Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique – Katong (East Coast)

Ice cream shop · Katong ·

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique – Katong (East Coast)

Ice cream shop · Katong ·

Artisanal gelato with botanical flavors & thyme cones

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63 E Coast Rd, #01-05, Singapore 428776 Get directions

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"Thyme-scented waffle cones and housemade botanical sorbets set this spot apart; flavors like sea salt hojicha and white chrysanthemum make it a destination for a light, fragrant sweet on East Coast Road." - Navya Verma

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Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

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"A mesmerising array of top-quality gelato and sorbet is served in house-made thyme-scented waffle cones. Sea salt hojicha, white chrysanthemum, and raspberry lychee are some of its outstanding offerings." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/singapore-region/singapore/restaurant/birds-of-paradise

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

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6 Michelin-Recommended Places For Delicious Desserts In Singapore

"This charming artisanal ice cream shop along East Coast Road offers gelato in dreamy botanical-inspired flavours—think lemongrass and ginger, strawberry and basil, and spiced pear; our Michelin inspectors recommend the lychee raspberry and the top-selling white chrysanthemum sprinkled with cocoa nibs. The concept is takeaway only, so ice creams are purchased to go, and it’s worth shelling out an extra dollar for a deliciously aromatic thyme-infused waffle cone." - Rachel Tan

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/6-michelin-recommended-places-for-delicious-desserts-in-singapore

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

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2018 MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2018 Selection

"Ice cream shop Birds of Paradise is included in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore for the first time. Inspectors recommend the white chrysanthemum and lychee raspberry flavor." - Tan Pin Yen

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-singapore-2018-results-star-restaurants

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

sho S.

Google

Great customer service, it was my first time there and the staff kindly informed us that there was free tasting available. With that we were able to try out different flavours and select the flavour that suit our fancy. Highly recommend getting the Valrhona Sea Salt Cookies and Cream if you get the chance as it’s a Christmas special, i loved the balance between sweet and salty. It also has little chunks of oreo bits which added a nice texture. Cone became soggy quickly tho as the ice cream melted pretty quickly on this sunday afternoon.

snowbobby

Google

kind and polite staff with fast efficiency, got to try different flavour before ordering too :) Several flavours to choose from and the thyme cone is very flavourful! The choc sorbet I've ordered is just nice! It isn't too heavy/powerful and still have that rich choc taste

Kit T.

Google

Yea look, I'm a boring sorta guy, so even though I tried different flavours, I stuck with my vanilla guns. But this vanilla is pretty great, cos it's with something fancy like figs. Having said that, the pistachio ice cream is rich, the seasalt houjicha is a close second. Don't be silly and get the ice cream in a cup, the thyme cone is the star of the show. It really is something else. Heads up that yes, it is a bit pricey. Between the three of us, the tally came up to S24 and there's no place to sit down. You'd just have to grab and go and eat en route to wherever you're heading to next.

Uyen D.

Google

Such a gem! I finally got to try Birds of Paradise after hearing so much about it - and it totally lived up to the hype. The flavors are so unique and refreshing (I got the White Chrysanthemum and Lychee Raspberry, and both were amazing). You can really taste how thoughtfully made everything is. The thyme cone is a must-try too - warm, crispy, and adds such a nice herbal touch. The store itself has a clean, calming vibe, and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth the wait, and a must-visit if you’re into artisanal ice cream with a twist! 🍦✨

Gats Lopez (.

Google

It was our first time trying. Super thankful for the staff at that time we forgot to get her but she was so helpful in helping us choose what flavors to get. I think we ended up with hazelnut, pistachio, raspberry sorbet and butterfly pea somthing haha i forgot buuuttt the flavors were amazinggg. It was not to heavy. Just the perfect amount. 100/10 would recommend.

Wade W.

Google

This is one of the highest rated ice cream shops in all of Singapore. And now that we've visited, I understand why. The commitment to quality at Birds of Paradise is sensational, offering this small but clean store with creative gelatos that are held to impeccable standards. The strawberry gelato with hints of basil is a winner, but all flavors are delicious! This particular store has a 10-person capacity, but there are usually spots available to enjoy your gelato inside away from the Singapore heat. And it's some of the best you'll ever eat and even includes dairy-free options.

Luke L.

Google

Tried 2 of their best sellers - white chrysanthemum and lychee raspberry - in a thyme cone (total $11.3) and it was very nice. The gelato was decently thick and the taste was strong.

