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« on: December 11, 2008, 11:54:57 AM » |
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Just had the worst juice from the worst juice stand in Singapore  . Normally I get my lunch at Lau Pa Sat and buy some herbal ice tea. I like fruit juice but the stand there is horribly expensive. $3 for a cup of watered down carrot juice when I can make the same at home for 50 cents, without the water and ice! The kiwi juice I got today was downright revolting. They didn't use the juicemaker but just chucked a few pieces of kiwi with a lot of water and ice in a blender. Didn't even strain it so the hard bits were still in there. Then they asked if I wanted sugar. What's the use of a healthy fruit juice if you're going to put sugar in it? After tasting it I understood; with 3/4 water the taste of the kiwi wasn't even there anymore. Just a sour undertone. I'll definitely stay away from them. |
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uberburger101
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2008, 11:57:58 AM » |
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My condolences. I have stayed away from Lau Pa Sat after eating their horribly overpriced food once.  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2008, 11:58:41 AM » |
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Just had the worst juice from the worst juice stand in Singapore . Normally I get my lunch at Lau Pa Sat and buy some herbal ice tea. I like fruit juice but the stand there is horribly expensive. $3 for a cup of watered down carrot juice when I can make the same at home for 50 cents, without the water and ice! The kiwi juice I got today was downright revolting. They didn't use the juicemaker but just chucked a few pieces of kiwi with a lot of water and ice in a blender. Didn't even strain it so the hard bits were still in there. Then they asked if I wanted sugar. What's the use of a healthy fruit juice if you're going to put sugar in it? After tasting it I understood; with 3/4 water the taste of the kiwi wasn't even there anymore. Just a sour undertone. I'll definitely stay away from them. i tasted milk tea with not milk and tea taste before too...never go back again to the same stall |
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2008, 03:55:37 PM » |
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I usually buy sugarcane juice when I eat there and plan to buy other fruit juice next time I visit. Thanks for the headsup.
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happycamper
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2008, 04:02:26 PM » |
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The juice stall at the Basement of Parkway Parade is equally bad. Paid $3+ for apple+orange and it's so watered down and sweet... grrrrrrrrr
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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2008, 04:26:48 PM » |
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Just had the worst juice from the worst juice stand in Singapore . Normally I get my lunch at Lau Pa Sat and buy some herbal ice tea. I like fruit juice but the stand there is horribly expensive. $3 for a cup of watered down carrot juice when I can make the same at home for 50 cents, without the water and ice! The kiwi juice I got today was downright revolting. They didn't use the juicemaker but just chucked a few pieces of kiwi with a lot of water and ice in a blender. Didn't even strain it so the hard bits were still in there. Then they asked if I wanted sugar. What's the use of a healthy fruit juice if you're going to put sugar in it? After tasting it I understood; with 3/4 water the taste of the kiwi wasn't even there anymore. Just a sour undertone. I'll definitely stay away from them. i tasted milk tea with not milk and tea taste before too...never go back again to the same stall sounds like i usually make at home  |
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ken20008
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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2008, 06:49:39 PM » |
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thanks for the warning.
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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2008, 08:08:10 PM » |
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I stayed away from Lau Pa Sat after going there for the first and last time last year Paid $15 bucks for an extremely small piece of stingray. It's the size of my palm I think, and had to share it with 5 friends. And $12 for a big plate of tasteless Fried Rice. >_>
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chesterqw
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2008, 08:19:43 PM » |
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lau pa sat is a very very lousy place sadly...
almost everything is overpriced
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2008, 08:30:11 PM » |
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My office canteen have very good fruit juice with real fruit no water / sugar added. Orange + Green Apple cost me $1.50 & I'll usually buy another cup of Papaya Milk or Banana Milk, also at $1.50  |
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2008, 09:19:34 PM » |
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lau pa sat is a very very lousy place sadly...
almost everything is overpriced
they are main for tourists...  |
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I_Mechanic
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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2008, 02:11:55 AM » |
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lau pa sat is a very very lousy place sadly...
almost everything is overpriced
they are main for tourists... About a year ago, I just went for satay, not that great either. Think malaysian style maybe better but I'm no expert. J *edited* |
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ken20008
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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2008, 10:10:40 AM » |
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i ate at lau pa sat before....that was like more than a year ago...maybe standards really have dropped, because the last time i went there, prices werent that astronomical and food was decent.
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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2008, 08:49:37 PM » |
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lau pa sat is a very very lousy place sadly...
almost everything is overpriced
they are main for tourists... True.. after its renovated, the food stores changed.. There isn't a decent food store there already. Its probably for people who work around and tourists. If the juice store prices are exorbitant, you haven't tried the Satay stores at night..hehe. |
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happycamper
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2008, 05:57:00 AM » |
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lau pa sat is a very very lousy place sadly...
almost everything is overpriced
they are main for tourists... True.. after its renovated, the food stores changed.. There isn't a decent food store there already. Its probably for people who work around and tourists. If the juice store prices are exorbitant, you haven't tried the Satay stores at night..hehe. Satay and BBQ Seafood... lol... definite tourist trap |
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