Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)
Address: 29, Jalan Jaya Putra 7/4, Bandar Jaya Putra, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/33mKiSQhHSdkbHuCA
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Earl Grey Tea (Hot) = RM8.00
Croissant (Plain) = RM7.70
Azuki Shio Bun = RM6.90
Black Gold Matcha Swiss Roll = RM8.00
SST 6% = RM1.73
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.
Passed by this Cafe Bakery during my Exploration of Austin Crest. I thought the Logo looked Adorable and a Quick Check in Google Maps shows it to be relatively popular so I gave it a try.
Nicely Airconditioned it is a Rather Large Bakery and noticeably quite Popular with Younger Folks too from what I can see. The Staffs themselves are Pretty Much also Very Young Gen-Z types too. I appreciate they are Friendly, Polite and actually Welcoming with a Friendly Smile. This was a Nice 1st Impression for a 1st Time Customer.
Did I mention this Place is Big? Because it is really Big with a Bakery Shop in front with a Cooling Air-Con Dining-In Sit Down Cafe at the Back. Compared to B&B Bakery where the Bakery itself is Airconditioned while the Dining-In is Outside in the Hot Sun, this was a Much Better and More Sensible Set-Up overall.
Nicely Designed, Cleanly Maintained with a Nice Chill Chill Vibe, I liked that the Music Background they used were some Unique Chill Chill Instrumental Versions of Classic 80s Pop Tunes. Hahaha Never knew Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" would sound so good as a Piano Instrumental!
Decent Service with an Unfortunate Goof Up
The 3 Pastries I ordered are considered some of the Most Popular and Raved Items by Google Reviewers. Anyway it took 1 Min for the Tea, 4 Mins for the Adzuki and Croissant and Unfortunately they Forgot my Black Gold Swiss Roll and I had to remind them. It was served up in 9 Mins.
Indeed unfortunate to forget an Order like this, thus Points Deducted. At least they were apologetic about it and served it promptly. If you are here, I would recommend to observe them closely just in case they forget your order.
Despite forgetting my order, I appreciate that again compared to B&B Bakery, without me asking, they automatically reheat my Buns without me needing to ask. How I wished they didn't goof up the Experience with forgetting my order but it is what it is.
Earl Grey Tea (Hot) = RM8.00
Served in a Large Cup, this is a Twinnings Tea Bag infused Tea that comes with a Tea Cookie. Decent Earl Grey Taste that I won't bother to describe further since this is just from a Regular Tea Bag. If you like the Twinnings Brand, you'll probably like this too I reckon.
The Tea Cookie tasted alright, and tastes exactly how its supposed to taste. Nothing Amazing but also nothing wrong with it. While I'm not sure if its Unlimited Free Top-Up of Hot Water, I did request 1 time and it was topped up with a Smile. So yes, you can top up at least once, I just don't know if its Unlimited Top Ups thats all.
Croissant (Plain) = RM7.70
A Croissant is one of the Most Painstaking and Troublesome Pastry to make due to the Layerings required.
So much work involved, so much time, only to have the thing finished off in just a Few Bites.
Apparently they make this Legit here and its actually quite Popular too based on Google Reviews. I personally have not made Croissant myself, and I am No Croissant Connoisseur but I go by 1 personal standard: Is a Croissant good to eat on its own Plain without Toppings?
This is a True Croissant, Light Fluffy and Airy, the 1st Thing I noticed is a Light Sweetness that is slathered on the Top Skin but its also Not Overly Sweet.
Really Light and Fluffy, this Croissant actually tastes good even when eaten Plain with No Fillings within. I don't know about you, but this is how I judge if its a Good Croissant for me. I like this, its indeed nicely done.
Azuki Shio Bun = RM6.90
My First Taste of Shio Bun is from B&B Bakery where I liked them.
In comparison, I would say the Shio (Salt) Element in this Bakery is much more Muted.
Texture of the Bun is similar as "Elasticky" as the ones at B&B Bakery, but the Shio Saltiness element is definitely not as Prominent. Once again, I have not eaten Actual Legit Shio Buns from Japan so I cannot confirm which one does a More Legit Version of Shio Bun. For now, I prefer B&B Bakery's More Prominent Saltiness to here.
Despite also an Adzuki (Red Bean) Bun, the Amount of Adzuki as you can see isn't those Gao Gao Thick Thick Type. Its spread thinly and gives more of a Light Adzuki Aftertaste tease than anything. I do appreciate that at least the Adzuki Paste is made from Real Adzuki. Not Overly Sweet of course.
