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7 Romantic Dessert Spots For Couples Who Love To Gaze Into Each Other’s Eyes

There’s nothing like ending a romantic date on a sweet note with some amazing dessert. Cue: warm dark lighting, soothing music, and decadent dessert to share. All while staring into your date’s eyes. Without further ado, we present a list of 7 Romantic Dessert Spots in Singapore!

Because, the only way to her heart is dessert.

1. Privé

What better way to end your date than with a dessert by the river? In the day, Privé Keppel is a relaxed restaurant-bistro and in the evening, a sophisticated and intimate space with picturesque waterfront views.

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Privé Keppel
Address: 2 Keppel Bay Vista
Click Privé Asian Civilisations Museum
Address: 1 Empress Place
Click Privé CHIJMES
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-33
Click Privé Clarke Quay
Address: 3C River Valley Road #01-09
Click 2. PS Café

PS Café is the perfect place for a romantic date night.

The Ann Siang Hill branch is particularly sleek and posh with its dark, dimly lit interiors and Victorian style décor. The other branches, Dempsey Hill, Palais Renaissance and Paragon, are also romantic dessert spots as well. Take your pick!

Enjoy an intimate ambience while indulging in their drool-worthy desserts like Toffee Date Pudding, Pecan Pie and more!

PS Café Ann Siang Hill
45 Ann Siang Road (ASH), #02-02
Click PS Café Palais Renassance
390 Orchard Road, #02-09A Palais Renaissance
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri: 11:30AM – 11:00PM
Sat, Sun, PH: 9:30AM – 11:00PM

PS Café Dempsey Hill
28B Harding Road, Tanglin Village (Dempsey Road)
ClickPS Café Paragon
290 Orchard Road, #03-41/44 The Paragon
Opening hours:
Daily, 9:30AM – 10:00PM

Indulge in the decadent Edible Garden; a light strawberries and cream cheesecake with a shot of passionfruit and lychee liquer. Or try one of the most Instagram-worthy desserts The Ginger Garden ($12); a young ginger root crumble with ginger flower sherbet, crisp banana fritters and edible flowers!

What better way to end off your date with a slow stroll and star-gazing in the Botanic Gardens?

The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 5pm, 6:30pm – 10pm; Sat, Sun & PH: 8am – 10pm

4. Henri Charpentier

Of course, Henri Charpentier makes the list! There is no doubt that it is one of the best romantic dessert spots in Singapore.

A Japanese French-style patisserie chain known for its signature cakes and pastries, the flambé desserts here are absolutely divine.

With such ambience and decor, you’ll surely gaze into your partner’s eyes for hours.

Impress your date with the stunning Dome ($29), a chocolate-coated sphere of chocolate parfait biscuit set on fire (with liqueur) in front of you. What you will see next is the sphere melting.

Before digging in, strawberry sauce is poured over so you can enjoy a smooth mix of fresh strawberries, melting chocolate and crunchy textures.

Another must-try is Crepe Suzette ($22); two slices of thin crepes that go aflame before your very eyes, when the server pours heated Grand Marnier cognac liqueur into the hot pan.

Delight your sweetheart’s tastebuds with the aromatic blend of buttery silky soft crepes and flaming orange-flavoured liqueur.

Henri Charpentier Dempsey
9A Dempsey Road
Click 5. JAAN

Perched on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford, Jaan is one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. It offers a breath-taking view of the Singapore skyline facing the Marina Bay district.

Head here after dinner to enjoy a dessert in the clouds with your sweetheart.

The Choconuts Grand Cru ($28) is a must-try. With a super indulgent combination of peanut butter, chocolate, Tanariva mousse and home-made macadamia nut ice cream, this dessert is a winner.

JAAN Restaurant
2 Stamford Road, 70F Swissotel The Stamford
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm; 7pm – 10pm

6. Stellar at 1-Altitude

Head up to Singapore’s highest dining venue, Stellar, to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Relaxed and unpretentious, indulge in desserts with your loved one at this sky high restaurant.

A snazzy alfresco rooftop bar is available, if that’s what you prefer.

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Stellar
#62-01, One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place
Click 7. 2am: Dessert Bar

Nestled in the bustling Holland Village, s its name suggests, it opens till 2am and has made a name for itself for its beautiful artistic desserts by Celebrity Pastry Chef Janice Wong.

Enjoy the night with your sweetheart while appreciating dessert art and its unique flavours; Earl Grey Bergamot Chocolate Mousse, Fruits of the Forest and Cherry, Vanilla Whisky Ice Cream, Cotton Candy and more all lovingly put together in the Cacao Forest ($24), or the beautiful Kyoto Garden ($24) made of Ginger Flower Ganache, Orange Blossom Ice Cream Rock, Pistachio Sponge and Parfait!

2am: Dessert Bar
21A Lorong Lipur Holland Village
Opening Hours:
6pm – 2am

Whether you need to impress your date or add a little more spice to your relationship, we know these romantic dessert spots are for couples who would like to gaze into each other’s eyes for hours while enjoying dessert!

Also, read Date Ideas: 9 Under-The-Radar Activities That Will Guarantee A Loving Good Time!

