Udders first burst onto the local ice cream scene 14 years ago, seemingly on a mission to become the Ben & Jerry’s of Singapore with its palette of fun, creative and experimental flavors. Undoubtedly a pioneer of artisanal ice cream here, they’ve since been surpassed in quality and range of offerings by the likes of The Daily Scoop and Creamier, but their ‘milking outlets’ remain a reliable place to chill with friends over a waffle or three (when we’re not stuck in Phase 2 mode, that is).
With one day to go before the dine-in ban kicked in again, I decided to treat myself to something decadent and opted to sample Udders’ new ‘Emperor Mao’ Ice Cream, priced at an outrageous $9.90 per scoop. This stuff is even richer than their regular durian ice cream, being comprised of a high concentration of pure Mao Shan Wang flesh. While I don’t think that made it quite worth the price tag, hardcore MSW lovers might feel differently. 4/5
On the waffle side, Udders has significantly improved their Belgian Waffle since the last time I was here. This one I had was thick but not as dense or heavy as it looked, being crispy both on the outside and the inside. My only gripe was that it was a little too dry, and would’ve benefited from a more buttery batter. 3.5/5
I don’t usually devote an entire section of a review to talk about toppings, but I’d say it’s warranted this time. Specifically, I want to talk about the choice to include fah sung thong (peanut & sesame brittle) as a choice of topping. As far as traditional Chinese snacks go, I’d have never imagined pairing this with waffles and ice cream would’ve worked so well, but it did work wonderfully here, with the crunchiness of the brittle adding an extra layer of texture to the waffle.
Address (Lorong Kilat outlet):
17 Lor Kilat, #01-09 Kilat Court, Singapore 598139
Contact:
6466 1055
Website:
www.udders.com.sg