Black Gold Matcha Swiss Roll = RM8.00
This is their Actual Signature Pastry, one of the Most Popular Item based on Google Reviewers but also unfortunately the one they goofed up and forgot my order. Kept in their Fridge, its served Cold.
Just like its name, its a Classic Swiss Roll with a Black Charcoal Skin that is Neatly Branded with their Kenjo Brand. The Cake Roll is as Fluffy as you'd expect, No Staleness so No Surprises there, but the Soul of the Cake is the Filling within.
The Matcha Cream tastes like its made of Actual Real Matcha because interestingly there is a Real Matcha Bitterness I can taste for it. This is Not just a Faux Green Cream, this really is made from Real Matcha Powder.
This Unique Matcha Bitterness is a Very Bold Move to make because most people would not expect a Cake to have an Element of Bitterness. And yet they are able to control the Bitterness really well to not make it Too Bitter.
The Other Element in this Filling they added to this I really liked, is this Buttercream with a Prominent Taste of Butter that tasted like it must be of some Good Quality. This is not some Cheapo Butter you'd buy from a Supermarket.
This Buttercream was a Crucial Factor in helping to Reign in the Matcha Bitterness and together formed a Beautiful Rich Buttery Not Overly Sweet Slight Unique Bitterness that I have not tasted yet for a Swiss Roll like this.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM8.00 (S$2.60) is certainly expensive for a Cup of Basic Hot Tea using a Twinnings Tea Bag, but it is a Cafe after all.
If you are ok with this Tea Brand, you will probably enjoy this more. What I liked was I could at least Top Up Hot Water for free once, although I'm not sure if its Unlimited Top Ups.
At the Price of RM7.70 (S$2.50) for me is a Steal to get to eat a Legit True Croissant because this is Simply one of the Most Time Consuming Pastry ever conceived by the Human Mind.
Its like someone decided to wake up one day and decided to use the Most Time Consuming Way to make a Pastry that is finished off just in a Few Bites.
Hahaha Jokes aside, I'm no Croissant Connoisseur myself and I myself have not attempted to bake one. All I know is that this Croissant tastes Good, Light Fluffy and Airy even when eaten Plain on its own without any Chapalang Fillings. I don't know about you, but this for me is what a Good Croissant should taste.
At the Price of RM6.90 (S$2.20) for the Azuki Shio Bun, I can't help but compare this to BB Bakery that I reviewed previously. I personally feel the Shio Saltiness here is Much Less Prominent compared to B&B Bakery which I prefer. To be fair, I have not been to Japan to eat Legit Shio Buns so I cannot confirm which one is more Legit, but for now I prefer B&B Bakery's Version.
Shio Element aside, this is also not those Thick Thick Gao Gao Adzuki Filled Bun. In fact the amount of Adzuki is very little and acts more like a Aftertaste Tease than anything. Whether they are "Stingy" with Adzuki or just going for a "Light Adzuki" taste I cannot tell. Really a Very Dainty Lady-Like Adzuki Bun if it makes any sense. If this is what you are looking for, you will probably enjoy this more.
Whoever designed this Matcha Cream certainly knows what they are doing. Real Gutsy Ballsy Baker who dare to allow this Matcha Bitterness to form a Core Unique Taste for this Swiss Roll. Never thought Bitterness can be used so Cleverly in something as Sweet as a Classic Swiss Roll Cake like this. Brilliant.
Cakes and Pastries aside, one thing I really liked about this Bakery is how focused on Customer Service they are. From the Moment I stepped in, I was Warmly Welcomed with a Friendly Smile, this Warm Friendiness is present in all their Staffs their visited as I closely observed. They even looked like they are really happy working here which is really surprising considering they are Young Gen-Z types.
Had it not because of the Unfortunate Goof-Up of forgetting my Order, I would have given them a Higher Score. Really such a Pity to stumble at this. At least I did also witness their Prompt Apologetic Friendly Service Recovery which is still Not Too Bad at least.
If you are here in Setia Indah (Austin Crest) looking for a Nicer More Modern Atas Bakery / Cafe to Chillax, is ok with the Prices on their Menu and take note of them potentially forgetting your Order, I can still recommend to give this a try. I had a Pleasant and Comfortable Dining Experience here.
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