When it comes to the king of fruits, it’s either you love it or you hate it. And to the ones who love it, there are several dessert options that take the pungent, creamy fruit to the next level.

As a soft serve, piped into a pastry, infused into local desserts or even into a cake, and so much more, durian’s application is basically boundless. If you’re as mad about durian desserts as we are, you’ll be thrilled to know that there is much more than just your average durian puff. Here is our guide on 16 durian desserts in Singapore.

Photo Credit: Ah Chew Desserts

AH CHEW DESSERTS – DURIAN YAM SAGO

A busy day in Bugis might have you craving a cold dessert. For that, the ever popular Ah Chew Desserts sells over 50 choices of traditional and modern Chinese style desserts. For some durian deliciousness, Durian Yam Sago (S$4.90) has a rich creamy puree topped with fresh durian flesh, sago, and bits of yam. This dessert is an almighty version of a bubur cha cha.

#01, 1 Liang Seah St
10/11 Liang Seah Place
Singapore 189032
Tel: +65 6339 8198
Mon to Fri: 12.30pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 1.30pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: chochochinos

DB BISTRO & OYSTER BAR – DURIAN “ROYALE” SOUFFLÉ

It sounds almost contradictory for “durian” and “light” to be in the same sentence, but DB Bistro & Oyster Bar manages to bring the two together with their Durian “Royale” Soufflé (S$18++). This Mao Shan Wang soufflé has a distinct taste of durian without being too cloying. It also comes with a scoop of refreshing mangosteen sorbet on the side to balance out the flavours and textures.

2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-48
Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 8525
Mon: 12am – 10pm
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Photo Credit: Durian History

DURIAN HISTORY – DURIAN TAPIOCA CAKE

Spotted: fried durian cake. This chewy Durian Tapioca Cake (S$0.80) is the cheapest on our list and sold daily at Durian History. It’s usually hot and melts in your mouth so we understand if it’s a struggle to stop at one. Besides, this corner stall in Chinatown also sells it at three for S$2. If you’ve got tourist friends, point them to this popular spot for a taste of the King of Fruits because they’ve got all sorts of durian desserts and tidbits.

1 Park Road, #01-28
Chinatown People’s Park Complex
Singapore 059108
Mon to Fri: 12.30am – 12am
Sat & Sun: 1.30pm –1am
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: hateedumpty

JI DE CHI – DURIAN STICKY RICE ROLL

Ji De Chi makes durian feasting convenient with their many outlets. But for a different treat, try their Durian Sticky Rice Roll (S$6.90). Semi-frozen durian flesh is stuffed into a chewy glutinous rice flour roll that’s covered in desiccated coconut, making it rich and creamy sweet. Their Durian Pomelo Sago (S$7.90) is popular with durian paste that’s thick like durian pengat mixed with sago and pomelo then topped with a scoop of durian purée. There’s still Durian Serradura (S$5.90) and Durian Snowy Ice (S$7.90) to complete your trip.

8 Liang Seah Street, #01-03
Liang Seah Court
Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6339 9928
Mon to Thu & Sun: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11.50pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: thomasteo_sg

JI XIANG CONFECTIONERY – DURIAN ANG KU KUEH (SEASONAL)

Hand-crafted ang ku kuehs are a rare find but Ji Xiang Confectionery still soldiers on since 1988. They maintain thin skins and generous mung bean fillings which give you a taste of yesteryear. Durian Ang Ku Kueh (S$1.70) is a seasonal treat and its price largely depends on the market. They have other updated flavours too like corn (S$0.90) and coconut (S$0.90) but if, for you, old is gold there are sweet bean (S$0.90), salted bean (S$0.90), peanut (S$0.90), and yam (S$1) flavours to add to the colourful collection.

1 Everton Park, #01-33
Singapore 081001
Tel: +65 6223 1631
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 5pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

Photo Credit: yvonneleecious

LE CAFE CONFECTIONERY & PASTRY – DURIAN BEAN CURD TART

A number of places offer decent durian egg tarts but only at Le Cafe Confectionery & Pastry can you get Durian Bean Curd Tarts (S$12 for eight pieces). Do the sums and it’s S$1.50 for a piece. Silky smooth soya bean curd is nestled in a buttery pastry with D24 Mao Shan Wang puree on top. Our advice is to have them chilled and if you’re buying, order online or call a day in advance to be extra safe because bean curd tarts are available only after 1pm.

