Good news for fans of Häagen-Dazs‘s ice cream and fondue, the popular ice cream brand is opening its 6th outlet at Waterway Point.

Häagen-Dazs prides itself on only sourcing the best ingredients from around the world to concoct their various ice cream varieties.

Häagen-Dazs’s newest store is located at Waterway Point #01-72/73, near the Village Square.

It has closed two outlets in Singapore this year—its iconic location at Holland Village which has been around since the 1990s, as well as the outlet at ION Orchard.

There are currently six Häagen-Dazs outlets in Singapore at Westgate, Hilton Walkway, Plaza Singapura, Funan, SOTA and Waterway Point.

Along with fresh fruit and pastries that serve to provide vibrancy and texture—all neatly arranged around a pot of warm Belgain chocolate sauce—Häagen-Dazs Fondue is ideal for sharing among a family and is also a great way to try out all their flavours.

Häagen-Dazs
Waterway Point #01-72/73
83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761

In a tropical, almost unforgivably humid country like Singapore, ice cream is essential. And fortunately for us, there are lots of ice cream options to choose from, from artisanal ice cream parlours, convenience store varieties and even those sold on carts along Orchard Road.

At its heart, ice cream is merely a composition of milk and cream but what sets a good one apart from a great one is the quality of the ingredients used and the careful manipulation of sweetness and richness. A brand that never fails to exceed expectations, presenting an intensely pleasurable experience with every lick, is Häagen-Dazs.

In the spirit of Christmas, the colossal brand has released two limited edition flavours—Cream Cheese Mochi and Tiramisu Mochi. An extraordinary marriage between traditional Asian mochi and European desserts, each and every soft, pillowy morsel presents a flavour and textural profile that far surpasses the common ice cream dessert. For an amplified experience, head on down to one of their stores to enjoy full-on crafted desserts featuring the two seasonal offerings such as the So Mochi Together Fondu and the oh-so-gorgeous Gondola Tiramisu.

A duo that aims to bring joy and sheer decadence to both the young and the old, what better way to soak up the festive Yule, than to cosy up around your loved ones, sharing and indulging in top-quality ice cream?

TWO DAZZLING NEW FLAVOURS 

The brand prides itself on only sourcing the best ingredients from around the world to concoct their various ice cream varieties and their two new offerings are no exception. The mochi is steamed in Taiwan and the Tiramisu Mochi—along with its cream cheese counterpart—derive their cheese fillings from Europe.

Singaporeans love their cheese and as recent food trends have shown, we love having cheese in desserts, in tea, in buns, in everything.

Made with top quality cream cheese from Europe, the new Häagen-Dazs Cream Cheese Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream has delicate cheese notes that delivers the authenticity of a light, creamy taste just like a fluffy cheesecake. Scattered throughout like precious jewels are small delicately-sized, steamed Mochi pieces that do well to provide a chewy texture with every bite.

The new Häagen-Dazs Tiramisu Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream uses real Mascarpone from Italy and, again, features the pillowy steamed Mochi bits from Taiwan. Uniquely soft, almost buttery and accented with a pleasant chew, the ice cream boasts a heady profile of coffee with a slight sour tinge to it from the mascarpone. A surefire hit among coffee lovers, this was easily our favourite flavour between the two.

SO MOCHI TOGETHER FONDUE

Buying a tub and enjoying their ice cream in-store is never quite the same. In-store, they come up with a myriad of creations which change on a frequent basis depending on the product that’s in season, so as to amplify said limited edition flavour.

A royal rumble of various ice cream and sorbets, the So Mochi Together Fondu (S$46++) comprises Tiramisu Mochi, Cream Cheese Moshi, vanilla, Belgian chocolate, white peach & raspberry, green tea, mango and raspberry ice cream, along with mango and raspberry sorbet.

Along with fruit and cookie accompaniments that serve to provide vibrancy and texture—all neatly arranged around a pot of melted chocolate—this massive treat is ideal for sharing among a family and is also a great way to try out all their flavours.

