Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: 1, Jalan Kasa 7, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8s36rG3fEq7qvYhf8
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Mentaiko Shio Pan = RM9.90
Cream Cheese Scallion Shio Pan = RM9.90
Matcha Pistachio Shio Pan = RM11.00
No Service Charges
As this is a Bakery, there are No Specific Menu other than these that I found. The Prices are listed on the Bread Selection itself.Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.
This was a Super Adorable Bakery Cafe that looks like a Faux European Cottage that I came across via a TikTok Video. Seems quite Viral as the Building itself looks so Out of Place compared to the Rest of the Buildings in the Area.
As I stepped into the Place, I was immediately greeted by Friendly and Polite Staffs. I appreciate especially when one of the Staffs nicely mentioned if I couldn't finish my Purchases Breads, I can come back and they will Dapao for me. Never seen such Service in other Bakeries.
Quite a Popular Place too at 10.00am on a Weekday. The Interior is Relatively Large and Nicely Airconditioned.
But one thing very funny is that while the Interior is Air-Conditioned, it does not have any Dining-In Facilities.
Dining in is actually OUTSIDE of the Bakery with 4 Very Small Tables. This of course feels Very Warm and Humid given the Scorching Heat of the Day. Hahaha this is the First Time I see a F&B Establishment where the Staffs enjoy Aircon but Customers do not. Like Tombalek like that, ๆ่งๆชๆช one.
Anyway as you can see in the Below Poster. For 4 Specific Type of Shio Pans, you're supposed to take a Plain Classic one and tell the B&B Staff the Flavour you'd like and they will make it for you. Sometimes though, the Flavour you want is already made so you can just grab it off the pre-prepared shelf if there are any.
I've read in some Google Reviews that the Staffs will automatically offer to warm it up for you, but as I've tested, this is not the case. If you want your Buns to be Hot, you will need to let them know specifically.
Quality of the Plain Shio Pan (Bun) Base
Because the Buns all rely on this Bun Base, I thought I'd review this first.
"Shio" itself means "Salt" in Japanese and this is a Form of Salted Bun basically.
The Bun is... Elasticky to the Bite? That's how I describe the Bite Texture. Bite it and you can still do a Slight Stretchy Pull. Despite not Freshly Hot off the Oven, there was a Slight Crisp on the Crust with a Fluffy Airy Centre.
Because its a "Shio Bun", there is a Noticeable Saltish Hit that distinguishes it from a Regular Bun you'd buy from a Bakery. Now I've never eaten or made Actual Shio Bun from Japan, so I cannot judge whether this is a Good Quality one, but its not bad tasting.
At least Slightly Higher Quality than a Regular Bread Bun in a Typical Bakery. I reckon the Flour used in this must have some Quality at least. Its such a Pity that it was Cold though, this would taste so much better if Heated. So remember to request to Re-Heat if you want.
ๆๅคชๅญๅธ้ฆ Mentaiko Shio Pan = RM9.90
This is basically Mentaiko Cream with Seaweed. The Mentaiko is not bad tasting, Saltish and Not Overly Fishy.
There is a Slight Spiciness to this that never bites.
That said though, I thought the Mentaiko is Very Overpowering and covered up any Taste of Seaweed. I'm no Mentaiko Connoisseur, and for me, this tasted just like any other Mentaiko out there. If you enjoy Mentaiko I suppose you'll probably enjoy this one too.
Cream Cheese Scallion Shio Pan = RM9.90
Generous Amounts of both Cream Cheese and Scallion. I never knew these 2 can pair together like this tbh.
The Main Profile is the Cream Cheese which tasted Decent, Not Overly Jelak and Creamy. There is some Quality to this.
The Scallions don't have that Overly Veggie Scallion type of taste and are used more for their Veggie Crunch Texture. Basically a Creamy, Slightly Veggie Crunch combination that's not bad if you are ok with Scallions.
Matcha Pistachio Shio Pan = RM11.00
THIS is the one that is the Most Raved among Google Reviewers as I've read.
Visually it doesn't look impressive, basically a Green Coloured Version of their Shio Pan.
The Inside is filled with a Not Overly Sweet Matcha Cream that almost taste like Chocolate for some reason.
There is some Matcha but its Very Faint. I am impressed with the Generous Amount of Actual Pistachio Pieces whose Main Purpose here is to deliver the Crunch Texture.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At an Average Cost of about RM11.00 (S$3.60) for each of the Buns wasn't particularly cheap but they were acceptable for what they are. Their Base Shio Pan itself is Decently Made and while I have never tasted Actual Shio Pan from Japan, I feel they do taste good that is made with some Quality Ingredients at least. This is not some Regular Simple Bun you'd buy in a Typical Bakery.
The Mentaiko Shio Pan is the Most Predictable among them because if you have eaten a Mentaiko Bun before, it is basically the same here with No Surprises. The Cream Cheese Scallion Shio Pan was an Unusual One for me due to the Combo. Its more a Savoury Bun and the Combo doesn't taste as Wierd as I thought. If you are someone who is ok with Scalliions, you will probably be ok with this one too.
Matcha Pistachio Shio Pan is the Most Raved among Google Reviewers and I totally understand why. The Delightful Mix of their Elasticky Texture of the Shio Bun filled with a Not Too Sweet Matcha Cream and enhanced with a Crunchy Texture from the Generous Amounts of Actual Pistachio Pieces is worth the try. If you're looking for a Sweet Bun, this is a Good Choice.
