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Orchard Road Food: Cafe Usagi TOKYO at 111 Somerset

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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 satisfy...

Orchard Road Food: Kind Kones Paragon – Vegan Scoops

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Scoop Happy: Kind Kones Paragon’s Vegan Treats on Orchard The plant-based lineup: clearly labelled, dairy-free and mostly gluten-free—perfect for mixed-diet groups. If you want a creamy, guilt-light scoop on Orchard that’s dairy-free, egg-free and mostly gluten-free , head to Kind Kones – Paragon (B1-15, 290 Orchard Rd, 238859). It’s tucked along the basement dining stretch of The Paragon and opens daily 10am–10pm —ideal for a mid-shop cooldown or post-dinner sweet fix. For bearings and current store info, check the Paragon mall directory or pull up exact directions on Google Maps . What makes Kind Kones different Kind Kones runs on a clean-label ethos —no dairy, no eggs, no artificial additives—using coconut/cashew bases plus house-made mix-ins. The texture is lush (not icy) and flavours read familiar yet finish lighter. Salted Chocolate Chip – salty-sweet and a gateway scoop for dairy loyalists. Black Forest – brownie chunks with a cherry compote swirl. Mocha Almon...

Nong Geng Ji Orchard Road – Fiery Hunan Flavours Hit Somerset

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Welcome to Nong Geng Ji – Orchardgateway’s Spicy Star ๐Ÿ“ 277 Orchard Rd, #B1-13, Orchardgateway, Singapore 238858 “Step inside and get ready — the spice hits you before the menu does. Nong Geng Ji is Orchardgateway’s fiery welcome mat.” If Orchard Road is all about indulgence, Nong Geng Ji (ๅ†œ่€•่ฎฐๆน–ๅ—ๅœŸ่œ) is here to bring the fire. This Hunan-style restaurant, famous across China, has landed in Somerset with a bang — offering fiery stir-fries, sizzling pots, and bold flavours that are unapologetically oily, spicy, and homestyle. The Orchardgateway outlet even comes with private dining rooms — a first for the brand in Singapore — making it perfect for groups who want to go all out on authentic Hunan feasts. If you’d rather cool off with something icy, check out our review of Shiroyama Orchard Road – Japanese Snow Ice Bliss Awaits . The Stars of the Show – What’s Cooking Nong Geng Ji Orchardgateway keeps things true to its Hunan roots, with dishes that pack a punch: Stir-Fried Pork ...