TLDR
Key Takeaways
- Singapore offers a vibrant ice cream scene with various new brands and expanding favorites.
- Tofu G serves Korean tofu gelato with unique flavors like Chodang Sweet Corn, making it a must-try.
- Birds of Paradise stands out for its use of botanical ingredients, delivering distinctly Southeast Asian flavors.
- Azabu Sabo is renowned for its Hokkaido ice cream, featuring over 30 flavors crafted from farm-fresh milk.
- Sunday Folks and Dopa Dopa Creamery are also popular, known for their artisanal ice cream and innovative flavors.
Singapore’s ice cream scene has never had more going on. In the past year alone, a Korean tofu gelato brand arrived and drew queues that have yet to let up, a Japanese Hokkaido institution with over 30 flavours settled deeper into the city, and several longstanding favourites relocated or expanded. This guide has been refreshed to reflect all of it. See our dedicated guide for vegan and dairy-free options specifically.
Tofu G
Singapore’s first Korean tofu gelato brand, Tofu G traces its concept back to Gangneung, a South Korean city known for its tofu. The gelato base uses non-GMO soybeans imported from Korea, churned continuously in small capsules throughout the day for a texture that’s noticeably lighter than standard gelato without losing creaminess. Six flavours rotate at a time — signatures include Original Tofu, High Protein Tofu, Black Sesame, and the crowd-favourite Chodang Sweet Corn. The Mandarin Gallery space is fitted out in Korean hanok-style wood decor, which makes it worth a visit on its own. A single scoop is S$8; soft serve from S$7.
Address: Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road #03-30, Singapore 238867 / Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road #B1-29, Singapore 238873
Website: tofug.sg
Birds of Paradise
One of Singapore’s most recognised gelato brands, Birds of Paradise uses botanical ingredients: flowers, herbs, pods, and spices, to produce flavours that feel distinctly Southeast Asian. White Chrysanthemum sorbet and Lychee Raspberry have been bestsellers for years; Midnight Gianduja is the benchmark for chocolate on this list. Served in cones or eco-friendly sugarcane pulp cups, with multiple outlets across the island.
Address: 63 East Coast Road / Jewel Changi Airport / 53 Craig Road / 263 Beach Road
Website: birdsofparadise.sg
Azabu Sabo
A Tokyo-born dessert institution founded in 1979, Azabu Sabo has been part of Singapore’s dessert landscape long enough to be considered a fixture. The ice cream uses Hokkaido farm-fresh milk with no artificial additives, and the range spans over 30 flavours: Green Tea, Matcha with Red Bean, Black Sesame, Salted Caramel, Lychee, Milk Tea, and Tiramisu, among others. The Clarke Quay location is the better of the two settings: grab a double scoop in a light Japanese wafer cone and take it riverside.
Address: Clarke Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #01-46, Singapore 059817 / Takashimaya, 391A Orchard Road #B2-07, Singapore 238873
Website: azabusabo.com.sg
Sunday Folks
A Holland Village institution that has been running the artisanal ice cream and waffle format since before it became standard. Sea Salt Gula Melaka is as good a distillation of local flavour as you’ll find in a gelato cup; Dark Chocolate Ferrero is the reliable crowd-pleaser. The ION Orchard outpost, run in collaboration with Bynd Artisan, extends the brand into town.
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-52, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116 / Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks, 2 Orchard Turn #04-11B, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Website: sundayfolks.com
Dopa Dopa Creamery
A South Bridge Road creamery with a specific obsession: nut-based gelato made entirely from scratch. Founder Leonard Ong roasts his own nuts in-house, and the results show in flavours like Roasted Pistachio, Ferrero, Maple Pecan, and Hazelnut, all stored in traditional Italian pozzetti to preserve freshness. A rotating selection of seasonal flavours rounds out the menu. Reviewers consistently single out the pistachio as among the best in Singapore.
Address: 29 South Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 058665 / 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #01-107, Singapore 081007
Website: dopadopacreamery.com
Monarchs & Milkweed
After closing their original North Bridge Road location, Monarchs & Milkweed has since reopened at Jewel Changi Airport. The founders bring fine-dining pedigree, Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York and Le Clarence in Paris, to a gelato format. Expect creative pairings like Citrus Pistachio Swirl, Brown Butter Sage, Soursop Mint, and a rotating cast of seasonal flavours that reward repeat visits.
