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2013-12-25
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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
Nevertheless, I got the Signature Chicken Pan Fried Bun ($1.30), Creamy Custard Pau ($1.50) and Premium Walnut Pastry ($2.00).
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.
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.
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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