background.
Noodle Soup with Fried Fish Skin
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup with a side of crispy fried fish skin. The soup is a creamy orange color and contains noodles, lettuce, and some green herbs. Black chopsticks are resting in the bowl. The food is served on a metal tray on a bright turquoise table.
Receipt from Happy Lili Cafe Toast
A receipt from Happy Lili Cafe Toast detailing a food order, table number, bill number, date, and payment information. The order includes Crispy Barramundi Fish Noodle Soup, Sauerkraut Sliced Grouper Vermicelli Soup, Milk Tea, and Wanton Noodle.
French Toast and Milk Tea
A thick slice of golden-brown French toast, topped with a pat of butter and drizzled with honey, sits on a white plate. Beside it is a white mug with a saucer, both featuring the "BLACK&WHITE MILK" logo with cows. The mug contains a frothy, light brown beverage, likely milk tea. A small white spoon and a sugar packet are on the saucer. In the background, a menu board with various food items and prices is visible.
Restaurant Counter
A view of a restaurant counter with a digital menu board above, displaying Thai dishes. Below the menu board, there are various shelves stocked with items. A display case with food items is visible on the right. The counter itself has decorative drawings and text.
Dessert with Fruit and Noodles
A close-up shot of a clear bowl filled with a pinkish dessert. The dessert contains green jelly noodles, pieces of red fruit, yellow fruit slices, and shredded white coconut. A black spoon is scooping some of the dessert. The bowl sits on a white saucer with a blue rim, which is placed on a metallic tray. In the background, two people are visible, one wearing a watch.
Noodle Soup and Drink
A close-up shot of a meal served on a metal tray. In the foreground, a clear plastic cup filled with iced milk tea is visible, with a red and white striped straw. To the right, a white bowl contains a noodle soup with various ingredients including noodles, greens, tomato slices, and what appears to be fried tofu or fish. Behind the drink, a small white bowl holds pieces of fried food, possibly chicken or fish. A sign with Chinese and English text is partially visible in the upper left corner.
Breakfast Set
A tray with a glass mug of milk tea, a bowl of soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce, and a plate of toast with green custard.
Happy Lili Milk Tea Polo Bun & More
A brightly lit food stall with a prominent "Happy Lili" sign. The stall features a counter with staff serving customers, a display case with food items, and decorative yellow flowers. A menu board is visible above the counter, and a promotional poster with food images and a chef's photo is displayed at the entrance. The stall also has "NO GST NO SVC" signage.
Milk Tea and Pineapple Bun
A close-up shot of a cup of milk tea and a pineapple bun on a tray. The cup has "BLACK&WHITE MILK" branding with a cow illustration. The bun is golden brown with a textured, crispy topping. The background shows a turquoise table and chairs.
Cafe Interior with Menu Display
The image shows the interior of a cafe with a counter and shelves stocked with goods. A digital screen displays a menu item, "Condensed Milk Toast," and a framed menu board advertises an "Individual Hightea Set" for $10.80+. The counter is decorated with whimsical line drawings. Red lanterns hang from the ceiling.
Wonton Noodles and Milk Tea
A close-up shot of a bowl of wonton noodles in broth, garnished with green lettuce and chopped scallions. Two mugs of milk tea, branded with
Iced Coffee
A close-up shot of an iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with a blue straw. The drink is on a bright turquoise table, and the background shows more turquoise tables and chairs, suggesting an indoor cafe setting.
Noodle Dishes and Appetizers
Two bowls of noodles, one with meat and meatballs, the other with crispy chicken and wontons, are served on metal trays. A side of fried crispy pieces and a plate of chicken wings are also present. Three small dipping sauces are arranged in front of the trays. The food is set on a light blue table.
Fried Chicken Noodles
A bowl of noodles topped with crispy fried chicken pieces, fried wontons, and garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro. Served with small dishes of chili flakes, green chili and soy sauce mixture, and a green dipping sauce.
Milk Tea
A close-up shot of a cup of milk tea with a straw, placed on a saucer. The saucer has the "BLACK&WHITE" logo printed on it. In the background, a bowl of noodles is visible.
Mini Cafe Interior with Food
A close-up of a bowl of hearty stew with meat and meatballs, garnished with herbs and chili. In the background, a brightly lit cafe with teal walls and furniture is visible. Several framed pictures of food and text are displayed on the wall, including a sign that reads "Happy Lili" and "Mini Cafe, Max". People are seated at tables in the background.
Receipt from Crazy Rich Thai Toast
A receipt from Crazy Rich Thai Toast shows a bill for food and drinks. The items listed are Sukhumvit Pork Boat Noodle, Thai Yong Tau Fu with an added noodle, and Thai Tea (cold). The total amount is $20.40, which includes GST.
Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with sliced meat and bean sprouts. Chopsticks are lifting a portion of the noodles.
Soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce
A close-up shot of three soft-boiled eggs in a white bowl with blue trim. The eggs are partially submerged in egg white and have a pinkish-orange yolk visible in two of them. Dark soy sauce is drizzled over the eggs. The background is a bright turquoise color.
Happy Lili Milk Tea Polo Bun & More
A brightly lit food stall with a large sign that reads "Happy Lili Milk Tea Polo Bun & More". There are digital menus displaying food items, a counter with a staff member, and display cases with food. Decorative yellow flowers are visible. A menu board with food pictures is placed outside the stall.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a brightly decorated restaurant with teal tables and chairs, and teal walls and ceiling. Yellow floral arrangements hang from the ceiling. A large black and white drawing of a stacked burger is on the right wall. The counter area is visible with staff working behind it.
