Singapore’s ice cream scene has never had more going on.
In the past year alone, a Korean tofu gelato brand arrived and drew queues that have yet to let up, a Japanese Hokkaido institution with over 30 flavours settled deeper into the city, and several longstanding favourites relocated or expanded.
Tofu G
Minimalist wood-and-linen interior of Tofu G at Mandarin Gallery, Singapore’s first tofu gelato concept serving dairy-free frozen desserts.
Singapore’s first Korean tofu gelato brand, Tofu G traces its concept back to Gangneung, a South Korean city known for its tofu.
The gelato base uses non-GMO soybeans imported from Korea, churned continuously in small capsules throughout the day for a texture that’s noticeably lighter than standard gelato without losing creaminess.
Six flavours rotate at a time — signatures include Original Tofu, High Protein Tofu, Black Sesame, and the crowd-favourite Chodang Sweet Corn.
The Mandarin Gallery space is fitted out in Korean hanok-style wood decor, which makes it worth a visit on its own. A single scoop is $8; soft serve from $7.
Address: Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road #03-30, Singapore 238867 / Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road #B1-29, Singapore 238873
Website: tofug.sg
Birds of Paradise
One of Singapore’s most recognised gelato brands, Birds of Paradise uses botanical ingredients: Flowers, herbs, pods, and spices, to produce flavours that feel distinctly Southeast Asian.
White Chrysanthemum sorbet and Lychee Raspberry have been bestsellers for years; Midnight Gianduja is the benchmark for chocolate on this list.
Served in cones or eco-friendly sugarcane pulp cups, with multiple outlets across the island.
Address: 63 East Coast Road / Jewel Changi Airport / 53 Craig Road / 263 Beach Road
Website: birdsofparadise.sg
Azabu Sabo
A Tokyo-born dessert institution founded in 1979, Azabu Sabo has been part of Singapore’s dessert landscape long enough to be considered a fixture.
The ice cream uses Hokkaido farm-fresh milk with no artificial additives, and the range spans over 30 flavours: Green Tea, Matcha with Red Bean, Black Sesame, Salted Caramel, Lychee, Milk Tea, and Tiramisu, among others.
The Clarke Quay location is the better of the two settings: Grab a double scoop in a light Japanese wafer cone and take it riverside.
Address: Clarke Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #01-46, Singapore 059817 / Takashimaya, 391A Orchard Road #B2-07, Singapore 238873
Website: azabusabo.com.sg
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