lavender (Johor Bahru City Square)

[Part 4] Basic is … coming to JB to break the bank at Lavender because why not get Changi Jewel worthy bakery bakes at ~1/2 the price?

Special mention to the coffee bun which has the most fragrant and well infused coffee flavoured cap I’ve tasted in any coffee buns. This one give roti papa a huge run for its money and I dare say Lavender fares better IMHO

I hate to say this because I loved their Kaya, but I think standards have really dipped. Same custardly liquid texture, same egginess, but the aroma is much more muted now.

I remember being blown away by the strong pandan and coconut which melded well. Maybe someone else can confirm this? I'll try the gula melaka one instead next time

Taiwanese snack

Thin layer of nutty, sweet and sticky filling w a bit of bite encased in a flaky, buttery pastry. Decent I guess, quite well executed, but I can't rmb the authentic one as it's been so long since I've been to Taiwan. Seems legit to me tho

Popular for damn good reason. It's creamy and melty but dense and sticks to your teeth. Great as a one biter. U see people getting a few boxes to take home

Flavour wise it's good as expected, what's noteworthy is the particularly strong roasted cheese aroma. Delicious and a must have in JB

This taro bun from Lavender has this rly consistent yam filling within it but it is a little too sweet :( very pretty flower print on it though hehe 🌸

I can say this is my fav one out of the few I have tried!! Love the nuts inside that gave this bread an extra crunch. Now I just have the urge to cross the custom just for this and their other EU bread lololololll😂