After trying similar viral bakes elsewhere, I was curious about BreadTalk’s Butter Mochi and Mini Momoji. Ever since Bao’s Pastry made waves in Singapore, local bakeries have been jumping on the trend, churning out their own versions of hits like floss cakes and butter mochi. I’ve been completely hooked on Swee Heng’s Butter Mochi – honestly can’t get enough of […]
Mamana Kitchen caught my attention when hubby and I were moaning about living in this ulu part of Punggol West. You know how it is – surrounded by construction sites for new BTO flats, with barely anything except a small Sheng Siong and a kopitiam. Then boom, this cosy little cafe pops up serving all-day […]
During my recent staycation at St. Regis Singapore, I found myself with a craving for pastries. That’s when I remembered the Yindii app sitting on my phone, and decided to order a surprise bag from Paul Bakery at Tanglin Mall. If you’re not familiar with Yindii, it’s Singapore’s answer to food waste — a clever […]
Bao’s Pastry 鲍师傅 has finally landed in Singapore, and I’m honestly buzzing about it! This viral Chinese bakery chain opened its first overseas outlet at Paya Lebar Square within Scarlett Supermarket, bringing their legendary pastries to our shores. The Viral Bakery Everyone’s Been Raving About I’ve been scrolling through countless posts about Bao’s Pastry on […]
The Butter Baked Rice Cake from Swee Heng 1989 Classic had me visiting several Swee Heng bakeries before I finally spotted it at Woodleigh Mall. This little treasure isn’t available everywhere, and they never mention which outlets actually stock it. Finding the Elusive Butter Baked Rice Cake After going to several Swee Heng bakeries with no luck, […]
Gokoku Japanese Bakery caught my attention a long time back, and honestly, I haven’t looked back since. This authentic Japanese ‘wa’ (和) bakery brings over six decades of bread-making heritage from Kobe, Japan, straight to Singapore’s bustling food scene. What sets this place apart isn’t just the fancy backstory. It’s how they stick to traditional […]
Can’t even remember when was the last time I had a legit cinnamon roll, so stumbling upon rrooll at Compass One was like finding treasure. This halal-certified bakery has completely changed my perspective on what the best cinnamon rolls should taste like. Walking past their stall, the aroma hit me immediately. That warm, buttery scent mixed with cinnamon spice? […]
Butter & Cream Bakery has become Singapore’s go-to spot for anyone craving buttery, homestyle muffins and tarts. What started as a humble stall in Lau Pa Sat in 2021 has quickly risen to become one of the island’s most beloved bakery chains. Their speciality? Incredibly moist muffins and decadent egg tarts that’ll make your afternoon […]
Mister Donut Singapore has rapidly transformed from a casual train station snack in Japan and Taiwan to a coveted treat across Singapore’s bustling food scene. Having tried several options from their menu, I’m eager to share my honest thoughts on this donut sensation that’s captured the hearts (and taste buds) of Singaporeans everywhere. Unlike my […]
AJ Delights at Anchorvale Village is a delightful discovery for muffin lovers in Singapore! My favourite muffin shop from Alexandra Village Food Centre has expanded with this convenient takeaway stall, located on the left-hand side of the main entrance of NTUC FairPrice Anchorvale Village. I’m absolutely chuffed that they’ve set up shop near me, especially […]
It’s funny how Hiap Joo isn’t just another bakery—it’s practically a JB landmark! You’ll even see tourists snapping pics with it in the background. Honestly, it feels like you haven’t really been to JB unless you’ve tried their banana cakes. I mentioned in my last blog post that they’re hands down the best banana cakes […]
If you’re a fan of sweet treats, then you absolutely have to check out Sourbombe Bakery located in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore. This bakery creates artisanal donuts by combining sourdough and the Italian bomboloni, setting them apart from other donuts. If you’ve watched the first season of MasterChef Singapore, you may be familiar with Genevieve […]
Wu Pao Chun Bakery (吳寶春麥方店) is an artisan bakery that has gained a well-deserved reputation in Taiwan. It was founded by the talented Taiwanese baker, Wu Pao Chun, who achieved international acclaim when he won the esteemed Master Baker title at the 2010 Bakery World Cup in Paris. This bakery is truly a testament to […]
I have no qualms about recommending Dona Manis Cake Shop to anyone who enjoys traditional sweet treats like a good old banana pie. In fact I don’t think there is another bakery in Singapore that does banana pies in the same way as Dona Manis. That’s probably why their banana pies are so special even […]
If you love old school treats like the banana cakes and coconut buns from Hiap Joo Bakery, you may also want to check out Salahuddin Bakery while in Johor Bahru. Salahuddin Bakery is located on Jalan Dhoby, which is about a 2-minute walk away from Hiap Joo, right on the next street. If you don’t […]
Having tried many banana cakes in Singapore and elsewhere, I just couldn’t find anything close to the banana cakes from Hiap Joo Bakery in Johor Bahru. Their banana cakes really reminded me of my childhood in the 1980s. My late granny and I loved banana cakes a lot then and they were readily available at […]