The Dark Gallery is a popular chocolate-themed cafe from Malaysia that specialises in all things chocolate and good news—they have just opened their first outlet outside of Malaysia at Millenia Walk.

Expect to savour a wide variety of chocolate desserts from artisanal ice creams to pastries to truffles to the best hot chocolate you will ever taste at this chocolate-themed establishment. The sheer decadence from the chocolate goodies makes The Dark Gallery every chocolate lover’s dream and a must-try for all.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the immense variety of chocolate types, feel free to approach the staff. They will be more than happy to educate you on the different types of chocolates

We found it rather helpful as it gave us a better understanding of what we were having, allowing us to better appreciate the subtleties in flavours from chocolate sourced from different parts of the world.

The Ice Cream Waffle (S$14) comes with two ice cream flavours of your choice. We went for two different dark chocolate varietals with cocoa percentages from both extremes—the Madagascar Dark Chocolate (64%) and the Venezuela Dark Chocolate (72%).

Both flavours of ice cream were so incredibly decadent and we liked that they were not overly rich and sweet. The Madagascar Dark Chocolate struck a perfect balance between sweet, bitter and chocolatey, whereas the Venezuela Dark Chocolate was just slightly bitter in comparison. It was the best chocolate ice cream we have ever had.

Most of the hot chocolates at cafes usually taste more like Milo than hot chocolate so we were pleasantly surprised by the hot Signature Chocolate (S$7) here.

It is the epitome of a perfect hot cocoa before bedtime. It was rich and chocolatey with just the right amount of foam, making each sip so comforting.

The Signature Frozen S’mores (S$7.50) has a chocolatey center and it contains 80% dark chocolate ice cream. It had just the right amount of bitterness to it, and the sweetness from the toasted S’mores complemented the entire dessert really well.

Our first visit was truly a delight and coming from avid chocolate lovers, we must admit that The Dark Gallery hit all the right spots. We liked that their desserts were not overly sweet, allowing more emphasis to be placed on the depth of flavour.

The Dark Gallery is conveniently located at Millenia Walk and it makes for a good stopover during afternoon shopping trips or even a spot that chocolate lovers might find interesting to visit.

The Dark Gallery
9 Raffles Boulevard (#01-K5)
Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

It was yet another day fun-filled day with 20 of our readers who joined us for a Food Journey hosted by Millenia Walk. We had a taste of three restaurants’ signature items and new dishes, and we shared our opinions and input with one another.

When foodies get together, everyone just forgets our worries and pig out together. We ventured into Fika Swedish Café & Bistro, elemen and Tart Blanc for a diversified taste of all that Millenia Walk has to offer.

With so many restaurants and different varieties of food to choose from at Millenia Walk, we trust our readers had a good time there, just like we did! Thank you to all who took time off to spend your Saturday with us; we couldn’t be happier to meet each and every one of you!

As we kicked off this gastronomical journey, we could see everyone happily settled, hungry and awaiting Fika’s delicious food. The clean-cut Swedish-style interior of the restaurant is an extremely comforting one that we’ve always loved, and it’s a great place for a gathering with your muslim friends as Fika is certified halal

We were first served a relatively light salad to start – Långedrag. This salad was a refreshing mix of salad greens, Swedish fresh-water shrimps, a sliced hardboiled egg, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, leek, olives, Swedish roe and crisp rye bread.

As everyone gobbled this down, we were served the next course of Fika’s most well-loved dish – Swedish Meatballs.

What made the meatballs extra special was the tasty cream sauce, together with lingonberry jam. Together, they were James Dean and Audrey Hepburn – the perfect pairing!

While we were finishing up with this course, we were presented with a glistening glory – Steak with Warm Potato Salad. The Black Angus Sirloin had a big dollop of garlic butter on top that melted beautifully all over the meat.

The garlic butter was enough to be the talk of the room. There were big chunks of actual garlic in it and when eaten with the steak and potatoes, it was sheer happiness for us all!

Every table had their eyes glued onto the Kladdkaka (Swedish Brownie) when they were brought out from the kitchen plate after plate. The special Swedish family recipe meant a brownie that is rich without being overly dense.

Everyone looked pretty satisfied by then, but thankfully, most were still hungry for more. Because that means more food; what is a food trail if we only stop at one place, right?

elemen is a new addition to Millenia Walk. Priding themselves as a meat-less restaurant that focuses a lot on the benefits of vegetables and other natural ingredients, we were all lucky to be treated to carefully prepared and amazingly plated vegetarian dishes here.

