Udders (Upper Thomson)

Udders is a Singapore ice cream brand, and its Upper Thomson shop is at 246D Upper Thomson Road. It is known for Asian flavours such as durian, chendol and kueh salat. It also makes a range of grown-up flavours mixed with spirits and liqueurs. It is a casual stop for a scoop or a waffle after a meal along Upper Thomson Road.

David and Peck Lin started Udders from a small shop in 2007. They wanted ice cream that tasted of the region and suited local palates, made with less sugar and cream than richer styles. The name is a cheeky nod to where milk comes from. Udders now has outlets in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, and its ice cream is served on several airlines.

What to order

The local flavours are the best reason to visit. The current list includes:

• Mao Shan Wang and Emperor Mao, both made with durian
• Singapore Chendol, with pandan jelly, red beans and coconut caramel, like the local iced dessert
• Kueh Salat, a coconut pandan ice cream with chewy blue pea mochi and bits of custard
• Muah Chee, a peanut ice cream with chewy mochi, based on the sticky rice snack
• Thai Iced Tea, Kyoto Matcha and Hojicha for tea lovers

The alcohol-infused range is the other thing Udders is known for. Eatbook's 2024 review named Cereal Killer, made with cornflakes and bourbon. It also picked Tipsy Cookies, a cookies and cream flavour with rice wine. For something lighter, there are dairy-free sorbets, including Alphonso mango and a coconut sherbet.

Pair your scoops with the signature crispy waffle. It arrives warm and soaks up the melting ice cream. Udders also makes pints and ice cream cakes.

Good to know before you go

• With children: some flavours contain alcohol, so ask the staff which ones are alcohol-free.
• Dairy-free: the sorbets and the coconut sherbet are made without dairy.
• Late nights: the Upper Thomson shop stays open late, especially at weekends, so it works well for dessert after dinner.
• Nut allergies: some flavours, such as Muah Chee, contain nuts.
• Workshops: Udders runs ice cream workshops and parties. See the Udders website for details.

Flavours rotate, so the tubs at the counter may differ from the list online.

Nearby

Upper Thomson Road is lined with places to eat. Before your ice cream, try Nummun Thai Kitchen or Nam Kee Chicken Rice, both on the same road. For Japanese food, there is Omoté at Thomson Plaza.

The area is also close to the central nature reserves. Combine your visit with a walk on the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk or at Windsor Nature Park. For more, see all restaurants in Upper Thomson, our dessert guide and our guide to North Singapore.