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Someone told me about the Pan Fried Bun from Aster Pau so I've been wanting to try it for a while. Got my chance at the branch at Jurong, which was a well-maintained kiosk manned by a very cheerful staff who brightened up my day with a greeting and a smile. There was quite a variety of items available, but as I have not tried Aster Pau before, I didn't know what to expect and had to spend some time skimming over the display counter and menu. The staff was patient with me although I didn't want t
Someone told me about the Pan Fried Bun from Aster Pau so I've been wanting to try it for a while. Got my chance at the branch at Jurong, which was a well-maintained kiosk manned by a very cheerful staff who brightened up my day with a greeting and a smile.
There was quite a variety of items available, but as I have not tried Aster Pau before, I didn't know what to expect and had to spend some time skimming over the display counter and menu. The staff was patient with me although I didn't want to take too long, so I ended up overlooking a few items on the menu that I'd have liked to order as well. Oh well... Nevertheless, I got the Signature Chicken Pan Fried Bun ($1.30), Creamy Custard Pau ($1.50) and Premium Walnut Pastry ($2.00).
Signature Chicken Pan Fried Bun ($1.30)The staff pan fried this on the spot so there was a short waiting time for it. It was a wee bit crispy on the outside but very soft inside; I thought it felt a little like steamed cake. The chicken and mushroom filling was quite juicy and there was a decent amount of mushroom bits in it but taste-wise, I thought it was a little bland, especially the chicken taste which wasn't very discernible. Overall, this was just an okay for me.
Creamy Custard Pau ($1.50) This fared much better although the pau was kind of squashed by the time I reached home. Appearance aside, the pau was quite soft and the yolk custard was really creamy and not too watery. It also wasn't too salty and there was a tinge of sweetness to the yolk custard which I liked.
Premium Walnut Pastry ($2.00)The best of my purchase, this was made with premium US walnuts, Hong Kong Lotus Paste and Salted Egg Yolk in the center. I loved the layered flavour of the pastry. This was smooth, crisp and crunchy on the outside followed by a slightly crumbly inside that was sweet with a melt-in-the-mouth sensation. At the core was the salted egg york, which added a tinge of saltiness to the pastry.
At first, I found the Premium Walnut Pastry to be pretty pricey at $2.00 for such a small piece, but I am really glad I got this despite the price. Fortunately, the rest of the items on their menu were more reasonably priced. They also have a package deal which would give you more bang for your buck if you get more. The Premium Walnut Pastry for instance, cost $10.80 in a set of 6 instead of $12.00 when purchased individually. I'd definitely recommend getting the Premium Walnut Pastry to try!
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