KKI

Finally after many rounds of disappointment (cos their cakes sold out wayyy before their closing time!), I managed to reach Kki earlier than ever to catch hold of the ever disappearing cakes. Initially my friend was nagging why are we having desserts so early and when she tasted the cake, it was so good that she changed her mind of waking up early for desserts. I had the formage Melon, the presentation is definitely a high score from me. Taste wise was good, light and creamy with the cream cheese. Not too sweet too and after having one you feel like having another one. The price is slightly higher, but when it tasted good and original, I think the price is overall a worthy one.

Dropped by for a friend's birthday celebration on a quiet Sunday afternoon. We arrived around 4 but most of the cakes were already sold out so be warned: come early to avoid disappointment!

We had six (extremely pretty) cakes in total, all were different except for one flavour that was repeated. Good thing actually - cos everyone at the table seemed to love that particular flavour the most!Kinabaru - coconut mousse with passionfruit centre

This was the flavour that we got 2 slices of. Everyone really enjoyed this one, it's fruity and very light. Well, actually, most of Kki's cakes are light! The crumbly base was excellent.Emily - champagne mousse with wild strawberry centre

This one was my favourite of the lot. I love alcohol-infused stuff and strawberry-anything so this just sealed the deal for me. This cake's more on the cold side so eat it fast.Fromage Melon (left) - cheese mousse with rock melon centre and Onigiri (right) - basil infused milk chocolate mousse with blood orange centre

The Fromage Melon was so-so, couldn't really taste the cheese. Definitely tasted more rock melon. As for the Onigiri, this took the award for "Most Creative Flavour" for us - who uses basil in cake? Only Kki! Super refreshing choice!Cafe Dumo - chocolate coffee mousse with praline centre

This is probably one of Kki's slightly heavier cakes. It may seem like an average coffee choco cake but once you stick your fork in you'd understand that it's not. The exterior is so delicate and a tad bitter and it adds this nice contrast to the thick, sweet praline centre. It takes a lot of skill to make something so heavy well-balanced like this.The milk tea - pretty light, more tea-ish than milky, a little too diluted for my liking but still satisfying.

I can see myself returning to Kki over and over again. They also make their cakes in different sizes so you know what to do the next time you're in need of a damn good birthday cake for special someone ;)

2013-05-05

SGD 10(Tea)

A cosy place to have a break from your stress work. But this place is a little small so limited seats available.
They have a little drom store where they sell all types of vintage and unique stuffs.

They have really nice desserts there.
So i decided to get this dark chocolate with raspberry.
This little cute red riding hood $9It's really tasty if you like chocolate however I can't finish the whole thing.
Too chocolatey to finish it alone.

The nice staff recommended a pot of tea to me and it's some pretty good hot green tea $5.50It goes real well with the cake.

10% service charge additional if you dine in.

2013-02-21

KKI cake shop has been having lots of positive reviews and i don't see why. from their appearance to their taste, you can really feel how much pride and love the chef has put in his cakes.

Recently, i had an Emily (Champagne mousse with Wild Strawberry centre, contains alcohol) and a Pink Peach Souffle. The Emily is so dainty-like and pretty, with its outer layer covered in a very thin coating of melty red-coloured chocolate (at least that is how it taste to me). Together with the champagne mousse and strawberry jelly-like centre, it is really refreshing and great for a light after-meal dessert. Initially, i assumed the cake layer at the bottom of the cake was just ordinary sponge cake just like any other japanese dessert. However, i was pleasantly surprises that it was actually an almond sponge layer, and i can really taste and bit into some almond meals in it. This really adds to how much the chef care about every detail of his cakes.Another very popular cake at KKI is their souffle cheesecake, which is very light and good for people who doesn't like rich dense new york style cheesecake. I was lucky to get their Pink Peach souffle cheesecake that day. Thier cakes has a hint of peach fragrance and taste, though i would prefer a stronger peach taste. However, it is still very tasty! The coating of icing sugar on top adds to its melt-in-your-mouth texture!

SGD 10(Tea)

I am not sure if they still custom bake the cheese tart for newbies... but the taste is still lingering in my mind. I used to be a regular in this small shop tucked away in Ann Siang Hill, they are right beside the famous Les Bouchons (where they served the BEST caramel creme brulee).

Kki serves more of the uncommon cakes where most bakeries dont sell, which is a perfect location for a dessert nazi like me, but of course, the cakes dont come cheap as well.

Its difficult to choose a favourite as i love all of their cakes. There isnt one that i dont like. And i love the whip cream which is only beaten when you ordered that particular cake which i cant remember what's the name.

Looking forward to their Royal milk tea soufflé cheese cake which is coming out in December!

SGD 10(Other)

Ki has been on my to-go list since about two years ago when I've read about their desserts online. We finally made our way there on a Saturday afternoon after a hearty brunch session. The store is shared between K ki and The Little Drom Store, and I was a little suprised at how small the store was. There was only a counter with about 11 types of sliced cakes and a drinks menu. Being our first time there, the staff was very helpful and explained the components in each cake so that we could decide on what we wanted. K Ki has been on my to-go list since about two years ago when I've read about their desserts online. We finally made our way there on a Saturday afternoon after a hearty brunch session.

The store is shared between K ki and The Little Drom Store, and I was a little suprised at how small the store was. There was only a counter with about 11 types of sliced cakes and a drinks menu. Being our first time there, the staff was very helpful and explained the components in each cake so that we could decide on what we wanted.

Our first pick was The Little Red Riding Hood, which comprises of 70% dark Valrhona chocolate mousse cake with a raspberry centre. I thought it was rich yet light and smooth at the same time. This would sit well with chocolate fans. 

