Waffles at Ice3

Waffle with Peanut Butter Icecream

This is my second most-favourite waffle, ranked right after the ultimate Haato. Fresh machine-churned icecreams range from flavours like cinnamon apple to peanut butter and even brownie, made me lost for choice.


Waffle with Super Cheesy Strawberry Icecream ($6.90)

Perpetual pick here is the super cheesy strawberry- not too premium a version but acceptable to preference. The waffles were stunning, neutrally tasting and slightly fluffy under a dark brown crisp coating. There was also a choice of butterscotch, caramel, strawberry or chocolate sauce. yum.

Haagen's Chocolate Tree Sundae

I claimed my Free-Sundae voucher at its very last moment of validity. A two-scoop takeaway meticulously embellished with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate sticks and a fudge drizzle (bonus from a 2-pint purchase through some Fairprice promotions). I picked Summer Berries & Cream to go with that Dark Chocolate flavour... which turned out splendid compared to the intensively sweet former. No more summer berries for me next time.

Cold Rock 2

Bubblegum + White Chocolate + Flakes

At Cold Rock you get to exercise your creative juices. Here's 2 new creations by Samantha and i. Mine obviously tasted nice (:


Pistachio+Yoghurt+ Strawberries

If you can dream it, we can ice-cream it.

Haato No.1 Waffles

ahh.. my waffle-hunting finally met with some reward.

I love waffles.

So much that i once attempted a daily waffle trail in search for the best one. i made sure i sampled all the renditions i came across no matter how full i was. But sad to say, most were either mudane, forgettable or lacking in certain components.

I'm pretty fussy about my perfect waffle actually, not so much the condiments but particularly the batter. It needs to be lightly crisp on the surface and soft on the inside. Lightly fluffy yet bearing an appropriate density when chewed. Flavouring is not necessary, but it would do good if a dash is suitably added(think cinnamon at Out of the Pan).

think i found a closest match here.



Tucked in a really ulu location is an icecream parlour highly raved-about by many local newspaper and magazines. For years Haato have stood as a unique establishment offering freshly-made gelato based on traditional recipes from Japan. and it sure did impress me.

No doubts about it.
Divine waffles served with premium icecream.


Waffle with Green Tea Gelato ($6)

Watch as they make every slab of this dessert upon order with the two available machines. Toasted to perfection, the skin offers a distinct crisp and breaks into a soft warm interior as you bite it. Well-fluffy with a rich milky taste.

Double the bliss when you swallow with their remarkable gelato, creamy yet without any overwhelming sugar hints. The matcha flavour is kept subtle and lingers delightfully in the mouth.

Simply Heavenly.



Wild Berry & Sweet Potato with Chestnuts ($8.50)

Outstanding icecream paired with scrumptious waffles,
need i say more?

Haato
5 Ridgewood Close
Unit G1

Waffle Fix at Haagen Dazs

Waffle Dream ($16.80)

Presenting my longly craved-for expensive indulge... a generous birthday treat from Samantha (:

I call this a portion extortion. Any normal being would realise it is a whopping price to pay for such a small waffle slab, accompanied with two visibly mini scoops of icecream. Haagen Dazs have obviously gone thru some sizing scale-down operation- i swear the scoops used to be bigger.

Apart from the unjustified portion issue and a slight sugar overdose in their Summer Berries & Cream, i felt ultra contented with my Green Tea selection. So premium, so rich and so robust in flavour... it instantly became my personal favourite here.



Divine Sundae ($14.90)

Both the girl and Huiching had a Desirable and Divine Sundaes respectively, which gave them a choice of their preferred icecream flavours and toppings. I shall reiterate: still in the small-ball sizes.

Haagen Dazs
1 Harbourfront Walk
#02-150 VivoCity
Singapore 098585

Matcha Softserve from Yama Yuki

Green Tea Softserve ($3)

Instead of getting 6 vanilla cones at Mcdonald's, i chose to get a single pricey one at $3. Blame it on the the product differentiation.. Japanese-branded, 94% fat-free, blended with real tea leaves, free peanut toppings with the Suntec promotion coupon. Sadly, nothing fantastic detected since the green tea flavour took no effect. But i still enjoy softserve anyways.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery

Finally, i came to check out this hot-on-the-talk franchise from Australia. Cold Rock introduces a concept of making each individual's dream ice cream based on their preferences and has been a hit since it landed on our local shores. There's a whole range of icecream flavours and mix-ins available for you to select from, then watch the staffs smash everything up on a cold surface. reverse teppanyaki.


extensive variety of mix-ins


Cheesecake+Strawberry+ Strawberry Mix-ins ($5.50)
(back) Mango+Forest Berries Sorbet

A kiddies cup at $4.50 is most suitable for a try-out, plus $1 for every additional mix-in. I'm a creamy milky lover and i must say i am pretty proud of my combination. It was indeed fine premium icecream, smooth and especially delightful with those frozen bits of fruit. yummy!


I've seen a few local renditions with similar concepts such as Ice Cream Chefs, but they just don't make it so big... perhaps westernized brands are always a grade above. more professional, i'd say. All in all; wide variety, great icecream, efficient staffs and really worth a try. Only grouse was the few pathetic tables lining the sides of the pristine white store.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery
24A Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Singapore 277683
http://www.coldrock.com.sg/