Kki Sweets – Popular Dessert Cafe Reopens At Seah Street With Artisan Cakes & Plated Desserts

Fans of Kki Sweets will be happy to know this popular dessert cafe has made its return at Seah Street, serving Japanese-inspired artisan cakes and plated desserts.

The history of Kki (pronounced “kay-kee”, Japlish for cake) can be traced back to 2009, when owners Kenneth Seah (head baker) and Delphine Liau started Kki in a shophouse along Ann Siang Hill.

Due to high rental costs, they moved to School Of The Arts (SOTA) in 2014, before closing down in 2017 due to poor business.

After that, Kki shared a space with The Providore at Downtown Gallery, before finally settling down at Seah Street early this year.

Kki takes over the space previously occupied by Taiwanese pineapple cake makers Sunny Hills.

Interestingly, this minimalist cafe does not have a signboard and I had to peer through the door to make sure I was visiting the correct place.

The cozy rectangular space is dominated by a long white solid-top table with overhanging screens and slender plants growing from beneath.

It was cool to see the pastry chef working on her beautiful creations in the glass kitchen.

Limited seating is available in hourly slots, and reservations are strongly recommended. I went down without making reservations on a weekend afternoon and the cafe was packed, but luckily there was a seat available.

Menu

Currently, Kki offers eight cakes (or “entremets”) and three plated desserts.

To my surprise, the menu does not have any pictures or detailed descriptions, so I had to ask the staff for recommendations.

For drinks to pair with your desserts, you can order the Pour Over Specialty Coffee ($6) with beans by Tiong Hoe, or Hot Tea ($6) with tea leaves by Lupicia.

Note that the menu changes every few months.

Koide

The Koide ($10.50) had a top glossy gelatinous layer with a citrusy tang, covering respective layers of grapefruit mousse cake and mint sponge cake with pleasant fruity notes. The grapefruit pulps added shine with their tangy fruitiness.

“J”

“J” ($13.50) consists of black sesame encasing yuzu cremeux and matcha rice krispies, topped off with a coat of chocolate soil.

It is built in the shape of a concrete plant pot, and I was amazed by how real it looked.

My eyes opened wide with surprise when I took my first bite – it was a completely unexpected taste profile!

The black sesame gave an earthy tone, the yuzu cremux provided a rich sweetness, while the matcha rice krispies added unexpected bursts of tanginess.

This unique blend of flavours provided a novel sensory experience that both delighted and surprised my palate.

Incidentally, the delicate seedling “sprouting” out from the soil seems to be a reminder of how life is so fragile but resilient at the same time.

Conclusion

I am delighted to have discovered Kki Sweets. You can tell that the owners possess a true passion in creating excellent artisan desserts that are exquisite and delicious. I can’t wait to return and check out their other offerings.

Kki Sweets
Address: 3 Seah Street #01-01, Singapore 188379
Opening Hours: | Wed to Sat: 11am – 6pm | Sun: 11am – 4pm | Closed on Mon & Tue |
Whatsapp: +65 9799 2668