Seventh Heaven, where premium ingredients meets alcohol

Yuan and I have been talking about this place for quite some time when it was first introduced at ieatishootipost. Subsequently, Evan and Sihan showed enthusiasm towards Seventh Heaven and Pastry Bar after reading Sweet Double Delights from TodayOnline. Since our desserts radar has been screaming non-stop to drop a visit to this place, we couldn't hold our temptation any longer.

In the mood for Christmas... Warm and comfy in this ice-cream parlour :D

Although since young, we have passed by the former Gan Eng Seng School often while traveling down Keppel Road but we have never imagine ourselves to cross "Malaysian borders" to enjoy a different level of ice-cream. Sandwiched between the Malaysian railways and the housing blocks of Spottiswoode Estate, Seventh Heaven is located at the former Gan Eng Seng School (which is now Marketing Institute of Singapore) with a 鸟不生蛋 ambience. This place is not as inaccessible as most thought.

Refering to Ice and Sparklette's entries, there is a shuttle service that travels between Outram MRT and MIS at certain timings. Alternatively, it is a 15 min walk from the bus stop located along Kampong Bahru Road which is just a bus stop away from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) or a cab which costs about $3.80 from Outram Park MRT (sounds reasonable for 4 people).

Adopting the feel of a homely dining room, the place is well furnished with glass table tops, cushioned chairs with shades of red or brown and wooden furniture. The seats overlook at elevated level towards the kitchen which is neatly shielded with vertical black blinds and greenery to provide a cozy and comfortable feeling. The warm lighting illuminating the entire place lightens the entire atmosphere.

Sample Menu ($13.90) - (From front) Chocolate, Chocolate & Whisky, Green Tea

Their specialty ice cream comes in different sizes, namely Sample Menu ($13.90 for any 3 flavours or $10.50 for selected flavours by the house), a la carte ($5.80 for a scoop and $9.20 for double scoops) and Takeaway ($3.90 for single portion, $6.30 for double and $10.40 for a pint). All prices are subjected to 7% GST and 10% service charge and they only accept cash payments.

Sample menu
On the left (from top): Chocolate, Chocolate & Whisky, Green Tea
On the right (from top): Lychee Martini, Butter, Scoth & Pecan, Irish Cream & Liqueur

With 12 flavours on the menu, they have

1. Blackforest,
2. Butter, Scotch & Pecan,
3. Chocolate,
4. Chocolate & Whiskey,
5. Chocolate & Coffee Crunch,
6. Creamy Espresso,
7. French Vanilla,
8. Green Tea,
9. Irish Cream & Liqueur,
10. Lychee martini,
11. Mango and
12. Peanut Butter and
    

their Christmas special, which has a 10% off when two or more Christmas pints are pre-ordered before 18 Dec 2008 and to be collected on 23 Dec 2008, includes

1. Cranberry (with vodka),
2. Christmas (with sherry and Cointreau),
3. Egg Nog (with rum and brandy) and
4. White Shade of Pale (with white chocolate)
   

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Fen's comments

My favourite of the 6 flavours chosen was clear-cut. The Lychee Martini (made with vodka, lychee liqueur and a dash of lime juice) is heavenly good. The smoothness, the lychee fragrance and the after-taste of liqueur compliments each other completely. This definitely send me to seventh heaven. For those who love Centre Ps's Lychee macarons, this for sure won't disappoint.

Second to this is the Butter, Scotch & Pecan which is traditional vanilla and scotch whiskey and buttered pecan. Since primary tastes are registered by little sensory receptors on our tongues and palates. Each mouthful of this creation consists of the initial sweetness and fragrance of vanilla, followed by the fragrance of the mild buttery caramel taste and lastly an after-alcoholic taste of whiskey. Need me to say more?

Green Tea was alittle mild to my liking while chocolate ice-cream is just rich and smooth. Since I fancy the vanilla based ice-cream more than the chocolate ones, I have to give credits to this place. It is rare to find such wonderful "white" base ice-cream and I am definitely looking forward to my second visit.
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Yuan's comments

Ironically, We tried 7 ice cream flavours during our visit to 7th Heaven. Have to agree that their alcoholic ice cream is one of better ones in town. Typically, alcoholic ice creams will taste a little like sorbet but the ones which I tasted today is slightly creamier. Surprising the ice cream which I found to have the highest alcohol content is the Butter, Scotch & Pecan. The butter, scotch taste is totally overwhelm by the alcohol taste. Those who love alcoholic ice cream should try this.

There were 2 flavours which I particularly liked - Chocolate; Irish Cream. These were the 2 mildest in terms of alcoholic content. (The chocolate ice cream did not content alcohol) This came as a surprise to me as I personally love alcoholic ice cream. The chocolate ice cream was almost like eating dark chocolate fudge. So rich and yet so creamy. This one will really curb your chocolate craving. The Irish cream on the other hand is rather similar to the Danish Nougat of Anderson Ice Cream. Slightly sweetened and has this nice fragrance.

The other ice cream which left a deep impression was the French Vanilla ice cream. This is really a weird tasting ice cream. It has kind of a mint taste. Not sure if this is what was meant to be but I didn't really liked it.

Overall, I guess the ice cream here is above average but given its location, I doubt I will specially travel there for a scoop of Ice cream. Also contrary to what other bloggers claim that 7th Heaven has the best alcoholic ice creams, I find that their non alcoholic ice cream better. Of course, this is up to individual preferences.
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Seventh heaven ~ a blissful habit
Marketing Instiute of Singapore
No. 10 Raeburn Park
#01-24/25/26
Singapore 088702
Tel: 6227 7787
http://www.seventhheaven.com.sg/

Operating hours:
11am to 8pm (Mon to Thurs)
11am to 11pm (Fri)
1pm to 11pm (Sat)
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays