FATCAT Ice Cream Bar Review: IG-Worthy Desserts In Bedok That Taste As Good As They Look

Some may remember their famous charcoal waffles and salted egg yolk custard sauce, which dominated the dessert scene back in 2015. The store has come a long way since, introducing plenty of new desserts.

But just how much has this ice-cream bar in the quaint neighbourhood of Bedok changed? Food at FATCAT Ice Cream Bar Besides a wide array of ice-cream flavours, plated desserts have always been something special at FATCAT.

Looking like a piece of yuzu covered in snow, the Yuzu ($12) is a dessert made with Yuzu from Kochi prefecture, an area renowned for the quality fruit. I as well liked how fresh the yuzu tasted, with a light tartness that went well with the passionfruit. Wasabi from Shizuoka Prefecture was in season and we had the chance to try the Wasabi Ice Cream Bar ($6).

Fresh wasabi is mixed with premium Valrhona chocolate for an interesting combination of sweet and spicy. But had just the right amount of heat that went well with the luscious chocolate.

If you’re a coffee lover, get ready for a treat with the Affogato ($12) . Here, a scoop of espresso ice-cream is placed on a 70% Valrhona Guanaja chocolate mousse. A shot of freshly-pulled espresso shot is then served on the side, so that you can mix it all up for a rich and decadent treat.

I liked how well the chocolate and coffee mixed together, with neither overpowering the other. Another thing I liked was how the coffee came separately, so that you can control how much espresso you want to add to the ice-cream.

I’d recommend pouring half of it, then follow up with the rest once you’re halfway through, to prevent the dessert from getting too soggy. A homage to roasting marshmallows by the campfire, Reverse S’mores ($10) recreates that experience with a lightly torched marshmallow that is filled with banana caramel sorbet. The banana caramel sorbet as well had ripe bold flavours of banana, matching well with the toasty marshmallow.

Ambience at FATCAT Ice Cream Bar A five to 10-minute walk from Bedok MRT, this cafe hardly looks out of place in the neighbourhood, with its homely vibes and natural lighting. The verdict With 40% of restaurants failing before five years of operation, it’s weighty to pick flavours that buyers resonate with.

Over the last three years, FATCAT Ice Cream Bar has done this brilliantly by gaining a business understanding of the palate of its buyers. Combining familiar elements with unique presentations, this humble cafe in the bottom of a HDB block is here to stay.