Rise Bakehouse @ Chinatown

Strawberry Matcha Cloud Latte ($9) - The initial sips with the frothy matcha cream were yummy (earthy and thick) though after stirring in the strawberry milk and jam/puree, it got a tad too sweet for me. The taste of strawberries also kinda overpowers the matcha but it's a nice cup nonetheless as the elements blend well together.

Honey Pear Chrysanthemum ($9.20) - Another Rise Bakehouse Heritage special, this pretty slice was delicate and fairly refreshing. Stacked with sweet pear bits, the soft honeyed sponge was mildly floral too - a nice, balanced and light teatime/ after-meal snack.

Singapore Chicken Satay ($15.90) - Don’t sleep on this! It may not be the best I have ever eaten but the skewers were more than decent. Very succulent, nicely seasoned and has lovely charred edges. The peanut sauce was delish too, not overly sweet and of a nice consistency. Love the moreish crackers on the side as well, great for finishing the sauce.

Scallop Rose Rigatoni ($23.90) - As I had a very yummy Rose Rigatoni at another cafe, I was expecting quite a bit from this plate. However, it was simply too cloying for me, even after sharing it. The rich, spiced gochujang cream sauce was too heavy in my opinion. I love the juicy seared plump scallops though.

Rise Bakehouse Heritage

Kaya Pistachio Cake ($9.20) - My favourite of the lot, this store-exclusive slice was fragrant and moreish. Think soft, airy pandan cake layered with house-made kaya and nutty pistachio paste. However, the flavours came off more as a moist pistachio cake with smooth sweet kaya spread on the very top, which I don’t mind at all. There were also bits of nuts studded in the center that added a light crunch.