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The East has been on a roll lately, with new food places popping up left and right. We’ve seen new Japanese izakaya such as Ne Ne Neko, and affordable hidden gems such as Chicken Pot. Here’s another cafe to add to your ‘East side, best side’ argument—A Beautiful Day Cafe Tearoom + Cocktail Bar. The cafe was previously located at Changi City Point, but has now shifted to Parkside Residences, located on the first floor of Paya Lebar Quarter. At their new location, they have also unveiled a new menu with Western-Asian elements in their food. The cafe has a Victorian-style interior, adorned with various decorations that make you feel like you’re in a Disney set.  This New Japanese Cafe Has Mains Under $20++, Get Mentaiko Shokupan And Goma Latte Here For starters, we opted for the Negitoro Kway Pie Tee (price TBD). Unlike traditional kueh pie tee, the filling contains a fatty part of tuna. The hand-made pastry shell was very crispy, which complemented the chewy texture of the tuna. Overall, this savoury treat had us pining for more.  Next up was the Aburi Truffle Beef Chazuke ($19.90++) and the Aburi Salmon and Lobster Bisque Chazuke ($21.90++). For those who don’t know, chazuke is a traditional Japanese dish that involves pouring tea or dashi AKA soup stock over cooked rice.  The former involves a house-made Bak Kut Teh collagen broth, which was very fragrant but slightly spicy. The latter uses freshly made jasmine tea brewed with dashi soup to pour over your rice, leaving a faint yet refreshing tea flavour. My personal favourite though is the Aburi Truffle Beef as I enjoyed how all the ingredients went unexpectedly well together.  Moving on, A Beautiful Day Cafe is known for their unique variety of tea served in a crystal bottle. The server recommended us the Silver Needle White Tea ($12.90++), which is said to have a sweet, velvety taste and mouthfeel.  If you’re someone who enjoys lighter flavours, the silver needle white tea is perfect for you. It has slight floral notes and is mildly sweet. This tea is also said to be good for digestion, so we would recommend having this after your meal!  We also tried their Strawberry Oolong Teatail ($9.90++) and Iced Earl Grey CoffTEA Latte ($7.30++). The former is a unique variation of tea and cocktails—it contains strawberry champagne, tie guan yin tea, strawberry, raspberry, syrup, and mint leaves. This sweet yet refreshing tea is perfect if you’re looking for a thirst-quencher in Singapore’s heat.  The CoffTEA is a mixture of specialty coffee and artisan tea. Though my colleague and I found the earl grey tea to be slightly astringent, we found this combination rather unique as it was not commonly found elsewhere.  Living up to its name, A Beautiful Day Cafe has many elements that make you feel as if you’re a Disney princess. My colleague and I loved the nature-themed wallpaper and makeshift fireplace, giving the Victorian-inspired place a very whimsical yet inviting feel. We also appreciated the use of various furniture such as sofas and wooden chairs to promote a more relaxing atmosphere.  The cafe also has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area, so feel free to bring your furry friends down!  A Beautiful Day Cafe is located five minutes away from Paya Lebar MRT Station. For all you cafe-lovers, A Beautiful Day is definitely a must visit, though its prices may be on the higher end. Not only do they have delicious mains, they also offer a huge variety of tea and coffee for you to choose from! The interior is also purposefully designed with Victorian elements, perfect for the ‘gram! For more cafe options at Paya Lebar, check out our review of YM Bakery, a hidden bakery with atas bakes including a Truffle Parma Ham Quiche. Otherwise, here’s our best Paya Lebar food guide for you to reference if you’re in the area!  Address: 2 Paya Lebar Road, #01-09, PLQ PARKSIDE Parkside Residences, Singapore 409053 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to 12am, Sun 11am to 10pm Tel: 9384 8401 Website A Beautiful Day is not a halal-certified eatery. YM Bakery Review: Hidden PLQ Bakery With Atas Yet Affordable Bakes, Including Truffle Parma Ham Quiche Summary Pros – Cosy atmosphere – Huge variety of teas – Pet-friendly Cons – Can be pricey – Slightly inaccessible Recommended dishes: Aburi Truffle Beef Chazuke ($19.90++), Strawberry Oolong Teatail ($9.90++) Opening hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to 12am, Sun 11am to 10pm Address: 2 Paya Lebar Road, #01-09, PLQ PARKSIDE Parkside Residences, Singapore 409053 Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.