Korean dessert culture and a viral affogato trend from Florence come together at AiFOKATO, located within Singapore’s CBD at 111 Telok Ayer Street. Enjoy sculpted gelato paired with freshly poured espresso, matcha, or chocolate, and experience hot-over-cold -86 Dirty Coffee. There is also Butter Mochi that offers a chewy, buttery bite.
AiFOKATO: Signature Affogato with Gelato
AiFOKATO is a kiosk with rustic wood panels along a five-foot-way at Telok Ayer Street. It offers the viral Florence-inspired, diamond-faceted affogato ($10), which can be personalised to your preference.
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There is a carefully curated selection of gelato and pours available at AiFOKATO. Mix and match gelato flavours with pours to craft a personalised affogato that suits your mood and taste.
There are four gelato flavours available: Madagascar Vanilla Gelato, Premium Korean Matcha Gelato, Premium Pistachio Gelato and Callebaut Dark Chocolate Gelato.
These can be matched with three pours: Espresso, Matcha and Chocolate.
Do the math, and this gives you 12 possible combinations to try out and enjoy.
The gelato is geometrically sculpted to create a diamond faceted shape. This is then filled with a slow espresso pour. This visual combination makes for an affogato that is designed for the social media age.
However, if you wish to take some pictures, be sure to do so fast as the gelato can melt quickly in Singapore’s tropical heat, accelerated by the freshly brewed coffee.
There is no dine-in at AiFOKATO, and a limited number of stools are available along the five-foot way.
-86°C Dirty Coffee
For another hot-meets-cold experience, you can pick up a -86°C Dirty Coffee ($10).
This combines cold gelato with the warmth and aroma of a hot beverage in a chilled bottle.
The hot-over-cold layered creation comes in three different varieties: Espresso Latte, Matcha Latte and Chocolate Latte.
You can enjoy your drink and then take the bottle home.
Butter Mochi
For a limited time, every AiFOKATO purchase comes with a FREE Butter Mochi, a viral dessert from Korea. Known as “butter tteok”, the Butter Mochi has a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, chewy center, infused with a rich, buttery aroma and that touch of honey-butter sweetness that is often associated with South Korean snacks.
The Butter Mochi pairs well with AiFOKATO’s affogato.
AiFOKATO
Where: 111 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068580
Opening hours:
Sunday to Friday 10.30 am to 9 pm;
Saturday 10.30 am to 10 pm
Website: AiFOKATO
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