The day ended with this sudden craving for Thai Iced Tea, and doing a quick search enabled me to find a small almost-underground Thai restaurant by the name of PAI.
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I had called in advance to place my order, as I did not have the time to account for any delays, so my Thai Iced Tea was waiting for me the minute I stepped in. The guy who had answered the phone was friendly enough, though upon arriving, the cashier was a little less than all-smiles.
Either way, I was glad to be able to be in and out of the bustling restaurant within five minutes (or even less, actually).
Either way, I was glad to be able to be in and out of the bustling restaurant within five minutes (or even less, actually).
PAI's Thai Iced Tea was described by Yelpers as being "less sweet" than Khao San Road. I had tried neither restaurant's creation prior to this visit, so I cannot judge which of the two was better. Frankly speaking, I am not one to prefer sugar-laden drinks, and found PAI's Thai Iced Tea to be made to just the right degree of sweetness.
For $4.50 (or $5.10 with tax), I would definitely return if I happen to be in the area and developing an insane craving. (I must make a mental note to to request less ice, as one third of my cup was observed to solely contain ice after the liquid had been drained.)
Later that day, I had intended to attend pinkberry's Grand Opening event in Square One. While the event page noted that the event would begin at 2:00 PM, the gate had still not yet been lifted by 4:00 PM. Apparently, the free froyo and artist meet-and-greet would not be taking place until later in the evening at 6:00 PM.
The original plan had been to meet up with one of my friends to enjoy the yogurt together, but it didn't seem as if Plan A would be executed as planned, as we both needed to head back before then.
For $4.50 (or $5.10 with tax), I would definitely return if I happen to be in the area and developing an insane craving. (I must make a mental note to to request less ice, as one third of my cup was observed to solely contain ice after the liquid had been drained.)
Later that day, I had intended to attend pinkberry's Grand Opening event in Square One. While the event page noted that the event would begin at 2:00 PM, the gate had still not yet been lifted by 4:00 PM. Apparently, the free froyo and artist meet-and-greet would not be taking place until later in the evening at 6:00 PM.
The original plan had been to meet up with one of my friends to enjoy the yogurt together, but it didn't seem as if Plan A would be executed as planned, as we both needed to head back before then.
Unable to wait, yet not willing to leave the vicinity until the desire for frozen yogurt had been satisfied, I suggested trying out a frozen yogurt place by the name of YoYo's. I had previously glazed over the name in earlier froyo spot searches, but was not entirely sure of the exact location.
After a great deal of confusion, and the unnecessary paying of parking, we managed to located the shop.
After a great deal of confusion, and the unnecessary paying of parking, we managed to located the shop.
The shop was near empty except for a couple excitedly filling their cups to the brim. We were immediately greeted by a man I presume to be the owner.
"Have you guys been to YoYo's before?"
"Nope." ("But I've been to enough frozen yogurt places to know what I'm supposed to do.", I silently added.)
He then went on to explain the concept of self-serve frozen yogurt, enthusiastically directing our attention to the various topping choices and flavours available. This went on for a while, and throughout this, I mentally made a note to make my silent addition outspoken should such a circumstance re-occur.
I impatiently asked for sample cups, as they were not laid out neatly like Menchies or Yogurty's. The owner proceed to grab a few from a cupboard located at ground level, only to have the stack fall through as he closed its door. Noticing my intent glance at the bottle cap-sized cups sprawled on the wooden floor, he casually brushed it off saying "It's okay."
We tried the Red Velvet and Strawberry flavours, which both proved to be alright.
"Have you guys been to YoYo's before?"
"Nope." ("But I've been to enough frozen yogurt places to know what I'm supposed to do.", I silently added.)
He then went on to explain the concept of self-serve frozen yogurt, enthusiastically directing our attention to the various topping choices and flavours available. This went on for a while, and throughout this, I mentally made a note to make my silent addition outspoken should such a circumstance re-occur.
I impatiently asked for sample cups, as they were not laid out neatly like Menchies or Yogurty's. The owner proceed to grab a few from a cupboard located at ground level, only to have the stack fall through as he closed its door. Noticing my intent glance at the bottle cap-sized cups sprawled on the wooden floor, he casually brushed it off saying "It's okay."
We tried the Red Velvet and Strawberry flavours, which both proved to be alright.
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The frozen yogurt cups we ultimately walked out with, though, were not. Neither of the cups were full, yet both were over $5.00, approaching $6.00! In addition, none of the flavours were distinct after being placed in the same cup. But the worst part was definitely how the chocolate cookie from the toppings section was overly firm and stale. Ew.
I shall definitely be taking my business to pinkberry, or even Yogurty's (where I can use SPC!) next time.
I shall definitely be taking my business to pinkberry, or even Yogurty's (where I can use SPC!) next time.
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