J C

Google

Decently hollow ice cream. The lower scoop had a hole of similar size as well. Not sure incompetent server or company practices. And unfortunately not the first time

William W.

Yelp

This is one of the highest rated ice cream shops in all of Singapore. And now that we've visited, I understand why. The commitment to quality at Birds of Paradise is sensational, offering this small but clean store with creative gelatos that are held to impeccable standards. The strawberry gelato with hints of basil is a winner, but all flavors are delicious! They also offer a number of tasty, freshly made toppings. This particular store has a 10-person capacity, but there are usually spots available to enjoy your gelato inside away from the Singapore heat. And it's some of the best you'll ever eat and even includes dairy-free options.

Lim M.

Yelp

The ice cream is great. but sadly the staff serving (not cashier) at Beach Road branch is not polite. Very rude to Customers. 31 Aug 2025 - 12pm.

Caili C.

Yelp

Really beautiful ice cream parlor with unique and exotic flavors. The ice cream itself however didn't quite live up to expectations as the flavor was quite muted and the texture a bit icy. It's quite pricey as well so while lots of people recommended Birds of Paradise, I don't think it lives up to the hype.

Tim C.

Yelp

First time here, we got the macadamia and butterfly pea on a waffle cone Note there is no sampling allowed so you are basically shooting in the dark here Taste 1/1* We were lucky and got one that tasted really good, and I say lucky cause it was not one of their 'top sellers' Value 0.5/1* Slightly on the expensive side, even as a B&M Waffle cone was also thinner than what we are used to Service 0/1* No help offered whatsoever, and when you can't sample, kinda makes things hard Cleanliness 1/1* Spotless Overall/Revisit 1/1* Would visit again just for that macadamia flavour Paying for ambience? -1/-1* YES Above and beyond? 0/+1* NO

John C.

Yelp

Michelin star ice cream place, kinda weird. They allow you try all flavors and I didn't find any of them that good. The one that looked the most safe was the lychee raspberry and it was just 'okay'. The dark chocolate one was way too dense, the basil and the other lemongrass were just to weird. Don't think I will be returning.

Kai H.

Yelp

White chrysanthemum flavor is the boss. light and fragrant enough for our liking. Love it! no wonder the queue la

SY C.

Yelp

I came because I was in the area and my friend said I just HAD to try it so there I was. In this crazy 20 minute line - for ice cream. If I was just passing through I certainly would not be in that line which was long but moved relatively quickly. The shop is super small but very cute and space efficient - I also liked that it smelled like those Thyme Waffle Cones! I loved the flavors offered, I tried so many of them because all of them sounded so good. In the end I went with the Strawberry Basil which was really delicious and everything I hoped it would be - creamy without being rich, fragrant from the basil, slightly sweet/sour from the strawberry... Yum. I also really liked the other ones I tried like the Pandan (super floral and almost like vanilla!) and White Chrysanthemum. I would not be opposed to having some of that if I don't have to join the line again. When I left, the line had gotten even longer which is just ...crazy.

Sudipto G.

Yelp

One of the better ice cream places in Singapore amidst the plethora of ones that keep opening up every other week. They are located in the Katong area, which has a pretty high standard food offerings wise. It is slightly premium pricing, but the flavors are inventive and worth the money.

Jian Hao T.

Yelp

I'll keep this review short. Long queue but very very fast. Everyone knows what they are doing. 5/5 for taste. I love it !

Patrick B.

Yelp

Overpriced good ice cream! Lots of rave about this place and just had to give it a go. As soon as you step in you can quickly smell the thyme waffle cone. Unique and delicious. Now the ice cream itself. Various flavors which they gladly let you try out. I don't know the exact name of the flavor I got, but basic concept = chocolate haha. You'd think ice cream is ice cream, nope. I don't know why this chocolate was good but it was. Add on the thyme waffle and it's good, really good. Definitely enjoyed, pricey yes, but did enjoy!

Lisa I.

Yelp

Oh boy, another place that can just take all my money. I love a good ice cream shop, and I really hope that one day Birds of Paradise decides to take flight across the ocean and to San Francisco. The rosemary cone alone is so unique and delicious. The White Chrysanthemum was a very mild and light gelato, whereas the Strawberry Basil had much more deeper flavors! I would love to have tried more but the queue was long and holding up the line anymore seemed like a bad idea. I have already recommended this place to a few other friends who are visiting Singapore!

