Exploring desserts from all over the world at Parkway Parade!
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Do you have a sweet tooth? From classic local desserts, exquisite confectionery from Italy and Canada, to delicious bakes from Japan and South Korea – be spoilt for choice! Dive right in as we explore desserts around the world, right here at Parkway Parade.
Close-to-the-heart local specialties
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Established right here in Singapore, Chalk Farm (#B1-83M) is a confectionery shop that makes desserts with local unique flavours. Their local flavours include a Gula Melaka Chiffon – coated in a smooth Gula Melaka buttercream and layered with feathery chiffon layers, the light and airy cake pairs exquisitely with its silky frosting!
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For durian lovers, their Burnt Durian Cheesecake is a hot take on the trendy Basque cheesecake with a unique local spin. Soft, creamy, and made with Mao Shan Wang, this is a perfect cake to indulge with fellow durian lovers!
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Another local bakery, Cedele (#B1-83D), has a range of delightful uniquely Singaporean flavours too. Their delectable Coconut Gula Melaka Cake is filled with a compote made with young coconuts, layers of rich, Gula Melaka sponge, and covered in a light coconut cream. Coated generously with toasted coconut flakes, the contrasting textures make it a satisfying dessert!
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Their Mango Lassi Cake features bouncy sponge layers that are filled with fresh mangoes in a smooth and aromatic mango cream. Topped with a tangy yogurt frosting, this cake is soft, sweet, and charming – it definitely gives you a burst of tropical sunshine with every bite!
Italian Indulgence
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Venchi (#01-07/08) is a bean-to-bar gourmet Italian chocolatier, that processes raw cocoa beans into final products themselves. This allows them to control every step in the chocolate-making process, which results in an exquisite, rich, and smooth-tasting chocolate. Known throughout Italy for their Nougatine chocolates, they are made from a longstanding, secret recipe dating back to 1905. Italian hazelnuts are crumbed, caramelised, and then covered in a delightful 60% dark chocolate – making it a harmonious and sophisticated blend of goodness!
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Their Chocoviar range comes in bars, spreads, truffles, and has a variety of flavours – from pistachio, crema cacao, stracciatella, crème brulée, and more! They also offer vegan, extra dark, and gluten-free options, letting you choose the chocolate that best suits your preferences.
A Taste of Canada
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Founded in Canada by a famous hockey player of the same name, Tim Hortons (#01-02 & K42) is a coffeehouse chain that has become a beloved, Canadian cultural icon. Most famous throughout North America for their donuts, you can’t go wrong with a Classic Glazed – a soft, white, cake donut that’s covered in a thin, sugary glaze. Their Boston Cream Donut is a chocolate-coated, pillowy, yeast-based donut that's filled with a smooth, vanilla custard that’s oozy with every bite.
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Pair these with their Maple Cinnamon Latte – rich, smooth, and perfectly spiced, it’s the ultimate, Canadian experience of maple syrup and cinnamon. This combination is perfection, like a warm hug on a wet rainy day.
Japanese Gems
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Mister Donut (#01-16) is a Japanese donut company that takes pride in making a variety of donuts. Their Pon De Ring line is one of the most popular flavors in Japan for its chewy, mochi-mochi consistency.
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Classics include Old Fashioned Chocolate, which is a cake donut that’s slightly crispy on the outside, and crumbly inside. Half dipped in chocolate, it goes hand-in-hand with hot coffee or tea. Their elegant French Cruller is made from choux pastry, and it has a light, crispy exterior which melts in your mouth! Best of all, you could savour these delightful treats for breakfast, as a mid-day snack or a late-night indulgence.
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You can always count on Beard Papa’s (#B1-60) to bring you Japan’s unique flavour profiles. All-time classics include their Custard Cream Puff – made with their signature fluffy choux pastry, and filled with a smooth and rich custard cream filling, this will make an excellent mid-day pick-me-up.
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Their Kaze Kaze is an éclair-shaped, choux pastry topped with a batter of toasted, chopped almonds. Baked to perfection and filled with their signature creamy custard, the contrasting crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures is a novel way to enjoy cream puffs.
Korean Classics
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Take a bite of dal.komm COFFEE & COFFEE BAR’s (#01-K33/K34) Honey Hotteok, a classic, sweet, Korean comfort food, and be instantly transported to the streets of Myeongdong! Served piping hot, this pancake is filled with warm, gooey brown sugar with chopped nuts, an indulgent blend of sweetness and contrasting textures!
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Made of croissant and shaped like a muffin, their sweet and delightful Honey Cruffin is the perfect treat after a busy week. Topped with whipped cream, this is an easy, kid-friendly dessert that is loved by many!
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When in search of delightful patisseries, Paris Baguette (#01-K3 & K43) has got you covered. As a Korean-owned, French-style bakery, they have a range of traditional Korean breads as well as French pastries for your every craving. Korean classics include their Sweet Chestnut Peanut Crumble Bread – with a peanut crumble atop a chestnut roll, every bite is a sweet taste of autumn flavours and warmth! Made with croissants, their Almond Croissant Cracker is a unique take on French biscottes. Topped with sliced, toasted almonds and daintily dusted with icing sugar, it delivers just the right crunch.
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Their Signature Silky Roll Cake is infused with rich butter cream and comes in a variety of flavours, it definitely makes a perfect gift for the sweet tooth in your life.
Discover some of the best sweets and desserts at Parkway Parade, just a few steps away from Marine Parade Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line!
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