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 […]
One of my favourite things to buy when in Penang would be the tau sar piah (豆沙饼) from Ghee Hiang Bakery. I must say their tau sau piah is one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s a taste of tradition yet their pastries are made very giftable with proper box packaging. Prices are reasonable […]
My hubby seemed to be very into bolo buns these days since our dinner date at Fat Po, where we tried a fusion dish of Masala Breaded Fish Bolo Burger. He kept saying the bolo bun was the best thing on the entire plate, lol. When I heard that Champion Bolo Bun, which is also […]
Shop on Pickupp Ever since I discovered Pickupp’s food delivery service more than a month ago, I’ve been using it regularly to deliver tea time treats from my favourite bakeries to my doorstep. Very convenient service as I’m working from home so it really saves me the time and hassle to travel to town just […]
Wasn’t planning to buy bread after a super satisfying dinner at Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen, which left me feeling really stuffed. But I just couldn’t resist when I saw some people piling up these mochi buns on their trays when I walked past MuYoo Bakery, lol. Mu 沐 = Cleanse (natural) Yoo 优 = Excellence […]
After having what I felt was the best char koay teow at Ah Leng Char Koay Teow, Mervin brought us to Continental Bakery because he knows I love to check out the local bakeries whenever I travel, lol. Continental Bakery is a household name in Penang. It’s known for its wide selection of traditional breads […]