Desserts

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Ialso tried the 𝐎𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐡 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟖𝟎) and 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟐𝟎), both of which were really interesting in their own ways - I rate them both 7-7.5/10! For the Ondeh Ondeh, I thought it could perhaps have more elements of coconut! And the filling was slightly too sweet towards the end (though I loved the Gula Melaka 🤤). The Pulut Hitam was pretty decent too, but I guess I prefer the dessert itself because I’m not that big a fan of cream (though you can defo still taste the pulut hitam element in the doughnut) ☺️

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The other crowd favourite was 𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟓𝟎), which I rate 9/10 too 😛🤤 It has a distinct yuzu taste, which was really refreshing in a donut! Even those who don’t usually like yuzu really enjoyed this rendition of the flavour. Somehow, the yuzu helps to lighten the taste of the donut such that it doesn’t feel too jelak even though donuts are usually considered pretty greasy stuff! 😋 Another very well executed donut.

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My favourite was no doubt the 𝐎𝐫𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟓𝟎), which is featured on the cover pic!!! This is a solid 9/10 for me! JUST LOOK AT THAT ORH NEE FILLING 🥺😩🤤😍 You could definitely taste the orh nee, and the filling was just the right level of sweetness, sweet enough for a donut, but not cloyingly sweet! Only downside was that eating the whole thing alone was abit too much HAHA cos its carbs on carbs 😂 But the second time I shared this with my friends and family, and they all loved it 👌🏼

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I went to Luna awhile back, but finally got around to reviewing the cakes!! We were lucky to get a seat in the little shop space after a 15-20 minute wait on a weekday afternoon. We tried 3 cakes, of which my favourite was the 𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖) - which I rate a 9.5/10!! 🤤 super unique flavour which is a HUGE plus for me, and also REALLY well executed - I could taste the lovely cream cheese with citrus notes, smell the yuzu fragrance and the cake was not too jelak nor cloyingly sweet too! 😛 Only downside is how small the slice is but maybe im just greedy 🤪🐷

Next, we also tried the highly-raved 𝐎𝐫𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖) - which I’ll rate a 7.5/10? While I generally enjoyed it and rly appreciated how pretty and AESTHETIC the cake is 🤩🤩, I felt that the rich and “gao” texture (that I look for when it comes to orh nee) was lost in the cake.... and the flavour didn’t come off strong enough for me 😅 But maybe its just personal preference cos I know a lot of people love this cake!! It was no doubt v fluffy and i liked the yam bits in the cake too ☺️

I also really liked the 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖)!! I rate this a 8.5/10 - I could really taste the spice in the Speculoos buttercream layer which i LOVED 🤤😋 The dark chocolate cake layers were also rich, yet not too heavy. Overall, a super enjoyable cake!

I’d return to Luna again soon, loved the ambience in the cafe and the cakes are rly SUPER yummy!! 🤤 I just wished the FOH staff was a bit more friendly and patient when greeting customers, did not experience the best customer service 😅 lovely cakes though! ☺️

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📍 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐟𝐟 🍦 #teesfoodreviews 10/10

So the previous time I reviewed Baristart, I didn’t have an amazing experience, but I received so many comments from all of you to go back there and try the cream puffs... and so I DID!!!! and omg... NO REGRETS AT ALL 🤩🤩

We went there after lunch at about 1.30pm on a weekday, and we got the 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐟𝐟 (𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟓.𝟓𝟎+, 𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟏𝟓+) for takeaway because there were no seats for dine-in.... And although we were just eating it at the doorstep of Baristart, it was truly AMAZING!!!

The cream was sweet, but not too sweet; and the puff pastry was really yummy as well 🤤 really craving another one right now 😋 Can legit taste the Hokkaido milk, and I really LOVED the cream filling even though I am usually not a big fan of cream!! I feel the best part is that while the cream is rich and ‘gao’, it doesnt get too jelak which is really rare for super creamy stuff!

Omg ok honestly... don’t even know how to describe it anymore but its really super good GO TRY IT 😋🤩😍🤤 YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!! but yes maybe share it with someone if you’re not a huge fan of cream cos its quite big! but if you love cream, then this is PERFECT for you 👌🏼

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While I am a huge fan of Matcha, I also really love the 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++) at Hvala - once again, I’m super picky about my black sesame desserts 🤭 They are one of the hardest to perfect imo, and can be quite tasteless/bitter if not done well. Also... if they aren’t made with pure black sesame paste, then it’s a bit dodge la ok guys... and for me, I can definitely taste whether they are made with paste or powder!! But Hvala makes their cakes with paste so the aroma is STRONG and definitely present 😋

Other items on the menu that I’ve tried include 𝐇𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++) and 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚-𝐇𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟓.𝟖𝟎++)! Personally, I prefer matcha over hojicha, but its still an amazing cake nonetheless! On the other hand, I find the tea lattes a tad too sweet for my preference - so I probably wouldn’t order it unless its for sharing!

