DESSERT.

While not as renowned as its famous competitor Dove Desserts, I wouldn't say this dessert is bad at all. Indeed, their chendol jelly pales far in comparison from Dove's. The coconut milk and Gula Melaka aren't as fragrant either. But it has its good points as well! The chinchow, which isn't commonly seen in chendol, adds a refreshing dimension to the whole dessert - perfect for a hot day like this. And it's only $1. Satisfied! Going to try their ice kachang in the future - also $1, and looks pretty good portion-wise.

Finally tried! In terms the green chendol jelly....it's truly the best chendol jelly I've ever tasted. The fragrance of the Pandan plus a light sweetness...different from what you get outside, which are tasteless! Worth every cent of the $1.50 price, which isn't actually even expensive, because though a small portion, they were generous with the red beans and chendol.

$1.60 for a cone of white swirly goodness. Happiness can be affordable, too.

Admittedly, the red tea jellies were pretty good, but the portion was meagre for this self-proclaimed "Red Tea Special Alpha" dessert that was $2.50; quite hefty when compared to many other Singaporean desserts, especially considering the size. In addition, the ice was tasteless; there was barely any condensed milk or syrup, and as you can see from the (albeit rather aesthetic) photo the shopkeepers aren't the most generous when it comes to portion. (2 sad looking longans, after all, don't really count as generous to me.) Perhaps it was because it was during a weekday afternoon, but the shopkeepers don't seem very interested to serve either, accosting us with dissatisfied expressions when we took just a slightly delayed glimpse of their rather extensive menu. Would not recommend, but I guess if we had to eat something from this stall again I'll probably go for their specialty (which I subconsciously avoided because they didn't put a price up there for us to refer; how clever)

Dropped by the Duxton outlet on a late Sunday afternoon and the cafe was relatively packed, which further heightened the expectations held for the patisserie. But initial impression of the outlet was a tad cold - the staff didn't show any apparent reaction to our arrival, and their faces implied a disinterest to serve. Regardless, we sought our own seats at the back of the cafe, which was relatively spacious but somehow uncozy - admittedly, a little cold like the staff. But of course we were here for the cakes rather than to be served like family, so onwards with an objective mindset! But alas - the famed Blue Donut, Napoleon and the Matcha Roll that we wanted were nowhere to be seen :( Got a Strawberry Soufflé, Berry Berries, Cacao Royal and Earl Grey Cheese Tart instead. Regrettably, said desserts might have been pleasant-tasting and of good quality, but really nothing to rave about. One thing we enjoyed though, were the subtleties in the cake - the texture was smooth and they tasted fragrant yet light and uncloying, though that might have caused a lack of satiety despite us being a small party of three. Kudos to the generally good cake, though regrettably this might just be our first and last time here.

For a rainy day like this, piping hot bubur chacha is worth braving the cats and dogs for. Comfort food at only $1.40. :')