One of the spots that we had managed to find out whilst scrolling around on social media would be that of Ki-mochi; Ki-mochi is an establishment that is hidden slightly within the heartlands in Ang Mo Kio, being within the same neighbourhood cluster where one can also find Chong Boon Market & Food Centre. Located at Blk 446 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, other notable dining establishments that one can find around the area includes that of 李姐的店 Lijiededian. Taking up half the space of a HDB shophouse unit at the foot of a HDB block, Ki-mochi takes a rather tight space for its operations; that being said, it is pretty surprising that the space still has a decently-sized dining area that caters to patrons whom wish to have their ice-cream orders on the spot, though this space can get a little claustrophobic for some. Tables are limited to two (2) dining tables for patrons of group sizes smaller than four (4) pax, while a large table that accommodates for group sizes of around six (6) pax doubles up as a communal-dining space when the table is not fully occupied by patrons. Individual diners are able to take up the seats situated by the window — there are three (3) high chairs that allows for some people-watching while one enjoys their desserts. As the namesake of the establishment suggests, Ki-mochi is a dessert spot where it specialises in mochi-based desserts. With that in mind, it is also noted that the space do also serves up ice-cream; all of the flavours available for the day being stocked in their display chiller at the counter. Patrons are able to opt for their ice-cream to either come in cups or a Charcoal Cone (at an additional top-up of $1), or pair it up with one of Ki-mochi’s mochi-based items such as that of the Signature Mochi Pancake or their Mochi Waffle, or non-mochi based items like the Classic Waffle and Chocolate Lava Cake.

Whilst the offering of Mochi Waffles alongside ice-cream at ice-cream / gelato parlours have gotten pretty much common in recent times, Ki-mochi stood out for us quite a fair bit considering how they do offer a combination of ice-cream / gelato with mochi pancakes — a concept that does seem to be rather fresh to the local F&B scene at the point of time we made our visit to Ki-Mochi. With this in mind, we opted for the Signature Mochi Pancake, with a scoop of Honey Milk Ice-Cream on the side. Turns out, the execution of the Mochi Pancakes can be describe to be similar to the style of what Maru Mochi at Bugis Junction / Jurong Point have been serving up — the only difference being that the version of the round mochi pancakes at Ki-mochi coming with no fillings within the pancakes. The pancakes here does look toasted a little on the exterior; also dusted with Kinako (i.e. soy bean powder) to help increase its aesthetic factor — that being said, we did feel that the Kinako doesn’t really add on much to the dish in general. Slicing the mochi pancakes apart, these do provide a bit of a stretchy texture within and a slightly crusty texture on the exterior especially on the areas that are lightly browned; there is also a noticeable rice-y note amidst all of that as well. Considering how the dish was drizzled with honey, our choice of Honey Milk ice-cream went quite well with the mochi pancakes — the floral aroma of the honey used matching well with the milky notes of the ice-cream; the consistency of ice-cream also smooth and creamy while at it as well. Whilst being much of an ice-cream / gelato parlour that is more tuned towards being one that serves the residents around it well than being particularly gastronomical or artisanal in its creations, Ki-mochi is one establishment that seems to be striving to be a little different at it nonetheless; its way of doing so having positioned themselves towards the mochi-based dessert that are currently trendy as well. A decent spot to check out for those staying around the ‘hood.