Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique
290 Orchard Road
#B1-K28 Paragon
http://janicewong.com.sg/
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| Chocolate Bonbons Box Of Mine |
Exquisite, Artistic Chocolate Bonbons Collection
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Ambience & Setting: 3
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 9
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $30 per person.
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Opening in October 2016, Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique is more than a dessert kiosk, but a canvas for Chef Janice Wong's memories and inspiration. Celebrating her tagline; “Your world is your imagination”, each hand crafted dessert confectionery is a true work of art, both in visual form and in taste. Almost too pretty to eat, yet utterly delicious and well balanced. Needless to say, these make for great gifts too.
Ambience at Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique, as a pure takeaway boutique, relies heavily on the brightly lit displays, filled with rows upon rows of colourful, vibrant, whimsical desserts. The bold signage and riot of colours catches the eye from afar. I'm thankful for the concise description labels for each dessert confectionery, which clearly states the ingredients within, and the prices per piece.
Service at Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique is very good. The staff are very knowledgable on each and every dessert variety here, and can share detailed descriptions. They're polite and courteous, very professional and efficient in carrying out requests. Befitting of a premium boutique, their bearing is impeccable, and I'm pleased with the personalisation offered.
Food at Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique is focused on desserts, in particular, chocolate bonbons, Japanese mochis, and Modern Singaporean mooncakes. Chef's philosophy of edible art is reflected in each piece; strikingly beautiful in appearance, exquisite and luscious on the palate. Portions are dainty, befitting each jewel of a dessert, yet flavours are nicely balanced. Expect to spend more for these premium creations, budget about SGD $30 per person for a box of desserts here.
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| Janice Wong Confectionery Boutique Facade |
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| Chocolate Bonbons Display |
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| Chocolate Bonbons Display |
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| Chocolate Bonbons Display |
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| Ice Cream Display |
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| Menu Chocolate Bonbons |
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| Menu Mooncakes |
Each Snowskin Mooncake Box (SGD $65 per box of 9 assorted flavours) features 9 varieties of flavoured mooncakes, made with chocolate and low-sugar white lotus seed paste. The 9 flavours of snowskin mooncakes include; Gula Melaka Pandan (green skin), Salted Egg (orange skin), Praline Pop Rocks (purple skin), Salted Caramel (red skin), Jasmine Tea (blue skin), Yuzu (yellow skin), White Truffle (grey skin), Champagne (white skin), and Strawberry Shortbread (pink skin). There are another 2 flavours of baked mooncakes, including Black Sesame (black skin), and Original Lotus Seed Paste (brown skin). Good!
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| Snowskin Mooncake Box (SGD $65 per box of 9 assorted flavours) |
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| Snowskin Mooncake Box |
Sampled the Chocolate Bonbons Box Of 9 (SGD $27), which offers a choice of up to 9 varieties of chocolate bonbons. It's really hard to decide, as there are 20 different varieties available. Alternatively, you could get the Chocolate Bonbons Box Of 25 (SGD $75) instead, if you prefer to try one of each type.
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| Chocolate Bonbons Box Of 9 (SGD $27) |
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| Chocolate Bonbons Box Of 25 (SGD $75) |
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| Chocolate Bonbons Box Of Mine |
The Bonbon - Almond Marzipan (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like a colourful lego brick, with shades of white, blue, red, and yellow. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the rich, creamy filling within. Flavours of fragrant almond nuts, and sweet marzipan, yet it's not overwhelming. I like!
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| Bonbon - Almond Marzipan (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Almond Marzipan |
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| Bonbon - Almond Marzipan |
The Bonbon - Cassis (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like a glossy dome, with shades of blue, red, white, and gold. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the tangy, zesty filling within. Flavours of sweet crème de cassis / blackcurrant, and sour raspberries. Bright and refreshing.
