There’s something nice about ending a meal with dessert.
Not rushed. Not overly fancy. Just that perfect final bite that makes everything feel complete.
And at Tonkichi, one of the best Japanese restaurants in Orchard Road, the sweet finale comes in the form of a humble but deeply comforting treat: small batch Japanese ice cream, made with the same care and intention behind every bowl of authentic Japanese udon, soba, and tonkatsu they serve.
Tonkichi serves its ice cream selection at both Isetan Scotts and Takashimaya. The choices are straightforward and familiar, offering a gentle and comforting finish to a Japanese meal. Each scoop adds a quiet, satisfying note to the dining experience without trying to steal the spotlight.
Small Batch Flavours Made the Classic Japanese Way
Tonkichi doesn’t overwhelm you with a long dessert menu. Instead, they keep it tight. Offering flavours with depth, character, and that unmistakable sense of Japanese restraint.
Matcha
Earthy, aromatic, and pleasantly bitter. Not the candy sweet type, this one tastes like real tea.
Black Sesame
Nutty, roasted, velvety.
A flavour that feels grown up, yet comforting, like something you’d find at a traditional dessert shop in Japan.
Yuzu Sorbet
Bright, cool, refreshing.
A zingy palate cleanser that cuts through richer mains like traditional Japanese udon and soba Singapore diners enjoy at Tonkichi.
Vanilla
Simple? Yes. Boring? Never.
Tonkichi’s vanilla tastes clean and milky. More like Hokkaido style ice cream than supermarket sweetness. It’s that subtle kind of vanilla that pairs beautifully with soba-cha, tempura crumbs left on your tray, or even a warm spoon of rice (don’t knock it till you try it).
These flavours are crafted in small batches to preserve freshness. The kind of ice cream that melts slowly, tastes clean, and actually lets the ingredients speak.
The Perfect Ending: Ice Cream with Soba Cha
There’s a quiet elegance to Japanese dining: clean flavours, thoughtful pacing, and a finish that feels calm rather than heavy. Tonkichi’s ice cream bar pairs beautifully with soba cha. A warm roasted buckwheat tea that brings balance to the final moments of the meal.
The contrast is simple but satisfying:
cold, creamy ice cream alongside the warm, nutty smoothness of soba cha.
It’s a pairing rooted in balance, sweetness and warmth, richness and clarity. Finished with the kind of simplicity Tonkichi is known for. No theatrics, no heavy flourishes. Just a thoughtful way to close a meal.
Dessert is always the right way to end it.
One scoop.
One sip of soba cha.
One quiet moment of happiness.
A true Japanese finale.
📍 Visit Us in Orchard Road
- Tonkichi Isetan Scotts
350 Orchard Road, Level 4, Shaw House, Singapore 238868 - Tonkichi Takashimaya
391 Orchard Road, #04-24 / 24A, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238873
Go where the noodles are handmade.
Go where dessert is simple, honest, and deeply Japanese.
Go to Tonkichi, Singapore’s best Japanese restaurant for comforting meals and sweet endings.