The pandemic may have closed many doors, but for some, it became the push to open new ones. Fiona, once in finance, started Whiskdom as a home-based bakery—and within two years, her lava brownies and gooey cookies became IG-famous staples.
By June 2020, Whiskdom had blossomed into a standalone store, and today it has expanded into multiple outlets, with the 5th and newest one nestled in bustling Chinatown.
Whiskdom built its name on cookies and brownies that fans swear by. But at the Chinatown outlet, things feel different. Beyond the bakes, the menu here expands into hearty mains and creative drinks, blending café culture with Singaporean comfort food.
And perhaps the biggest plus? It’s just a short walk from Chinatown MRT, so accessibility isn’t an issue.
Ambience and Space
The space itself is bright, casual, and modern, leaning on clean wood finishes, navy accents, and playful cartoon motifs that line the mirrors and walls.
Seating is free and the place is quite spacious, which is perfect for families, groups of friends, or even solo café hoppers. It doesn’t scream luxury café but it feels approachable and fun. The blue chairs and tiled tables add to its cosy, contemporary vibe.
Beyond just being a café, Whiskdom leans into a lifestyle angle too. The Chinatown outlet sells merchandise starting from just $2 such as luggage stickers and keychains, which adds to its charm.
There’s also a small section where you can sample their cookie flavours before buying. Personally, I found most of them a little underwhelming, but the sea salt chocolate and snowflakes stood out as the best out of all of them.
What We Tried
They offer bagels, rice bowls, pasta and sides. They even have a matcha drink menu for matcha lovers.
Pistachio Cream Oat ($9, left) & Sesame Cream ($8.50, right)
The Pistachio Oat Cream was easily one of my favourite drinks. Thick, smooth foam sat on top of a pistachio and white chocolate oat milk blend. It tasted like a rich pistachio milk which wasn’t too sweet and was nutty without being artificial. This was balanced, indulgent, and something I’d happily order again.
Sesame Cream was visually striking with black sesame paste smothered around the cup. It leaned thick and creamy from the cream base, and the sesame flavour was present but more subtle than I’d hoped. As the ice melted, the drink took on a slightly diluted edge, which clashed with its otherwise rich texture. The result was a bit confusing—it felt heavy yet watered down at the same time. Still, it wasn’t bad overall, just not as addictive as the Pistachio Cream Oat.
Butter Chicken Shakshuka ($25)
The chicken was quite soft and was simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced butter chicken base, topped with two runny shakshuka-style eggs. Served with your choice of rice or bagel – plain, sesame or cheese. I opted for a sesame bagel. It was crunchy on the outside, buttery and fluffy on the inside, and tasty even on its own. When dipped into the shakshuka, the sauce dominated the flavour of the bagel, but overall the combination worked. The portion is generous, and honestly, this is a dish good for sharing especially if you’re planning to try other mains.
Creamy Laksa Pasta ($22)
This pasta had a coconut-rich laksa sauce coated spaghetti, with an onsen egg, tiger prawn, and tau pok to mimic a true bowl of laksa. The fragrance of the sauce nailed the laksa-cabonara hybrid idea, though it did get heavy after a while. The prawn wasn’t the freshest because it was not sweet on its own, so I suggest eating it with the sauce for more flavour. Portion-wise, I would say it was rather generous for both the pasta and the ingredients.
Pulut Hitam Gelato ($12.50)
This was Whiskdom’s twist on a traditional dessert, featuring warm black glutinous rice with gula melaka, coconut cream, and a scoop of gelato of your choice—either coconut or Hokkaido Blue Pea. I went with the blue pea, but the pulut hitam’s strong, earthy flavour completely overpowered it, and the ice cream itself tasted closer to a generic vanilla than anything distinct. As it melted, the dessert turned lukewarm and less enjoyable. I did appreciate the generous amount of glutinous rice, which added texture, but overall this was the weakest dish of the meal. At $12.50, I’d still prefer a traditional hawker version for both flavour and value.
Verdict – Would We Come Back Again?
Would I come back? Yes—but selectively. The drinks were a clear highlight, especially the pistachio cream oat, and I’d recommend the creamy laksa pasta for first-timers who want something unique. Prices are like standard cafe prices ranging from $20 to $30, but portions are fair and sharing makes it worth it.
The Chinatown outlet has variety and outlet-exclusive dishes on its side, and while not everything blew me away, there’s enough here to make me curious about returning to try their exclusives. It’s casual, accessible, and family-friendly, though not halal-certified. For me, it’s a café that straddles between being a viral dessert brand and a sit-down dining spot. If you’re in Chinatown with friends or family, it’s worth a visit—just go in knowing which dishes to prioritise.
Whiskdom
Address : 15 Smith St, Singapore 058929
Opening Hours : 12PM – 9PM daily
Nearest MRT Station : Chinatown MRT Station
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