Shian Li C.

Yelp

Definitely check out Birds Of Paradise for amazing, flavourful, creamy ice cream!!! Highly recommend their lychee and raspberry flavour!!!! It's so so refreshing and definitely a unique flavour!!!!!! They also have other delicious flavours like pistachio and lemongrass!!!!! The waffle cone that they give you the ice cream in is so fresh that you can see them making it in store!!!! This place is a definite must try!!!!! Make sure you get there early though because there are always massive lines outside the store!!!

Ashley L.

Yelp

ahhh it was okay. Fun and interesting ice cream flavors that I have not experienced elsewhere. Came on a weekday night after dinner and there was no line. Got the white chrysanthemum that was good. Honestly only tried this place cos of the michelin star. But also why does an ice cream store have a michelin star?

Nicola L.

Yelp

Strawberry basil - 5 stars My favourite! It tasted like Haagen-Dazs strawberry with basil. The flavours were fresh and delicious. Gianduja - 4.5 stars Like eating frozen Nutella but better. Pandan - 4.5 stars Tasted like kueh. Sea salt houjicha - 4 stars My least favorite only because I felt the salt was unnecessary. It was too salty for me. Three of us shared two double scoops and we wished we'd each gotten our own!

Michele Q.

Yelp

Came at a random time on a weekday afternoon and did not encounter any lines :). I went with a 2-scoop cup of mango and strawberry basil. I was pleasantly surprised at how big the scoops were! Can never complain about having too much though as it was absolutely delicious. It's a bit pricey but worth the splurge every now and then for some creamy goodness!

Emily K.

Yelp

Pretty good ice cream, but it was very expensive! Some interesting flavors, though I felt that most were very mild. About $5 per scoop, and the scoops are quite small! Lemongrass-Ginger: strongest flavor. Pretty good! Spiced Pear: Good. Vanilla Fig: The fig bits were good, but the flavor was mostly vanilla. White Chrysanthemum: very very mild flavor. The cocoa bits were very distracting and I don't think it meshed well with the very delicate flavor of white chrysanthemum.

Jeannie L.

Yelp

Pricey organic gelato matched with a crunchy cone rolled in-house. On a hot day, gelato is always very enticing. The colorful sign lured me in. I had two scoops; one pandan flavor and one spiced pear. The flavors were generally subtle, almost muted but definitely freshly made. There were other flavors such as strawberry, lychee and chrysanthemum. I also sampled the basil flavored gelato, but it tasted um, closer to soap so I passed. The unique thing is the fragrant, freshly rolled "thyme cone" that costs an extra $1. This store is located along East Coast Road next to the former Red House Bakery (Katong Bakery & Confectionery). The row is newly remodeled and part of the same bunch of buildings as the red house, and this particular gelato place is two months old. There are a number of ice cream parlors along the stretch but this store is one of the better ones. Overall, it's ok to check out the flavors at this place, but do expect to part with a few more dollars. It's S$4.70 for a single scoop, S$7.70 for a double scoop and $1 for the cone.

Stephanie T.

Yelp

Found this little cute gem while I was strolling around Joo Chiat/Katong area. It was a hot humid day and I was intrigued by the cute decor of this shop. I decided to check it out and tried all the flavors available before purchasing because I'm indecisive like that. I chose lemongrass ginger eventually as it's the one that stood out for my palate at that time and every time I go to the east area I'll make sure I get a cup of the same flavor. The gelato's texture is so smooth, not too sweet, so delicious, so natural and lives up to its tagline "botanical" so I'm impressed on that!!!! They also have special limited edition seasonal flavor occasionally. I'll keep coming back!

Anita E.

Yelp

Thyme waffle cones!!! Raspberry-Lychee , BASIL , my favorite pistachio and other unique flavors to choose from. You have to go there for some delicious gelato! I went there twice during my visit in Singapore Amazing! These guys are in the MICHELIN plate list. I am in love with them. Too bad I live so far.

Saachi G.

Yelp

Yummy ice cream, though a bit overpriced, even for Singapore. Good if you are feeling ice cream, but not necessary to go out of your way to visit

Amy S.

Yelp

Small place! Not so great service, flavors are great! Fresh waffle cones were super fresh and they were making them in right in front of us, it was cool to watch. Ice cream flavors were different and worked well on my palette! Loved the ambience, sadly not enough space to take pictures

Mike Q.

