The Place Located at the Joo Chiat / Katong district, Birds of Paradise is a relatively new gelato shop and in fact, a great addition to the area. Designed as a space just for take-away, this is not a place to enjoy a sit-down chillax dessert indulgence after a meal – sadly. There’s an almost-chest high table at the side, which will allow a feel diners to enjoy their sweet treats while people-watching. The Food Well, it’s gelato. And upon entering the shop, you will be pleasantly surprised by the aroma from the thyme-wafers which are freshly baked in store every day. And if you are in luck, you do enter the shop while the baking is ongoing – you might just want to bite into the thyme-wafers without any scoop of gelato to go with it! The gelato options here includes both the usuals, Pistachio and Hazelnut. Both are delightfully enjoyable, with Birds of Paradise delivering the flavours creamy, yet light. So don’t expect the strong and robust flavours most gelato shops served in Singapore. Other highly recommended flavours we have tried includes White Chrysanthemum and Pandan. The former being a rather unique flavour, and perfect if you like to [...]![]()