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If you’re a Matcha / Hojicha / Black Sesame lover and you haven’t tried Hvala - GO NOW!!!!

Some may feel that this place is overhyped, but those of you who know me would know how much I LOVE matcha/black sesame, so this cafe definitely is one of the top on my dessert list 🤩 Not only do they serve up some great desserts, they are also located in convenient locations (CHIJMES & 111 Somerset) and have great vibes as well!

One of my favourites is definitely the 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++), which is basically BURSTING with matcha in many different textures - glaze, mousse, sponge layer, and crumble 😍🤤 However, I recommend this for sharing with someone else, as it can get quite “gao” after awhile! But it’s really one of the best matcha desserts I’ve had in Singapore (though it is admittedly expensive).

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📍 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨 🍨 10/10 #teesfoodreviews

Located at Cavan Suites (near Lavender MRT), this hole-in-the-wall gelato shop is SUCH a hidden gem!!!! 🤤 Went there not knowing what to expect (and almost gave up walking there cos the location is not the most accessible), but was truly SO amazed!!! 🤩

Being in Melbourne for the past few years, my tastebuds have definitely been spoilt by the amazing selection of gelato shops available there, with my favourites being Pipapipo and Gelato Messina. Hence, when I heard about this new shop, I knew I HAD to check it out - after all, I’m always super picky about my ice cream (especially gelato)!

Given how Pistachio is a signature flavour for gelatos (and what I use to gauge whether a gelato shop is good), I instinctively went for the 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐨 & 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟔 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩) and WOW it truly blew my mind 🤤🤤 Honestly, I liked it better than Melbourne’s Pidapipo’s (which is my ultimate fav) - the pistachio flavour was strong, yet not overpowering; and the sweetness level was just right (really liked that it was not as sweet ,since gelato can get jelak after a while)! 👌🏼 The gelato was also super creamy and rich and just SO PLEASING to my tastebuds - the Himalayan salt in the gelato was definitely noticeable as well, which complemented the whole taste note of the ice cream! 😍

Overall, this was simply PERFECTION - and I’ll definitely be back for more!!! I also tried a bit of the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽) and 𝟳𝟬% 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽); which were really good as well! The staff at the store were super friendly as well ☺️ And they also told us that they opened just right before the Circuit Breaker period, so their business was immediately affected when CB was announced... so PLEASE SUPPORT THEM!!! #supportlocal @gelatolabo please keep making more gelato hehe I’ll be super willing to taste all the new flavours! 😛

📍 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 🍩 #teesfoodreviews 8.5/10

This newly-opened donut shop in Telok Ayer is my new favourite in Singapore now 🤩😋

We chanced upon @citydonutsg after lunch in the CBD on a weekday afternoon, and i just LOVE all the local flavours infused into these donuts that make them so special! The doughnuts are also FRESHLY MADE and super fluffy which are a huge plus point 😋 The manager of the place, whom we got to talk to for abit, is also super friendly ☺️

My favourite was no doubt the 𝐎𝐫𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟓𝟎), which is featured on the cover pic!!! This is a solid 9/10 for me! JUST LOOK AT THAT ORH NEE FILLING 😩🤤 You could definitely taste the orh nee, and the filling was just the right level of sweetness, sweet enough for a donut, but not cloyingly sweet! Only downside was that eating the whole thing alone was abit too much HAHA cos its carbs on carbs 😂 But the second time I shared this with my friends and family, and they all loved it 👌🏼

The other crowd favourite was 𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟓𝟎), which I rate 9/10 too 😛 It has a distinct yuzu taste, which was really refreshing! Even those who don’t usually like yuzu really enjoyed this donut rendition of the flavour. Somehow, the yuzu helps to lighten the taste of the donut such that it doesn’t feel too jelak even though donuts are usually considered pretty greasy stuff! 😋 Another very well executed donut heheh.

I also tried the 𝐎𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐡 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟖𝟎) and 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐.𝟐𝟎), both of which were really interesting in their own ways - I rate them both 7-7.5/10! For the Ondeh Ondeh, I thought it could perhaps have more elements of coconut! And the filling was slightly too sweet towards the end (though I loved the Gula Melaka 🤤). The Pulut Hitam was pretty decent too, but I guess I prefer the dessert itself because I’m not that big a fan of cream (though you can defo still taste the pulut hitam element in the doughnut) ☺️

While I’ve had my fair share of donuts whether in Singapore or in Melbourne, I really love local flavours - which will make me go back to City Donut for the Orh Nee and Yuzu doughnuts! 😋👌🏼