Thai Thai Must Try
Mm, Thai milk tea. Sweet, creamy and refreshing, this drink has taken Singapore by storm. It seems like you can’t go anywhere without tripping over a store peddling this delightful drink.
So other than slurping it out from a cup, how else can we enjoy Thai milk tea? Here are 11 Thai milk tea desserts in Singapore that will make your mouth water.
1. Thai Milk Tea Lava Cake
Watching the delicious gooey goodness oozing out has to be my favourite part of eating a lava cake. A dessert classic, Haha Thai puts their own spin on this with their Thai Milk Tea Lava Cake ($10.80).
The contrast between warm cake and cold coconut ice-cream is sure to make your stomach very happy. If you want it, go early. My colleagues visited the restaurant on a Wednesday night but it was sold out – it’s that popular.
Haha Thai
Address: Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd, #05-29, Singapore 238873
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11:30AM – 10PM | Fri – Sun: 11AM – 10PM
Telephone: 62994401
Website
2. Thai Milk Tea Milkshakes
This milkshake is bringing the boys to the yard. The Benjamins (formerly known as Benjamin Browns) is famous for their over-the-top milkshakes that are diabetes-inducing. Recently, they’ve added another shake to their repertoire – this decadent, delightful Thai Milk Tea Over The Top Milkshake ($16). Throw your conscience out the window and your diet out the door- this is something worth sacrificing your waistline for.
The Benjamins
Address: #01-20/21, 583 Orchard Road, Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884
Opening Hours: Sun – Thur: 10:30AM – 9PM | Fri – Sat: 10:30AM – 9:30PM
Telephone: 6887 4117
Website
3. Thai Milk Tea Mochi
Chewy and sweet with a flavourful ice-cream core that packs a punch, Kane Mochi’s Thai Milk Tea Mochi ($2.60 a piece) is a yummy twist on a classic Japanese dessert. The mochi are packaged adorably, with different mascots for the different flavours, so they’d make a cute gift as well.
Tip: Allow the mochi to thaw slightly before eating it for maximum enjoyment.
Kane Mochi
Address: 201 Victoria Street #02-50, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM
Telephone: 6509 1915
Website
4. Thai Milk Tea Sng Bao
I used to buy ice pops (also known as sng bao,) from the neighbourhood convenience store on my way home after playing in the playground. Mix your present obsession with Thai milk tea with your childhood affection for ice pops by indulging in The Sng Bao Society’s Thai Milk Tea Ice Pops ($3). Cold, icy, and with a delightful crunch when you bite down, this is nostalgia in a frozen stick.
The Sng Bao Society
Available at various pop-up stores and at The Laneway Market.
Tel: 9855 8970 / 8121 9667
Website
5. Thai Milk Tea Macarons
Macarons are such an elegant dessert. Indulge elegantly in your love for all things Thai milk tea with these delicious macarons from Bonheur Patisserie ($3.50 a piece). Not only do they taste amazing, they also look so pretty piled up on a plate for a party.
Bonheur Patisserie
Address: 200 Turf Club Road, #02-06/#02-K63, PasarBella @ The Grandstand Bukit Timah, Singapore 287994
252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-72, Raffles City Robinsons, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: PasarBella 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Mon – Thu) 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (Fri – Sat) 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (Sun) Raffles City 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Telephone: 64661498 (PasarBella), 6336 3104 (Raffles City)
Website
6. Thai Tea Kaya
You’ve heard of kaya, but have you heard of Thai tea kaya? Sticky, sweet, and an interesting twist on classic favourites, these spreads sure perk up your toast. Indulge in crispy, airy cubes of Golden Toast With Thai Tea Kaya ($4.80) at Tuk Tuk Cha
Tuk Tuk Cha
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-605A Suntec City Tower 3, Singapore 038983
30 Sembawang Dr,Sun Plaza, #01-15, Singapore 757713
252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City, #B1-68, Singapore 179103
10 Tampines Central 1, Tampines 1, #B1-K2, Singapore 529536
9 Bishan Place, #02-20A/21 Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Singapore 579837
Opening Hours: 10:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Mon – Thu) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Fri) 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (Sat – Sun)
Website
7. Thai Milk Tea Loaf
From the same people who brought you the fudgy Thai Milk Tea Fudge cupcake ($3.80), here’s a positively delectable Thai Milk Tea Fudge Loaf ($38 for 1kg). It sounds similar, but it isn’t. The loaf boasts tea-infused cake with moist Thai tea fudge and delicious milk crumbles that melt in your mouth. This would make a great alternative birthday cake for a Thai milk tea-obsessed soul.
