Swensen New Menu 2012

Swensen's
Venue: 2 Orchard Turn, #B1-31 Ion Orchard,
Contact: +65 6884 5967
Opening Hours: 10.30am - 10.30pm Weekdays | 8.00am - 10.30pm Weekends & PH
Website: www.swensens.com.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Swensens


- The Shop
Are you kidding, who don't know Swensen's? Even my granny knows!

Since 1979, they won the hearts of many with delicious ice cream sundaes in their warm and cosy atmosphere in Singapore. Swensen's has expanded to over 20 casual dining restaurants serving an all-day menu of hearty food, desserts, beverages, ice cream, cakes and takeaway novelties.

Warm, unpretentious ambience and a casual atmosphere at Swensen's Ion Orchard


Cozy and comfortable booth seats with trademark tiffany lamps


Do you know Swensen's take an effort to change their menu yearly to ensure their good food keeps up with the constantly changing tastebuds of their customers? The well rave dishes will be kept, low performance dishes will be remove and develope new mouth watering dishes to provide new options that suit every palate and taste. Who wouldn't be spoilt for choice with an extensive array of menu items to select from?

This May Swensen's revamped their menu with 10 brand new items including delectable appetisers, hearty mains and gratifying desserts. Perfect for relaxing meals with family and friends.

For kids, Swensen's Rolls Out New 'Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal' In June. This new kids-only fare features an array of delicious eats sure to tempt the taste buds of even the most finicky l’il pirate. What's more children can covet their favourite entrées, healthy side snacks and wash them all down with a wholesome fruit juice for just $8.90! And kids can take home the pirate ship as their pirate’s booty after meal.


- The Food
We are lucky to be invited for the media tasting to try out their newly launch menu!

Swensen's Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal

Lads and lasses can choose from seven satisfying main courses and mix and match them with nutritious corn-in-cup; either soft drink or apple or orange juice – with all these being plated up in a Pirate Ship. For an additional small amount of doubloons, kids can score a Treasure Chest sundae or a Coit Tower Junior.

Pirate's Adventure Kid's Menu Activity Sheet

X marks the spot! Every aspiring little adventurer knows that when seeking for treasure, one needs a treasure map. Swensen's Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal delivers with an exciting treasure hunt activity sheet that kids can ‘embark’ on every visit.

Swensen's Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal - Chick 'N' Chips @ $8.90

The crispy breaded chicken strips was served with mashed potato and a healthy portion of corn-in-cup.

The tender chicken strips dredged in bread crumbs has a crisp crust on the outside and juicy on the inside. I'm sure any kids will love the tasty chicken!

Swensen's Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal - Chicken with Homemade BBQ Sauce @ $8.90

Homemade BBQ sauce over steamed chicken breast, served with mashed potato and a healthy portion of corn-in-cup.

Sadly, I didn't get to eat this as I was too busy snapping other food and thereafter I had forgotten to try it! But I must say the homemade sauce was smelling good when I was taking the photo.

Drinks (Cookie Monster & Mango Lychee @ $5.50)

We order some drinks before our main course start.

Zhihao order the Cookie Monster - Shot of espresso blended with cookies 'n' cream ice cream and oreo cookies.

My mango lychee is mangoes and lychees blended into a smooth mix. Can't taste the lychee as the mango was overpowering but you can find a few piece of lychee in the drink.

Crabmeat Fried Rice @ $13.90

Traditional fried rice tossed with crabmeat, diced carrots, Shiitake mushrooms and eggs. Adorned with crispy battered soft shell crab. The fried rice may be simple but certainly brought back memory and make me nostalgic. It's my favourite!

Tuna Ciabatta @ $12.20

Tuna mayo with juicy farm fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce and onions between grilled ciabatta bread, served with U.S. fries and mixed greens. The tasty tuna toastie will be great for any family lunch or a quick snack.

Swensen’s 88 Chicken Sandwich @ $12.80

Succulent marinated chicken, sautéed to perfection and sandwiched between grilled ciabatta bread with cheese, green peppers and onions, served with U.S. fries and mixed greens.

Laksa Aglio Olio with King Prawns @ $14.90

Spaghetti traditionally prepared Aglio Olio style, but infused with Laksa-flavored pesto, chilli padi and served with succulent king prawns – An adaptation of a local classic dish, this version combines the perfect fusion of East & West flavours.

Spiced King Prawns & Chips @ $16.50

A must-try for crustacean lovers! Golden fried breaded and huge prawns served with U.S. fries and coleslaw. Featuring Swensen’s very own spice battered recipe, the king prawns are deliciously zesty with a crispy texture, a tad dry thou. It will be perfect if there is wasabi mayo dip for the prawns.

The Rock @ $8.20

Comprising three signature ice cream flavours, Hazelnut, Cookies ‘N’ Cream and Rocky Road, this sundae is garnished with marshmallow sauce, hot caramel, cocoa pops and wafers from Italy. Otherwise known as Alcatraz Island located at San Francisco Bay, The Rock was originally developed to house the federal prison. To create the famous sea fog of San Francisco Bay cast over Alcatraz Island, this dessert is served on a bed of dry ice!

Ice Cream Sandwich OS (of Swensen’s) @ $7.90)

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique Ice Cream Sandwich made of smooth Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between yummy handmade chocolate cookies that can be dipped into our special warm chocolate sauce for a heavenly treat. Comes complete with a cookie robot – great for the kids!

If the above are still not enough, indulge yourself in their all you can eat ice cream & dessert buffet at $18.90 (adult) and $13.90 (kids below 12 years old) in their Ion Orchard branch. Order a main course and your ice cream buffet will be at $12.90 instead. I love their Durain Gelato and Dark Chocolate.

You will be spoilt with the seemingly endless ice-cream flavors


Dessert Station - oreo cheese cake, apple tart, chocolate pecan pie etc


There are also waffles and different types of toppings to match your tastes for ice-cream


More topping and chocolate fondue with marshmallows and brownie


The special Chop Shop Station

Choose your flavors of ice cream and they will chop and mix all the flavors with your favorite toppings to create your own unique ice-cream flavor!


- My Opinion
If I have to pick my favourite, it will be the Crabmeat Fried Rice - so homely that I missed my mum cooking! The Laksa Aglio Olio with King Prawns is very unique, nice spice fragrant but don't taste like the usual laksa.

Swensen never fail to surprise the adults and kids with their new creation. With the wide variety of menus and more than 40 ice cream flavors, what excuse do you have not to visit Swensen?

Thanks Tiffany for having us on 25 June 2012! And Charlene you too!