The Dark Gallery at Funan Mall represents Singapore's pioneering dark chocolate-centric café concept, establishing itself as the first chocolate destination dedicated exclusively to single-origin dark chocolate artistry and education. This intimate chocolate haven, located on the first floor exterior of Funan Mall directly opposite The Adelphi, transforms the traditional café experience into a curated journey through the world's finest cocoa origins including Madagascar, Ecuador, Tanzania, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela. The cozy space, though compact and better suited for small groups, creates an immersive environment where chocolate enthusiasts can explore the subtle differences between various terroir and processing methods while enjoying expertly crafted chocolate-based beverages and desserts.
The Dark Gallery's signature offerings include their famous single-origin dark chocolate ice cream, made fresh daily in small batches and available for $5.50 per scoop, allowing customers to taste the distinct characteristics of different cocoa regions in frozen form. Their customizable ice cream experiences, including the Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Platter and the three-scoop Ice Cream Soirée, provide comprehensive tasting opportunities for those seeking to understand the complexity and diversity of premium chocolate flavors. Beyond frozen treats, the café offers an array of decadent dark chocolate desserts and pastries, each designed to showcase the natural flavors and aromatic profiles of their carefully sourced ingredients.
More than simply a café, The Dark Gallery functions as an educational platform dedicated to chocolate appreciation and origin awareness, helping customers understand the journey from cacao bean to finished product while highlighting the skill and artistry involved in chocolate making. The establishment's commitment to using only top-grade single-origin chocolates ensures every item delivers authentic flavors that reflect their geographic origins and traditional processing methods. For chocolate lovers seeking to expand their palates or casual visitors curious about premium chocolate experiences, The Dark Gallery offers an accessible introduction to the sophisticated world of artisanal chocolate, making it an essential destination for anyone interested in Singapore's evolving specialty food scene.
Their dark chocolate ice cream is not bad, the other flavours are a bit too sweet though. The ice cream has a rich cocoa taste and is quite creamy.
Price is rather expensive though, so I wouldn't really splurge on it often. Service was mediocre, samples given were extremely small, a bit ridiculous because I could barely even taste the ice cream flavour...
Overall, would not really return unless there are no better options around or if there is a discount.
Positive Reviews
Quing_刘妈妈
The Dark Gallery@Funan Mall The dark chocolate sorbet is rich, smooth, and less sweet, making it a delightful treat for those who enjoy bold chocolate flavors without too much sugar. While the quality is excellent, the price is on the higher side, but it’s worth it for an indulgent, artisanal dessert experience. A must-try for serious chocolate lovers!
2 🌟 - Below Average: Needs improvement in multiple areas, not meeting expectations.
3 🌟 - Standard, Average: Meets basic expectations, nothing exceptional but acceptable.
4 🌟 - Standard, Above Average: Exceeds expectations slightly, better than the norm.
5 🌟 - Special & Unique: Outstanding experience, highly memorable and exceptional.
Lynn Kiyomi
4Feb25 - Passed by it a few times and finally got to try. I wanted to give this place a 5, however I felt their signature chocolate cake is a little dry and not as creamy and decadent as it looks. So that was a little disappointing. It did get tastier with each bite though.
Their dark chocolate ice cream is nice.
Service could be warmer.
We had signature hazelnut dark chocolate cake $10, 80% signature dark chocolate ice cream (UP: $6) between 2 chocolate cookies $9. Total: $19.
Hope to try their other offerings, to see how they compare with Awfully Chocolate and Mr Bucket Chocolaterie.
XY Lim
A great place for chocolate lovers, the outlet at Funan has limited seating that can accommodate about 3 groups of 2 and 3 groups of 4. They offer chocolate of different origins which are quite interesting including 68% Bali and the ice cream was delicious! Service was OK, the staff helped to clear tables promptly and served water.
A pricy occasional treat 🍦 🍨
Chibi Maruko
Had pleasant experience with their valentine chocolate workshop. They're so thoughtful in planning it. Starting from chocolate tasting, painting the chocolate bombs, serving drinks of our choice, free bon bons. We love the polaroid. A moment to remember. Thank you!!! Our hearts are full!
Eunice NG
Love the signature chocolate. The downside was the accompanying bits of brownies were hard. Wd be good if they are soft and chewy.
The choc tart was next. The hot chocolate stands in 3rd spot out of 3 items I ordered.
M *
When it comes to dark chocolate , this is the place. Especially the dark chocolate 88% , it has nice dark choco taste and very enjoyable.
Good place to relax.
The waffle with ice cream are good too, crispy waffle and nice ice cream.
Juni M E
Bought the bonbons and pralines a couple of times. They were so good! Once we dined in. Got the Signature Frozen S'mores & hot latte. They were both great! Tasted awesome! Just wish the seating area is bigger. Will try other items on the menu next time. Staff is friendly & patient attending to my questions. I like that there is no alcohol in the items, & no pork no lard.
Rax Keramiq
Was brought here by a friend who works nearby. Ohboy i enjoy it so much. I had the 80% dark chocolate and sicilian pistachio, although not very cheap but worth every scoop of it. That unique taste if the pistachio dont feel like some cheapskate chemically coated sugar syrup , theirs are a big joy to behold. So good that i forgot to take photo lol
Teck Chong Law
We had three different types of ice cream: the milk chocolate, the 80% dark chocolate and 88% dark chocolate.
Personally prefer the 88% dark chocolate ice cream 👍
It's pricey ($6 per scoop for take away and plus plus for dining in).
YS Ong
We had waffle with Sea Salt Butterscotch and the seasonal chocolate ice cream. Both were fantastic. Waffle could have been crispier but nonetheless still tasted great!
Their Signature Dark Chocolate Cake was very good. Don't know how to describe, just order 🤣
Andrea Wijeweera
We tried the waffles and ice cream as well as their ice cream soirée. Loved the ice cream selection and their waffles were nice and crisp too. The staff were really welcoming and the wait time was not too long either. The overall experience was great!
Ronnie Yeo
The butterscotch ice cream on the waffle 🧇 with milk chocolate 🍫 is like heaven on earth. It is a perfect combination one can have for a waffle. However the 65% chocolate drink is too bitter for my liking and the sitting area is small. Hopefully they expand soon to a better seating space. …
rachel tan
Very good customer service! Special shout-out to Yiwen, who is so patient and friendly and welcoming. Happy to let us try the different ice cream flavors. What impressed me the most is the fact that when she realised I was allergic to nuts, she offered to swap out the nuts topping with another topping for my ice cream. Will be happy to visit again!
Brenda Lim
Amazing service from the staff!! We ordered the ice cream cookie - 80% dark chocolate as well as the salted caramel butterscotch. Both were sooooooooooo decadent and tasty. The only downside was that after we were served, we still had to wait 3 minutes for the ice cream cookie to defrost (as instructed by the staff). Overall a very good experience and I would recommend coming here!
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Our Menu
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Menu Highlights
Artisanal Gelato
SINGLE SCOOP
6
DOUBLE SCOOP
10
ADD WAFFLE CONE
1
Signature Chocolate Drinks
SIGNATURE 64% DARK CHOCOLATE
8
SIGNATURE 72% DARK CHOCOLATE
8
SIGNATURE 88% DARK CHOCOLATE
8
SIGNATURE 72% DARK CHOCOLATE (ICED)
8
SIGNATURE 88% DARK CHOCOLATE (ICED)
8
SIGNATURE 64% DARK CHOCOLATE (ICED)
8
SIGNATURE 64% DARK CHOCOLATE (HOT)
8
SIGNATURE 72% DARK CHOCOLATE (HOT)
8
SIGNATURE 88% DARK CHOCOLATE (HOT)
8
Signature Pastries
CHOCOLATE TART
9
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
12
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
14
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
6
CHOCOLATE PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
6
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
7
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
5
Signature Cakes & Pastries
CHOCOLATE CAKE
10
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
11
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE
12
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