One thing though, I noticed Most People order Takeaway Dapao for these but I recommend to eat on the Spot for Maximum Freshness. Do remember to get them to help re-heat as they will probably taste better too.
Other than the Wierd Arrangement of Staffs working in Indoor Aircon Environment while Customers having to endure the Outside Warm and Humid Weather when Dining-In, I generally have no issues with this place. Customer Service was Decent and Polite.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. While not something I would specifically come back to JB to eat, I wouldn't mind coming back if I am nearby the Area. If you are ok with the Prices on the Menu, and don't mind endure the Humid Weather if Dining-In, I can still recommend this to give it a try.
Dining in is actually OUTSIDE of the Bakery with 4 Very Small Tables. This of course feels Very Warm and Humid given the Scorching Heat of the Day. Hahaha this is the First Time I see a F&B Establishment where the Staffs enjoy Aircon but Customers do not. Like Tombalek like that, ๆ่งๆชๆช one.
Anyway as you can see in the Below Poster. For 4 Specific Type of Shio Pans, you're supposed to take a Plain Classic one and tell the B&B Staff the Flavour you'd like and they will make it for you. Sometimes though, the Flavour you want is already made so you can just grab it off the pre-prepared shelf if there are any.
I've read in some Google Reviews that the Staffs will automatically offer to warm it up for you, but as I've tested, this is not the case. If you want your Buns to be Hot, you will need to let them know specifically.
Quality of the Plain Shio Pan (Bun) Base
Because the Buns all rely on this Bun Base, I thought I'd review this first.
"Shio" itself means "Salt" in Japanese and this is a Form of Salted Bun basically.
The Bun is... Elasticky to the Bite? That's how I describe the Bite Texture. Bite it and you can still do a Slight Stretchy Pull. Despite not Freshly Hot off the Oven, there was a Slight Crisp on the Crust with a Fluffy Airy Centre.
Because its a "Shio Bun", there is a Noticeable Saltish Hit that distinguishes it from a Regular Bun you'd buy from a Bakery. Now I've never eaten or made Actual Shio Bun from Japan, so I cannot judge whether this is a Good Quality one, but its not bad tasting.
At least Slightly Higher Quality than a Regular Bread Bun in a Typical Bakery. I reckon the Flour used in this must have some Quality at least. Its such a Pity that it was Cold though, this would taste so much better if Heated. So remember to request to Re-Heat if you want.
ๆๅคชๅญๅธ้ฆ Mentaiko Shio Pan = RM9.90
This is basically Mentaiko Cream with Seaweed. The Mentaiko is not bad tasting, Saltish and Not Overly Fishy.
There is a Slight Spiciness to this that never bites.
That said though, I thought the Mentaiko is Very Overpowering and covered up any Taste of Seaweed. I'm no Mentaiko Connoisseur, and for me, this tasted just like any other Mentaiko out there. If you enjoy Mentaiko I suppose you'll probably enjoy this one too.
Cream Cheese Scallion Shio Pan = RM9.90
Generous Amounts of both Cream Cheese and Scallion. I never knew these 2 can pair together like this tbh.
The Main Profile is the Cream Cheese which tasted Decent, Not Overly Jelak and Creamy. There is some Quality to this.
The Scallions don't have that Overly Veggie Scallion type of taste and are used more for their Veggie Crunch Texture. Basically a Creamy, Slightly Veggie Crunch combination that's not bad if you are ok with Scallions.
Matcha Pistachio Shio Pan = RM11.00
THIS is the one that is the Most Raved among Google Reviewers as I've read.
Visually it doesn't look impressive, basically a Green Coloured Version of their Shio Pan.
The Inside is filled with a Not Overly Sweet Matcha Cream that almost taste like Chocolate for some reason.
There is some Matcha but its Very Faint. I am impressed with the Generous Amount of Actual Pistachio Pieces whose Main Purpose here is to deliver the Crunch Texture.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At an Average Cost of about RM11.00 (S$3.60) for each of the Buns wasn't particularly cheap but they were acceptable for what they are. Their Base Shio Pan itself is Decently Made and while I have never tasted Actual Shio Pan from Japan, I feel they do taste good that is made with some Quality Ingredients at least. This is not some Regular Simple Bun you'd buy in a Typical Bakery.
The Mentaiko Shio Pan is the Most Predictable among them because if you have eaten a Mentaiko Bun before, it is basically the same here with No Surprises. The Cream Cheese Scallion Shio Pan was an Unusual One for me due to the Combo. Its more a Savoury Bun and the Combo doesn't taste as Wierd as I thought. If you are someone who is ok with Scalliions, you will probably be ok with this one too.
Matcha Pistachio Shio Pan is the Most Raved among Google Reviewers and I totally understand why. The Delightful Mix of their Elasticky Texture of the Shio Bun filled with a Not Too Sweet Matcha Cream and enhanced with a Crunchy Texture from the Generous Amounts of Actual Pistachio Pieces is worth the try. If you're looking for a Sweet Bun, this is a Good Choice.
One thing though, I noticed Most People order Takeaway Dapao for these but I recommend to eat on the Spot for Maximum Freshness. Do remember to get them to help re-heat as they will probably taste better too.
Other than the Wierd Arrangement of Staffs working in Indoor Aircon Environment while Customers having to endure the Outside Warm and Humid Weather when Dining-In, I generally have no issues with this place. Customer Service was Decent and Polite.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. While not something I would specifically come back to JB to eat, I wouldn't mind coming back if I am nearby the Area. If you are ok with the Prices on the Menu, and don't mind endure the Humid Weather if Dining-In, I can still recommend this to give it a try.
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