A Food Guide To Holland Village – Booze, Sweets, International Cuisine

Perhaps you’ve been to Holland Village one too many times but always find yourself going back to the same old spots, or maybe you’re unfamiliar with the area and want to check out this popular district. Here are some delicious places that you should check out- you’ll realise that options are abound!

Sanpoutei Ramen

Their classic Shoyu ramen is deliciously savoury, as is the creamy Tonkatsu ramen with generous slices of char siew. That said, their amazing broth would probably make any type of ramen taste good. The broth is boiled for six hours with vegetables, chicken, pork bone, and other ingredients specially flown in from Japan.

Breko Cafe

Breko is a casual joint serving Western mains and regular cafe fare. You’ll find everything from eggs on toast, to steak and pasta, to beer bites and alcohol at night. This cafe isn’t known for any fancy themes or decor, but its laid-back ambience and welcoming vibe makes it easy to step in for a bite when you’re wandering around the area.

Kinara

If you can’t get enough of the aromatic spices of Indian cuisine, head to this understated dining spot for authentic North Indian food. Popular favourites include the creamy butter chicken, the flavourful Kastoori kebab, and the spicy chicken masala.

Also read: Where To Get Your Salted Egg Yolk Croissant Fix!

Cafe Siem Reap

At the corner of the street, Cafe Siem Reap serves up delectable regional fare, bistro-style. The cafe is named after the gateway to the iconic Angkor Wat temple, and offers everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to Laotian laksa. They have happy hour promotions too, so grab a drink and chill out with your friends after the meal!

Cafe Siem Reap
Address: 43 Lorong Mambong, 277698
Phone: 6468 5798
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 3pm-1am, Friday & Saturday 3pm-2am, Sunday 3pm-12am

d’Good Cafe

This three storey cafe is known for being an Instagram-worthy hangout, with beautiful decor and the oh-so-hipster glass-bottled cold brews. Expect to face crowds that flock to the place, even on weekdays. That aside, they serve up coffee, cakes, and standard cafe fare, including mains like pasta and sandwiches.

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar

Can’t get enough of pizza? Try the pizza from Crust, they’re a level above your typical pizza. Every pizza is freshly made, with gourmet sauces and generous toppings. The half-and-half is perfect for the fickle-minded; just share two different pizza flavours with your crew if you can’t decide! While you’re at it, try their BBQ chicken as it’s a fan favourite.

Gaia Korean Restaurant

At this Korean grill, the BBQ meats take the spotlight with a selection of tender chicken, pork, and beef. Wrap your meat of choice in a piece of lettuce, throw in some garlic, top it off with some gochujang, and eat it the way Koreans do. Apart from the meat, crowd favourites include their seafood pancake and the army stew.

Nakhon Kitchen

Craving some pad thai or some rich green curry? Nakhon Kitchen has got you covered. This popular Thai spot draws in the crowd for a good reason- the food tastes amazingly authentic. If Thai cuisine is your meal of choice, Nakhon Kitchen is the perfect place to go.

El Patio & Wine Bar

Fans of Mexican food, you’ll be glad to know that there’s a Mexican joint along Holland Village. The decor is as colourful as the food, with vibrant murals on the walls. Head in for some of their meaty tacos with generous toppings and a classic sangria. Expect to hear the beats of Latin American tunes livening up the space especially as the night draws near!

The Pit Restaurant & Bar

This quiet restaurant is best known for being a microbrewery, with unique handcrafted brews. Coupled with bar snacks like their savoury Buffalo Wings and perfectly marinated Pork Ribs, this makes a great spot for a chill night out.

Also read: 12 Irresistible Snacks You Would Have Loved As A 90s Kid!

2am dessert bar

A fine-dining restaurant that boasts an amazing menu of deconstructed sweet treats, 2am dessert bar is on our radar for some of the most intriguing dessert items. Highlights include the Cassis Plum, a sweet yet potent alcoholic sphere that incorporates tastes of cassis and elderflower with yoghurt foam and plum liqueur. The crumbly green tea tart is a hit as well.

Project Acai

This is the place to go for health nuts and smoothie-lovers. As its name suggests, Project Acai is known for their acai fruit bowls and smoothies, topped with a variety of other fruits like strawberry and banana. This is also the first acai-themed cafe of its kind in Singapore.

Project Acai
Address: 27 Lorong Liput, Holland Village, 277738
Phone: 6463 1957
Opening hours: 11:30am–10pm daily

With handcrafted brews, deconstructed desserts, and everything from Korean to North Indian cuisine, prepare to eat your heart out at Holland Village. Which of these places do you want to try?

(Header image credit: original image by Qi Wei Fong (Flickr), edited by author.)

The Best High Tea Spots For All Occasions That Will Leave You Feeling Blissful!

From traditional English high tea sets to Peranakan-inspired ones complete with rainbow kueh lapis, we’ve rounded up what we reckon are eight of Singapore’s best high tea spots. You’re in for a real treat!

