Dessert/Ice Cream

Great end to the day after World Press Photo exhibition. One of them thought that it was overpriced though. (Their yam paste isn't nice😢)

Now operated by the daughter, I have been chomping down their "hum jin peng" (they sell this and only this) since the father's time. Believe it or not, one piece used to cost only 10 cents back then but prices have risen slightly to 6 for $1 (or 3 for 70 cents). They offer two types - salty and sweet. I personally find it hard to discern them by sight but I think the sweet one has got more sesame seeds and subtle dark patches on it (this is due to the red bean paste inside).
What gives this stall an extra special touch is the long wooden chopsticks provided for customers to help with the frying. The lady owner is usually busy cutting and rolling out the dough before dropping them into the deep pan of hot oil. So it falls on the customer, especially during peak periods, to give a hand with the frying of their own order, flipping the "hum jin peng" over as they puff up to get a nice even golden-brown colour. This clever teamwork helps the queue to move along faster as well. A win-win situation.

We were driving around in search of another cafe but took a wrong turn and somehow stumbled upon this charming little cafe. So we popped in to check it out.
Couldn't believe our luck at finding such awesome lattes and cappucinos (RM8.90 each) here. They were made with "My Liberica" beans, a locally grown and roasted Malaysian brand of coffee beans that's making quite a name for itself.
Desserts were a delight as well. Pristine in appearance, the Tiramisu crepe cake (RM9.90) was light yet aromatic with coffee flavour. Although it resembled cake in texture, I liked the warm brownie (RM12.90 with non-branded vanilla ice-cream) too because of how chocolatey it was.
Don't plan on having a big meal here though because they don't really have much else save for more desserts and a couple of pasta dishes.

Flavour Flings is a brand new heartland cafe located in Hougang, bringing hearty brunch servings to residents and everyone else in the area. Recycled-wood furnishings give this place a very laid-back vibe, perfect for casual brunch affairs. Menu items include eggs done in a variety of ways - poached/ baked/ fried, pastas as well as pancakes. Tastemaker Raine Liu recommends Marie's Baked Eggs; 'tomato based eggs with mushrooms and spinach and cheese which went well with the toasted sour dough bread.'

Italian bistro and gelateria Chapter 55 (sister to Ice Edge Cafe) has opened up shop in Tiong Bahru, adding to the already extensive list of eateries there. Their fluffy waffles topped with homemade gelato and range of Italian bites and desserts from pastas and pizzas to tiramisus and lava cakes are already drawing in the lunchtime crowd. Their signature gelato waffles ($14-$18.50) may be slightly on the pricey end, but hey - you get what you pay for in quality, with light, fluffy waffles, and rich, flavourful gelato.

You no longer have to travel all the way to Thailand to get your dose of coconut ice cream served in a husk. The people over at newly opened Pong can help you with just that. Get their bestseller - coconut gelato and sorbet in a flesh-filled coconut husk and served with a cup of coconut juice. Their coconut gelato is dairy-free and their sorbets made from fresh fruits complement the gelato well. A perfect pick-me-up on a warm day!

Trying their new item, the Lollipop Cheesecake! Oh, its just LOVE!! 💙💚💛💜💖

Newly opened Two Bakers is an artisanal bakery cafe serving up specialty coffee using blends from Strangers' Reunion, sweet cakes and savoury food. Using only French butter and top notch ingredients, their pastries are made fresh daily by Le Cordon Bleu Paris trained chefs. Bestsellers include their salted caramel éclair, Le Chocolat Noir and moist carrot cake. Their strawberry shortcake is also delightfully refreshing and perfect for a tea-time dessert. For more savoury options, you can go for various brunch options, beef stew, Asian pulled-pork sandwich, or soups. (But of course, end with dessert!)

Hopscotch Bar is the latest installation set up by the people behind Mixes from Mars. Located in the Red Dot Traffic Building (former traffic police HQ), Hopscotch focuses on bringing out locally-inspired flavours through innovative bespoke cocktails crafted through modern techniques. Unique creations are inspired by unconventional flavours such as assam laksa (Georgetown Special), cereal prawns (Golden 933), chicken rice (Hop Kee), chawanmushi (Melon Malibu) and Asian desserts (Red Ruby). With their extensive range of whiskies and beer, scotch enthusiasts and beer-lovers won't be neglected either. :)

Start the countdown to Christmas by indulging in Rabbit Owl Depot's signature Snowflake Waffles. This newly opened, industrial-themed cafe at North Bridge Road is an ice cream parlour dedicated to serving quality ice cream made only with the freshest ingredients. Their Snowflake Waffles ($9.50 with a scoop of ice cream) are crisp, fluffy and prettily dusted with icing sugar. Their earl grey and pistachio ice creams come as recommended pairings with those great waffles by our Burpple users. This place should definitely feature on your waffle-hopping list!