For anyone with a sweet tooth, meet your newest guilty pleasure. Twist & Buckle, the Hong Kong churro specialist that’s been making waves since its Michelin Guide mentions in 2023 and 2024, has officially landed at Velocity @ Novena Square!
Forget the sad, chewy, overpriced churros you’re used to. These are golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside delights, made with precision-engineered, imported-from-Spain churro-making machines. Whether you like them classic, glazed, or drowning in soft-serve, Twist & Buckle is here to fry, coat, and serve up pure churro-filled joy!
A Churro for Everyone!
If you believe in the beauty of simplicity, then El Churro Original is your go-to. Crisp, airy, and coated in a warm, fragrant blend of cinnamon and sugar, this is the churro in its purest, most nostalgic form. And because life is usually a little better with some extra indulgence, you can upgrade with an artisanal dip and choose from chocolate, hazelnut, or dulce de leche.
It’s the kind of snack you casually grab with your coffee and then wonder why you didn’t order five more. Perfectly crunchy, perfectly fluffy, and so dangerously snackable, you’ll be licking cinnamon sugar off your fingers before you even leave the store.
Now, if you’re the kind of person who wants to go the extra mile for their desserts, then Twist & Buckle’s Glazed Churros are just the thing for you! These aren’t any churros; they’ve been dressed up and decked out in the best toppings imaginable.
For those who love a nutty crunch, Pistachio Crunch delivers a rich pistachio paste base, generously topped with chopped pistachios for a creamy yet toasty bite. If you believe Oreos make everything better (which they do), Cookies and Cream takes smooth white chocolate and loads it up with crushed Oreo crumbs for a decadent cookie-filled experience.
Matcha enthusiasts will find their perfect match in Crunchy Matcha, where earthy matcha chocolate meets colourful fruity pebbles, a match made in heaven! Speaking of nostalgia, Chocolate Sprinkles is a throwback to simpler times, featuring a thick dark chocolate glaze smothered in rainbow sprinkles. And for those who never say no to Nutella, Hazel Lah is the ultimate treat, coated in creamy hazelnut goodness and finished with finely chopped hazelnuts for an extra crunch.
As for me, I tried the Wonderland flavour of glazed churro when we visited Twist & Buckle, and its mix of strawberry chocolate and rainbow sprinkles was a sinfully sweet, yet so, so good indulgence! One thing which stuck out to me was that we didn’t tuck into our churros until quite a while after we received them, but to our pleasant surprise, they were still as crisp as ever!
Sundaes – What’s Not to Love?
Singapore is hot, humid, and unforgiving – which is exactly why Twist & Buckle’s Sundae Specials are a necessity, not a luxury. These sundaes are the ultimate heat-beating indulgence; pairing warm, golden mini churros with cool, creamy vanilla milk soft serve and then piling on all the toppings your sugar-loving heart could desire.
For those who love a little campfire nostalgia, the S’Mores Sundae delivers with toasted marshmallows, Tim Tam biscuits, and a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce – all the gooey, chocolatey goodness of a s’more, no fire pit required. If you prefer a mix, the Cookie Monster Sundae is a wild, lovable mess of bright blue churros, crunchy chocolate cereal balls, and chocolate chip cookies, as fun and over-the-top as the blue monster himself.
Other options like Matcha Twirl, Movie Night, and Cookies and Cream ensure there’s something for every craving. And let’s talk about that soft serve – not too sweet, luxuriously smooth, and just creamy enough to balance the churros without stealing the spotlight.
Bonus points go to the mochi in the Matcha Twirl flavour – which I tried – that adds an extra chewy bite proving once again that Twist & Buckle knows exactly what they’re doing when it comes to making sweet treats!
Party Boxes & Combos: Sharing is Caring (Or Not, We Don’t Judge)
Sometimes, one churro just isn’t enough. Maybe you’re celebrating a special occasion, maybe you need an emergency gift, or maybe you just have an intense love for fried dough. Whatever the reason, Twist & Buckle has you covered with their Combo and Party Box options, designed for sharing – or having a churro marathon, no judgment here.
For those who appreciate the beauty of simplicity, Combo 1 (S$19.90) offers a set of five original churros, a straightforward yet satisfying choice that never disappoints. If you’re in the mood to elevate your dessert game, Combo 2 (S$27.90) swaps out the classics for five glazed churros, because sometimes, a little extra indulgence is exactly what you deserve.
When it comes to larger gatherings or late-night Netflix binges, the Party Boxes are the ultimate fix. Party Box 1 (S$17.90) features seven original mini churros, complete with two dips of your choice, making it a crowd-pleaser – unless, of course, you decide to keep it all to yourself. Meanwhile, Party Box 2 (S$25.90) turns things up a notch with seven mini-glazed churros, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour and texture.
Final Verdict: Worth Every Sinful Bite
Twist & Buckle doesn’t just serve churros, it makes sure they’re done right – elevated with the finest ingredients and the best toppings around. From the perfectly crispy dough to the over-the-top flavour combinations, this is dessert done right. Sure, it’s super sweet and super sinful, but that’s the whole point. You don’t come here “just to try” – you come here to fully commit to the experience.
And while they’re not halal-certified yet, everything is Muslim-friendly, so no one has to miss out on the sinful joy of Twist & Buckle! So go ahead – embrace the sugar, the glaze, the soft serve, and the sheer joy of a good churro. Because if you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it right here.
📍Location: 238 Thomson Road #01-26A, S307683 (Velocity @ Novena Square)
⏰Opening Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 11.30am – 9.00pm
- Friday: 11.30am – 9.30pm
- Saturday: 11.00am – 9.30pm
- Sunday: 11.00am – 9.00pm
If you want to find out more about Twist & Buckle, you can do so by visiting their website, and for the latest updates on their delicious offerings, be sure to check out their Instagram! If you’re going down to try it for yourself, be sure to say hi – I’ll probably be around munching on my latest churro!
Photos by Kristen Ong of the DANAMIC Team.