31/33 Mackenzie Road #01-01
Singapore 228686
Tel: +65 6337 2417
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7pm
Sun: 10.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Rochor

Photo Credit: Sinpopo Brand

SINPOPO BRAND – DURIAN PULUT HITAM CAKE

Discover Durian Pulut Hitam Cake (S$68 for a whole cake) at Sinpopo Brand by the people behind Awfully Chocolate. Creamy durian is served between light gluten-free cake layers that are made purely from black glutinous rice flour. It is flavourful yet moist so you get the essence of the dessert it’s inspired by without it getting cloying too fast.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Mon to Thu & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Dakota

Photo Credit: The Quarters

THE QUARTERS – DURIAN CRÉME BRÛLÉE

The Quarters has a localised crème brûlée that is a rich, creamy-smooth custard made with Mao Shan Wang Durian and topped with a layer of brittle caramelised sugar. As your spoon dredges up their Duriancanboleh custard, its thin layer of the burnt caramel shatters easily. It’s fragrantly saccharine, thick, and sweet with a slight bitterness. This one might even be better than the usual vanilla version.

16 Enggor St, #01-09 Icon Village
Singapore 079717
Tel: +65 6834 4174
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Chalk Farm 

CHALK FARM – DURIAN SALAT 

Chalk Farm’s rendition of the traditional dessert kueh salat comes with a special ingredient: durian. Here, the usual coconut pandan custard is swapped out for a creamy layer of durian custard that is made from Mao Shan Wang durian flesh. Paired with the glutinous rice, the two come together to create an interesting mixture of textures and flavours that go surprisingly well together.

290 Orchard Road
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6235 2872
Daily: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

DESSERT FIRST – DURIAN SNOW ICE

If you feel like having your durian cold, you can always try Dessert First’s Durian Snow Ice. The shaved ice dessert is topped with a generous serving of D24 durian flesh as well as a scoop of mouthwatering durian ice cream, making it the perfect dessert to have to combat Singapore’s sweltering heat!

8 Liang Seah Street, #01-04
Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6333 0428
Mon to Thu: 1pm – 1am
Fri: 1pm – 2am
Sat: 12pm – 2am
Sun: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: dingdongsg

DING DONG – DURIAN ALASKA 

Not only does Ding Dong’s Durian Alaska have durian in it, but it also looks like one too! The thorny dessert is essentially a classic Baked Alaska that is given a local twist by using ingredients such as durian kaya, pandan chiffon cake and durian ice cream. The spikes of the dessert are then made with torched pandan meringue. It certainly is one of the more eye-catching desserts on this list!

115 Amoy Street, 01-02
Singapore 069935
Tel: +65 6557 0189
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: y2jingaojiak

KEONG SAIK BAKERY – MAO SHAN WANG LAVA CROISSANT

If you love pastries as much as we do, you’d be glad to know that Keong Saik Bakery sells these beautiful golden brown Mao Shan Wang Lava Croissants. Each croissant is filled with a generous amount of luscious Mao Shan Wang cream which oozes out when you tear away at the croissants flaky exterior.

41 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089146
Tel: +65 6909 3199
Daily: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

LOKKEE – FRIED DURIAN 

Lokkee’s Fried Durian is a sweet, crispy treat that provides the diner with a symphony of sensations on a whole new level. Here, a deep-fried durian fritter is accompanied by strawberry caviar, popping candy, flecks of flower petals and coconut flakes. The fried durian itself is sweet, velvety and warm like custard and after biting into this piece of heaven, you’d not want to eat durian any other way.

68 Orchard Road #03-01
Plaza, Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 4566
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: sawadeethaicuisine

SAWADEE THAI CUISINE – MAO SHAN WANG DURIAN STICKY RICE 

We’ve all heard of mango sticky rice, but have you heard of durian sticky rice? If that sounds amazing to you then you’d be glad to know that Sawadee Thai Cuisine has just that. Instead of mango, their Mao Shan Wang Durian Sticky Rice is accompanied by a massive, fleshy chunk of durian.

9 Tan Quee Lan Street
Singapore 188098
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Tel: +65 6238 6833
Nearest Station: Bugis

SPICE BRASSERIE – DURIAN PENGAT WITH STICKY RICE

Durian pengat is one of those durian desserts that will always remain a classic. There are a number of places in Singapore that sell amazing durian pengat but one of our absolute favourites with no doubt has to be the one at Spice Brasserie. Sweet, the way it should be, the velvety smooth dessert boasts a buttery flavour which is a reflection of the high-quality durians that they use, and on top of that, it’s accompanied by sticky rice and salted coconut cream.

