Bread/ Pastries

First time trying Janice Wong despite hearing about them all the time and enjoyed the refined cake. Not too sweet, balanced flavours, and not too expensive (prices were nett for dine in!). Did wish for some textural contrast such as crunchy pistachio as this was more consistent mousse like but enjoyed the simplicity

Newest addition to their bread line and at an affordable price of $3.20 each or $5.40 for 2. Flaky and airy croissant topped with earthy black sesame (could do with less sugar), and filled with a mochi block.

The 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 ($9) was flaky and airy with a strong buttery finish. Would say it’s nothing great and comparable to the ones I’ve had in Melbourne/ France. Can get a bit surfeiting should I have finished the giant croissant by myself in one sitting.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐧 (4 ⭐️; $9) - Delicious and refreshing, especially when compared to our other 2 choices. Luscious and light custard cream was paired with tangy apple compote and almond crumb, encased in a fluffy and airy bread with crisp edges.

Generously sized and filled, this value-for-money croissant is one for the almond lovers with its rich almond flavours. Heavier on the palette with loading of almond praline and topping of almond flakes. Liked that the croissant was crispy and flaky, with textural crunch from chopped nuts. It leaned more on the savory than sweet side, just how we liked it.

𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 ($3.80) - Generously filled with red bean and mochi, we enjoyed the natural-tasting (not too sweet) flavour. Only feedback was that the bread was on the drier side.

👍🏼 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 ($3.20) - While the amount of fillings initially looked dismal, the rich seafood flavours shone through and was a good pair with the light and airy bread. Also enjoyed the balance of savory and creamy cheese for a deeper flavour profile.

𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐟 ($5.50/half) - A sweeter and moist bread from the white chocolate with plentiful crunchy macadamia nuts within.

𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐧 ($5.80/4) - Flavourful bread with a good mix of spices and raisins. Would recommend heating it up in the oven > microwave for an airier, slightly chewy interior and crisp edges.

👍🏼 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 ($3.20) - Straightforward and well-executed croissant with an airy interior and crispy, flaky lamination.

This sweet dish playfully mimicked the ever classic 🥑🍞, albeit composed of layers of smooth avocado mousse, sourdough cremeux, and nutty pecan financier ‘toast’. It was delicious! Sweet and luscious, with savoury notes from the brown cheese and vegemite shavings. Our favourite new addition to their menu that we would recommend trying!

Can’t wait for the reopening of Le matin! This ‘breakfast’ item will be available at 77 Robinsons

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 ($6) - Sambal in a croissant?! This generously loaded croissant was fiery with the fragrant sweet-savory-spicy sambal and crispy ikan billis. Encased in a crispy and flaky croissant, it’s a combination that was unique and would recommend trying!

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 ($7.50) - Delicious cheese-ham combo with flaky buttery pastry that served as a perfect breakfast pick-me-up.

𝐊𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧 ($4.50) - Classic multi-layered pastries that was crispy and airy. It had a caramelised exterior without being too sweet on the whole. Enjoyed it!

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞-𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 ($8) - Oozy cheese tart with a distinct hint of blue cheese that overpowered the pineapple and yuzu. A pretty polarizing flavour that was a hit among some (especially the cheese lovers) but confused others.

📍@captainroti, Blk 942, Tampines Ave 5, Singapore. Order via https://www.captainroti.com/ (p.s do order quick as they sell out fast)

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Special March edition with a crispy flaky croissant filled with cheesy chicken and tangy tomato

With continual release of innovative flavours, Brother Bird entices us to return for more seasonal line-ups. Their croissants remain flaky, crispy, and airy delights. If nitpicking, all the bakes are heavier-handed on the butter flavour, albeit not too cloying.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞 (4 ⭐️) stood out for the cheesy chicken bolognese filling while 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐧 (3.5 ⭐️) was a close second. The latter had juicy fresh prawns and savory mentaiko filling that was rich without being too creamy, albeit on the saltier side.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 (3.5 ⭐️) was certainly unique but didn’t quite achieve the ‘carrot cake’ element with the light carrot cake frangipane (felt this could be richer) and topping of cream cheese.

𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐭 (3.5 ⭐️) impressed in being not too sweet (just how we like it!). Soft and chewy with distinct cinnamon flavour.

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 (3.5 ⭐️) was classic although a tad buttery for our palettes. 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 (3 ⭐️) was generously loaded with creamy and sweet hazelnut filling (tasted similar to nutella). Would suit sweeter tooth but personally would have preferred darker and richer chocolate, and more generous loading of nuts.

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The 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 (3.5 ⭐️; $4.90) was a light and crispy pastry wrapping homemade spiced apples. Loved the combination but wished there was more filling of sweet-sour chewy apples for better balance.

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The Kouign-amann were evenly crisp and caramelized layers rich in the stated flavour. We preferred the earthy 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚 (4.5 ⭐️; $4.80) over the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 (3.5 ⭐️; $4.80). The latter while fragrant, was a tad too sweet for our palette.