10
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
10
Espresso Coffee & Matcha
ESPRESSO
4
AMERICANO
5
LATTE
6
CAPPUCCINO
6
FLAT WHITE
6
MOCHA
7
MATCHA LATTE
7
Specialty Tea Series
EARL GREY
6
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
6
CHAMOMILE
6
PEPPERMINT
6
GREEN TEA
6
Other Drinks
HOT CHOCOLATE
7
ICED CHOCOLATE
7
MILK
4
SPARKLING WATER
5
Menu Highlights
ARTISANAL ICE CREAM
SINGLE SCOOP
$6.0
SINGLE SCOOP (WITH 2 TOPPINGS)
$7.0
DOUBLE SCOOP
$10.0
DOUBLE SCOOP (WITH 2 TOPPINGS)
$11.0
PINT
$17.0
ICE CREAM COOKIE
$9.0
ICE CREAM PLATED DESSERTS
SIGNATURE FROZEN S'MORES
$10.0
THE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MESS
$16.0
THE ICE CREAM WAFFLE (2 SCOOPS)
$19.0
THE CHOCOLATE RHAPSODY
$21.0
THE ICE CREAM SOIRéE
$21.0
SIGNATURE PASTRIES
SIGNATURE SLICED CAKE
$9.0
SINGLE ORIGIN CHOCOLATE PLATTER
$16.0
CHOCOLATE PASTRY & COFFEE PAIRING
$16.0
SPECIALTY COFFEE & CHOCOLATE
BLACK (HOT)
$5.0
BLACK (ICED)
$6.0
WHITE (HOT)
$6.0
WHITE (ICED)
$7.0
SINGLE ORIGIN MOCHA (HOT)
$8.5
SINGLE ORIGIN MOCHA (ICED)
$9.5
SIGNATURE 66% DARK CHOCOLATE (HOT)
$8.0
SIGNATURE 66% DARK CHOCOLATE (ICED)
$9.0
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE (HOT)
$10.0
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE (ICED)
$11.0
SIGNATURE DRINK PLATTERS
THE CHOCOLATE AFFOGATO
$10.0
ICED LATTE FLOAT
$11.0
FROZEN CHOCOLATE CUBE LATTE
$12.0
SPECIALTY TEA, SODA & JUICE
TEA LATTE - MATCHA | GENMAICHA | CHAI (HOT)
$6.5
TEA LATTE - MATCHA | GENMAICHA | CHAI (ICED)
$7.5
BREWED TEA (HOT)
$5.0
BREWED TEA (ICED)
$6.5
CITRUS SODA
$7.0
HICJUICE COLD PRESSED JUICE
$8.0
Menu Highlights
Ice Cream Plated Desserts
SIGNATURE FROZEN S'MORES
$9.0
Torched marshmallow with signature 80% dark chocolate ice cream on a graham tart shell. Most Popular.
THE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MESS
$14.0
Classic baked dark chocolate brownie with a scoop of artisanal ice cream of your choice on a splash of dark chocolate sauce, topped with a baked vanilla tuile.
THE ICE CREAM WAFFLE
$16.0
Your choice of ice cream and a topping on a freshly baked waffle. Waffle Selection: Dark Chocolate | Original (2 scoops). Most Popular.
THE CHOCOLATE RHAPSODY
$19.0
Crafted for chocolate lovers with our signature dark, milk and white chocolate ice cream on a bed of chocolate soil, decorated with baked meringue, tuile and mousse to indulge your senses. Our Pick.
THE ICE CREAM SOIRÉE
$19.0
Choose any three ice cream flavours for this custom platter, served with dark chocolate sauce, caramelized almonds, chocolate and vanilla tuile on a bed of almond crumble.
Menu Highlights
ARTISANAL ICE CREAM
SINGLE SCOOP
6
+$1 for two toppings
DOUBLE SCOOP
11
+$1 for two toppings
PINT
19
ICE CREAM COOKIE
9
ICE CREAM PLATED DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM BAR
11.5
Chocolate Banana Graham | 88% Very Dark Chocolate | Salted Caramel Chocolate | The Chocolate Affogato
SIGNATURE FROZEN S'MORES
11.5
THE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MESS
16
THE DARK CHOCOLATE RHAPSODY
18
THE ICE CREAM WAFFLE
21
2 scoops
THE ICE CREAM SOIRéE
21
SIGNATURE CAKES & PASTRIES
SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE / SPECIALTY SLICED CAKE
10
SINGLE ORIGIN CHOCOLATE PASTRIES
10
SINGLE ORIGIN CHOCOLATE PLATTER OR PAIRING
18
SPECIALTY COFFEE & MOCHA
BLACK
Hot: 6, Iced: 7
WHITE
Hot: 6, Iced: 7
MOCHA
Hot: 6.8, Iced: 7.8
HAZELNUT DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE LATTE
Hot: 9, Iced: 10
THE CHOCOLATE AFFOGATO
Hot: 9, Iced: 10
ICED LATTE FLOAT
11.5
SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE DRINKS
SIGNATURE 66% DARK CHOCOLATE
Hot: 8, Iced: 9
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE
Hot: 11, Iced: 12
68% Ghana | 70% Costa Rica | 72% Venezuela | 75% Tanzania | 88% Sur del Lago