Dessert Cafe Interior
A brightly lit dessert cafe with a white counter decorated with cartoon-style drawings of food and drinks. Yellow floral arrangements hang from shelves above the counter. A display case shows various desserts. A customer sits at a table in the foreground. Digital menu boards are visible above the counter.
Wonton Noodle Soup Set
A close-up shot of a meal set on a marble-patterned table. The set includes a bowl of wonton noodle soup with green onions and a piece of leafy green vegetable, a small dish of chili sauce, a bowl of soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce, two slices of toasted bread, and a cup of iced tea with a blue straw. A small, grey plush toy with a blue scarf and yellow eyes is visible in the background, along with a menu board.
Spicy Fish Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of spicy fish soup. The soup contains fish slices, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, lettuce, and cilantro. A black spoon is partially submerged in the soup. In the background, a menu is visible on a teal-colored table.
Restaurant Menu Boards
Three menu boards are displayed, advertising breakfast sets and weekday set meals. The boards feature images of food, prices, and promotional offers. Decorative Christmas gift boxes are in the foreground.
Restaurant Interior
A brightly lit restaurant with turquoise walls and floors, decorated with yellow floral arrangements. Several patrons are seated at tables, and a counter area is visible in the background. Posters with food images are displayed on the wall.
Menu Boards
Two menu boards are displayed, one advertising "New Seasonal dishes" and the other "NEW Delicious SNACKS". The seasonal dishes include Kuay Teow Lok, Thai Twist Laksa, Khao Tom Tha Le, Khao Tom Moo, Thai Green Chicken Curry, and Thai Red Chicken Curry. The snacks include Fried Thai Tofu, Mini Spring Rolls, Crispy Chicken Skin, Thai Herbs Fishcake, and Fried Chicken Midjoint. Prices are listed for each item. A metal dispenser labeled "STRAW" is visible in the foreground.
Thai Pandan Kaya Toast
A poster advertising Thai pandan kaya toast. The poster features a close-up image of a toasted bun generously topped with creamy pandan kaya. Text on the poster reads "NICE", "thai # pandan kaya toast", and "creamy pandan infused thai kaya with butter toasted bun". The bottom right corner has the text "Crazy Rich Thai toast".
Dessert Display Case
A refrigerated display case filled with various dessert ingredients and prepared desserts. The top shelf contains bowls of mango, red bean, and other toppings. The middle shelf has bowls of grass jelly, aloe seed, nata de coco, and red syrup. The bottom shelf contains large rectangular trays of red, green, and yellow desserts, possibly jellies or cakes.
Thai Food Menu Boards
Four menu boards are displayed on a wooden easel outside a restaurant. The boards advertise Thai Boat Noodles, New Seasonal Dishes, Thai Yong Tau Fu, and Individual Hightea Sets. The background shows the interior of the restaurant with shelves of products and a person in a chef's hat.
Noodle Soup and Drink
A close-up view of a bowl of noodle soup with a fried egg and meat slices, accompanied by a glass of iced tea and a pastry. The setting appears to be a brightly lit cafe with turquoise seating and decor. In the background, other patrons are visible, and a shopping mall corridor can be seen through a glass partition.
Menu Board with Yellow Flowers
A digital menu board displaying various food and drink options, including toast, sandwiches, noodles, desserts, and beverages. The menu is decorated with artificial yellow flowers and is positioned above a counter with coffee machines and signage. Cans of milk and other products are visible on shelves above the menu.
Pineapple Bun with Butter
A close-up shot of a pineapple bun, split in half and filled with slices of butter. It is drizzled with a sweet sauce and served on a white plate with a blue rim. The plate sits on a table with a menu visible underneath.
Toasted Bread with Green Custard
A close-up shot of toasted bread, cut into cubes and arranged on a white plate. The bread is generously topped with a vibrant green, creamy custard or sauce. A bamboo skewer is inserted into the bread. The dish appears to be a dessert or snack.
Breakfast Set
A close-up shot of a breakfast set featuring soft-boiled eggs in a decorative bowl and a plate of buttered toast. A receipt is visible in the background.
Restaurant Menu Display
A digital menu board displays various Thai dishes and drinks. The left screen shows a Sukhothai Beef Boat Noodle for $9.50. The right screen details 'Crazy Toast Sets', 'Thai Boat Noodle', 'Sides', and 'Items/Beverages' including toasts, Thai street drinks, local hot & iced drinks, and desserts. Below the digital menu, a sign advertises an 'Individual Hightea Set' for $10.80+. Another sign promotes 'New Seasonal dishes'. Staff members are visible behind the counter.
Thai Food Menu
A display of four menu boards featuring Thai dishes. The top left board shows 'Thai Boat Noodle' with options like Sukhotai Beef, Sukhumvit Pork, and Chao Phraya Seafood. The top right board advertises 'New Delicious Snacks' including Fried Thai Tofu, Mini Spring Rolls, Crispy Chicken Skin, Thai Herbs Fishcake, and Fried Chicken Midjoint. The bottom left board shows an 'Individual Hightea Set'. The bottom right board highlights 'New Seasonal Dishes' with items like Khao Tom Tha Le.
Cafe Interior with Decorative Elements
The image shows the interior of a cafe with a prominent turquoise counter. Shelves behind the counter are stocked with various items, including canned goods and what appear to be bread loaves. Two staff members are visible behind the counter, one operating a coffee machine. Decorative yellow flowers hang from the ceiling. A sign above the counter reads "NO GST NO SVC". To the right, a wall features a large black and white line drawing of a woman in a bathtub with food items above her head. Dining tables and chairs are set up in the seating area. A bright sign for "Happy Lili" is visible in the background, along with a watch store.