Dessert Monster – Filipino Silken Tofu Found in a Hawker Centre!

You love all things sweet and have that second stomach for desserts after your meals? Then you definitely got to check out Dessert Monster in Toa Payoh Lorong 8! They sell a huge variety of sweet treats ranging from drinks to desserts! Just the things you need after a good meal.

Dessert Monster was started in July 2019 by Mr Rick Koh and his wife, Mdm Kristel Gan. Who would have guessed that Mr Koh used to be in the fashion and merchandising industry for 40 years before this venture! Being an absolute dessert lover, Mr Koh has been passionate about all things desserts. His priority when he travels abroad would be to explore and taste local sweet treats.

As he approached his retirement years, he felt he had one unfulfilled dream — to have a dessert shop of his own so he can share his passion with everyone. Mr Koh shared that initially his family members were a little apprehensive about this decision due to the long working hours it entails. However, they decided to give him their utmost support since this was his lifelong dream. His wife, otherwise known as his ‘boss’ in Mr Koh’s words, also left her job in the fashion industry to help him out. They wanted to bring something new to the hawker scene so they decided to go with a very cutesy stall front.

Dessert Monster offers so many choices that it was really tough to decide what to get. Mr Koh recommended the Monster Treasure ($3.50), and so Monster Treasure it was! The traditional chendol features ingredients such as Gula Melaka, Coconut Milk, Green Worm and red beans served atop shaved ice. Monster Treasure, however, is a fusion version that comprises a grass jelly base, which is more commonly seen in Malaysia, and mini taro balls which is a popular ingredient in Taiwan. The grass jelly was really smooth and soft, while the taro balls were bouncy and chewy. He also added a generous serving of attap seeds. Mr Koh mentioned that the sweetness level can be adjusted to your liking!

Next up was the Chendol Delight ($3.50). This comes with a scoop of thick and creamy coconut ice cream that’s topped with the green worms and red beans. Mr Koh prides himself on using quality ingredients and works with Redman for his supplies. The green worm is made by them in their own kitchen. It is made with pandan, mung bean and tapioca. Usually, the green worms you get outside are more jelly-like and crunchy. Their green worms are slightly softer and fragrant and can only be kept for two weeks. The creamy ice cream was just a tad too sweet for my liking. However, you will definitely enjoy it if you have a sweet tooth!

The Pearly Taho ($2.50) was something I have never heard of. Originated in Philippines, Taho (Sweet Tofu) is a Sweet Tofu Dessert with brown sugar and sago. Dessert Monster does it with Soya Beancurd (Tau Huay), which we are all familiar with, and substituted the sago with their own golden pearls. Mr Koh has a kitchen and he makes this soft and chewy golden pearls with a mixture of Tapioca, Mung Beans and Brown Sugar. The drink is served warm in a cup, and you can slurp it up with a straw. I was pleasantly surprised by this dessert! Nice warm silky beancurd with fragrant brown sugar — just the perfect combination I needed.

To round off my sweet afternoon, I had the brown sugar soy milk ($2). The brown sugar is specially imported from Taiwan, and is especially fragrant. They also have this drink with Gula Melaka! Their soy milk and golden pearls are made in their own kitchen.

Overall, we had a really lovely afternoon! I like that Mr Koh understands the needs of his customers and is more than willing to adjust the sugar level for all his desserts! Friends from Philippines, be sure to drop by to have a taste of home!

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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