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| Bonbon - Cassis (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Cassis |
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| Bonbon - Cassis |
The Bonbon - Lemon Thyme (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like a trapezoid, with shades of white, green, and yellow. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the creamy, zesty filling within. Flavours of sweet sour lemon, but the herbal thyme was muted. Light and enticing.
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| Bonbon - Lemon Thyme (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Lemon Thyme |
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| Bonbon - Lemon Thyme |
The Bonbon - Praline Pop Rocks (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like a hexagon, with shades of black dotted with white blotches. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the crunchy, dense filling within. Flavours of bitter sweet chocolate, and fizzy pop rocks. Like a party in the mouth.
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| Bonbon - Praline Pop Rocks (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Praline Pop Rocks |
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| Bonbon - Praline Pop Rocks |
The Bonbon - Whisky Orange (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like a trapezoid, with shades of brown, white, orange, and blue. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the rich, smooth filling within. Flavours of bitter sweet chocolate, sweet orange, and sharp whisky. Nicely balanced layers of complexity.
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| Bonbon - Whisky Orange (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Whisky Orange |
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| Bonbon - Whisky Orange |
The Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #2 - Gula Melaka Pandan Kaya (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like an uneven cylinder, with shades of brown, red, and white. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the dense, creamy filling within. Flavours of floral sweet pandan kaya / screwpine leaf coconut egg jam, and earthy sweet gula melaka / palm sugar. Bold yet comforting.
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #2 - Gula Melaka Pandan Kaya (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #2 - Gula Melaka Pandan Kaya |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #2 - Gula Melaka Pandan Kaya |
The Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #4 - Laksa Leaf Lemongrass (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like an uneven cylinder, with shades of green, black, and white. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the creamy, smooth filling within. Flavours of floral herbal lemongrass cream, but the herbal spice laksa leaf was muted. Interesting and unique.
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #4 - Laksa Leaf Lemongrass (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #4 - Laksa Leaf Lemongrass |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #4 - Laksa Leaf Lemongrass |
The Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #5 - Bak Kwa Praline Pop Rocks (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like an uneven cylinder, with shades of red, black, and gold. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the crunchy, chewy filling within. Flavours of bitter sweet chocolate, fizzy pop rocks, but the savoury salty bak kwa / barbecued minced pork is undetectable. Decent, but could be so much better. As is, this is the weakest link.
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #5 - Bak Kwa Praline Pop Rocks (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #5 - Bak Kwa Praline Pop Rocks |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #5 - Bak Kwa Praline Pop Rocks |
The Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #6 - Salted Egg (SGD $3 per piece) is styled like an uneven cylinder, with shades of yellow, brown, and white. Bite through the thin, fragile chocolate shell, and you get the thick, rich filling within. Flavours of pronounced savoury salty salted egg yolk, hint of sweet chocolate. Nicely done, a highlight here.
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #6 - Salted Egg (SGD $3 per piece) |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #6 - Salted Egg |
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| Bonbon - Singapore Signature Series #6 - Salted Egg |
The Pandan Kaya Pistachio Ice Cream (SGD $5) has a rich, earthy floral sweet flavour and a creamy smooth texture, the boldness of the pandan / screwpine leaf, and kaya / coconut egg jam, really jumping out in this ice cream. Contrasted beautifully by the crunchy nutty candied pistachio nuts chunks. This decadent dessert is incredibly luxurious. Best shared, as it's really heavy on the palate. Highly recommended!
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| Pandan Kaya Pistachio Ice Cream (SGD $5) |
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| Pandan Kaya Pistachio Ice Cream |
The Blue Lavender Yoghurt Ice Cream (SGD $5) has a delicate, milky floral sweet flavour and a sorbet smooth texture. Wonderfully light on the palate, the blue lavender ribbons lend some texture, complementing the plain yoghurt sorbet. Will appeal to those who prefer light and clean flavours.
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| Blue Lavender Yoghurt Ice Cream (SGD $5) |
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| Blue Lavender Yoghurt Ice Cream |
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