This is Singapore’s Top 50 Dessert Establishments in 2023, as nominated by locals!
Sweet Spots is proud to feature the inaugural list of Singapore’s Top 50 Dessert Establishments in 2023! 1 SPOON Fluff Stack With desserts as light as buttery clouds, Fluff Stack is the go-to destination for affordable, high-quality soufflé pancakes. Plain Vanilla Plain Vanilla is a cherished brunch spot known for its chic alfresco seating, beautifully […]
Experience award-winning desserts in Museum of Ice Cream Singapore!
If you haven’t heard, the nation-wide Sweet Spots campaign has wrapped up and released 2023’s pick for the Top 50 Dessert Establishments you need to visit in Singapore! For the first time ever, local sweet tooths had a chance to nominate their favourite dessert spots for recognition in the Sweet Spots guidebook, which is this […]
We’re celebrating Singapore’s Top 50 Dessert Establishments with a Gala Dinner at MOIC!
We’re excited to announce that it’s finally time to release the very first Sweet Spots guidebook! On 10th October 2023, Sweet Spots will be presenting awards to the Top 50 Dessert Establishments and debuting the official Sweet Spots guidebook at a gala dinner at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore. The iconic establishments featured in the […]
Southeast Asia’s Answer to Berry Jam
KAYA Strawberry jam and scones are definitely delightful, but this region likes something with a richer punch for a sweet and hearty breakfast! Kaya refers to a popular coconut and egg jam in many Southeast Asian countries, which fittingly means ‘rich’ in Malay. You can most commonly find this earthy green condiment slathered on buttered […]
Would you bite into this cute lil’ tortoise?
ANG KU KUEH Resembling a glossy jewel embossed with intricate designs and decorative panels, this traditional Chinese delicacy is a common sight across markets and treat shops across East and Southeast Asia. Literally translated from Hokkien Chinese as ‘red tortoise cake’, ang ku kueh is meant to look like an ornate tortoise shell that’s often […]
The Literal Flavour Bombs of the Nunsantara Region
ONDEH ONDEH/ KLEPON This iconic traditional treat still holds the Malay Archipelago in a firm grip, and is absolutely ubiquitous in local markets and family feasts during festive occasions! The earliest record of ondeh ondeh or klepon can be traced back to the Majapahit Empire in the 12th century, and probably originated from the Indonesian […]
The Healthiest Unhealthiest Dessert – Deep Fried Fruit!
BANANA FRITTERS (GORENG PISANG) You can find this mouthwatering snack across parts of South and Southeast Asia, and these deep-fried banana fritters should definitely be on your must-try list if you’re visiting. Usually preceded by the intoxicating smell of fried batter and ripe bananas, you can find banana-laden stalls peddling crispy flavour bombs to hungry […]
The Most Convenient Dessert For The Busy Sweet Tooth
DESSERT BUNS While we definitely advise against eating while walking, there’s sometimes a place to be right now. This sucks if you’re feeling peckish for a sweet snack, so a mouthwatering dessert bun might be perfect for when you’re in a hurry! Small bakeries are a super common sight in Singapore, with a strong presence […]
Would you try ‘Tofu Brains’?
TAU HUAY (DOUHUA) This beancurd dessert goes by many names; most commonly douhua across Mandarin-speaking China, tau huay or tahu in parts of Southeast Asia and doufunao, which translates as ‘tofu brains’ in Northern China! We haven’t personally tried brains before, but if they’re delightfully jiggly, incredibly soft and filled with bracingly fresh flavour then […]
Is this the world’s oldest dessert?
LADDU Laddu, a popular treat hailing from the Indian subcontinent, may very well be one of the oldest sweets still enjoyed today. This intoxicating dessert is believed to be at least two thousand years old – the earliest record of this sweet can be found in ancient Vedic texts from the 300s BC! The origins […]