181 Kitchener Road
PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Singapore 208533
Tel: +65 6428 3160
Daily: 6am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

TASTE BETTER – DURIAN PUFF 

Durian puffs are pretty common and readily available in most places islandwide. However, one of the stalls that set the bar pretty high is Taste Better. The durian puffs here each come with an incredibly generous amount of creamy, pungent filling that tastes (and feels) as buttery sweet as eating the actual fruit itself.

1 Harbourfront Walk
Vivocity, B2-K12
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 8500 4766
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront 

Words by Melissa Teo & Gin Chua
Edited by Alvin Tan

We may be biased, but is there a more interesting fruit than durian? We don’t think so. Apart from eating it au naturel, many desserts and pastries are infused with this aromatic (or pungent, if you hate them) fruit which comes with a mixture of sweet and bitter flavours.

It is an open secret that Singaporeans go nuts for the best durian desserts in the city. However, not many are aware that restaurants, cafes and bakeries are always experimenting with the King of Fruits to bring about crazy and intriguing new durian creations—for example, durian steamboat. Yes, you can find that in Singapore.

Move aside durian desserts, here are 8 Unique Durian Creations You Can Find In Singapore.

Photo Credit: 8Tarts n Pastries

#1 8 TARTS N PASTRIES – DURIAN EGG TARTS

Local bakery 8 Tarts N Pastries may have an array of tarts, but it is the Durian Egg Tart that has stolen our hearts forever. The egg tart is infused with premium D24 durian and is one of the most popular items.

PRICE: S$1.60 each

#B1-58, Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6338 6156
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Photo Credit: Charcoal Thai

#2 CHARCOAL THAI – DURIAN STEAMBOAT

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. We are actually talking about durian steamboat! The King Durian Steamboat is actually chicken stock with a few pieces of durian, goji berries and sweet dates inside. Adventurous souls who are willing to try this can find this unique steamboat at any of Charcoal Thai’s outlets.

PRICE: S$19.95++

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#02-08, 321 Clementi
321 Clementi Avenue 3
Singapore 129905
Tel: +65 6250 9298
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

#3 HOUSE OF RICE ROLL AND PORRIDGE – DURIAN CHEE CHEONG FAN

You would know what the classic chee cheong fan is, but have you ever come across a durian flavoured one? House Of Rice Roll and Porridge’s Durian Chee Cheong Fun is a chewy steamed rice roll treat filled with durian mousse and covered with crushed peanuts.

PRICE: S$5.90

89 Killiney Road
Singapore 239529
Tel: +65 6736 1355
Daily: 7am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: L.E. Cafe Confectionery & Pastry

#4 L.E. CAFE CONFECTIONERY & PASTRY – DURIAN BEAN CURD TARTS

Known for their delectable bean curd tarts, L.E. Cafe Confectionery & Pastry is also offering durian bean curd tarts now. The smooth and silky soya bean curd is infused with durian puree and sits on a crumbly pastry. Do note that they only sell them after 1pm and it is best to call one day in advance due to their popularity.

PRICE: 8 pieces for S$12

264 Middle Road
Singapore 188990
Tel: +65 6337 2417
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7pm
Sun & PH: 10.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Rochor

#5 ONCE UPON A MILKSHAKE – DURIAN MILKSHAKE

A popular milkshake chain in Singapore, Once Upon A Milkshake offers not just your standard milkshake flavours but also exciting ones such as Cookie Butter, Chocobanana and of course, Mao Shan Wang. You can even choose to have the regular version or a stronger one.

PRICE: Normal (mini – S$7/ reg – S$10), Strong (mini – S$10/ reg – S$14)

#02-31 Capitol Piazza
13 Stamford Road
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 9823 3779
Daily: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 RITZ’S APPLE STRUDEL – DURIAN STRUDEL

Fans of Ritz’s Apple Strudel will know how delightful their signature apple strudel is. That aside, they also introduced a durian version and we are certainly excited to try that out! Just like their other flavours, the Durian Strudel also comes in three sizes—mini, half and full.

PRICE: Mini – S$4.80, Half – S$17.90, Full – S$35.90

#B1-K12 Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6884 9118
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: NAHMJ

#7 SAWADEE THAI CUISINE – DURIAN STICKY RICE

If you are getting bored of mango sticky rice, here is a great alternative at Sawadee Thai Cuisine. Called Khao Neow Turian in Thai, the durian sticky rice is made with premium mao shan wang, glutinous rice and topped off with sesame seeds.

