Cafe Hopping: Vanilla Bar and Cafe, Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品, MilkCow, Baskin Robbins, Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert, Ji De Chi, Hoong Woh Tong
15:46:00JtheJon Cafe Hopping!!
First stop, Vanilla Bar and Cafe.
This quaint little cafes is located at Boon Tat Street, A short 10mins walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Look out for exit to Telok Ayer and you'll find Vanilla Bar & Cafe at the end of Amoy street.
The café is named after the flavor, Vanilla, because as an ingredient, it enhances other flavours. Over the years, Vanilla Bar & Café has become a regular destination for many as it provide solace in an ever so busy CBD. Vanilla Bar and Café, has since won several mentions and awards including the Epicure Magazine’s award for the “Top 10 and Star Chef Competition 2013 for the aspiring category.
Vanilla Dirt Cake - $9.50
Vanilla signature dessert, It really a creative idea of serving the dessert. It was topped with Oreo crumbs and candy worms! Taste wise, it was quite disappointing, the cake look better than it taste.
Chocolate Cake with French Vanilla Ice Cream - $11.50
I am a fan of lava cake, but this lave cake was a little bit disappointing. The lava (Chocolate Liquid) isn't flowing out at all. The cake was moist and spongy, and the vanilla ice cream was fragrant and creamy. The sad part only the lava never flow out.
Food: 2/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Overall, the food was just alight. But it was a good place to chill out or have a tea/coffee break with friends/colleagues. The ambiance was cozy and relaxing. Price wise was acceptable.
Second stop, Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品.
Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品 specialises in desserts. It Located at the heart of Serangoon Gardens is this gem of a dessert place. Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品 has won the hearts of many of my friends with some claiming that this is one the best dessert shop!
Durian Mousse - $5
The Durian Mousse was highly recommended. The Durian Mousse was extremely fragrant, fine and creamy. The flavour of the durian was not overwhelming. It is definitely a “MUST ORDER” item if you are durian lover.
Ai Yu Aloe Vera - $4.20
It was good. The Ai Yu jelly was chewy and smooth. It was an refreshing dessert.
Ambiance: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Overall, Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品 is the place for dessert! I would highly recommend the Durian Mousse. The place was super crowed even at late night. It worth a try.
Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品 (Serangoon Gardens)
80A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555976
Tel: 6285 1278
Opening Hours:
Tue toThur 12pm - 10.30pm
Fri to Sun 12pm - 12am
Closed on Mon
Milkcow, Korean Organic Soft Serve Ice-cream, is here in Singapore.
Milkcow is a hand-made, soft ice creamery, originating in Seoul, South Korea, and is opening its doors in Singapore on 30th January 2015 at The Cathay. With 30 stores in South Korea and 2 Flagship stores in Seoul, Milkcow has rapidly expanded in the region, with stores open in the Philippines and Malaysia. Now, finally Singaporeans can enjoy this organic treat from Gangnam!
Milky Honey - $5.50
Ice cream with liquid hone, the smallish portions might seem expensive, but take the first bite - the ice cream is clearly not made with substandard ingredients. It was really yummy and addictive.
Snow Drop - $5.90
It served with Cotton Candy, Jelly Beans and the standard soft-serve ice creamy. The soft serve ice cream was still creamy and comes with a tinge of sweetness, but the Cotton Candy kinda melts in the soft-serve if mixed in. Jelly Beans were kinda stiff and rubbery, possibly stiffened in the cold soft-serve.
Milky Cube - $5.90
Ice cream partnered with thick 'honey chips' that are lightly sweet & not cloying in the least, featuring a comfortable, candy-like gummy-chewiness that pairs well with the ice cream's rich texture. It was perfect.
Food: 3.5/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Service: 3/5
Overall, it was good. Although the price was a little bie pricey but it was worth it. It had became my weekly affair.
Milkcow Singapore
The Cathay, Level 1
The Cathay, Level 1
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Fourth stop, Baskin Robbins.
Since 1945, Baskin-Robbins has introduced more than 1,000 unique, fun, and delicious ice cream flavors. While original top-selling flavors like Mint Chocolate Chip and Pralines ’n Cream continue to delight millions worldwide, Baskin-Robbins never lacks the inspiration and foresight to continually introduce new, exciting flavor combinations.
Cotton Candy Ice cream
An creative idea with unique taste. It really worth a try.
Banana Royale
It served with two of your favorite ice cream flavors topped off with bananas, hot fudge, rainbow chips, whipped cream and a cherry.
Nothing goes goes wrong with ice cream. The ice cream was fragrant and creamy.
Food: 2.5/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Service: 2/5
Overall, Ice cream was fine, Baskin Robbins will be a good idea to have a scoop of ice cream after a meals.
Fifth stop, Hong Kong Sheng Kee.
