Orchard Road Food: Cafe Usagi TOKYO at 111 Somerset

Cafe Usagi TOKYO at 111 Somerset — Matcha, Mochi & More

Bright, minimalist nook at 111 Somerset—perfect for a quick cool-down stop.

Tucked along the ground level of 111 Somerset (#01-42), Cafe Usagi TOKYO brings a very Tokyo spin to Orchard: handcrafted mochi ice cream, chewy mochi waffles, daifuku and dorayaki, plus drinks built on Uji matcha. If your sweet tooth leans Japanese—textures that are pillowy, bouncy and a little chewy—this calm corner near Somerset MRT is a delightful pit stop between shopping runs. For the latest hours and drops, check their official Instagram.

Why People Come (and Return)

Usagi leans hard into texture. The mochi ice cream uses a thin, supple skin that yields instantly—no icy cores, no cloying finish. Flavours rotate, but you’ll often see Uji Matcha, Hokkaido Milk, Chocolate, seasonal picks like Lavender Hojicha or Durian, and a handful of fruit options. Pair them with the mochi waffle—a grid that’s crisp at the edges and satisfyingly chewy inside—then crown with a scoop (or two). Prefer something portable? Daifuku and Dorayaki deliver classic snackable formats that also photograph beautifully.

All eyes on Uji matcha—from classic lattes to warabi mochi and coconut-cloud twists.

Want a peek before you go? Media features like Eatbook’s rabbit-dessert round-up and MiddleClass.sg’s tasting notes highlight the signatures and seasonal specials; crowd impressions on Burpple consistently praise the balanced sweetness.

First-Timer Playbook: Build a Balanced Trio

Seasonal fruit daifuku—pillowy mochi, fresh strawberry, photo-ready bite.

1. Start with Matcha Mochi Ice Cream to benchmark intensity and creaminess.
2. Add a Mochi Waffle + Sea-salt or Chocolate scoop for salty–sweet contrast and that iconic chewy-crisp bite.
3. Finish with a Seasonal Fruit Daifuku (strawberry when in season) to end on a bright note.

Sharing? Two people can comfortably do one waffle + two scoops + one mochi item for variety without the sugar slump. Sweetness levels skew moderate, so you can mix bolder flavours without feeling weighed down.

Vibe, Seating & Pace

The Somerset shop is compact with a bright, aesthetic interior—more of a quick cool-down or short catch-up than a linger-all-afternoon café. Counter service keeps turnover brisk; peak dessert hours may bring a small queue, but service is usually friendly and efficient. It’s easy to duck in via the Somerset MRT link bridge, refuel, and be out again in 20 minutes—sugar-calibrated and happy.

Practical Details

• Address: 111 Somerset Rd, #01-42, Singapore 238164 (Somerset MRT).
• When to go: Post-lunch or mid-afternoon for the calmest experience; evenings are livelier but manageable.
• Menu notes: No pork/no lard; Uji matcha is the star; flavours change with seasonal drops—check Instagram updates before you go.
• Do your homework: Skim Eatbook or MiddleClass.sg for ideas; scan Burpple for recent crowd favourites.

Make it a Somerset Dessert Crawl

Keep the Japanese vibe going with delicate crêpes and galettes at French Fold Orchard, grab a smooth espresso pick-me-up at TAG Espresso Orchard, or go full fluff stack at Pancakes Friends (Far East Plaza) before looping back to Usagi for mochi-waffle dessert.

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Orchard Foodies Take 🍵

Cafe Usagi TOKYO is all about textures—chewy-crisp waffles, silky matcha, pillowy mochi—and that’s exactly why it works. Our go-to order: Matcha Mochi Ice Cream → Mochi Waffle with Sea-Salt Scoop → Seasonal Fruit Daifuku. Simple, balanced, and very Somerset-convenient.

Stay hoppy till the next nibble, The Greedy Gang @ Orchard Foodies