BISTRO PARIS

Elegantly plated, the Bistro Paris (S$21.90++) sees a cheesecake that’s adorned with a berry purée, macadamia nuts, kiwi bits, biscuits and various chocolate elements. The ice cream of choice for this dessert is the Cream Cheese Mochi and to balance out the richness of it, a healthy scoop of raspberry sorbet.

CHEESE FOAM GREEN TEA LATTE

Providing a subtle bitter-sweet flavour, the Cheese Foam Green Tea Latte (S$8.90++) is an excellent choice to lounge about with. Topped with a sweet cheese foam, the otherwise robust bitter flavour is given an added surge of sweetness.

Served alongside it is a brittle along with a scoop of the Cream Cheese Mochi ice cream.

GONDOLA TIRAMISU

A dessert that’s literally too beautiful to consume, the Gondola Tiramisu (S$19.90) amazes with its intricate detail and promise of sheer decadence with every eager mouthful.

A wonderful expression of the new Tiramisu Mochi ice cream, a bowl made entirely out of chocolate is fitted with lady finger biscuits and additional coffee and vanilla-flavoured ice cream are added to further emphasise the apparent notes of coffee and rich cream. Caramel brittles are also scattered around the plate to provide texture and a profound nutty flavour.

TIRAMISU COFFEE

The Tiramisu Coffee (S$7.10++) is essentially a liquified version of the Italian dessert, right down to the creamy core. This coffee-intense beverage packs sweetness and a delightful hint of vanilla that is nicely underscored by a strong, subtly bitter hint of coffee—a good reminder that we were still threading along the lines of a flavoured coffee rather than a dessert.

Sweet, robust and creamy in all its glory, this unique cuppa is perfect should you ever be hankering after a midday pick-me-up.

Häagen-Dazs

Tampines Mall
Tel: +65 6789 9336
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Bishan Junction 8
Tel: +65 6255 4839
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Holland Village
Tel: +65 6468 9474
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11.30pm
Fri to Sun & PH: 12pm – 1am

Hilton Walkway
Tel: +65 6734 3321
Daily: 11am – 11pm

ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6509 4421
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Westgate
Tel: +65 6254 9180
Daily: 10am – 10pm

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Esplanade Mall’s weekday 1-for-1 lunch deals with Visa is here, running from 1 July till 30 September. I am sure you are just as excited about it as I am. There are so many fabulously irresistible promotions when you pay using Visa credit cards, and the best part is that there will be free parking for the first three hours.

Be it a business lunch meeting with clients or a causal catch-up with friends, I am definitely going to Esplanade more often than ever in the next three months. Here are some of the highlights of the weekday 1-for-1 promotions which include the selection of main courses from Barossa, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, local favourites from Space @ My Humble House, and the tempting desserts from Max Brenner.

Don’t you just love Visa for this promotion?

Barossa

Among all the lunchtime deals at Esplanade Mall, one of my favourites is Barossa’s. Main courses include Fish and Chips, Gourmet Beef Burger, Chicken Parmigiana and Blue Mussel Aglio Olio, and for their 1-course menu, it is only $10++. You can also opt for the 2-course menu (salad/soup and main course) at $14++, or 3-course menu (salad/soup, main course and dessert) at $18++.

I do think that the 1-course menu is truly a fantastic deal. Your friend and you pay only $6/pax (after tax and service charge) for a main course, which is almost the same price as compared to a meal in a food court.

#01-11 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6534 5188

Blue Mahoe Estate Caffe

At Blue Mahoe Estate Caffe, the promotion set (from $24++) comes with a cup of 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee and a dessert – molten cake, sticky toffee pudding or vanilla dirt cake. Here is your chance to try their famed coffee. Note: This promotion is limited to 2 sets per transaction.

#02-24 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6338 8302

Chocz

Chocz Not many people are aware that Chocz – a gourmet chocolate cafe – also serves savoury food on the menu. For the lunch promotion, you can enjoy a spaghetti (Choice of Napolitana or Mushroom) and tea/coffee from $17.40++.

