Moin Moin Gelato - Another Chillout Place in Yishun [Singapore] #moinmoingelato

Yishun is getting increasingly crowded with new housing blocks sprouting along the town's outskirts and the spike in population translates into more retail and dining options. In recent months, I did realize a proliferation of ice cream / gelato shops and today; let's talk about one of them.

Moin Moin Gelato. This shall be the most convenient for most Yishunians as it's located in the central area, in between Yishun bus interchange and Khoo Teck Puat hospital; albeit nearer to the former, with a sheltered walkway. 

Bright, spacious interior with white being a prominent feature and wood providing a comfortable contrast. I would say it gave a relaxed, chillout vibe, without the tight clutter common in neighbourhood shops. 

Forgot to share the list of gelato flavours available in the store; this document was pasted on the main door for ease of reference before you step in. There were unique ones like chocolate stout, osmanthus lychee; however, as some of you are aware, I am hardly adventurous. 

Let's choose! 

Tea selection to reduce the guilt of this sinful, gelato indulgence. I like it when Gryphon Tea (a local Singapore brand) is available, given their variety, quality and interesting flavours. Not interested in tea? There were other options in the cafe like hot / iced chocolate, milkshake. 

Chamomile Dream - came in a good-sized teapot! In many places, this would likely be for one person and I had encounters whereby I can't even refill with hot water. At Moin Moin, they automatically passed us two cups and were more than happy to help us refill! p.s. the tea dispensed a soothing aroma although taste wise, a tad too faint for my mom's liking.

Waffle with two scoops of ice cream! 

The Waffle first; costing just S$5.00, you can opt for it without the ice cream and I believe many might consider as this was one of the better waffles I have had in a long time! It was thick with a crispy shell yet didn't compromise on having an airy, fluffy inside. 

Classic gelato flavours; Blue Pea Vanilla and Black Sesame. Latter was liked a cold, thickened version of a classic Chinese dessert; black sesame paste! Mom loved it and it helped that each scoop was of substantial size and super satisfying in the hot weather we had recently. 

Blue pea vanilla was just your usual vanilla with a baby blue tinge due to the blue pea flowers, which I understood was used mainly as a source for natural colouring. Dotted with noticeable vanilla seeds, it's nevertheless still a delicious scoop of vanilla gelato that went perfectly with the waffle! 

Needless to say, I would be back with family and friends to check out the rest of the flavours! It's a pity that we can't sample, as was the case before COVID-19 hits us last year. 

Good message to take note that's displayed prominently on the wall at Moin Moin, even though you have to look closer, given the font style and glow. Message; Indulge Reasonably. 

 

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Address

930 Yishun Central 1, 

#01-125, Singapore 760930

(Near Yishun Bus Interchange)

Map

As above.

Operating Hours

Mondays - Closed

Tuesdays to Thursdays - 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Fridays - 2.00 pm to 12.00 am

Saturdays to Sundays - 12.00 pm to 12.00 am

Website

https://moin-moin-gelato.business.site/

Menu

As above. 

Pricing

Waffle - S$5.00

Chamomile Dream - S$4.50

Double Scoop (Classic Gelato) - S$7.00

(No GST, No Service Charge)