G’day, Singapore!
Guess what our friends from Down Under have gifted us?
Gelato Messina, a famous Australian gelato chain, has opened its first-ever outlet in Singapore.
Here’s the lowdown on what to expect.
The gelato brand has swapped its “mate” for “bro”, bringing 40 flavours to our sunny island, including five Singapore-exclusive gelato flavours.
These include Kaya Toast, Tau Huay (silken tofu), Singapore, How Are You Durian?, Teh Tarik, and Yolk’s On You.
While most of these are taken directly from their inspirations, Singapore, How Are You Durian? and Yolk’s On You, are densely packed with other indulgent elements.
Singapore, How Are You Durian? is a coconut gelato with durian jam and durian cake, while Yolk’s On You combines salted egg yolk with gula melaka caramel.
As for non-local flavours, they include Hokey Pokey, Boysenberry, and more.
Our lactose-intolerant friends have not been forgotten! Eight sorbet options await, like Salted Coconut & Mango Salsa, Passion Fruit, and more.
Did I also mention the sorbets are vegan? That means fewer headaches looking for the gelato spot that fits everyone’s needs.
Cost-wise, I’ll admit your wallet might feel a bit of a pinch — single scoops go for S$7.50, while a double costs S$10, and a triple is S$12.
Cone and cup options are available at the same price.
In this case, judging by the prices, the more you scoop, the less you spend on each individually, and the more smiles you get (This is girl-math approved).
If you’re still unsure about giving it a swirl, don’t worry, as I’m here with our review.
We got three flavours — Tiramisu, Panna Cotta w/ Fig Jam & Amaretti, and Kaya Toast.
Scooping into Kaya Toast, I’ll have to say that this is the real deal — no soft serve here.
The OG dish is incorporated down to the T. You’ll find kaya jam in the mix, as well as toasted bread chunks.
Kaya jam itself is pretty sweet, but this gets the ultimate Asian compliment of “not too sweet” whilst remaining true to the original coconut taste.
We were also pleasantly surprised that the toasted bread chunks weren’t soggy at all, making for a complementary crunch!
If you’re not ready to cone-mit to the locally-inspired items, try the signature flavours instead. Tiramisu was yet another showstopper. Just like Kaya Toast, you’ll find actual sponge cake inside.
However, while it tasted like tiramisu, it lacked an alcohol flavour. Nevertheless, this is still a treat perfect for tiramisu lovers.
And finally, the Panna Cotta w/ Fig Jam & Amaretti is a great fruity option.
Smooth and creamy, the Amaretti biscuits provided nice bits of contrasting texture while the panna cotta base had subtle sweetness. And for a fruity finish, the fig jam’s flavour was present in every bite.
All in all, you’re in great hands no matter which flavour you try at Gelato Messina. So don’t say I didn’t warn you that you might just come back for seconds (or thirds, I won’t judge).
Ready to taste the hype at Gelato Messina?
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Photos by Eunice Tan.
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