#02-13/15 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6238 0803

Häagen-Dazs

If you are a fan of Häagen-Dazs, you must drop by the branch at Esplanade from now till 30 Sept. As part of Esplanade Mall’s 1-for-1 lunchtime deals with Visa, they are offering two sets of a single scoop in a cup at $5.90 – which means you only pay $3 for a scoop.

#02-01/03 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6336 4022

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

I was thrilled when I learned that Max Brenner is also part of the promotion. I am a big fan of their desserts, but I only save it for occasional treats. With this Visa promotion, you will be delighted to know that they are having 1-for-1 on Waffles ($18.90++), Crepes ($17.90++) and Fondues ($25.90++).

#02-14 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6336 9563

Mirchi – Taste of India

If you have always wanted to try Mirchi – Taste of India at Esplanade Mall, now is the perfect time to do so. For Esplanade’s 3-month long lunch promotion with Visa, Mirchi is having a 3-course menu at $19.90++, which includes soup, main course and dessert.

#02-23 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6334 5590
Available: 12pm-2pm

Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub

Over at Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub, you get a choice of Buffalo Wings or Sausage Bites, with Potato Wedges and a soft drink for $11 nett. That works out to only $5.50 for each set.

#01-13E Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6238 1875
Available 12pm-3pm

Ninethirty by Awfully Chocolate

Ninethirty by Awfully Chocolate replaces Loola’s at Esplanade Mall, and it showcases both contemporary and local heritage dishes with an Asian influence. Presenting a 3-course menu at $49++ is a starter of either Creamy Tomato Bacon Soup or Singapore Borscht, with main course options like Fish and Chips, Satay Pork Belly or Laksa Prawn Pasta. And for desserts, you get the White Chocolate Creme Brulee or Chocolate Tart.

#02-14 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6336 9563
Available: 12pm – 3pm

Simply Peranakan Cuisine

For fans of Peranakan food, check out Simply Peranakan Cuisine at level two of Esplanade. They are having a 1-for-1 promotion for four meals - Chicken Drumlet Rice Set ($14.90++), Pork Rice Set ($14.90++), Beef Rice Set ($15.90++), and Fish Rice Set ($15.90++).

#02-12 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6333 9382

Space @ My Humble House

A popular restaurant at Esplanade Mall is Space @ My Humble House. The eatery by the Tunglok Group serves a very good lunch set on normal days – it is perpetually full as diners tuck into local favourites.

Now that there is a 1-for-1 promotion, there is even more reason to return to try all the dishes on the menu. Main courses – including SPACE’s Hai Nan Chicken Rice, Poached Seafood Rice in Claypot – start from $12++.

#02-25 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6423 1881

Thai Express

Regulars of Thai Express should definitely drop by Esplanade from July till September. The 1-for-1 promotion for Thai Express covers all main courses $12.90++ and below. It is only applicable DBS Visa Cardholders.

#01-13D Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6533 6766

Tomo Izakaya

Tomo Izakaya, a Japanese casual dining restaurant, is serving Noodle Set ($15++) where you get to choose from Gyuniku Udon/Soba, Tempura Udon/Soba, Zaru Udon/Soba or Kimchi Ramen.

#01-09 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6533 6766

Esplanade Mall 1-for-1 promotion with Visa

Terms & Conditions: 1-for-1 lunchtime deals are available on weekdays only, excluding public holidays. Valid for dine-in Visa cardholders only. Timing of lunch hours may vary across the outlets. Not applicable with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and other offers by credit or privilege cards.

Prices indicated are subjected to service charge and prevailing government tax. Esplanade Mall and participating tenants reserve the right to amend the promotion and terms and conditions without prior notice. Food images are for illustration purposes only and do not represent actual food served.

Free weekday parking: Weekday parking is free the first 3 hours between 12-5pm for 1-for-1 Visa cardholders who purchased the 1-for-1 meals. To redeem, show your receipt at the Concert Hall Information Counter (Concourse, Level 1).

For more information about the weekday 1-for-1 promotion, please visit www.esplanademall.com/mallpromotions.