We started off with the elemen Starter – a trio of green bean paste with cucumber and teriyaki sauce, sesame tofu with sesame dressing and alfalfa sprouts and lastly, cherry tomato soaked in plum sauce that bursts upon bite.

We could all taste the strong Japanese flavours and influences in the starting appetiser and could not wait for our main course to come. It is one of those rare moments in life where we were truly excited about vegetarian food.

We were each served a tasting portion of elemen’s bestselling ‘Main’ – Mushroom Risotto with Black Truffle.

This risotto is not made the conventional way and has a interesting textural variety from the vegetables and rice itself. The truffle flavours were pleasant and really enhanced the dish.

Some readers loved it so much, they had more than one serving! And so did we. Oops! Couldn’t help it, really. You have to try this for yourself to believe it.

We ended off with a dessert and their specialty drink. Our dessert of Chilled Coconut Puree was the best-selling one in the restaurant. True to its hype, the rich coconut puree was complemented with a scoop of peach gum, said to have the same beauty benefits as bird’s nest! Such a treat it was, and once again, most of us had a second helping!

And a cup of specially-concocted Sea Salt Coffee ended our meal at elemen; the sea salt really brought out the nutty flavours of their coffee and we were all pleasantly surprised by how drinkable it was despite its intense caffeine.

By this time, we were almost full, but not before we had our decadent tarts from Tart Blanc, an artisanal dessert cafe that specializes in French-style tarts.

Every tart from Tart Blanc is made with extreme intricacy and all of us were eyeing the tarts, even before we settled down.

We had two of Tart Blanc’s specialty tarts – Blood Orange Matcha Tart and Peach and Salted Egg Yolk Tart. The latter was served to us warm for the optimal taste.

We were so amazed by the use of salted egg yolk and peach in one tart; it was a lethal combination that got us hooked. We really loved everything about it. From the slightly gushing and creamy salted egg yolk center to the butter crust, everyone was happily gobbling these tarts up and they were practically gone within seconds!

The Blood Orange Matcha tart has long been one of the most popular tarts at Tart Blanc and it came as no surprise that it was well-received. All of us enjoyed the tart and acidity of the blood orange center, evened out by the crusty matcha tart base.

It was an unforgettable afternoon of non-stop eating with all our readers and we hoped you had as much fun as we did. We are ever thankful of all the support from you lovely people.

And from now till 31 Oct 2015, you too, can embark on a culinary adventure and create your very own food journey at Millenia Walk with the various deals that the restaurants are offering.  You can find out more details here.

Once again, thank you Millenia Walk for making this event happen! You sure spoilt us silly with so much food.

elemen
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-75A/76 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 0511
Daily: 11.30am – 4pm, 5.30pm – 10pm

Fika Swedish Café & Bistro
#01-20, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 63367234
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm

Tart Blanc
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-102
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Thu: 10.30am – 9pm
Fri: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

We have another food outing happening on 19 Sep 2015 that we want you to join us for, and this time, it will be a Food Journey at Millenia Walk!

Explore this food adventure with us and create your very own food journey with Millenia Walk’s exciting range of F&B options at this up and coming food outing on 19 Sep 2015 from 2.30pm to 5pm. As we would like to keep the group initimate and have the time to interact with all who come, we are keeping this to 20 of our readers this time!

This food journey at Millenia Walk is completely free of charge and it is exclusive to readers of Ladyironchef. The journey will take us to Fika, elemen and Tart Blanc, and you will get a first hand experience of the best they have to offer. It will be an afternoon of non-stop eating, we promise.

Fika will be showcasing their signature Swedish Meatballs, Långedrag as well as Steak with Warm Potato Salad and the Swedish Brownie ‘Kladdkaka’. At elemen, we are going meat-free and indulging in Mushroom Risotto, Chilled Coconut Puree and Sea Salt Coffee.

Ending off the day at Tart Blanc, a hidden gem in Millenia Walk that we really love, treat yourselves to their signature Blood Orange Tart and popular Peach & Salted Egg Yolk Tart.

HOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN AN INVITE

If you would like to be part of this Millenia Walk food journey and to feast with us, here is how you can participate:

1. Follow Millenia Walk on Instagram, and leave a comment in this post to tell us why you would like to join us for the Food Trail. Please include your Instagram username in the comment.

2. Share this post on your FB timeline.

3. We will be picking 10 readers, and everyone can bring a +1 along for this.

4. Winners will be notified by email on 10 September 2015 12pm.

UPDATED ON 10 SEP: The winners are Ai Lian, Natalie, Xuewen, Danielle Tay, Sarah Lim, Pamela Khoo, Wanting, Eric, Tang Cihui, and Abigail Tay.

