I got to know about Birds of Paradise when I passed by a long queue outside its outlet at Jewel. So when I passed by the outlet at Craig Road–well, this area is like my haunting ground on weekends–I took note to visit it one day. So the chance to do so finally comes.
This ice-cream parlour goes for the cool, minimalist style with white-washed walls, interesting tunnel-like layout and strips of lights at the corners. Most impressive is the dazzling array of ice-creams made from natural botanical ingredients. Some even have spices in them!
By the way, this is place is kind of like a social space, for socialising. So there is only a curvy bench carved out from the white wall that is available for sitting. But there is no worries about not getting a seat here because you can always stand around to chit chat and enjoy the ice-creams. There are quite a number of patrons standing around to have their ice-creams actually. And they look cool doing so. I prioritize comfort so I quickly snag a place at the cosy corner before the crowd comes in lol
Since it's my first outing here, I decide to get the safer choice of Lychee and Raspberry. Very smooth and creamy, full of the sweet floral taste of lychee and the tangy fruity flavour of raspberry. Very Nice!
Update: I grab a quick cone of Pandan ice-cream and enjoy it while doing my catwalk to Outram Park MRT. The pandan ice-cream is interestingly white in colour, which neans no artificial colour, woot! The pandan’s sweet glassy flavour is very pronounced. I like it.
The thyme cone is super crispy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Go for the cone is you don’t mind holding onto it all the time. Cup does have the advantage of the choice to set it down. But cone is more delicious.
Service is pretty good and efficient. They keep their cool even with the crowd coming in. So yup, this is really a cool place to grab an ice-cream to enjoy and be cool.
Thoughts: Totally cool place to savour good ice-creams
53 Craig Road #01-01
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
