Singapore Holiday 2011 for Those with a Sweet Tooth
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Be it the deliciousness of Chinese custard tarts or the subtlety of fine French macarons, those with a weakness for everything sweet won’t be disappointed in Singapore. The freshly-baked cakes and pastries are bound to win you over with their delicate aroma. So be ready to gain some calories on Singapore holidays 2011.
When you are in this amazingly engaging city, you will get round a bakery or sweet shop serving home-style cakes and pastries, almost everywhere. And needless to say, these outlets serve a conglomeration of flavours from all over the world – something which is equally true of the social fabric of Singapore. Be it Chinese, British, Indian, Malay or French bakeries, your sweet tooth would find utter satisfaction if you plan to come here for your annual holiday in 2011.
Here are some of the best bakeries for you to check out during holidays in Singapore 2011:
Xi Di Li – Doughnuts
Come to Sims Avenue for a breakfast of delicious sweet buns called Ma Jian – a sweet and chewy version of doughnuts. Priced at 70 cents apiece, the Ma Jian is a bargain during your holiday Singapore in 2011.
Thye Moh Chan Cake House – Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a traditional sweet from the dragon country. Thye Moh Chan Cake House makes some of the most delicious brittle in the country – remember to use signs for very little English is spoken in this shop. A good place to try for 2011 holidays in Singapore indeed.
Hock Khong – Coconut Buns
The open dim sum tea house is known for super soft coconut buns and sweet red bean puffs – quite popular in Singapore as breakfast snacks. The aftertaste will linger on for a while, lending a delicious dimension to your holidays in 2011.
Loong Fatt Eating House – Wife’s Delight Cakes
This cafe has been catering to customers’ taste buds for close to four decades now. The flaky cakes curiously called Wife’s Delight simply melt in the mouth – must try during your Singapore holiday in 2011.
Kim Choo Kueh Chang – Peranakan Sweets
The bakery, restaurant and museum all combined into one lend a quaint air to this family-run sweet shop on the East Coast Road. The spongy rice cakes laced with blue (extracted from a native pea flower) make for a traditional Peranakan wedding sweet called Pulut Tai Tai. Do try the chocolate muffin while enjoying your 2011 holidays in Singapore.
Regent Hotel – Yuzu Soufflé
The delicate soufflé made from the Japanese Yuzu fruit folded into rich custard explodes a lingering taste in your mouth, one of the things you should try during Singapore holidays 2011. The afternoon tea cakes and French macarons with a Chinese tinge to them are also good.
Mandarin Oriental – French Patisserie
The soft tea cakes and freshly-baked tarts aptly complement your afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental. Do mark this in your things-to-do list for 2011 holidays in Singapore.
Puteri Mas – Durian Puffs/ Jackfruit Muffins
Puteri Mas on Joo Chiat Road serves the best durian cream puffs and jackfruit muffins in town. On your 2011 holidays in Singapore, it is a good idea to visit Puteri Mas for a relaxed anytime snack.
Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries – Custard Tarts
This place boasts some of the best sweet egg custard tarts in Chinatown. The thick crispy pastry is just perfect, and the filling superbly puffed. Those who have a weakness for all things sweet must come here at least once for experiencing a memorable aspect of Singapore holidays in 2011.
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