Address: Jewel Changi Airport #04-218, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Instagram: @monarchsandmilkweedgelato
Momolato
Asia-Pacific winner at the Gelato World Tour Final, Momolato takes local flavour seriously. The Mao Shan Wang Durian gelato is a sincere attempt at the fruit in frozen form, while Himalayan Osmanthus Mango Passionfruit and Watermelon Soursop show a more inventive hand. Available on waffles and croffles.
Address: 34 Haji Lane, Singapore 189227
Website: momolato.com
Creamier
A Toa Payoh original that has expanded steadily without losing its neighbourhood feel. Earl Grey Lavender and Roasted Pistachio are the bestsellers that keep people coming back; the Mango Passionfruit Sorbet is worth trying for something lighter. The Gillman Barracks outlet stocks a separate menu of dog-friendly ice cream, which is worth knowing if you’re visiting with a pet.
Address: Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 / Gillman Barracks / 78 Yong Siak Street / Punggol Northshore Plaza II Website: creamier.com.sg
Apiary
Nineteen flavours on rotation at this Neil Road artisanal parlour, with a particular reputation for pistachio that regulars rate alongside Birds of Paradise and Dopa Dopa. Blue Milk, a sweet-salty blend of blue pea flower and sea salt is the most photographed; Burnt Caramel and a rotating Dark Chocolate are the understated picks. Multiple locations available.
Address: 84 Neil Road, Singapore 088844
Website: apiary.sg
Hay Gelato
Born from the team behind contemporary restaurant Brine, Hay Gelato keeps a rotating seasonal menu with a flavour sensibility that leans botanical and fruit-forward. Smoked Hay made by infusing actual smoked hay into the gelato base, is the most talked-about, but the Roasted Cacao, Black Sesame, and Balsamic Strawberry are consistently praised for their depth and balance. Each scoop comes with a curated topping matched to the flavour. Reviewers regularly rank the pistachio among the best in Singapore. Waffles are available at both outlets.
Address: 136 Bedok North Avenue 3 #01-148, Singapore 460136 / 121 East Coast Road, Singapore 428807 Instagram: @haygelato
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Several shops consistently stand out: Birds of Paradise for botanical gelato (Singapore’s only Michelin Selection Guide gelato), Tofu G for Korean tofu-based gelato, Dopa Dopa Creamery for house-roasted nut gelato, and Momolato for local flavours including Mao Shan Wang durian. The best choice depends on your flavour preference, this guide covers the top options across the island.
Tofu G, Singapore’s first Korean tofu gelato brand, has outlets at Mandarin Gallery (#03-30) and Takashimaya (#B1-29) on Orchard Road. A permanent flagship in Telok Ayer is also planned. Flavours include Original Tofu, High Protein Tofu, Black Sesame, and Chodang Sweet Corn, priced from S$8 per scoop.
Azabu Sabo is the longest-running Hokkaido ice cream specialist in Singapore, with outlets at Clarke Quay Central and Takashimaya. Ice cream is made using Hokkaido farm-fresh milk with no artificial additives, and flavours include Green Tea, Matcha Red Bean, Black Sesame, Lychee, and over 30 others.
Birds of Paradise gelato is free from gluten, eggs, and artificial colouring, with dairy-free sorbet options. Tofu G’s Original Tofu, High Protein Tofu, and Black Sesame flavours are vegan-friendly. For a fully dedicated vegan option, Kind Kones (not on this list) specialises in plant-based, dairy-free gelato.
Standout options include: Chodang Sweet Corn at Tofu G, Smoked Hay at Hay Gelato, Blue Milk (blue pea flower and sea salt) at Apiary, Brown Butter Sage at Monarchs & Milkweed, Mao Shan Wang Durian at Momolato, and Roasted Pistachio (house-roasted) at Dopa Dopa Creamery.
Hay Gelato is open until 2am at both its Bedok North and East Coast Road outlets, making it one of the most reliable late-night options. Momolato on Haji Lane also runs late on Fridays and Saturdays.