1. For retro vibes

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House @ Dempsey’s revamped Hi-Tea buffet (SGD30++) works up a treat with deviled eggs, bite-sized pizzas and all kinds of fries – there’s your standard truffle option, and taro-flavoured ones that are strangely addictive. Also, score 10% off your bill when you come dressed in your vintage best! 

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3. For a quiet escape

We have a secret. There is a way to avoid the chatty tai tais who spend their afternoons at TWG or Marmalade Pantry.

5. For an unconventional afternoon tea
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For anyone who loves a sweet treat, but don’t want it to be too sinful. In our saturated, high tea-lovin’ market rampant with tai tais, tai tai wannabes and everything in-between, 2amDessert Bar holds its own – and we’re huge fans.

Standouts from its high tea set (SGD52++) are the BBQ lo mai gai and popping candy chocolate moelleux.

2am Dessert Bar
High Tea Hours: Tue – Sun, 3 – 6pm
21A Lorong Liput, Holland Village

7. For the nature lovers

Sitting within the Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay is Pollen, with its lush greenery and plenty of natural light.

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Its afternoon tea set (SGD38++) is a resplendent mix of open-faced sandwiches (think chicken liver parfait with verjus gel and cocoa nibs) and banana cake topped with salted caramel Chantilly cream (a fancier name for whipped cream). Reservations recommended.

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Pollen at Gardens By The Bay
High Tea Hours: 3pm – 5pm daily
Pollen Terrace, 18 Marina Gardens Drive

8. For Instagram-worthy pictures

Anti:dote is an Instagram lover’s dream: high tea (SGD45++) begins with your choice of truffled scrambled eggs or dim sum, followed by an impressive selection of sweets in a white chest of drawers.

It may seem a bit gimmicky, but the food is on point: confit duck rilette with foie gras sandwiches, rose lychee macarons on popsicle sticks, and TWG teas all ‘round.

Be sure to make bookings – it’s strictly by reservation.

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Anti:dote
High Tea Hours:
Weekdays 3pm – 5pm
Weekends 12pm – 2pm and 3pm – 5pm
80 Bras Basah Road, Level 1, Fairmont, Raffles City

With a high tea set for every budget, all that’s left is to gather your friends and have one heck of a relaxing afternoon – you deserve it!

The Most Indulgent Desserts In Singapore That Will Leave You Feeling Pampered & Awed!

It’s mid-week and you’ve worked hard. Nothing soothes a tired soul like a good cafe and indulgent desserts. At DiscoverSG, we understand the need to pamper yourself, especially when life is so tough. We’ve got you covered, from flammable ice cream, and molten green tea desserts to a fancy chocolate and gold cake. Take a break and indulge in dessert!

Baked Alaska from Antoinette

A French patisserie and tea salon named after the last queen of France, the desserts at Antoinette are as classy as the decor. Of note, their Baked Alaska is a popular pick, with flamed Grand Marnier liquor poured over the blackcurrant meringue, containing vanilla ice cream with ‘griotte’ cherries cooked in kirsch, orange confit and almond nougatine. This is not only a party in your mouth, but on the table too!

Le Vacherin de la Reine from Antoinette

Not just indulgent, but also pretty. This dessert tempts and delights! First off, everything on the plate is edible, from the flowers to the fluffy spun sugar decoration. The highlight is the pink rose meringue, which hides the yuzu cream, vanilla creme chantilly and vanilla ice-cream filling that pairs perfectly with the decadent meringue casing and the strawberries on the side. Irresistible!

Antoinette
30 Penhas Rd, Singapore 208188
#02-33 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery
62933121, 68369527

Tsujirihei Green Tea Tart from 2am: dessert bar

You’ve heard of chocolate lava, but what about green tea lava? That’s what you’ll get when you cut open this green tea tart. The molten green tea centre isn’t overly sweet, and it goes extremely well with the crumbly tart and the sherbet on the side.  2am : dessert bar is known for a variety of other innovative dessert creations, but for green tea lovers, this is the standout pick.

2am: dessert bar
21A Lorong Liput, Holland Village 277733
Tue – Fri: 3pm – 2am
Sat, Sun: 2pm – 2am
closed on Mondays

Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone From Sunday Folks

A hot favourite dessert place on Burpple, Sunday Folks never serves up a boring cone, with the variety of toppings including Royce’s chocolate cubes, caramel popcorn, souffle cheesecake squares, fancy pocky sticks and more. As for the soft serve, their Earl Grey Lavender and Sea Salt Gula Melaka are hot favourites.

Sunday Folks
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, 278116
Tue – Fri: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat, Sun: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed on Mondays

Sticky Date Pudding from PS. Cafe

The well-known PS. Cafe does the classic sticky date pudding just right, with the warm pudding topped off with butterscotch sauce and a scoop of sweet vanilla ice cream. This is one of the must-try desserts if you’re visiting the cafe for the first time!

Double Chocolate Blackout Cake from PS. Cafe

Also served with ice cream, expect two generous layers of moist chocolate cake topped with rich dark chocolate ganache. Many have taken to Instagram to dub this moist chocolatey goodness as one of the best chocolate cakes they’ve had.

PS. Cafe
The Disgruntled Chef for this spin on the regular Magnum ice cream.