Our second pick was Emily, a champagne mousse cake with a strawberry centre. I was intrigued by its description but disappointed with the actual taste. I felt that the flavours did not really blend well together, leaving a slightly odd after taste on the palates. The mousse was overly soft, which was something I did not really enjoy as well as it felt like I was only having flavored whipped cream. A nice place to chill out, but perhaps only once just for the experience. The items failed to impress, perhaps due to the high expectations that were pegged to the place.

2012-10-27

Heard about this outlet from a friend's facebook post. I never knew around the corner of Ann Siang Hill would have such lovely and cosy place which sell cakes. I happened to go to China Town with 2 friends to change currency for my coming Taiwan trip, and decided to drop by k-ki to have a dessert. You are at the right place when you see this red mailbox. The young lady was polite and soft spoken. Her smile was as sweet as the cakes! (I have not tried the cakes yet, LOL) I ordered this dome chocolate cake which tasted really heavenly. Before I took my time enjoying every bite of it, I spammed quite a few shots as the lighting was rather compromising as I sat outdoors. She gave me a glass of water too. We are also allowed
to pay after we have eaten. What a perfect looking dome! It looks too nice and cute to be eaten. I was rather reluctant to take the first bite that would spoil the perfection. Finally tried it. So creamy and sweet. Felt the sponge and crunch inside. I took my time savouring this piece of joy. By the way, there is the little drom store which shares the same shop space as k-ki. It sells many knick-knacks.

When i stepped in the place, i felt in love with the place. The environment of the shop gives people a very peace feeling and its calm me down. Maybe because, at that moment, there was nobody in the shop, so there environment was very quiet. Thus, it makes me feel very comfortable.

Ordered two cakes from the counter. I had ordered a chocolate cake. The chocolate cake had a very rich chocolate flavor. The texture of the cakes was moist and smooth.

Will visit the shop again..

The dreamy Tiramisu ($9+) featured feather-light mascarpone mousse ensconding a well-soaked ladyfinger. This boozy creation certainly got me raring for more!K Ki is a tiny little cake shop in Club Street that specialises in making Japanese style cakes. These cakes are usually small, delicate and complex, the Japanese style of making them.

a few of us went to kki to have some desserts. we love their creme brulee .. really nice and sweet. the other dessert was Basil milk chocolate with Bitter Orange.. nice shape and texture.. smell nice too. they do sell other variety of nice cakes as well. really love to try each of them xD

I fell in love with K Ki the moment I stepped in. It’s cosy, neat and simple. Somehow, I find that the wooden furniture gives the place a very nice, rustic feel and it makes one feel at ease immediately. Absolutely nothing pretentious here.
I will definitely go back and try the Strawberry Tart, Mont Blanc, Mona, and everything else that I can get my hands on

Japanese cakes... looks too nice to eat them haha..

well we had tiramisu flavour.. light.. sweet and yummy .. soft texture~! followed by mango cake.. decorated with tiny mango bits on top.. looks light yellow compared to the usual yellowish or creamy type you see in stores..

their cakes are quite small but its worth it =) i shall try others again soon~!

2011-12-03

K.ki will always have a special place in my heart because the hubby wanted to propose to me by hiding the ring in a Little Red Riding Hood cake from K.ki. Unfortunately the plan didnt go according to plan because K.ki only opens at 12 and their cakes are only baked on the day itself and ready about 11am at the very earliest. So if you are planning to propose with a cake from K.ki, make sure you work out your timings right!

Nonetheless, despite his plans failing, I had to check out for myself what this cake place is all about! Since I worked near Ang Siang Hill, I dropped by the shop one day after lunch for a piece of cake. I wasn't able to eat there so had to take the cake away. Just looking at the way they pack the cake, the attention to detail, the little dry ice pack for my tiny cake, you know these people love their cake.

I spoke with the lady boss (aka the baker's wife), Delphine, and it's really easy to see that the k.ki folks really care about their cakes. There can only be that many cakes made each day and they care more about the quality of their masterpiece than making a few extra buck.There is only one word to describe the taste of their cakes. EXCITING. At least the little red riding hood which is a raspberry centred chocolate mousse cake covered by a dark chocolate exterior. It's tangy and bitter and sweet and light at the same time. It is a complex cake that makes you anticipate what you're in for next.

Mind you they are closed on Mondays so don't make a wasted trip like I did!

SGD 8(Tea)

I was on a lookout for a great birthday cake and came across kki on openrice due to many recommendations!
The website is not working, hence the prices and choices of cakes can only be found on its facebook. Apparently, i felt in love with Dumo and I wanted to order CAFÉ DUMO - Chocolate Coffee mousse with Praline centre (14cm Serves up to 7 $48) but they need at least 3 days in advance to bake it. I needed it in 2 days. Hence, there goes my dumo cake.

I came to the shop about 6pm and they only had a few cakes left. So i bought a Mont Blanc instead. The outer layer tasted kind of unique as its made of coconut. However the sponge cake and crust at the bottom of the cake was fab.

Hope i'm able to get Dumo next time! Or Maya also can! Both looks so yummy! !

2010-12-03

Celebration: Anniversary

SGD 8.5(Supper)

I was ecstatic to learn that K ki- my favorite cake shop- has recently launched two new creations, Naturally I headed down to Ann Siang Hill at the earliest opportunity for a dessert fix.

The dreamy Tiramisu ($9+) featured feather-light mascarpone mousse ensconding a well-soaked ladyfinger. This boozy creation certainly got me raring for more!

Just as light and refreshing as its look-alike Kinabaru, Emily ($9) featured smooth champagne mousse sandwiching a delightfully intense wild strawberry gelee. Being a fan of passionfruit, I still prefer the Kinabaru to Emily, but give me either and I'll be one happy girl!

SGD 19.8(Tea)