Yelp

Fantastic Cleanliness Helpful friendly Service staff and the highest quality products incorporated in all their products The cones are hand made and different fruit ice creams are very delicious!!!!!!!! The management and staff are outstanding

Laura L.

Yelp

Very vibrant and cozy little ice cream spot. Loved the interior decor and not to mention the flavours! The white chrysanthemum was the best in my opinion. Plus the cones are infused with thyme, really fragrant!

Lee-Hong L.

Yelp

Ice cream and gelato shops are abundant in Singapore, but BoP is very successful in differentiating itself from the rest by serving floral ice cream (for example chrysanthemum) and thyme infused cones at a competitive price point. The ice cream is top notch with no ice crystals or inconsistency found.

Timothy T.

Yelp

Gotta try the white chrysanthemum with cacao bits and lychee raspberry. These 2 flavours make me really happy on a hot day!

Wei Tai T.

Yelp

Perfectly balanced gelato flavors, and not too sweet. I got white chrysanthemum with cacao bits. This was wonderful, because the gentle herblike sweetness of the chrysanthemum balanced out the slight bitterness and chocolate aroma of the cacao bits. The other flavors that were available were pandan, spiced pear, mango, pistachio, hazelnut. Highly recommend it! For the quality of the ice cream, the price was definitely worth it!!

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Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

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https://guide.michelin.com/en/singapore-region/singapore/restaurant/birds-of-paradise

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

@michelinguide

48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

6 Michelin-Recommended Places For Delicious Desserts In Singapore

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/6-michelin-recommended-places-for-delicious-desserts-in-singapore

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

@michelinguide

48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

2018 MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2018 Selection

"Ice cream shop Birds of Paradise is included in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore for the first time. Inspectors recommend the white chrysanthemum and lychee raspberry flavor." - Tan Pin Yen

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-singapore-2018-results-star-restaurants

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique

sho S.

Google

snowbobby

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Kit T.

Google

Uyen D.

Google

Gats Lopez (.

Google

Wade W.

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Luke L.

Google

Tried 2 of their best sellers - white chrysanthemum and lychee raspberry - in a thyme cone (total $11.3) and it was very nice. The gelato was decently thick and the taste was strong.

J C

Google

Decently hollow ice cream. The lower scoop had a hole of similar size as well. Not sure incompetent server or company practices. And unfortunately not the first time

William W.

Yelp

This is one of the highest rated ice cream shops in all of Singapore. And now that we've visited, I understand why. The commitment to quality at Birds of Paradise is sensational, offering this small but clean store with creative gelatos that are held to impeccable standards. The strawberry gelato with hints of basil is a winner, but all flavors are delicious! They also offer a number of tasty, freshly made toppings. This particular store has a 10-person capacity, but there are usually spots available to enjoy your gelato inside away from the Singapore heat. And it's some of the best you'll ever eat and even includes dairy-free options.

Lim M.

Yelp

The ice cream is great. but sadly the staff serving (not cashier) at Beach Road branch is not polite. Very rude to Customers. 31 Aug 2025 - 12pm.

Caili C.

Yelp

Tim C.

Yelp

John C.

Yelp

Kai H.

Yelp

White chrysanthemum flavor is the boss. light and fragrant enough for our liking. Love it! no wonder the queue la

SY C.

Yelp

Sudipto G.

Yelp

Jian Hao T.

Yelp

I'll keep this review short. Long queue but very very fast. Everyone knows what they are doing. 5/5 for taste. I love it !

Patrick B.

Yelp

Lisa I.

Yelp

Shian Li C.

Yelp

Ashley L.

Yelp

Nicola L.

Yelp

Michele Q.

Yelp

Emily K.

Yelp

Jeannie L.

Yelp

Stephanie T.

Yelp

Anita E.

Yelp

Saachi G.

Yelp

Yummy ice cream, though a bit overpriced, even for Singapore. Good if you are feeling ice cream, but not necessary to go out of your way to visit

Amy S.

Yelp

Mike Q.

Yelp

Laura L.

Yelp

Lee-Hong L.

Yelp

Timothy T.

Yelp

Gotta try the white chrysanthemum with cacao bits and lychee raspberry. These 2 flavours make me really happy on a hot day!

Wei Tai T.

Yelp

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique – Katong (East Coast)

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