PRICE: S$12

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#01-01 Tan Quee Lan Suites
9 Tan Quee Lan Street
Singapore 188098
Tel:  +65 6238 6833
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#8 TINO’S PIZZA CAFE – DURIAN PIZZA

While durian desserts are common in Singapore, this is the first we have heard of durian pizzas. The Mao Shan Wang pizza is a combination of savoury cheese and sweet durian fruit. As it is rich in flavour, we recommend sharing it among a group of friends.

PRICE: Mao Shan Wang Pizza – S$21.90++, D24 Pizza – S$16.90++

B1-13 The Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6570 5810
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Read: 11 Best Durian Desserts in Singapore that are every durian lover’s dream.

Durian is known as the King of Fruits, and you either love or hate it; there is no in between.

The tropical fruit possesses a complex mix of bitterness, sweetness, fragrance and pungent smell. And though you can eat them all year round, there are actually seasons for the durian – where you can find the most variety at very competitive prices.

Otherwise, we actually appreciate durian desserts on regular days. And these are the many ways we can satisfy our cravings for the spiky fruit.

From Taste Better’s Durian Soft Serve Ice Cream (S$3.80++), Mei Heong Yuen Dessert’s Durian Snow Ice (S$5) to House Of Rice Roll and Porridge’s Durian Chee Cheong Fun (S$5.90), here is our take on the 10 Best Durian Desserts in Singapore.

#1 DESSERT FIRST – SIGNATURE DURIAN WAFFLE

WHAT IT IS: Dessert First’s Signature Durian Waffle comprises a piping hot fluffy waffle topped with durian puree, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce drizzle and a handful of almonds.

PRICE: S$9.50++

8 Liang Seah Street
Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6333 0428
Mon to Thu: 4pm – 1am
Fri: 4pm – 2am
Sat: 1pm – 2am
Sun: 1pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

Source: Eddangel

#2 HONEYMOON DESSERT – DURIAN PANCAKE

WHAT IT IS: Hong Kong chain store Honeymoon Dessert’s Durian Pancake consists of real durian chunks and freshly whipped cream encased in a greenish pancake. Delicate, smooth and delicious!

PRICE: S$5.10++

#B3-15/16, 2 Orchard Turn
ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6834 4483
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerse

Source: Janel Ku

#3 HOUSE OF RICE ROLL AND PORRIDGE – DURIAN CHEE CHEONG FAN

WHAT IT IS: You would know what the classic chee cheong fun is, but have you ever come across a durian flavoured one? House Of Rice Roll and Porridge’s Durian Chee Cheong Fun is a chewy steamed rice roll treat filled with durian mousse and covered with crushed peanuts.

PRICE: S$5.90

89 Killiney Road
Singapore 239529
Tel: +65 6736 1355
Daily: 7am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#4 ICE EDGE CAFE – MAO SHAN WANG LAVA CAKE

Ice Edge Cafe’s Mao Shan Wang Lava Cake (S$14.80+) is a decadent dessert for durian lovers. Never in our lives did we ever expect a durian lava cake, so imagine our surprise when we discovered it! Watch the molten mao shan wang flow out of the cake upon slicing it. The lava cake comes with a scoop of gelato (you can choose the flavour).

2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729
Daily: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

#5 J65 – DURIAN PENGAT

WHAT IT IS: J65′s Durian Pengat is delightfully rich and a must-try for all durian lovers. Real durian flesh have been mixed with other sweet condiments and served in a glass bowl. Help yourselves to endless portions at the dessert stand.

PRICE: (Part of dinner buffet)

Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$55++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$60++ per pax

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Source: Clara Bean

#6 MEI HEONG YUEN DESSERT – DURIAN SNOW ICE

WHAT IT IS: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert specialises in local traditional desserts and one of their must-orders is the fragrant Durian Snow Ice – a mountain of incredibly smooth durian-flavoured snow ice served on a dish, complete with a copious amount of durian sauce.

PRICE: S$5

63-67 Temple Street, Chinatown
Singapore 058611
Tel: +65 6221 1156
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#7 SINPOPO – DURIAN PUFFS 

WHAT IT IS: Sinpopo’s Durian Puffs are a must-try for durian lovers. Upon digging into it with a spoon, the crisp biscuity exterior broke apart to reveal rich creamy durian pengat encased inside.

