记得吃甜品 (Ji De Chi)

46 Upper Cross Street

#01-02

Singapore 058345

Tel: 62266628

February 13, 2007

Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie

11 Unity Street
Robertson Walk #01-09
Singapore 237995
Tel: 67388145

October 28, 2006

Canelé is one very hot cafe, always appearing in newspaper with very good ratings. This cafe is owned by the Les Amis Group and lead by the famous executive pastry chef Pang Kok Keong.

After our heavy lunch at Moghul, we walk over to this cafe for some desserts and spend a lazy saturday afternoon here relaxing. The moment we step in, we are mesmerized by the extensive choices of breads, cakes and chocolates.

The whole cafe was so beautifully designed. So cozy that makes you feel at home. Cakes are all fresh from the oven as there is a huge kitchen behind the counter. And business is damn good, very crowded at the counter and we had to queue for quite some time. Flow of people here never stops. Lots of people shaked hands with Chef Pang. Ha.

The counter is mend by a X-factor lady with really nice voice. Think her voice has seduced Meow, haha. She is really service friendly and brought our ordered cakes to us. We chose a strawberry shortcake and a raspberry marmalade. The cakes there ranged from $5.50 onwards.

After a few bites of the cakes, we aren't really overwhelmed. Though the cream of the cakes are fabulous, really good but the cake sponge though soft, is over soggy at the last layer. And the major disappointing factor is that the strawberries and raspberries are very sour. If all these are improved, this place would be perfect.

Overall is a bit disappointing, overrated by the food critics. But still, this place is a great place to hangout. Great ambience, friendly services and great cake designs.

Rating: 7/10

味香园甜品 (Mei Heong Yuen Dessert)

Old Outlet:
67 New Temple Street

New Outlet:
Hougang Mall Level 2

September 19, 2006

I only got to know this dessert stall through the channel 8 show, where people will give thumbs up or down, whether is it worth to queue long hours for the food. This dessert stall seems very well-received by them.

I do not have the chance to head down to the chinatown branch. Luckily they opened a new stall at hougang to my convenience. But after trying out a few of their desserts, nothing that fantastic. Overrated again.

I always crave for the mango pomelo dessert after coming back from Hong Kong. And happen to know from TV that this stall sells superb Mango Pomelo dessert, I die die also wanna try. But to my dismay, it taste horrible and at an expensive price of $3.50. It had a strong persimmon taste which i don't know why, and it is too meshy.

The almond paste ($2.50) is thick but still non-comparable to the one i drink at Ah Yat Abalone years ago. The egg pudding ($2.50) is good, you can choose to have it with ginger or not. At least it is not too sweet and smooth, better than Ah Chew's dessert. The beancurd barley ($2.50) is not nice, weird taste. But do try their Tang Yuan, i like this.

I personally find the prices too expensive for the pathetic small quantity given. But then, as a dessert lover, I would still patronise this stall if I got cravings as near my house mah.

Rating: 6/10


Old Man's Tale...

From L-R: Mango with Pomelo, Almond Paste, Egg Pudding, Beancurd Paste with Ginko & Barley, Dumplings (this is good)

Rich & Good Cake Shop

24 Kandahar Street
Singapore 198887
Tel: 62943324 / 62881494

September 13, 2006

This cake shop serves the best swiss roll for years, even hotels can't fight with them. They offered a few flavours such as kaya, durian, strawberry, blueberry, mango and chocolate. And i really have to admit that their durian swiss rolls are a killer. So soft and genuine generous durian fillings. So good that I can't stop popping them. Especially if you eat it when it is taken out direct from the fridge, it taste like ice cream cakes. Power!!

Even their traditional kaya swiss roll is a must have. I think even people who hates Kaya will like this. Every single bite, you can savour the richess in it. In terms of pricing, i think it's dirt cheap in comparable to the generous portion. One kaya swiss roll at $5 and one durian swiss roll is $6. Trust me, one roll is not enough.

Though located at such an isolated area, where I even get lost and ended up in front of the night clubs, people are willing to travel so far just to make their bulk purchases. I would definitely go back for more. So sinful.

