Mei Heong Yuen Dessert

A Chinatown institution that turned the humble bowl of dessert into something of a fine art, drawing crowds for decades. Its famous mango snow ice — fluffy ribbons of shaved milk-ice piled with fresh mango chunks and drizzled with syrup — is the order to beat the heat, while the durian and chocolate versions have their own devotees. Alongside the snow ice, old-school almond and walnut pastes are still beloved by regulars who've come for generations. The Temple Street shop is bright, casual and air-conditioned, an easy break from sightseeing. Portions are generous and great for sharing, so try one snow ice and one warm paste between two.