After being impressed by their fine pastries, I went to The Loaf @ Pavilion (again) for a late breakfast after a bout of shopping (read my earlier review here).
But, more specifically, I was there to try their Creamy Anpan (which I didn't get to do on my last visit) and I'm sure glad that I did.....it was the bomb!
The two slices of toast (that accompanied the chicken curry) was 'Godzilla-sized' (like at least an inch thick) making this substantial dish more of a lunch than breakfast item. This dish is listed as Tun's favourite but it certainly was not mine.
As I exited The Loaf, I went looking for the Creamy Anpan as I had wanted to try this since my last visit. [#Note: Anpan is a Japanese sweet roll commonly filled with red bean paste (although it can also be prepared with other fillings).] The Loaf offers the Anpan in 3 flavours...original Fresh Cream, Espresso Coffee and Green Tea. [#Note: Not sure why it's spelt as 'Ampan' by The Loaf as the actual spelling is 'Anpan'.]
The flavours worked so well together...the slight bitterness of the coffee coupled with the sweetness of the red bean paste and fresh cream. I was blown away with the unique taste (I initially thought that coffee and red bean paste would be a weird combo). If you like coffee, you're sure gonna enjoy eating this espresso creamy ampan...I certainly did! If you're not a coffee lover, then go for the original fresh cream version which is just as good. [#Tip: Don't be alarmed with the abundant fresh cream in the bun, it is so light and airy, it feels like you're eating 'foam'...it's that good!]
My Personal Opinion
You can get quite a few of their All Day Breakfast menu items for under RM15 which is quite a bargain for a place like Pavilion although, taste wise, I was not impressed.
You can get quite a few of their All Day Breakfast menu items for under RM15 which is quite a bargain for a place like Pavilion although, taste wise, I was not impressed.
After sampling some of their breakfast menu, it's crystal clear that The Loaf (like its namesake) is all about its bread and pastries. Their pastry is the crowning glory here! If I happen to be in a 'Party of One', I tend to come here (for their pastries) after I'm done with what I have to do in Pavilion.
You can't come to The Loaf and not be 'wowed' by their super soft buns. I will keep coming back for more of these superior pastries like the Espresso Anpan, Tuna Mayo Bun/Oyaki and Mini Vanilla Silk Chiffon Cupcake (which are among my absolute favourites).
The Loaf Bakery & Bistro
Lot 3.13.00 & 14.12.02
Levels 3 & 4 Pavilion KL
Lot 3.13.00 & 14.12.02
Levels 3 & 4 Pavilion KL
168 Jalan Bukit Bintwng
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Ah, I have yet to visit Pavilion after reading your previous post about this Anpan. Will make a note to remember this for my next visit.
ReplyDeleteThis Anpan is really good with a cup of coffee...mmm!
DeleteA cup of black coffee because I find this Creamy Ampan too rich and too sweet for my palate. Rather cloy.
DeleteI do find some of their pastries cloying (especially some of the Oyaki). I, too, can't take things that are overly sweet but I found this one (with Espresso Coffee) to be very light and not too sweet, so I'm surprised you found it to be overly sweet and rich for your palate...maybe the Original Fresh Cream one is sweeter?
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