Hidden old-school bakery sells nostalgic buns & contemporary waffles from $1

Wow. There’s unpretentious after which there may be Boston Bakery on New Upper Changi Road. Walking into this quaint hardly-changed neighbourhood bakery was like entering into my childhood within the Nineteen Nineties. I’m really shocked {that a} retailer like this nonetheless exists, but it surely’s a nice shock.

Air-conditioning? Who wants it? The single desk fan perched atop a bun cupboard behind the counter covers your entire retailer. I assume. Fancy signboards? Meh. All the data you might need is conveniently printed on the laminated A4 sheets sticky-taped to the cabinets.

For good measure, there’s even a line of watermelons in a aspect shelf at eye stage, resembling troopers of their uniformity and inexperienced color. I haven’t eaten something from Boston Bakery however my mouth is sort of hanging open and I already love this place.

Finding it wasn’t tough— it was the basic case of following the stunning aroma. It smelt so good!

What I attempted at Boston Bakery

My first selection was the Yam Bun (6 for S$2.40). It was peppered with black sesame seeds and tore aside with ease to disclose its mild lilac treasure. That style was nice, delicate and never so candy. Flavour-wise, I’d describe it as much like orh nee, besides not as oily.

We then tried the Curry Bun (6 for S$2.60). Oof. After the mildness of the yam bun, the virile curry flavour of the potato filling was a sizzle.

However, it’s sturdy however not not spicy so even somebody like me with a delicate tongue can tahan. This truly turned out to be my (and my colleague, Aaron’s) favorite.

I selected the Coffee Bun (S$1) as a result of, as all my household and pals know, I like espresso, that’s it. There is not any filling (which I’d have most well-liked) in this bun apart from a little bit little bit of butter. This bun is mild as a feather and the espresso essence is solely within the base. I need to say we’d anticipated extra of an intense espresso flavour, in order that was barely disappointing. But for the value, I can’t complain— it is a respectable bun.

When I took a chunk of my Fish Burger Bun (S$1.60), it felt like I used to be actually transported again to my college days. The style was precisely like how I keep in mind my college tuckshop burger bun.

Somehow, the mix of frozen fish patty, mayonnaise and chilli sauce triggered precisely the identical style buds from all these years in the past. My oh my!

I can have dessert after having a lunch of buns, proper? Yes, Pavin, you could. Because you write so effectively.

After that dialog in my head, I made a decision to purchase a Banana Cake (S$1.20). I’m glad I did. The banana flavour was simply good; some bakeries overdo the depth and that may be a bit disagreeable. What I cherished most was the mix of pillowy, sponge-like inside contrasting in opposition to the crispy corners. Yum!

There’s a waffle station on the retailer, so you realize every one is made contemporary for you.

They additionally promote a variety of kaya spreads. And, after all, watermelons.

Final ideas

Boston Bakery is as nondescript as you might want, tucked away below a block of flats in a comparatively quiet space. Their creations, although, aren’t weighed down by location and aesthetic issues.

While it will possibly’t fairly compete with premium bakeries, there isn’t a scarcity of high quality and flavour. When you issue within the worth distinction, I’d say that the coin falls in Boston Bakery’s favour. My 4 buns and 1 cake price me simply S$8.80!

At least some a part of my beneficial resolution relies on its nostalgic character. Both the bakery and the retailers round it took me again to my college days, me being led by the hand by my grandparents to purchase bread after college. The kindly mandarin-speaking uncle on the counter is endearing, too.

I’ll positively return, this time on a mission to check out their waffles!

Expected injury: S$1 – S$5 per pax

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