Creme Maison Bakery
Address: 50A Prinsep St #02-01, Singapore 188680
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Telephone: 8181 3689
Website
8. Thai Milk Tea Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Nobody. Enjoy a delicious Thai Milk Tea Fudge Cupcake ($3.80) from Creme Maison Bakery. It’s a tea-infused cake with a sweet Thai milk tea fudge in the centre and whipped milk cream cheese frosting on top. Just thinking about it makes me drool. Mmm.
Creme Maison Bakery (same as above)
Address: 50A Prinsep St #02-01, Singapore 188680
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Telephone: 8181 3689
Website
9. Thai Milk Tea Cake
Dutch Colony Coffee Co does a delectable take on a Thai Milk Tea Cake ($5). As with all desserts featuring Thai milk tea, this is a sweet cake, but the taste of the tea shines through, and the condensed milk frosting just enhances the flavour. This cake is best enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee and a good book to unwind on a Sunday afternoon.
Dutch Colony Coffee Co.
Address: 200 Turf Club Road, #02-K67/K68, PasarBella @ The Grandstand, Singapore 287994 113 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458230
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (Mon – Thu) 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (Fri – Sat) 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (Sun)
Telephone: 6281 0710
Website
10. Thai Milk Tea Ice-cream & Charcoal Waffles
Ice-cream is the most common variation of this Thai tea delight, and some places serve it with an exciting twist- the charcoal waffle. At 23Jumpin, you can have Thai milk tea ice-cream with their famous D’Or Charcoal Waffle ($12, with ice-cream). Or head over to Fatcat Ice Cream Bar to treat yourself to a Charcoal Waffle (from $9.90) with Thai milk tea ice-cream and gooey, runny salted egg yolk sauce . Yum.
Note: These shops may not always have Thai milk tea ice-cream on hand, so it may be a good idea to call ahead to check to avoid disappointment.
23Jumpin
Address: #01-25 1 Irving Place, Singapore S369546
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 11:30AM – 9PM | Sat – Sun: 11AM – 9PM | Closed on Mon
Telephone: 87982625
Website
Fatcat Ice Cream Bar
Address: Blk 416 Bedok North Avenue 2 #01-25, Singapore 460416
Opening Hours: Mon – Thur: 1PM – 10PM | Fri: 1PM – 11PM | Sat: 12PM – 11PM | Sun: 12PM – 10PM | Closed on Tues
Telephone: 62410830
Website
11. Soft-serve Ice-cream
If regular ice-cream is too boring for your tastes, head over to The Cold Pantry for delicious Thai Milk Tea Soft-serve ($6.50), together with delicious toppings like rice krispies and nata de coco. You could also have it on a crispy waffle for extra decadence. I’m drooling already.
The Cold Pantry
Address: 131 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218409
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 4PM – 10PM | Sat – Sun: 12:30PM – 10PM
Website
Bonus: Thai Tea Ice-Cream
This may be the most common form Thai milk tea desserts take, but we love it nonetheless. It’s also the most accessible form – walk down to any artisan ice-cream parlour in town, and you’ll probably be able to get your hands on it.
Some joints that serve up Thai tea ice-cream include Udders and Creamier. We’ve had Thai tea ice-cream served with charcoal waffles but you can also get it served up with thick-cut Shibuya Toast.
Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying your Thai milk tea ice-cream all on its own. Yum.
Tea-riffic treats for your sweet tooth!
Thai Milk Tea is amazing, and it never fails to perk me up on a hazy, humid day. If you’re looking for a different twist on this delicious drink, jump on the bandwagon and indulge yourself in Thai Milk Tea desserts that are pretty heavenly. Your stomach will thank you.