Birds of Paradise

Delicately-perfumed and sophisticated, the botanical-inspired flavours at Birds of Paradise tastes like edible poetry. This tiny gelato nook along East Coast Road is standing room-only and perpetually packed. Flavour, texture, and colour are coaxed from flowers, herbs, nuts, and spices for signatures like white chrysanthemum, strawberry basil, and lemongrass ginger (from $5.50 a scoop). Even its homemade waffle-cone (additional $1.30) is scented with thyme. Try the white chrysanthemum. Think of it as a gentler, floral take on the classic chocolate chip, but with raw cacao nibs.