6 Must-Try Kakigori Cafés In Singapore To Beat The Heat
Move aside bingsu, kakigori is the latest trendy dessert in town! Some called it the Japanese rendition of our local ice kachang, but think ice kachang with fluffier, softer, ice that melts in your mouth! Kakigori, the Japanese shaved ice treat, has been the new viral dessert obsession recently and it’s making waves for good reason! Made with light-as-air and fluffy ice, this delicate icy treat makes for the perfect dessert for one to cool down in the hot and humid climate in Singapore.
Here’s where you can head to for a kakigori fix that would 100% be worth the brain freeze!
(1) The Artisan Cafe
(2) Sakanoue
(3) Ghost Kakigori
(4) ART ICE
(5) ICE&TIME
(6) Tsujiri
(1) The Artisan Cafe
Located inside Dnova Hotel near Bugis at The Artisan Cafe, the Black Sesame Kakigori is said to be an ideal combination of a nutty, bittersweet shaved ice topped with homemade mochi. Signature options include their Matcha Azuki Kakigori, dressed with a light and sweet matcha syrup and red bean paste. You can go for either the Small ($6.90) or Large ($12.90) across all flavours on the menu. Their kakigori is all about balance, airy, finely shaved ice that absorbs syrup without turning into slush.
The Artisan Cafe
Location: 14 Purvis Street (S)188593 (Inside D'Nova Hotel)
Opening Hours: 10am-10:30pm daily
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(2) Sakanoue
The viral Japanese shaved ice sensation from Tokyo, Sakanoue has finally landed permanently on our shores! Setting up shop at Drips Bakery Cafe for good, this is one of Tokyo’s Top 10 kakigori brands. To celebrate this exciting partnership, they have launched a Singapore-exclusive flavour, the Blackforest Kakigori ($19.80) inspired by Drips’ signature Blackforest cake. We also highly recommend the Strawberry Shortcake Kakigori ($17.50) which was one of our favourites as it is topped with sweet and tangy strawberries, milk sauce, strawberry sauce, and a generous cloud of espuma cream.
If you head down from now till 20 April 2025, you can even enjoy the special opening launch promo to enjoy a free hot or iced Momo Sencha or Sakura Spring Tea, plus 15% off all tarts/bakes at Drips Bakery Café with every kakigori purchased!
Sakanoue
Location: 82 Tiong Poh Road #01-05, Singapore 160082
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-10pm, Kakigori is only available daily from 1pm-10pm or until sold out.
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(3) Ghost Kakigori
Newly opened in December 2024 at NEX, Ghost Kakigori offers various Kakigori and Dorayaki items on their menu, the shaved ice here is soft, fluffy and available in various flavours and toppings. Featuring flavours such as Bean & Matcha ($14.90), Mango Sago ($12.90), Flamed Strawberry Brûlée ($14.90), Snowy Taro ($13.90), and Shiroi Kobito ($16.90), one would totally be spoilt for choice!
Ghost Kakigori
Location: 23 Serangoon Central, B1-09 NEX, Singapore 556083
Opening hours: 10am-10pm daily
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(4) ART ICE
Tucked away on Duxton Hill, ART ICE is a kakigori cafe and an art gallery all in one space. ART ICE'’s kakigori is said to be crafted using high-purity water where the ice blocks are shaved into delicate, fluffy layers using a high-quality Japanese machine. With a plethora of flavours to choose from, Strawberry ($22), Apple ($16), Lemon & Butterfly Pea ($15), Dragon & Passion Fruit ($17), Pistachio ($22), and Coffee ($17), ART ICE is a must-visit for those who would enjoy a calming respite from the city life in this aesthetically-pleasing space.
(5) ICE&TIME
Also newly opened last December, ICE&TIME is the latest kakigori spot at Craig Road. With zen and spacious interiors, the new kakigori cafe makes for a great dating spot after dinner, where lovebirds can come to grab a icy treat. A bonus? Their kakigoris are all nett price, with no GST or service charge! It is said that the shaved ice are so soft and delicate that they literally melt in your mouth! There are flavours like Tropical Mango Enchantment ($22.60), where they added lotus biscuit bits and pudding inside the kakigori itself, as well as Strawberry Enchantment Kakigori (S$22.60).
They also recently launched a limited-edition flavour in March, known as the White Lover’s Tale, some of you may be familiar with the iconic White Lover biscuit from Japan that every tourist must bag home! It features crystal-clear spring water, French chocolate, and French vanilla, blending the richness of chocolate with the light sweetness of vanilla.
ICE&TIME
Location: 44 Craig Rd, Singapore 089682
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs, 1pm-10pm, Fri-Sat, 1pm-10:30pm, Sun 12-10pm
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(6) Tsujiri
Founded in Kyoto, Japan, Tsujiri is a household name for matcha lovers and now they have also branched out to kakigoris! With 5 outlets across Singapore, Tsujiri specialises in matcha everything; from their matcha lattes to ice cream waffles and premium parfaits. Their Uji Matcha kakigori is slightly grassy, and balanced by sweet red bean and soft mochi. They also offer houjicha and yuzu options if you want to mix it up!
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Move aside, bingsu. Kakigori is the latest trendy dessert obsession in Singapore and it is for good reason! Perfect for the hot and humid climate, this icy treat is a must-try for those battling the heat!