Millenia Walk Food Trail
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Date: 19 September 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 2.30pm – 5pm

How to get to Millenia Walk on 19 September:

By Car / Taxi:
1. From ECP (towards City): Exit Rochor Road (Exit 15) and enter from Temasek Boulevard
2. From MCE (towards ECP): Exit Central Boulevard (Exit 2), turn into Sheares Avenue towards ECP, exit Rochor Road and enter from Temasek Boulevard

By MRT:
Take the circle line and alight at Promenade Station (Exit A or B)

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

We always love a good mall that has varied F&B options, so that whenever we are in the mood for, there is something we can turn to and count on for a satisfying meal. Millenia Walk is one of those. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore, with many hotels and attractions in the vicinity, Millenia Walk is your answer to lunch meetings, coffee breaks and more.

They have a list of understated F&B outlets who are always introducing new goodies and seasonal features to reward your taste buds, and this Christmas, we have a line-up of specials to share. From simple snacks to gastronomical meals to sassy sweets, they are about to entice you with festive treats and promotions.

There are also vouchers to be won and prizes to walk away with, so read on to find out the best of Millenia Walk’s Christmas dining 2014 and the surprises that await you this Christmas!

COMMUNE CAFE & BISTRO NO. 50

More people know Commune for their quirky furniture, but do you know the Millenia Walk’s outlet has an extended sit-down area for cafe-hoppers too? They bake splendid waffles, and it is one so fragrant that we can never get sick of it.

This Christmas, hop by Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50 for a surprise treat – Churros Waffles ($8.00)! Yes, it sounds impossible, but the rendition comes with a generous douse of cinnamon powder and sugar, and a scoop of salted caramel ice-cream. If you do not have a sweet tooth, how about a serving of delicious turkey and cranberry sandwich ($9.00)?

Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50′s Christmas promotions start from 1 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #02-50
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 1038
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

FIKA SWEDISH CAFE & BISTRO

Well-loved for its halal Swedish food, Fika sits at Millenia Walk with a strong following, and this Christmas, they are rewarding their supporters’ taste buds with a palette of festive goodies.

Fika will be launching its Christmas Platter (S$35.90) which comprise slices of roasted turkey, smoked salmon, boiled eggs & Swedish roe, Lingonberry jam, Swedish pickled herring, red beet salad, soft dark rye bread as well as Fika’s much-lauded homemade Swedish meatballs.

Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro’s Christmas promotions start from 13 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-20
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 7234
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

JOE & DOUGH

A perennial favourite among executives, Joe & Dough is run by an inspirational local couple that takes their coffee seriously. Conveniently located at business districts, Joe & Dough is well-loved for their brew and sandwiches ($9.50).

For Christmas, enjoy a serving of turkey breast ham and cranberry sandwich ($9.50) with Brie cheese and wild rocket. The contrast of Brie cheese is brilliant, and it truly complements the turkey ham slices. You can have your fruit cake fix here, else they have really adorable gingerbread man cookies ($3.20) too. Nothing too fanciful , nothing too expensive. Just good ol’ festive delights that you can count on when you need to take a break.

Joe & Dough’s Christmas promotions start from 15 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #02-31
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 0938
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 7pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

MADAM SAIGON

For many years now, Madam Saigon is well-loved for their honest Vietnamese food, especially the signature Beef Pho (S$10.90). The chefs are from Vietnam, and their strict training and deep passion for home-style cooking translates to an authentic Vietnamese affair that will not have your wallet take a beating.

Besides the classic Vietnamese dishes, Madam Saigon also has a party tray menu for takeaway and is ideal for your Christmas parties at home. The Madam Saigon Sample (S$59) can serve a party of 10 and it comes with fried spring rolls, prawn summer roll, chicken salad and spice wings.

Madam Saigon’s Christmas promotions start from 14 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-26
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 3831
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

US Chain Outback Steakhouse brings you value-for-money steak options this Christmas. Choose from Steak & Ribs Combo (S$39.90) and Seasoned & Seared Prime Rib (S$37.90 for 10 oz, S$39.90 for 12 oz) – both featuring generous portions to satisfy your inner carnivore. We really enjoyed the Sirloin and Grilled Shrimp (S$34.90), because it is always hard to pick either meat or seafood, but we get the best of both worlds for this combo!

Every order from the selection of specialty cuts and combos comes along with a complimentary glass of wine. Terms & conditions apply.

