Mochi lovers assemble!
When we talk about warabimochi places in Singapore, the first that comes to mind is Warabimochi Kamakura. After a long wait, they have finally opened their first dine-in cafe, located at Waterway Point!
The cafe is eye-catching from a mile away with its bright interior. I’d say that the seating area is pretty cosy although it’s an open concept. If you’re nosy like me, there is also a live station beside the counter where you can watch them prepare your mochi on the spot.
As a first-timer at Warabimochi Kamakura, I tried their 3-Piece with Hot Matcha Set (S$9.90), exclusive only to Waterway Point. When I first tried the warabimochi, it instantly reminded me of one of my favourite street foods, Muah Chee. Each piece of the warabimochi was coated with kuromitsu sauce and kinako powder. Initially, I thought the mochi was too sweet for my liking but it complemented the bitterness of the Hot Matcha in the set.
Out of everything I tried, my favourite is the outlet-exclusive Kuromitsu Soft Serve with Kinako Powder (S$6.90). The creamy texture of the soft serve just goes so well with the mild brown sugar flavour.
I would say that the soft serve melts pretty fast so I recommend choosing the cup over the cone especially if you’re a slow eater. Do also note that flavours change seasonally.
One can’t just go to a cafe without getting drinks, so my friends and I got the three outlet-exclusive drinks to try. We got the Rich Chocolate (S$7.90 for small, S$9.90 for medium), Chocolate Banana (S$7.90 for small, S$9.90 for medium), and Melon Milk (S$7.90 for small, S$9.90 for medium).
The Melon Milk appealed the most to my tastebuds (though to be fair, I’m a huge fan of anything melon). It was not as sweet as expected and left behind a light aftertaste of melon. I would say that this would be something children would like.
The Chocolate Banana comes with whipped cream and chocolate chips, which were very indulgent. The taste was reminiscent of those chocolate banana split I would eat as a child. All three drinks came with chewy warabimochi bits but it paired especially well with the Chocolate Banana.
All in all, I found the place pretty snug and I would definitely be thinking of the Kuromitsu Soft Serve with Kinako Powder in my sleep.
Would this dine-in cafe be next on your list?
Warabimochi Kamakura @ Waterway Point
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📍 83 Punggol Central, #01-72/73 Waterway Point West Wing, Singapore 828761
🕒 11.30am–9.30pm (Daily)
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Photos by Cheryl Lim
