Catkin by Huishan

Her best one yet, Catkin by Huishan’s latest experience ($45) was so good. To start, we had the ‘Strawberries & Cream’ which came with no actual berries or yoghurt. Embellished with fresh pomegranate and chia seeds, the refreshingly tangy number was a fun Pomegranate & Soursop Gelato which really mimics the flavours of the namesake dessert.

Next, the 2 Mignardise were the ‘花生麦芽糖’ (Peanut Candy Macaron) and Pâte de Fruit wrapped in edible plastic. The crunchy French cookie, inspired by Penang’s Ang Seng Heong signature snack, had that malty and caramelised fragrance both from the shell as well as the praline. Lovely. Whilst the bite-sized chewy gummy comprised of strawberry and shiso, tasted just like grapefruit.

Her best one yet, Catkin by Huishan’s latest experience ($45) was so good.

But of the two courses, the unanimous favourite has got to be her '豆漿油條' (Soy & Fritters). Think a deconstructed soy bean curd with soy gelato, soy foam, and layered on top is a silky sheet of soy skin, paired with fresh hot 'Donuts' on the side. With a delicate and distinct soy flavour, the plated dessert was light on the palate. Love love love the soft airy warm cheese dough fritters - salty-sweet with a tinge of pepper.

Dessert omakase for the dessert fans. The desserts were unique and refined, and it was an enjoyable casual, intimate experience watching Huishan prepare each item.

The second main was a medley of soy milk foam, soy milk gelato, and soy milk curd. Comforting and clean-tasting on its own and enhanced by the pairing with donuts. These donuts were amazing in their own right - crisp and airy with a salty cheese core (and are available alacarte).

Dessert omakase for the dessert fans. The desserts were unique and refined, and it was an enjoyable casual, intimate experience watching Huishan prepare each item.

The first main was presented as a guessing game (so skip if you don’t want to find out!). While seemingly straightforward creamy vanilla ice cream, jelly film, and pomegranate, the dusting of powder was a blend of soursop and pomegranate which had an interesting depth beyond tanginess reminiscent of strawberry.

Kueh Tutu 4/5
Muah Chee 3/5
Shiso 4/5
Camembert Waffles 3/5