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Art Ice Is A New Kakigori Cafe Hidden In An Art Gallery Near Maxwell MRT

Art Ice is a new CBD cafe with Japanese shaved ice


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If you were strolling in the CBD last weekend, you might have stumbled across Art Ice, a newly opened cafe along Duxton Hill. Look closer and youā€™ll realise this isnā€™t just any other coffee spot: theyā€™re a kakigori cafe thatā€™s hidden in an art gallery!


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Art Ice is still in its soft launch phase, so there isnā€™t much information online, but we do know that its facade is stunning. Snap your #OOTD shot here; the teal door frame, mosaic tiles, and gold accents form the perfect backdrop for the ā€˜gram.


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Located in a conservation shophouse, the space doubles up as an art gallery, so the interiors are equally gorgeous. While the cafe sees a muted colour palette, itā€™s decked in paintings and artwork, along with a feature wall at the counter that seems to be hand-carved.


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Kakigori seems to be the new trend, with eateries such as Baristart putting their spin on it. Thereā€™s also Sakanoue Cafe, which made its appearance as a pop-up cafe in Orchard earlier this year.

Art Iceā€™s menu is lean with eight types of kakigori to choose from. Thereā€™s the vibrant Dragonfruit & Passionfruit ($22), layered with dragonfruit syrup and fresh kiwi slices, great for a hot afternoon.


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Another unique kakigori flavour is the Pistachio ($22), starring a generous mound of nutty pistachio cream, condensed milk, and crunchy walnuts.


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Then thereā€™s also the Roasted Sweet Potato ($16) kakigori, a popular flavour that combines Japanese sweet potato cream, milk, and whipped cream. The shaved ice is said to be smooth, fine, and melt-in-the-mouth, pairing well with the toppings.

Art Ice is a five-minute walk from Maxwell MRT Station, or an eight-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.

Weā€™ll update this article once we get more details on the other menu items!

If youā€™re in the CBD, check out Happy Cup, said to be the first bubble tea shop in Singapore. Otherwise, for more Japanese-inspired desserts, read our guide to the best hojicha desserts in Singapore!

Address: 20 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089603
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 11pm
Website
Art Ice is not a halal-certified eatery.

Anthia Chng

Living on a well-balanced diet of cake and coffee

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