Desserts my fave meal of the day
Nice dessert cafe selling predominantly bingsu. We got the regular sized Injeolmi ($14.90) which was pretty good and a decent portion to share between 3 pax. Environment was clean and cooling, and you can also enjoy the hustle and bustle of the mall.
Tried the Double Cheesecake ($8.70) and Matcha Strawberry ($11). They were alright, nothing especially nice to talk about. Though we were slightly disappointed by the matcha strawberry cake, the flavours didn't play off each other well.
Came by on a Saturday at about 3pm and the queue was very manageable, at about a 15min wait. They have a wide range of flavours, both classic and unique (including locally-inspired!), and allowed for tastings so I guess that's why the line could move really slowly.
We got the Pistachio, Kaya Toast, and this Lemon Cake flavour that was a weekly special. First off, the texture of the gelato is really one of the better ones you can find in Singapore - thick and creamy! We were also wowed by the intense nuttiness of the pistachio, and pleasantly surprised at the kaya streaks and bread bits mixed into the coconut-ish kaya toast. And 3 scoops for just $12! This gelato parlour instantly became one of my top 5 ice cream spots. Well worth the wait (but do try to go at an odd timing to reduce your frustration levels).
Used to love their Mille crepes, and while tastewise it is still pretty good (Green Tea pictured), the price is getting ridiculous...$14.99 for a slice of cake is enormously pricey. Perhaps for a date or special occasion, as the shop's ambience and surroundings are quite aesthetic.
Got the pandan mochi waffle with two scoops of ice cream: pistachio and hojicha. Pandan mochi waffle was alright, tasted exactly like the pandan waffles you get from those bakeries, with a bit of chewy texture. The ice cream fared better - creamy and flavours really shone through. Would definitely return to try the others!
An institution in and of itself. Pretty long queue on a Fri night, but it moves fast. Space is cramped, so don't expect to have lengthy conversations with your table comfortably - meant to finish your dessert and move off. As for the desserts, there's an extensive variety for every preference. Don't expect to be wow-ed, but you know you'll be getting a good bowl of traditional Chinese dessert at a fair price.
Visited Creamier over the weekend and tried their Waffles with two scoops of ice cream - chose the Roasted Pistachio and Honey Lemon Yuzu. The pistachio ice cream was the star of the show—creamy, rich, and packed with a delightful nutty flavor that was indulgent yet balanced. The honey lemon yuzu was also tart and refreshing, perfect as a pick-me-up on a sunny afternoon.
The waffle, however, was just decent. While it had a crisp exterior, it lacked the fluffy, buttery depth I was hoping for. It serves as a good base for the ice cream but wouldn't stand out on its own.
Overall, it was a pleasant experience, especially for the ice cream. Everything came up to $19.80 with 10% service charge, which I thought was an alright price for a place like Creamier. Would return to try more of their unique flavors, but might skip the waffle next time.
Quaint dessert cafe about 5min walk from Redhill MRT, close to the popular Abundance restaurant. They serve an extensive variety of cakes, in addition to ice cream and coffee too. We chose the Pistachio Mille Crepe ($9.50) and the Tangerine Cake ($8.50) for takeaway.
While the pistachio mille crepe was good, as we had Lady M's version just recently we could tell there was a distinct difference in the richness of the pistachio cream as well as the crepe layers. On the other hand, the Tangerine cake was a surprise hit - equal parts sweet and tart, the tangerines gave the cake a burst of citrusy creaminess that we really enjoyed.
Small quaint cafe, pretty packed when we came by on a Monday night so the seating was a tight squeeze. We had the Croffle ($3.50) with an added scoop of Popcorn gelato (+$5.50) - croffle was pretty good but the popcorn gelato was too sweet for our liking (and pretty expensive for a scoop too!). The uncle was really friendly though, he kept pushing samples to us to try. Would return to try the other flavours, maybe have a chill time outside the cafe if it's too packed inside.
Had the Tsujiri Sundae ($10.80) which came with Yuzu Jelly, two mochi balls, a ball of red bean paste, and a scoop of ice cream - we chose Momo Sencha (+$1). Yuzu jelly was pretty tart and refreshing, contrasting well with the sweetness of the ice cream and red bean. But the sencha ice cream was just sweetness through and through, with barely a hint of sencha flavour. A disappointing dessert run.
Thick and creamy with a whole piece of durian flesh. Satisfying.
Charming, quiet, and aesthetic kakigori cafe set inside an art gallery. They have a wide and interesting range of kakigori to try, and we settled for the matcha one ($17). Visually impressive, and the matcha taste was earthy and pretty authentic. However, the texture was a bit off and leaned more towards ice kacang, and it fell flat towards the end - the more I ate, the more I felt that it was just overpriced ice shavings.
Also, do be aware that while they offer half-sized portions, two pax are not allowed to share one. What marred our experience was that initially when we were told that I thought it was strange as we were one of just a handful of patrons at that time, but reluctantly accepted it. But towards the end of the dessert and the place started to fill up, we saw one or two tables of couples who were sharing just one half-sized! It doesn't seem that they apply this 'rule' consistently, or rather I would have wished that they were more flexible with it. If the kakigori was amazing then it would have been no issues, but we were already disappointed by our matcha kakigori and this inconsistency made us even moreso.
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Adventurous and always looking for new flavours on my tongue!