New in town: Acai Teahouse serves acai and matcha soft-serve with unlimited toppings

There’s been a wave of new dessert spots popping up lately — from Australia’s Yochi to Bangkok’s Soft Spot Acai — and now, there’s yet another player joining the line-up: Acai Teahouse.

If you’re someone who can never have enough toppings in your dessert bowl, this might just be your new favourite spot. Opened in early October, this cosy dessert cafe in Clarke Quay serves up an acai and matcha soft-serve concept with a twist — unlimited toppings.

The idea came from the owner’s love for acai and matcha, and her frustration with dessert bowls having too little toppings. So, she decided to open a spot where customers can load up their bowls as much as they like. 

Step in and you’ll find a wooden-accented space that feels calm and cosy. Seating is limited to about six people inside, but there’s a free seating area just outside the shop, to its left — perfect if you want to enjoy your bowl on the spot, but can’t find a seat inside.

According to the owner (who declined to be named), it’s best to visit on weekdays, or before dinner on weekends, if you want to avoid the crowd.

Unlimited acai toppings

There are three flavours to choose from: Acai, matcha, and a mix of the two. Each flavour comes in three sizes: Petite at S$8.90, standard at S$11.50, and large at S$14.50. 

If you’re planning to enjoy the bowl yourself and want to make the most of the toppings bar, the standard size is your best pick.

Now for the best part: Unlimited toppings. 

Once you’ve got your bowl, be sure to fill it up to your heart’s desire, because it’s a one-time topping deal — you can’t go back for seconds after your first bite, for hygiene reasons.

You’ll be greeted by a vibrant selection to choose from. 

In the fruits section, there’s a colourful spread of blueberries, grapes, oranges, pomegranate, and rock melon.

Then come jelly options such as pomegranate jelly, brown sugar jelly, and taro popping boba.

You’ll also find dry toppings such as walnuts, sunflower seeds, and honey almonds — the kind that usually costs extra at other acai spots. 

If you want an extra layer of crunch, you can also add chocolate chip cookies, wafer sticks, and strawberry biscuits.

But my personal favourite part has to be the drizzles — perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. 

Choose from almond, Biscoff, matcha white chocolate, passion fruit, peanut butter, and pistachio. 

Naturally, I couldn’t resist trying them all on my acai bowl, but my favourite right off the bat had to be the pistachio.

On its own, the acai soft-serve had a mild, refreshing quality to it — not too sweet — such that it’s perfect for piling on sweeter toppings. 

The matcha soft-serve didn’t disappoint either; it struck a good balance between earthy and smooth, without being overly bitter or creamy. 

If you can’t decide between the two, go for the mix — it’s the best of both worlds and won’t leave you feeling jelak (overly rich). 

The matcha here is dairy-free, making it a great option for those who are lactose-intolerant or prefer lighter desserts.

Matcha drinks

Besides soft-serves, the shop also offers matcha-based drinks. 

We tried the acai matcha latte (S$9.90), and though we could see the acai in our cup, it was overpowered by the grassy flavour of the matcha.

Also on our docket was the strawberry matcha latte (S$8.90), wherein the strawberry sauce took on a jelly-like texture, instead of being overly sweet or viscous. 

Both drinks were visually appealing and worked fine, though we’ve had the privilege of enjoying better cups of matcha elsewhere. 

Overall, we’d recommend going for the soft-serve bowls instead.

If you’re in the area after a spin or yoga session, or simply looking for a light dessert before heading out for the night, drop by this cosy new spot for your acai and matcha fix!

For more on what to eat, check out modern Italian concept Sophia at St Regis, and the newly opened Mamma Mia Focaccia. And while you’re at Clarke Quay Central, there’s also a nasi bakar pop-up to try.