The Egyptian Baker

Had learnt about the existence of the new The Egyptian Baker whilst scrolling around online — these folks are new entrant to the local F&B scene within the Joo Chiat neighbourhood, having occupied a shop unit within Everitt Edge; the same building also houses another notable artisanal bakery named Pelle & Pepe Bread that has been operating for quite a while now. That being said, the facade of The Egyptian Baker faces the main thoroughfare of Joo Chiat Place which makes it easier to spot from the main road. Operating as pretty much a takeaway bakery, The Egyptian Baker does have two small tables that seats two (2) pax each situated outside the establishment for those whom wish to have their bakes on the spot. The offerings at The Egyptian Baker are available on a rotational basis; with that being said, these folks are offering patrons a variety of Middle Eastern bakes that are less commonplace in the local F&B scene amongst familiar favourites to provide locals here with a fresh take on Middle Eastern flavours at large.

The Muhammarah Makeesh is an item that was available on the day that we made our visit to The Egyptian Baker — this does turn out to be a Flatbread-style item that comes with roasted red peppers being spread over the top and includes the use of some middle eastern spices for flavour as well. The flatbread itself here does feel quite unique as compared to other flatbreads from other cultures; this felt a little bit similar to the crust of some pizzas where it is much more bread-like and doesn’t carry too much of a tension, while the edges does come with a texture that is a little bit biscuit-like that gives some sort of crunch that adds on further to the flatbread. We liked how the bell peppers comes with this roasty, nutty and tangy note; the hint of spices amidst those notes does seem to be similar to that of cumin and cardamom that helps to give an added fragrance to the roasted red pepper dip that is spread on the bread. Thought this was pretty reasonably-priced at $5; not to mention the sincerity and hospitality rendered by the folks that run this place whom has a passion for the craft— definitely an earnest establishment that would be well-appreciated by the community around it in time to come!