Potong Ice Cream: Singapore's $2 Slice of Happiness
There are few things more satisfying in Singapore's relentless heat than biting into a potong ice cream — a thick, rectangular slab of frozen goodness wedged between two crisp wafers or folded into a slice of rainbow-colored bread. It costs no more than $2. Well it used to be a dollar or so.) It takes seconds to serve. And it might just be the most underrated dessert in the city. 📍 Quick Navigation What Is Potong? The Flavors Where to Find Them Why It Matters Yam potong with wafer biscuits — simple, square, and perfectly messy. What Is Potong? Potong means "cut" in Malay, and that's exactly what you get: a generous slice cut from a large block of ice cream, then sandwiched in your choice of wafer or soft, pillowy bread. No cones, no cups, no frills. The result is handheld, portable, and gloriously messy — the kind of treat you eat while walking, sweating, and smiling. The bread version surprises first-timers, but there...