But just to inform you, they only accept cash payments as they do not have the nets machine. And lastly, they make deliveries as well, so do give them a call if you are making huge purchases.

Rating: 9/10


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Gelare

29 Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Tel: 67635843

September 02, 2006

After a hearty dinner of laksa & nasi lemak, we proceed on for some light desserts and drinks. Holland Village is just a nice place to hangout. Cool crowds, nice eating places.

We settle down at Gelare for some ice-cream and waffle. Business is quiet as only one table of caucasians other than us. So we chose to sit comfortable at their huge sofa booth corner facing an LCD TV.

After A&W has closed down, you can no longer find cheap delicious waffle ice-cream. How I wish there is still A&W around. Gelare's waffle is damn good, crispy on the outside, buttery tender on the inside. One bite with the strawberry syrup, ice-cream & fruits makes you crave for more.

But one negative point is that their waffle is on the pricer side. $7.20 for one waffle without ice-cream. If you would like to have ice-cream topping, you would have to top up another $2.50 for a single scoop. So it's like $9.70 for one ice-cream waffle? Daylight robbery. Therefore, it would be more worth it to have waffle every Tuesday which is their Waffle Day.

Gelare is also famous for their ice-cream. You can choose the flavour of the ice-cream to go along with the waffle. We chose vanilla bean but don't really like it, other flavours would be better. You can even blend the ice-cream into their milk shakes item.

Nevertheless, waffle is still one of our favourite dessert. Though expensive, we would still be willing to pay as long as the waffle is good. So Gelare, you'll still get our votes.

Rating: 8/10


Ooops...Vandalizing public property

Ah Chew Dessert

Along the lane behind Bugis Junction

April 21, 2006

After the steamboat, Ash introduce us to some desserts which she raves about. She told us business is always very good at this stall.

Once we reached, we really waited some time before we managed to get a seat. We looked through the dessert menu and decided to order the Red Bean steam egg which Ash recommends. Serena ordered some Red Bean drink.

It is so different from those steam eggs we have in Hong Kong, this one is very dry which me & FL don't feel like eating after 2 mouthful. Ash predicted that, ha...coz she says everyone's preference is different. But the red bean drink for Serena is good.

Final Verdict: Perhaps you could try out their other desserts.

Rating: 5/10

The Patissier

18 Ann Siang Road, #01-01
Singapore 069698
Tel: 62205565
http://www.thepatissier.com

April 10, 2006

A very well known pastry shop that brings a twist of creativity to the traditional cakes. They sells a wide ranges of cakes, such as miniatures, wedding cakes, ready made & etc. They even allows online orders and delivery to the important person of your life much to your convenience.

The first time I tried their cakes are treats by Ash. And i think it is creamy & good. Even the design of the cakes are simple and nice.

Therefore, thought of ordering one of their cakes for Meow as an anniversary gift. The cake sent to Meow looks exactly like the one in the website, very nicely done. And my brothers tasted the cakes as well and praised it all the way.

And of coz, I must say "Thank You" to The Patissier for completing my day with a sweet wedding proposal from Meow....sob sob....so touched.

Final Verdict: A great gift for every occasion.

Rating: 8/10

Royce Chocolates

Outlets:
Suntec City Tower 3, Level 1
Takashimaya Food Basement
http://www.e-royce.com

Royce Chocolates are products of Japan, made in Hokkaido. The first time I tried their chocolates which was given as a gift to me by my colleague, I totally loved it. Simply Irresistable. Melt in your mouth with lingering flavours. Smooooooooth..... Meow is also full of praise when he had a bite of it!!

The main chocolate attractions are their Nama range. They had quite a number of choices such as Champagne, Bitter, White & etc..... Every box contains 20 mini cubes + a tiny fork. As this range of chocolate melts easily, they are packed with ice packs within aluminium sheet to preserve the coolness.

Other than the Nama collection, this shop also sells items like Cookies, Mashmellow Chocolates, Truffles & many more. I have personally tried the Earl Grey Mini Cube Chocolate. Very rich earl grey flavour, definitely won't regret on this purchase as well.

Rating: 9/10