Origin + Bloom Review: 9-Layer Sandwich And Beautiful Pastries At Marina Bay Sands

But if there’s one food joint I would splurge my cash at this flashy hotel, it would be Origin + Bloom . Reminding me of the gorgeous patisseries in Europe, Origin + Bloom is helmed by Antonio Benites, who used to work at Joël Robuchon and Pierre Hermé earlier on. Food at Origin + Bloom There are nine sandwiches on the menu, but I suggest getting The Whole 9 Yards sandwich ($16+ for 4cm, $29+ for 8cm, $85+ for whole) .

A nine-layer sandwich comprising Mortadella, chorizo, gammon ham, pickled vegetables and a selection of cheese, this hunk of a sandwich is the true epitome of a taste bomb. It’s tough chomping down on it, so I ate the sandwich layer by layer, starting from the saltish ham and ending at the tart pickled vegetables. It was delicious, and definitely a great dish to have as you laze by MBS’ Infinity Pool.

The croissant is crispy, and eating it will be a messy affair as it crumbles with each bite. This mochi-looking treat is actually a Cheesecake ($9+) with an acai jelly centre and a thin base made from Brittany biscuit.

Texture-wise, the cheesecake is velvety smooth as it is made with whipped lime pastry cream. I would have preferred if it was firmer, as the smooth texture made it rather jelak after a few mouthfuls — and this was a really tiny cake.

I couldn’t stop thinking of the Black Symphony ($9+) after my first visit to Origin + Bloom. If you’re lucky and a fan of chocolate treat, you must get this dessert.

The velvety texture is juxtaposed against the crisp stroopwafel-like base in cocoa taste, making it a joy to eat. Going to I appreciated the spheres of chocolate toppings, as they provided an, richness to this chocolatey goodie.

While they have Pistachio and Coffee flavours, it was their Vanilla that made everyone at the tasting squeal in delight. I gotta say, it is the best Vanilla ice cream I ever had in Singapore, with a fragrant and smooth body, that melted delicately on our tongue.

So I skipped my usual order and got their Origin + Bloom Mazagran ($6+) , where cold drip coffee is added with lemon juice and ice. If you’re a milk coffee drinker and think this drink will be too dark or acidic for you, don’t fret, as it is honestly pretty sweet and easy to drink on a hot sunny day.

Ambience at Origin + Bloom Located in the hotel wing of Marina Bay Sands, the kicky patisserie exudes elegance, with luxurious golden fittings juxtaposed against desert green walls and chairs. There are only six bar seats in total as well as a standing table in the centre for you to eat your bakes.

The verdict It’s difficult to fork out more than $6 for a dessert.