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 it. So when BreadTalk threw their hat in the ring, I knew I had to try theirs for comparison.
Availability: BreadTalk Takes the Lead
Here’s where BreadTalk shines – I’ve spotted both butter mochi and mini momoji at every single outlet I’ve visited across different malls. That’s a huge advantage over Swee Heng, where you can only hunt down their butter mochi at select 1989 Classic outlets in shopping centres.
BreadTalk Butter Mochi Review
Pricing: 2 for $3 / 5 for $7
Let’s talk money – these are pricier than what you’ll pay at Swee Heng or Bao’s Pastry. BreadTalk’s version is noticeably smaller and flatter too. Instead of the usual chestnut shape, they’ve gone with a seashell design.
You’ll find both boxed versions and loose pieces you can grab yourself. I went for the loose ones thinking I could mix flavours and cut down on packaging waste with the 5 for $7 deal. Big mistake. The staff informed me at checkout that mixing flavours isn’t allowed. Really? All 2 or 5 pieces must be the same flavour. Pretty rigid policy if you ask me.
Butter Mochi
This tastes like a madeleine that’s been hitting the gym – same buttery, fragrant profile but way chewier. The texture in the centre leans towards being too firm for my liking.
Choco Butter Mochi
The chocolate version fares slightly better – less chewy and firm than the original, though it swings towards the sweeter side. The chocolate flavour comes through nicely.
Both are decent stabs at capturing the viral Butter Mochi craze, but they didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
Mini Momoji Review
Pricing: 5 for $4.80
Smart move offering mini sizes – the regular momoji can be quite hefty and overwhelming to finish. Plus, smaller portions mean you can sample different flavours without the guilt.
Shame they don’t offer mini versions in black sesame or peanut, which happen to be my go-to flavours. The shapes are inconsistent too – some look more like wonky round balls than proper momoji.
You’ve got three flavour options: original, fire, and seaweed.
Original
I’ve tasted the full-sized version before and found the floss pretty bland. The fire version definitely has more character. This one gets cloying quickly because the flavour is one-note – basically sweet mayo throughout.
It’s like eating their famous floss bread transformed into sponge cake form. The cake texture is pleasantly soft though.
Fire
Now we’re talking – this packs a proper spicy kick that makes it infinitely more interesting than the original. No boring sweetness overload here.
Seaweed
Topped with sesame seeds and seaweed flakes, this one’s quite aromatic. Still, Bao’s Pastry does it better because their floss maintains that crucial crispy texture.
Final Verdict
Look, these aren’t terrible if you haven’t tried the competition. But once you’ve experienced better versions, it’s hard not to compare and raise your standards. For butter mochi, Swee Heng’s Butter Baked Rice Cake still reigns supreme in my book.
Value-wise, I’d still choose Swee Heng and Bao’s Pastry over these. BreadTalk’s only real ace is convenience – they’re literally everywhere, so grabbing one is never a hassle.
If you’re curious enough to give BreadTalk’s Butter Mochi and Mini Momoji a go, they’ll do for a quick snack. Just temper your expectations if you’ve already been spoiled by better versions from other bakeries. 😉