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2013-09-21
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Touted as one of the best bakeries in Singapore at the moment, the man behind this very successful artisan bakery is none other than one of Paris's most celebrated bakers- Gontran Cherrier. Situated right next door to The Orange Thimble, this bakery stands humbly and inconspicuously, as it fits right into the neighbourhood with its white-washed walls, light brown wooden frame borders and single swinging entrance door.Tiong Bahru Bakery is a collaboration with Spa Esprit Group, who currently alre
Touted as one of the best bakeries in Singapore at the moment, the man behind this very successful artisan bakery is none other than one of Paris's most celebrated bakers- Gontran Cherrier. Situated right next door to The Orange Thimble, this bakery stands humbly and inconspicuously, as it fits right into the neighbourhood with its white-washed walls, light brown wooden frame borders and single swinging entrance door.
Tiong Bahru Bakery is a collaboration with Spa Esprit Group, who currently already have Forty Hands and Open Door Policy under their belt, which are also conveniently just located a few blocks away.
It is said that all the loaves, bakes and especially their signature croissants that have had everyone talking about, are baked on site using traditional French techniques which have been very meticulously adjusted and adapted for the humidity in our country so that Singaporeans are still able to enjoy the freshness and full flavours of all his bakes and pastries despite the weather!
Starting with the Plain Croissant at $2.50, the first thing that I was drawn to, was how beautiful and intricate the layers were. Clearly, only true skill and experienced hands in the laminating process could have produced this end result. One bite into this crescent-shaped baked dough and I was sold. It was fluffy and delicious even without a spread of butter. Additional points for the absence of the heavy after-feeling of eating a croissant because this was not oily at all and crisp on the outside without being too flaky. Definitely felt less guilty eating this one!
The Chocolate Croissant $3.20 was up for tasting next. Another work of art and display of skill, this chocolate croissant was not your regular pain au chocolat with its distinct rolled layers and varying shades of brown while maintaining its iconic cuboid shape.
Cutting into this baby and watching as the brown melted chocolate began to stain the butter knife, was a mouth-watering experience. With just the right amount of chocolate added to the viennoiserie while still maintaining its softness and texture, it's no wonder this chocolate croissant is such a favourite with customers!
But of course a cuppa of Hot Chocolate $4.80 with such beautiful latte art always makes my day.
It's great that Gontran Cherrier has chosen Singapore as his first venture outside of France for which we have authentic French loaves and buns at our backyard without having to buy an air ticket.
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