PRICE: S$5.90++ for one and S$20++ for four.

458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

#8 TASTE BETTER – DURIAN SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM

WHAT IT IS: Taste Better hails from Malaysia and boasts desserts that are worth all the calories. Their Durian Soft Serve Ice Cream uses real exotic tropical fruits, but note that the flavours are based on a rotational basis. We sank our teeth into the ice cold treat and it felt like we were eating an actual durian but with a smoother texture.

P.S. Taste Better’s signature one-bite durian puffs are also damn addictive.

PRICE: S$3.80

#B2-K12, VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Source: The Quarters

#9 THE QUARTERS – DURIANCANBOLEH

WHAT IT IS: Located in Icon Village is The Quarters, a cosy cafe that serves a delectable array of mod-sin dishes. The Duriancanboleh – one of their bestsellers – is essentially a durian creme brûlée and is a great example of an Asian-meets-French fusion dish done right.

PRICE: S$8.50++

16 Enggor Street
Singapore 079717
Tel: +65 6834 4174
Mon to Thu: 8am – 10pm
Fri: 8am – 11pm
Sat: 8am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Source: Ice Blossom

#10 UDDERS – MAO SHAN WANG ICE CREAM

WHAT IT IS: Udders’ Mao Shang Wang Ice Cream is literally what it is. We love how the ice cream has successfully incorporated the bitterness and sweetness of the King of Fruits. Have it with the signature waffles!

PRICE: S$6.10

155 Thomson Road
Singapore 307608
Tel: +65 6254 6629
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Novena

#11 8 TARTS N PASTRIES – DURIAN EGG TARTS

WHAT IT IS: Local bakery 8 Tarts N Pastries may have an array of tarts, but it is the Durian Egg Tart that has stolen our hearts forever. The egg tart is infused with premium D24 durian and is one of the most popular items.

PRICE: S$1.60 each

#B1-58, Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6338 6156
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Nestled in between the shophouses on Joo Chiat Road is Sinpopo Brand, one of our favourite cafes with a strong touch of nostalgia. The cafe boasts a retro rustic ambience – think wooden tables, checkered floor tiles, antique light bulbs, Bruce Lee posters and songs from the 60′s.

Nothing spells comfort to a Singaporean more than Nasi Lemak and Hor Fun – which is exactly what Sinpopo Brand is known for. However, what distinguishes Sinpopo Brand from the usual hawker centre food besides the vintage interiors of the cafe, is how they deliver local food that comes with a twist.

On our previous visit, we shared several of our favourite bites from Sinpopo Brand. Since then, the concept cafe has introduced new additions. There is a Salted Vegetable Duck Soup that totally reminded us of grandma’s cooking, a Muah Chee Salad and an extremely photogenic Gula Melaka Chendol Parfait!

Readers of Ladyironchef can enjoy any dessert for just S$5 with any 2 main dishes or Nasi Lemak for Two ordered.

Here are our favourite Mod-Sin Dishes from Sinpopo Brand That Are Worth The Calories.

YUMMY APPETIZERS

Move aside, boring salads.

We initially mistook the Muah Chee Salad’s (S$12++) golden-brown chunks as croutons, but they are actually fried Muah Chees. Can you believe that these traditional glutinous rice balls are now incorporated in salads?

Instead of tossing them in ground peanut, these chewy delights are rolled in a batter and fried till its exteriors are crisp. The Muah Chees surprisingly go well with the myriad of fresh greens, parmesan cheese and sesame seeds. Kudos to Sinpopo Brand for such an ingenious invention!

Now you may find this rather odd, but the Wedges & Curry (S$6++) was another dish that won us all over. This humble-looking dish to be so damn addictive! There was a sense of familiarity, like the curry Mom makes at home. It’s true – sometimes the simplest of things brings the most gratification.

NONYA KIAM CHYE ARG!

Many locals enjoy salted vegetable duck soup and the hot peppery broth is said to dispel internal body heat. This Chinese delicacy is known for its strong salty and sour taste that is good for whetting one’s appetite before a meal.

What constitutes a good bowl of salted vegetable duck soup for us is the right blend of saltiness from the salted vegetables, sweetness from the duck meat and a tangy sourness that is not overbearing.

Happy to declare that Sinpopo Brand’s Nonya Kiam Chye Arg! (S$16++) ticks all the above boxes. The cherry on top? Or should we say the duck on top, my friends, is a whole duck leg confit that is wonderfully crisp and even better when eaten with the belachan chilli served on the side.

