There are many interesting spots in Joo Chiat. However, 囍食甜品 Ecstatic Desserts is a particularly charming place where visitors will find desserts that go beyond the usual options served in shopping malls or typical contemporary cafes.
Ecstatic Desserts in Joo Chiat
Situated along the vibrant neighbourhood of Joo Chiat, Ecstatic Desserts operates quietly on the second level of an old shophouse.
Visitors may first spot a ground-floor signboard displaying the shop’s name and its signature items. In the evening, a light projection onto the pavement alerts customers that Ecstatic Desserts is located on the second floor.
A narrow staircase, decorated with framed dessert photographs, leads patrons up to the compact second-floor space. The signboard at the entrance reads “Xi Shi Dessert”, as “Xi Shi” is a transliteration of the Chinese name “囍食”.
The interior is cosy, accommodating roughly 10 to 12 dine-in patrons at most across a few small tables. However, despite its small size, the desserts cafe possesses a distinct charm. In addition, one wall features a display of handwritten notes and customer sketches, including many left by international visitors from around the world.
The menu
Ordering is handled efficiently at the front counter, where glass display cases showcase various mochi items. The menu spans a wide array of Taiwanese-style options, ranging from traditional sweet soups and ice jelly bowls to milk-based desserts and coconut ice desserts.
Below are a few screenshots of the menu.
What we tried
We ordered the Signature Sweet Soup, Mango Pomelo Cream Mochi ($4.40) and Fresh Fruit & Coconut Bowl ($8.80).
The Signature Sweet Soup was a refreshing nourishing dessert featuring a fungus soup base filled with peach gum, lotus seeds, barley, sugar lotus, water chestnut and dried osmanthus. It had a comforting texture with a gentle, natural sweetness that felt traditional and wholesome.
The Mango Pomelo Cream Mochi was served in a bamboo steamer. The soft, stretchy mochi skin encased a filling that had a rich blend of mango cream, fresh mango and pomelo sacs. It was an enjoyable treat with delightful tropical fruit flavours alongside a satisfying, chewy texture.
Fresh Fruit & Coconut Bowl was a milk based dessert with fresh watermelon, honeydew, black grass jelly, crispy coconut flakes and various other ingredients. It was lightly sweetened. The interesting mix of items produced a very refreshing and enjoyable dessert.
Asian desserts with modern presentations
囍食甜品 Ecstatic Desserts offers delectable Asian desserts with modern presentations. Dessert enthusiasts who like interesting desserts that are carefully prepared would enjoy a visit to this desserts shop in Joo Chiat.
囍食甜品 Ecstatic Desserts
131 Joo Chiat Road #02-01
Singapore 427416, , Singapore
Tel:+65 9391 7186
Opening Hours: 12 noon – 10 pm
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