Antoinette - Treats of Opulence

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It is just another day hanging out at the second floor of my regular haunt, Millenia Walk, when I notice a new cafe on the ground floor. It is impossible to miss it due to the display of beautiful, tantalizing-looking cakes, flushes of gold on the decor and the posh interior of black walls with a chandelier and yellow spotlights. So naturally, we decide to check it out after our lunch.

As a huge fan of all things coconut and gula melaka, I want so much to try the odeh odeh Japanese soufflé pancakes when I see it in the menu. But I am too full after lunch at Tomi, so I go for the cakes instead.

Superlova is as pretty as the roses it was created from. And in the taste department, it is sweet bliss due to the sweet aroma of rose that is further enhanced by the lychee fruit hidden within the smooth rose mousse. The thin cake sponge encased within adds a nice dimension to the texture. I also love the rose meringue sticks decked on top of the cake. They are sinful melt-in-your-mouth sugary treats. The rose macaron is oh-so-good, featuring the nutty aroma of almond and the chewy texture with no caves in the shells that define a macaron well-made. The raspberry jam introduces shots of excitement with its tangy taste to balance the sweetness of the rose mousse. As a fan of rose-based confectionery, I definitely like this creation a lot and the variation in taste and texture makes it interesting.

Antoinette is like the bestseller of Antoinette’s repertoire of offerings, so I order it without hesitation. The flavour of earl grey is very pronounced in this cake, which can be a boon or bane, depending on personal preference. It adds something different to the chocolatey mousse, which can be exciting. On the other hand, if one is expecting a rich chocolate cake wholly devoted to showcasing pure decadent tastes of chocolate, the strong taste of earl grey maybe distracting instead. I like the raspberry coulis as the acidity of this fruit actually highlights the velvety, rich taste of chocolate.

One of the best reasons to come here to enjoy some exquisite desserts is of course the ambience. Bathed in soft yellow light, the place looks so chic. It is like the cool, sophisticated place to hang out at to be cool. The great, enthusiastic and friendly service crew all the more makes lounging here a pleasure.

And yes, I am still waiting for the chance to come here again to try other cakes and that odeh odeh pancake.

My Thoughts: Very Nice!

This cafe is no longer in operation.

Fromajewel Matcha

If one likes matcha and cream cheese, this cute little blocks of smooth, light cream cheese imbued with matcha will sure to please.

Country of origin: Japan

Where to get this: Cold Storage supermarkets

Noriten Seaweed Tempura Crisps

This snack get the thumbs-up from me because texture wise, the combined crispiness of seaweed and deep fried dough works. Taste wise, I like the spiciness of horseradish, which goes very well with the umami of the seaweed. I do wish I had gotten a second packet when I had first taken my first bite of this snack.

Country of origin: Japan
Where to get this: Well, I got this from a fair held at Yishun Northpoint

the ice-cream & cookie co. Chendol Ice-cream

Chendol ice-cream!!! At last!!! It is a wonder why no one comes up with this awesome creation sooner. Chendol is a beloved dessert that hits all the right notes with the creaminess and nutty flavour of coconut, the toasty flavour of caramel in the sweet gula melaka and smooth, gelatinous texture of the refreshing pandan jelly. And the creaminess is doubled in the ice-cream version. In fact, this dairy-free cold dessert is on par with its dairy counterparts when it comes to creaminess.

I absolutely love it. Now I can enjoy chendol anytime of the day without going out. Woot! Just found out that there is a new flavour, Odeh Odeh, I cannot wait to try it.

Update: I have finally tried Odeh Odeh and it is officially my favourite non-dairy ice-cream. Smooth, fragrant pandan ice cream paired with swirls of intensely flavoured gula melaka syrup and chewy coconut mochi, it is a winner in both taste and texture.

And I had tried their sandwiches. They are good! The toasty aroma of cookies works so well with the smooth creaminess of ice cream.

Country of Origin: Singapore (coconuts are from Thailand)
Where to get it: NTUC, Cold Storage Supermarkets and Redmart