Saturday, March 3, 2007

Gobi: Disturbingly Delightful Desserts: Guys... Pay Attention!



I have been hooked on Menu Degustation since my delightful experience at Iggy's last year. The great thing about a Degustation type meal is that you don't get overly full and yet your tastebuds are contented after the meal. Great for aging people like me but maybe not for younger people with insatiable appetites where Buffets are the way to go.

When it comes to desserts, the only way so far to try a variety of desserts in small portions is to eat at a buffet. But how many of us would actually go for a buffet just for the desserts? Well I think I might have found the Holy Grail of all dessert lovers -- Dessert Degustation!

This little homegrown store tucked in the 3rd floor of Katong Mall makes all sorts of teeny weeny dessert creations ranging from chocolates, macaroons, cakes etc all beautifully presented in bite sized portions! Great idea right? Now, why didn't I think of that?



I sampled six of the various items and especially liked "Between the Sheets"(top pic) which is praline sandwiched between sheets of dark chocolate sitting on a meringue base. Another nice one is the "Cupid" which is cheese mousse with kirsch in white chocolate cups. The other one that stands out is the "Sweet Expectations" which is a Strawberries and Cream Macaroon "burger".

You might be wondering why the name Gobi Desserts? It so happened that one of the owners, AiMing had a vision (or was it delusion caused by dehydration?) of making these cute desserts while hiking in the middle of the Gobi Desert! Gobi Dessert, Gobi Desert get it? It's true! No kidding!

Conclusion

Again, I think this is a great idea! They also do baby's first month cakes where you can have the name of your baby spelt out on tiny cakes! How's that for something novel? You can choose any 6 items for $10.90 and 12 for $19.90. Not exactly cheap, but worth that initial "Wow" factor especially for that extra special significant other! Wink Wink.

Gobi
112 East Coast Road
Katong Mall #03-13
63452127
www.gobi.com.sg
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8 comments:

  1. Suzie WongMarch 4, 2007 at 1:19 AM

    Hi! I'm a cake lover and regular visitor of your blog. Is it ok i use the first photo for my blog?

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  2. wildgooseMarch 4, 2007 at 9:34 AM

    Oh. Actually, Cedele had a similar concept when they opened the branch at Wheelock. But this looks good too. Will check it out.
    Great photos.

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  3. stay-at-home mumMarch 4, 2007 at 6:59 PM

    I enjoy their desserts too. best part is that they are not SO big that we can actually have more than a piece and not feel guilty at all!!

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  4. Holy DrummerMarch 5, 2007 at 10:35 AM

    Wow yet another hidden gem tucked in Katong Mall!

    Thanks for the hint HAHA =)

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  5. AnonymousMay 28, 2007 at 7:07 AM

    hey dooode...isnt it supposed to be macaron?

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  6. ieatMay 28, 2007 at 8:06 AM

    I typed macaroon in google and it seemed to get me the right definition

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2007 at 6:36 PM

    but but macaroon is another pastry...macaron is the french pastry =]

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  8. jemsMay 3, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    I received a pack of Gobi Petit Fours (think that's what they call it) for Baby's full month it was really bad. It only looked cute with the Baby's name on it - even the baby's mum my friend who ordered said it's too gelard and taste weird.

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