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We’ve got a pretty good selection of food choices here at home, but wait till you see some of the most impressive bites from around the world! While a couple of these unbelievable creations can be found in Singapore, you’ll have to keep a lookout for the rest of them on your next trip, especially if you’re heading to the States!
1.Mo & Moshi
Thailand has always done a spectacular job at enticing our tastebuds, with its milk teas and boat noodles. It’s dessert scene is no different, with Mo & Moshi in Bangkok serving ice cream-based desserts that are extremely Instagram-worthy and delicious. If you’re already impressed by the Affogato, wait till you hear about their Specials.
The most popular desserts at Mo & Moshi are their 22-scoop ice cream specials. You heard that right — 22 scoops of fruity parfait ice cream, topped with premium ingredients.
The Specials are artfully served with an array of fresh fruits and decorated with delicious treats like biscuits, waffle bowls and sugar cones. Forget dessert, this could be a whole meal by itself!
Details: Mo & Moshi
Address: Ban Mo, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
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Instagram: @moandmoshi
2. Ikumimama Donuts Jiyugaoka
Japan promises us all things kawaii, and not many things are cuter than animal donuts. Ikumimama Donuts offers a plethora of options: cats, pigs, seals, elephants, frogs, rabbits, chicks and even bears!
The adorable animal donuts have received positive reviews from locals and tourists alike. The donuts aren’t too sweet and do not contain preservatives or margarine. For around 300 yen ($3.80), these donuts are the perfect snack or dessert — if you can bear to eat them!
Details: Ikumimama Donuts Jiyugaoka
Address: 1-28-8 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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3. The End Brooklyn
Most of us can’t get through the morning without our coffee, and The End Brooklyn takes it a notch higher with its unicorn lattes. It’s time to ditch your regular coffee for this glittery concoction, which almost makes it seem like a waste to drink.
We can’t get this unicorn latte in Singapore (at least not yet), but local cafe @dappercoffee serves a similar shimmery drink: Unicorn tears. It’s described as “pure tears of joy from Sparkles,” the cafe’s “pure bred Mongolian unicorn”.
Dapper Coffee also offers a caffeinated version, Gold Brew, which is as close to unicorn latte as it gets.
Details: The End Brooklyn
Address: 522 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
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Details: Dapper Coffee
Address: 73 Amoy Street, Second Floor, 069892
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Instagram: @dappercoffee
4. Bubbleology
Move aside, Gong Cha! Bubbleology in the UK serves alcoholic bubble tea. That’s right— your two favourite drinks have seamlessly combined to create the most satisfying thirst-quencher ever! For the adventurous, Bubbleology offers cocktail flavours for their fruit teas, while fans of the classic flavours can enjoy milk, fruit or coffee-based drinks.
Details: Bubbleology
Address: Find their 12 branches here!
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Instagram: @bubbleology
5. Pizza By The Bay
We’ve got pretty good food at Gardens By The Bay, but India’s Pizza By The Bay is the on fire. Literally. The chefs start by preparing a regular pizza: dough, sauce, meat and toppings. The finishing touch? A ladle of Old Monk, the iconic Indian dark rum set ablaze, and poured straight onto the pizza.
Watch the flames dance on your flambéed pizza before tucking in!
Details: Pizza By The Bay
Address: Soona Mahal, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
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Instagram: @pbtbmumbai
6. CLR CFF
The popularity of the Singapore Coffee Festival just goes to show how serious Singaporeans are about our brews. But consuming too many cups of Long Black or Cappuccino could stain our teeth— and let’s not forget the coffee stains on our desks and documents.
But thanks to avid coffee drinkers David and Adam Nagy’s quest for coffee without its staining powers, colourless coffee was born. You can find CLR CFF in selected retail stores in the UK, so don’t forget to grab a bottle when you’re there!
Details: CLR CFF
Address: Retail Stores in the UK
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Instagram: @clrcff
7. Tino’s Pizza Cafe
We’ve seen some impressive bites from around the world, and now, it’s time to showcase Singapore’s creation: Durian Pizza. In case you haven’t seen our article on durian pizza in Singapore, Tino’s Pizza Cafe has started serving D24 and Mao Shan Wang durian pizzas. Yup, think generous, creamy durian on our all-time favourite Italian dish!
Details: Tino’s Pizza Cafe
Address: B1-13, The Centrepoint,, 176 Orchard Rd, 111 Somerset, Singapore 238843
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Instagram: @tinospizzacafesg
8. Sumo Dog
If durian pizzas aren’t your thing, Sumo Dogs in LA might be! Fusing Asian flavours with their beef dogs, Sumo Dog’s creations are a burst of flavour you can never forget.
And if you’re wondering what’s so “sumo” about the hot dogs they serve, it’s the size. We’re talking foot-long beef dogs topped with spicy pork chili, togarashi cheese sauce and loads of Japanese condiments. You can expect spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, cabbage slaw, furikake seasoning and shredded seaweed!
Sumo Dog also serves vegan alternatives, as well as a fried hot dog creation called the Miso Katsu Dog. Customers also recommend the sushi rice tots— think tater tots made with sushi rice, deep fried and served with furikake seasoning.
Details: Sumo Dog
Address: 516 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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Instagram: @eatsumodog
9. Pâtissez
We can’t talk about milkshakes without looking at the 2015 milkshake mania in Australia, known as the Rise of the Freakshake. Pâtissez in Canberra promises over-the-top milkshakes, and they sure have delivered their promise.
Although Pâtissez arrived on Singapore’s shores last year, the offerings at Holland Avenue have been adjusted to suit the Asian palate, so we’d still recommend tasting the original deal!
The cafe in Canberra offers many versions of their ‘epic freak shakes’, including the originals: chocolate fudge brownie shake, salted caramel shake, nutella & salted pretzel shake, and french vanilla shake. Even if you’re not a milkshake fan, you’ve got to try it out when in Australia— and don’t forget to snap a shot for Instagram before diving in!
Details: Pâtissez (Australia)
Address: 40 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Instagram: @patissez / @freakshakes
Details: Pâtissez (Singapore)
Address: 118 Holland Avenue, #01-06, Singapore 278997
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Instagram: @patissezsg
10. BowlMor Lanes
This list has seen a flaming pizza and a durian pizza, but this is the real deal: Pizza cakes.
Imagine: layers and layers of cheese, sauce and Italian meat all neatly stacked and baked to perfection. It’s like lasagna in pizza-style. This gem is hidden in the bowling alley Bowlmor Lanes, and will definitely satiate the hunger bowler.
Details: BowlMor Lanes
Address: 222 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Instagram: @bowlmorlanes
These are the top 10 most impressive bites we’ve found from around the world. For now, most of these gastronomic experiences are contained to their restaurants overseas, but we’re hoping that one day they’ll arrive on our shores, just like how these 8 international favourites have reached Singapore.
