Paparch

About Paparch

Paparch is a Muslim-owned halal cake shop at 48 Arab Street specialising in Basque-style burnt cheesecake. Their creamy cheesecakes come in flavours including chocolate, pistachio, and original.

Top Picks

• TMB

  If you’re into Basque style burnt cheesecake, Paparch SG does a pretty satisfying version that leans towards creamy indulgence. The first thing you’ll notice is the contrast; the top has that nicely caramelised, slightly charred finish, while the inside stays soft, smooth, and almost custard- like. It’s not overly dense, which makes it easy to keep going for another slice without feeling too heavy. The burnt top gives a subtle bitterness that balances out the richness of the cheese perfectly. The filling itself is creamy, mildly sweet, and not cloying; more on the clean, milky side rather than overly cheesy. It’s the kind of flavour profile that appeals to a wide crowd. Chilling it slightly before eating makes a difference; the texture firms up just enough while still staying creamy in the centre. It’s simple, no-frills, but well executed. A solid burnt cheesecake that gets the fundamentals right creamy centre, nicely torched top, and balanced sweetness. Good for sharing, but honestly, you could finish it on your own.

  a month ago
• Zareen Nayrah

  The best cheesecakes that I've tasted. Normally a shop would be great in 1 or 2 flavours but every flavour was truly delicious here. Tried the chocolate, the pistachio and the original cheesecake. The outside was firm yet the inside was gooey. The portion size was sufficient and it's a lovely place to buy more and share with your peers. It may look a lil pricey but definitely worth it. Just slightly higher than the price of Starbuck / CBTL cheesecake but 5x more delicious. The interior of the shop is cosy and simple and i love that they choose to sell 1 thing and it's perfect: the cheesecake. Ended up buying 3 more to bring home and the öndeh öndeh was delicious too. Would definitely return here.

  4 months ago
• Quế Chi Võ

  Cheesecake was alright. I like my cheesecakes to taste a bit sour, but there was none in the pistachio-strawberry that I had, only the creaminess and tartness (from the strawberry compote, not the cheese). Kudos to them for giving the cheesecakes an interesting texture. Biggest issue was their service. It was already a bit pricey for a piece of cheesecake. I paid by card and was charged extra. The staff didn't inform me. I only learned about it when reading the reviews here. I thought it was for the paper plate. Either way, first and last time for me.

  3 months ago