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Singaporeans love all things cheap and that is a fact. If you’re one of those who frequently crosses the border to JB for affordable groceries and to replenish your snack supplies, you won’t want to pass this up. JB Yap Brothers Food is offering an amazing deal: a pack of five cream buns for just RM2.99/~$0.86, which translates to merely around $0.17 per bun.
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For those unfamiliar, JB Yap Brothers Food is a famous one-stop wholesale grocery store in JB, known for their extensive range of products. They sell everything you could possibly want at incredibly affordable prices. Get well-known international snacks and a wide inventory of nostalgic, old-school treats, sweets, tidbits, and beverages among many others.
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The main star is the cheap cream buns, available in four different flavours including margarine and chocolate. These buns make for a perfect snack option for gatherings and events! But remember, they are only available on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9am till they’re sold out. To secure your buns, it’s better to arrive early as they do draw quite a crowd.
P.S.: Great news for our Muslim friends, the cream buns are halal-certified!
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If cream buns are not your thing, you can also visit JB Yap Brothers Food to take a walk down memory lane with their retro metal tins, filled with treats such as iced gems, animal biscuits, flying fish biscuits and more━just like the good old days.
For more nostalgic goodness, check out our guide to old-school snack stalls in Singapore. If you’re looking to delve deeper into the world of childhood snacks in Singapore, visit Snack More, a retro snack library that is sure to evoke fond memories.
Address: 30 Jalan Bakawali 49, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 6:30pm
Tel: +60 12-770 8844
Website
Feature image adapted from @panda_ahmei and Yokefu Wok.
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