SLICED WAGYU HOR FUN

The Sinpopo Sliced Wagyu Hor Fun (S$18++) is one of the cafe’s bestsellers. The uniqueness lies in its drastically different texture. These hor fun noodles have been painstakingly soaked in a semi-salty beef broth before being cooked till it becomes fish maw-like.

Complemented with fork-tender wagyu slices, ground peanut, sliced onions, red chilli, coriander leaves and a lime wedge, this mind-blowing dish is indeed worthy of being one of Sinpopo Brand’s signatures.

SINPOPO CRAB BEE HOON

The Sinpopo Crab Bee Hoon (S$16++) is another hearty soup dish. Ultra-thin vermicelli dunked in a savoury broth, and completed with a huge dollop of delectable crabmeat. Everyone at the table was nodding their head in unison and singing praises about this stellar bowl.

LOCAL FLAVOURED DESSERTS

As Awfully Chocolate’s sister company, Sinpopo Brand places much pride in their desserts. We always love a good serving of sweets when at Sinpopo Brand, for they are really good at crafting delectable desserts with a local touch.

New desserts that are going up on the menu are Sinpopo’s Super Chendol Parfait, Durian Puff and Marshmallow Cheesecake.

The Sinpopo’s Super Chendol Parfait (S$10++) is an impressive elaborate dessert served in a martini glass. A scoop of gula melaka ice cream is placed atop a bed of chendol and finished with a jiggly konnyaku palm sugar jelly. Dig further in and you will find attap chees and red bean paste. Yum! What calories?

The Durian Puffs are going at S$5.90++ for one and S$20++ for four. Upon digging into it with a spoon, the crisp biscuity exterior broke apart to reveal rich creamy durian pengat encased inside.

The Marshmallow Cheesecake (S$7++) is a new dessert addition that deserves to be raved about. The sweet treat has successfully combined the contrasting textures of stickiness, softness and crumbliness into a divine creation. You can expect a dense New York-style Cheesecake – with a crumbly base – covered with torched marshmallow fluff. Sinful yet delicious.

From now till 31 October 2016, readers of Ladyironchef can enjoy an exclusive deal when dining at Sinpopo Brand! With any 2 main dishes or Nasi Lemak for Two ordered, enjoy any dessert for just S$5!

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Sinpopo Brand
458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

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Taste Better – Malaysia’s popular One-Bite durian puff is now available in Singapore.

This should be great news for many because durian is such a well-loved tropical fruit and any durian product always gets everyone excited. Fans of Taste Better’s one-bite durian puffs can finally have them here in Singapore without crossing the causeway!

There are currently two places in Singapore where you can get your hands on these awesome one-bite durian puffs – one at VivoCity and one at Punggol Waterway Point.

From now till 13 June 2016, our readers can quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a 1-for-1 promotion on Taste Better’s 2pcs Durian Puff pack. This simply means you will get 4 durian puffs for the price of 2.

The puffs are a definite treat. If you are a durian enthusiast, the fillings inside these puffs will not disappoint you. The puff is freshly baked daily, soft and fluffy, complementing the durian-rich inner filling very well.

It has no preservative, so recommended to consume same day for best taste.They are your solution to parties and events. Of course, as a casual snack too!

Unlike other durian puffs you usually find in Singapore, be sure to pop this entire puff into your mouth in one bite to experience the unique “exploding” sensation of the puff!

Other than its iconic Durian Puff, Taste Better also offers the puffs in two other flavours – Soursop and Yogurt. The soursop and yogurt ones would be ideal for those who are healthy food eaters .

Another great hit is their Soft Serve Ice Cream . You might wonder what is so special about the soft serve, and this is when you need to know that what makes Taste Better stands out from the others is that the unique taste of their soft serve, which uses real exotic tropical fruit such as durian, dragonfruit, mango, soursop and passion fruit.

The flavours rotate from time to time. If the durian flavour is available, we highly recommend you to try it. It is almost like eating an actual durian, just smoother in texture and ice cold – the perfect combat for Singapore’s hot weather.

As mentioned earlier, remember to quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a 1-for-1 promotion on Taste Better’s 2pcs Durian Puff pack from now till 13 June 2016.

Taste Better
VivoCity #B2-K12
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Waterway Point #B1-K1
83 Punggol Central
Singapore 828761
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Punggol

This post is brought to you by Taste Better Singapore.