![]() ![]() The detailsīirds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Beach) is at 263 Beach Rd, S199542. Fab on its own, or paired with tangy mango sorbet for a colourful tropical themed cone. It’s mega lemak, yet quite light and refreshing. It’s rich with the clean, sweet flavour of The Coconut Club’s excellent coconut milk, interspersed with juicy bits of coco flesh. If you’ve not tried BOP’s coconut sorbet - you’re missing out. Coconut & Mango Sorbet, $9 (8 DAYS Pick!) Pints go for $17 too ($20 for selected flavours). Other more conventional flavours such as Hazelnut and Pistachio are sold too.Ī single scoop of gelato starts from $5 ($9 for double additional $1 for selected flavours) top up $1 for an aromatic thyme-infused waffle cone. ![]() We counted 18 on offer during our visit, including well-loved botanical-infused options like White Chrysanthemum, Strawberry Basil and Pandan. Sadly, there are no new flavours at this new outlet. Why rubber? Your guess is as good as ours, but it looks dramatic yet elegant. Inside the roomy parlour, the decor is minimalist chic in an art gallery sort of way, with no hint of the whimsical botanical decor in some of BOP’s earlier outlets.Īside from the lovely display of pastel-hued gelato at the counter, one’s eye is drawn to a sizeable rubber plant (more precisely ficus elastica, not the same as a commercial rubber-tapping tree) suspended with chains from a glass skylight in the ceiling. Pity more seats aren’t included given the large amount of empty space in this chic outlet. The entryway is air-conditioned and heavy with the scent of thyme, courtesy of a staff member whipping up the brand’s signature waffle cones onsite. We don’t quite see the coral connection, but it’s pretty nonetheless. ![]() We’re told the cacti are meant to be “botanical representations of coral”, in line with the outlet’s beach theme (‘cos they’re on Beach Road). There are two pebble-lined benches ( which seat about five pax) tucked between live cacti and other flora in the spacious entryway leading to the gelato parlour. There’s quite a vibrant community that we’re happy to be a part of.” A huge, sleek passageway He adds: “We’re always looking for exciting new neighbourhoods to serve. If you’re wondering why Birds of Paradise opened so close to The Coconut Club (pictured above), and if the two brands are now partners, BOP’s spokesperson clarifies it “is a coincidence more than anything”. Apart from also selling said coconut sorbet by the scoop at its eatery, The Coconut Club uses it in its wonderfully lemak coconut shakes. Rather fitting, since the restaurant supplies the gelato brand with its proprietary cold-pressed coconut milk (extracted from premium MAWA coconuts brought in thrice-weekly from Malaysia) to create a collaborative Coconut Sorbet. Interestingly, this new BOP outlet is located just a couple of shophouse units away from the recently relocated nasi lemak specialist, The Coconut Club. Bummer, though the brand’s spokesperson tells 8days.sg they wouldn’t rule out a dine-in space in future.Īll photos cannot be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg The Coconut Club’s neighbour Like its Tanjong Pagar shop opened earlier this year, this dessert spot is a takeaway-only outfit, though there are a couple of benches here if you can’t wait to tuck into your gelato on thyme-infused waffle cones. Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique, popular among hipsters and connoisseurs for its artisanal gelato accented with botanical flavours, has just opened its fourth outlet on Beach Road today (June 14).
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