Salted Egg Yolk dishes have always been very well received. Little doubt why is there a Salted Egg Croissant Craze in Singapore when the product was launched in Singapore. It has created a roar ever since the Salted Egg Croissant was introduced in JB by Seven Oaks Bakery.
Within a week or so, there were a number of cafe contributed to the Salted Egg Croissant Craze in Singapore. Many salted egg yolk fan has joined the queue for a share. Me too a salted egg yolk fan doesn’t want to miss out trying them too.
Salted Egg Croissant Craze In Singapore
Currently, there are a total of 6* establishment contributing to the Salted Egg Croissant Craze in Singapore. I am sure the number will increase.
Antoinette
30 Penhas Road (off Lavender Street), Singapore 208188
Tel: +65 6293 3121
333A Orchard Road #02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6836 9527
35 Robinson Road, Sofitel So Singapore, Singapore 068876
Website: http://www.antoinette.com.sg/
Though Antoinette wasn’t the first to jump onto the Salted Egg Croissant ($6.50) craze in Singapore but was touted to be the best by many foodie. It is available at all 3 Antoinette outlets but expect long queue. Daily supply is far below demand. As such, either queue early or wait for the craze to taper off.
Croissant was lightly buttery with a crispy outer. In fact, it wasn’t the croissant that was outstanding but the salted egg yolk cream filling. It was smooth, creamy and it has a good amount of salted egg yolk flavour to be savoured.
Sales of this trend food at the Penhas starts at 11am, Sofitel So Hotel at 1pm while Mandarin Gallery to be determined out.
Asanoya Bakery Singapore
15 Queen Street, #01-03, Singapore 188537
Tel: +65 6703 8703
Website: http://www.asanoya.asia/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/asanoyabakery
The fame Japanese bakery, Asanoya that swept Singapore in a storm when it opened has also introduced its version of the Salted Egg Croissant ($4.50). We know the standard of its pastries but what about the salted egg yolk cream. It is a sweet version instead of the savoury ones. So it is depending very much on one’s preference.
BreadTalk
Only available at Novena Square, Tampines Mall, Vivocity, Waterpoint and Westgate.
Website: http://breadtalk.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/breadtalksingapore/?fref=ts
The salted egg croissant by BreadTalk are in mini form. I thought this is good way to eat it since some may not be able to finish the entire pastry as it may be too cloying for some. The flavour is slanted towards the sweet spectrum. It is sold at $1 each. Currently, there is a promotion of buy 6 get 1 free and buy 10 get 2 free.
Bridge
31 Seah Street, Singapore 188387
Tel: +65 6333 4453
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 1500 to 2300; Friday 1500 to 0100; Saturday 1100 to 0100; Sunday 1100 to 1700
Website: http://www.dineatbridge.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgesingapore/?fref=ts
The Salted Egg Croissant ($5.90) is available between 3pm and 5 pm from Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 3pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
I have read quite a number of reviews on Instagram saying it was sweet. I was pretty puzzled. I tried and found that the sweetness was from the croissant; buttery with a sweet tint. The salted egg cream filling was smooth, creamy but a little more runny and lightly salted egg yolk flavoured. Personally, I prefer it to be more intense.
Beside the Salted Egg Croissant, Bridge created an innovative flavour, the Truffle Crustard Croissant too.
Da Paolo Gastronomia
6 Battery Road #K1-01, Singapore 049909
Tel: +65 6535 4339
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 0730 to 1900; Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Website: http://www.dapaolo.com.sg/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gastronomia-Raffles-Place/249527021751373
The sixth to release the Salted Egg Croissant ($6.90) and it is available at all its Da Paolo Gastronomia. I visited the one at Raffles Place.
Personally, I think it didn’t fare as well as its other pastry items. The croissant is generally all right while the salted egg cream filling has lots of room of improvement. It was quite salty and as such masked the flavour of the salted egg. Most importantly the filling was not looking creamy and smooth, the oil didn’t blend well with the rest of the ingredients.
Kokomama Marketplace
1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-01, School of The Arts, Singapore 227968
Tel: +65 6835 7898
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 1100 to 2230; Friday – Saturday 1100 to 2300; Sunday 1100 to 2130
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kokomama.marketplace
Interestingly, the salted egg yolk filling in Kokomama Salted Egg Croissant ($6.50) seems to have curry leave flavour. I may be wrong. A pity that it was far too salty and the oil was seen floating around the cream. There is lots of room for improvement.
I tried about 2 weeks later after the first trial and with an improved recipe, the version was so much better.
Flavour Flings
121 Hougang Avenue 1 #01-1348, Singapore 530121
Tel: +65 62860051
Opening Hours: Monday – Tuesday 0900 to 1800; Friday 1100 to 1600, 1730 to 1900; Saturday 0900 to 1600, 1730 to 1900; Sunday 0900 to 1600, 1730 to 2100
FB: https://www.facebook.com/flavourflings/?fref=ts
Flavour Flings is the first to join the Salted Egg Croissant craze in Singapore. A pity, it is not available daily and only from 5.30pm onwards. Check out their facebook for the update.
Black & Ink
168 Changi Road #01-01/02, Singapore 419730
Tel: +65 9620 1022
Opening Hours: Sunday, Wednesday – Thursday 1000 to 1900; Friday – Saturday 1000 to 2100
FB: https://www.facebook.com/blackandink/?fref=ts
The situation of low production is likewise happening at Black & Ink. But the good news is Black & Ink welcome pre-order through whatsapp, 2 days in advance. Check their FB page for more details.
NAHMJ Verdict
The best Salted Egg Croissant is yet to conclude. I used to believe that salted egg goes well with anything, everything. But somehow, personally, I didn’t find that salted egg yolk and croissant combination work in general. I didn’t relish the combination. So if it requires queuing, I won’t waste time queuing for any, unless Mom wants it.
I am sure more will be introduced into the scene. Keep watch.
*Updated the sixth on 23/2/2016