Millenia Walk #01-114
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6837 3242
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PATISSERIE G

Think classic French sweets when you step into Patisserie G. The selection is very inviting, and we do not remember anything that would disappoint. The pastry chefs are a bunch of exuberant and passionate people, and they are always creating miracles to give you the sweetest pleasure.

This Christmas, drop by for a selection of festive goodies or pack them as gifts. Mojito and yuzu raspberry marshmallows($8.00 / 80g), chocolate and cranberry nougat($15.00/ 120g), alcohol-infused fruit cake ($42.00/loaf) , green tea cranberry cookies($15.00), and our favourite bacon and cheese shortbread ($15.00) . We promise you the shortbread will be life-changing. Free deliveries available for order above $180. Terms & conditions apply.

Patisserie G’s Christmas promotions start from 1 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri 8am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PAULANER BRÄUHAUS

Along with its world-famous Paulaner beers brewed on site according to the German purity law of 1516, Paulaner Brähaus also offers an array of Bavarian dishes – pork knuckles, sausages, selection of German cold cuts, Beef Goulash…

For Christmas 2014, this popular German microbrewery & restaurant is presenting a celebratory Bavarian Christmas set menu (S$55) that comes with a glass of sparking rose. Start off your Christmas feast with a Bavarian Soup, choose from mains which include Roast Turkey Breast or Traditional Bavarian style Roast Lamb Leg, and end off the meal with a Puff Pastry Cherry Tart.

Paulaner Bräuhaus’s Christmas Promotions start from 5 to 26 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-01
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6883 2572
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TART BLANC

It is no secret that we love our tarts, even more so when they come in creative combinations and compositions. We seek solace in Tart Blanc’s offerings, because the pastry chef always knows the way to our hearts.

Festive creations include a chocolate pear walnut tart with a poached pear middle and walnut praline glaze($7.50) , fruit cake tart with brown butter cheese($7.50), and a beautiful cake mousse with lemon glaze. But we know all of you are such Instagram addicts, so we’d tell you to go for the extremely cute snowman cream puff with chestnut earl grey($7.50). Tart Blanc’s Christmas promotions start from 24 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-102
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

WINE UNIVERSE

For non-conventional cuisine, celebrate Christmas with some Swiss food. Wine Universe sits prominently at the west entrance of Millenia Walk, and the owners and their guests love the breezy space for its cosy and friendly ambiance.

We’d tell you that they serve awesome Rosti (S$20) with smoked salmon. But if you are more adventurous, go for the Beef Tartar (S$35) and Gambas Risotto al Safrono (S$29)

Millenia Walk #01-107
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 0717
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 12midnight
Sat: 5pm – 12midnight
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

MILLENIA WALK CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS 2014

From 15 November to 25 December, spend S$250 and receive a box of macarons (worth S$15) from Patisserie G. With S$500 spent, get a Black and White Forest Christmas Cake (S$56) from Conrad Centennial Singapore, made specially for Millenia Walk customers. Also, stand a chance to win S$4,000 worth of travel vouchers and other prizes with every S$50 spent at Millenia Walk. Terms & conditions apply.

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the festive season with your little ones at Millenia Walk. On 22, 23, 29 & 30 Nov 2014 (1pm to 4pm), sign up for hourly sessions of DIY Gingerbread House, Christmas Tree Ornaments & Balloon Sculpting with every $150 spent.

For more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk, go to www.milleniawalk.com, and like them on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk Singapore.

One of the things that we did not know about Millenia Walk, until we went on a food tour around the mall recently, is that there are so many good dessert hideouts that will make you go weak in the knees.

Among all the unique food places that we have tried at Millenia Walk, the two joints that stood out were Patisserie G and Tart Blanc. The former is a locally-founded patisserie that offers an amazing array of French cakes, pastries and desserts; the latter is an absolute gem that specialises in tart-based desserts. We are head over heels in love with Tart Blanc’s raspberry praline tart!

And to our Muslim friends, when you dine at Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro, be sure to save room for their red velvet cake and cheesecake. Rainbow cake lovers have to try MEDZS’ rendition, which is soft, moist, and pretty. And how can we say no to the freshly baked waffles from Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50?

Other desserts that are worth trying at Millenia Walk are the chocolate lava cakes from 3 Inch Sin; lemongrass & ginger ice cream from Ruby, Thai Inspired Cuisine; and the panna cotta from Bel Mondo.

By the way, do you know that Millenia Walk currently has an ongoing Nosh on the Finer Side promotion (till 3 August 2014) with different treats every day? For more details of the promotions, go to www.milleniawalk.com and like them on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk Singapore.