Tiong Bahru Bakery’s New Savoury Croissant Menu

An artisan bakery founded by master baker Gontran Cherrier, Tiong Bahru Bakery sells a wide range of freshly baked premium quality breads, in a pretty coffee-shop inspired environment which spells out two words: laid-back and indie. I was excited to try out the new Croissant menu at the establishment, having heard that Tiong Bahru Bakery’s Croissants have been touted as one of the best in Singapore. And I wasn’t disappointed. “Croissant over to the Savoury Side” – as the tagline for the new menu goes – features the well-loved croissants in four local savoury flavours: the Xiao Long Bao-inspired Rolling Dumpling (topped with pickled ginger, black vinegar dressing and chives), salmon-based Jumping Fish (salmon with spinach and ricotta, topped with crème fraiche and smoked salmon), Flying Pig (spicy pork sausage with onion jam and sun-blushed tomatoes with miso dressing) and lastly, Running Egg, a modern take on the traditional egg mayo croissant.

Our favourite was the flavourful Running Egg ($4.50, ala carte; pictured left), which features a runny ramen egg in a fluffy, slightly crisp croissant, topped with bonito flakes and a douse of Togarashi. It’s probably the first of an artisan bake we have seen with a ramen egg, but it is an awesome, successful combination of an East-meets-West flavour. Available at all Tiong Bahru bakery outlets from 11.30am – 3pm daily, the savoury croissants set ($12) includes two croissants (choose from the 4), with a side salad (mixed leaves, with yuzu dressing, topped with dried cranberry and mixed seeds). Tiong Bahru Bakery, Tiong Bahru Estate, 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056 See also: Best artisanal bakeries in Singapore Popular cafes in Singapore

Written by Eunice Tang