๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ ($8) - Crisp and light cookie exterior with delightful oozy and bittersweet matcha ganache. The 313 exclusive cookie cone ($2) had a nice crunch and mild butteriness.
Queued 1hr on the recent public holiday for this viral warabimochi from Japan to understand the hype and it isโฆ understood ๐. But probably not worth the crazy wait in the heat so would say go off peak or to the second outlet where the queue seems shorter.
๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ก๐ข (5โญ๏ธ; $7.90) - One of the better textures of mochi available here; soft, lightly chewy and with a melt-in-the-mouth finish. Generously coated with fragrant kinako powder.
For the drinks, we preferred the more unique and refreshing ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ (4โญ๏ธ; $7.90) with the tangy creamy yogurt balanced with sweet-sour strawberry mochi and puree. The ๐๐ฌ๐๐ค๐๐ฐ๐-๐๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ (3.5โญ๏ธ; $5.90) was aromatic natural-tasting matcha paired with brown sugar chewy mochi. Lo Personally found them to blend less well together than the former. The mochi here was a tad too sweet and overpowered the umami matcha.
We enjoyed the sweet-tangy strawberry rhubarb tart (4โญ๏ธ; $4.50) whilst the Japanese cheesecake (3โญ๏ธ; $5.50) was a tad dense and dry.
๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐ ($13) - Jiggly and smooth pudding paired with tangy berry compote, crunchy raspberry crisp, and citrus snow.
๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ค๐ ($13) - Great rendition suitable for those who prefer a lighter cheese element, with a creamy milky core.
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 donโt 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.
One of the better renditions Iโve had with fluffy interior and caramelised exterior. Loved the refreshing sea salt element balanced with caramel drizzle and luscious creme fraise ice cream
Desserts ($15/2, +$7 for more)
๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐จ (4โญ๏ธ) - Always up for unique savory-type desserts so this impressed with the creamy cheese-based gelato paired with tangy strawberry tomato jam and herby olive oil.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ (3.5โญ๏ธ) - Juicy fresh figs with hazelnut frangipane in a crisp tart.
Super fun and innovative omakase gelato lab where one can customise their unique blend of mix-in, toppings, and drizzle.
For those less adventurous, you can choose from their signature omakases. Best seller roasted goma ($7.90) was ultra rich and earthy with black sesame gelato and paste, and toppings of crunchy almond flakes and sunflower seeds. Good for the nutty purists but personally would have liked for a more refreshing pair. Passionfruit tart ($7.90) had half a slice of actual tart with vanilla ice cream, lemon curd, speculoos, and berry drizzle. Had a buttery and mild citrus finish.
Decided to craft my own with a blend of Nyonya Kueh Salat, Hazelnut, and Gula Melaka ice cream. Enjoyed the interesting textural contrast of chewy rice and crunchy nuts. Would be back when feeling a bit more adventurous to try their Lao Gan ma signature ๐ถ๏ธ๐
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Gooey, oozy cheesecake with a thin bottom crumble layer. Savory, tangy, and nutty from the mix of different cheeses. Paired with refreshing tangy raspberry sorbet (wished there was more of this for better balance to cut through the richness). Have seen many comparing this to Oliviaโs cheesecake but Oliviaโs rendition remains the reigning champion for me, inching out in terms of complexity and refinement.
Both desserts are works of art in design and highly refined, clean and light tasting with fruity flavours, and not sweet at all. That said, the high price tag takes up most of my mind space, making it difficult to truly enjoy it for what it is. If this were $15, Iโd say it was amazing. But at $26, itโs probably good to have it once just to say youโve tried and not something Iโd return for again ๐ .
In comparing the two, preferred ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐จ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ($26) for the tropical mango gel, sharp ginger finish, and crispy shortbread. ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ ($26) had a crisp chocolate shell encasing sweet-sour dragonfruit mousse.
Dessert:
๐ฐCastella cake - One of the better renditions Iโve had with fluffy interior and caramelised exterior. Loved the refreshing sea salt element balanced with caramel drizzle and luscious creme fraice ice cream
๐ซChocolate tart (+$2) - Creamy and rich chocolate ganache with nutty and earthy balance from the sobacha cream and topping of added nuts and popped rice.
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