Durian Sago - $5.90
The durian sago was pretty average. The durian was smooth, rich but the durian flavor wasn't strong enough and the chuck of durian meat wasn't good enough.
Mango Sago - $5.90
The mango sago was pretty good. The mango was tangy and flavorful. It was an refreshing dessert.
Food: 2.5/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Service: 2/5
Overall, the dessert was pretty average, you guys can come here for a quick dessert fix. The ambiance is noisy, not suitable for long meal.
Bedok Mall
311 New Upper Changi Road, #B2-24
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu: 11.00am to 10.00pm
Fri to Sat: 11.00am to 10.30pm
Causeway Point
1 Woodlands Square, #B1-24
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu: 11.00am to 10.30pm
Fri to Sat: 10.00am to 11.00pm
Changi Airport T2 Departure/Transit Lounge
60 Airport Boulevard, Kiosk G
Opening Hours:
5.00am to 1.00am daily
Changi Airport T3 Departure/Transit Lounge
65 Airport Boulevard, #02-K3
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road, #B1-79
Opening Hours:
11.00am to 10.30pm daily
Changi City Point
5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-30
Opening Hours:
10.00am to 10.00pm daily
The Seletar Mall
33 Sengkang West Avenue, #B2-07
Opening Hours:
11.00am to 10.00pm daily
Clementi Mall
3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, #B1-K4/K5
Opening Hours:
11.00am to 10.30pm daily
VivoCity
Harbourfront Walk, #B2-25A
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu: 11.00am to 10.30pm
Fri to Sat: 11.00am to 11.00pm
West Mall
1 Bukit Batok Central Link, #01-01 West Mall
Opening Hours:
11.00am to 10.30pm daily
Sixth stop, Ji De Chi.
Food: 2.75/5
Ambiance: 1.5/5
Service: 2/5
Overall, the dessert was good. it'll be one of my top place to go for a shaved ice.
No. 8 Liang Seah Street
#01-03 Tel : 6339 9928
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thur: 11am-11pm
Fri & Sat : 11am-11.30pm
63 Jurong West Central 3 Jurong Point (New Wing)
#03-102/103/104
Tel : 6794 8887
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
68 Orchard Road #B2-53
Basement 2, Plaza Singapura Tel : 63379828
Opening Hours: 11am-9.30pm
Seventh stop, Hoong Woh Tong.
Hoong Woh Tong specialises in Chinese Herbal Jellies and Herbal Teas.
The Bencoolen #01-18,
The first Ji De Chi concept of creating delicious and comforting dessert was conceived from a humble beginning with three partners.
Their passion and quests for great mouth-watering dessert that make perfect ending to a meal brought them north to Hong Kong where they learnt the art of double-boling, consistency check and perfect timing. All these skills were mastered and they brought back with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that culminated into several outlets today serving up hot and cold desserts of great quality.
Mango snowy ice - $5
The ice shavings were so creamy and it literally melts in your mouth. The mango flavor strong and sour-sweet. Value for money and best for sharing with a group of friends.
Mango with Sago - $5.50
It was average. The mango was sweet but it was a little bit dry, i guess it wasn't fresh.
Durian sticky rice roll - $5
The durian in sticky rice roll coated with shredded coconut was really good. The durian meat was fresh, creamy and flavorful. The flavor was very strong, the durian lover surely love it.
Ambiance: 1.5/5
Service: 2/5
Overall, the dessert was good. it'll be one of my top place to go for a shaved ice.
No. 8 Liang Seah Street
#01-03 Tel : 6339 9928
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thur: 11am-11pm
Fri & Sat : 11am-11.30pm
63 Jurong West Central 3 Jurong Point (New Wing)
#03-102/103/104
Tel : 6794 8887
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
68 Orchard Road #B2-53
Basement 2, Plaza Singapura Tel : 63379828
Opening Hours: 11am-9.30pm
Seventh stop, Hoong Woh Tong.
Hoong Woh Tong specialises in Chinese Herbal Jellies and Herbal Teas.
Gui Ling Gao - $6
It served with a teapot filled with a diluted honey syrup. It needs to be diluted for you to mix it with the bitter jelly. This version is not too bitter and nice as it is chilled. You can also opt to have it warm. Gwei ling go is said to be made from turtle shell which is grinded to a powder hence the name gwei which is cantonese for tortoise. The jelly also has numerous herbs and is said to help prevent sickness and relieve body heat.
Food: 2.5/5
Ambiance: 1/5
Service: 2/5
Overall, the herbal jelly was good, it can be one of your after meal dessert to cool your body.
180 Bencoolen Street, 189646
Tel : 6299 4528
Hougang Mall #B1-22/23,
Tel : 6299 4528
Hougang Mall #B1-22/23,
90 Hougang Avenue 10, 538766
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Jonathan
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