Shio & Sato: Long-Queue Shio Pan Kiosk By Sourbombe Bakery Owner

Shio And Sato has viral shio pan by Masterchef SG Runner-Up

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If you’re well-versed in our local bakery scene, you’ve probably heard of Sourbombe Bakery, a sourdough doughnut brand by Masterchef Singapore’s runner-up, Genevieve Lee. Her latest venture is Shio & Sato, which specialises in shio pan AKA Japanese butter rolls.

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Have a first look into the brand’s offerings at their Takashimaya pop-up which is running from now till 31 October 2024. The stall has been seeing snaking queues for the past few weeks thus far, so hurry down to get a taste of these speciality goods before the pop-up ends! FYI: they’re so popular that they now limit each customer to six shio pans per visit. 

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At this pop-up, you can expect a variety of freshly-baked shio pan in both sweet and savoury flavours. We recommend you try the Original ($3.60) first to savour the Japanese-inspired bread in all its glory. 

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Although these artisanal bakes hold a striking resemblance to croissants, they’re a type of bread with a slightly crisp exterior contrasted with a super chewy inside—amassing a cult following around the world for its delightfully addicting texture that’s unlike any other.

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Popular savoury picks include Kombu ($4.20), Green Chilli Onion ($4.80), and Miso Butter Corn ($4.80). 

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On the sweet side, there are trendy flavours such as Matcha Strawberry ($6), Chocolate Caramel ($6), and Hokkaido Cream ($5.50). 

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In a video detailing the BTS process behind Shio & Sato, Genevieve claimed that she had first fallen in love with shio pan after trying it for the first time at a local bakery. Like any of the memorable bakes she has tried, she immediately attempted to recreate it. 

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After months of laborious R&D, she managed to perfect her very own shio pan recipe and launched Shio & Sato as a pop-up. We are currently uncertain about the brand’s future plans after this pop-up ends, but stay tuned for updates!

For more bakeries to check out, read our guide to the best bakeries in Singapore. Else, for other good eats to check out in the same place, read our Hanare by Takayama review.

Address: 391 Orchard Road, B2 Takashimaya Food Hall, Singapore S238872
Opening hours: 10am to 9pm
Website
Shio & Sato is not a halal-certified eatery.

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