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Cheese-tea chain Machi Machi to launch in Singapore

By Sarah ChenSingapore
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Machi Machi, the Taiwanese cheese-tea chain which went viral after featuring in a music video of Mandopop king Jay Chou, is set to debut in Singapore.

Named after Chou’s wife’s pet dog, Machi Machi Singapore will open at 25 Arab Street this month.

According to the franchise owner, the Singapore outlet will have “no seats”, but is hoped to be launched before Jay Chou’s upcoming Carnival World Tour concert in the city on January 10 and 11.

The Singapore store will offer its signature drink “God of Cheese Tea” together with other 18 items, including panna cotta, tea with fresh fruit, and the classic milk tea with pearls.

Machi Machi now has stores in 10 countries including Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, France, Australia, Canada, Sweden and the UK.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the expected opening date for Machi Machi's first Singapore store?

A.

The Singapore outlet is scheduled to open this month. The franchise owner hopes to launch it before Jay Chou's Carnival World Tour concert on January 10 and 11, suggesting it will be open by early January.

Q.

What unique features will the Machi Machi Singapore store have?

A.

The Singapore store will offer 19 items, including the signature God of Cheese Tea, panna cotta, and classic milk tea with pearls. It will also operate without any customer seating, focusing on takeaway orders.

Q.

How many countries currently host Machi Machi outlets?

A.

Machi Machi currently has stores in ten countries. These include Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, France, Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the UK, with Singapore set to become the eleventh.

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