Soe Tam Jiak Review: Croissant Taiyaki With Gula Melaka, Cheese And Chocolate Fillings In Orchard

Hailing from Japan and Korea, this variant has a flaky and crunchy skin that sets it apart from the pillowy taiyaki we’re used to. You can now sink your teeth into these buttery goodies at Soe Tam Jiak , which is located in 313@somerset.

This new stall takes it up a notch with their sweet and savoury fillings including chocolate and ham & cheese, which ooze out beautifully, making them a filling and #aesthetic snack. Food at Soe Tam Jiak A generous sprinkle of sugar was scattered onto the puff pastry. The puff pastries were gracefully laid onto the taiyaki grill, and began sizzling on the iron.

From where I stood, I could make out the distinct, sweet scent of caramelised sugar emanating from the mould. The Cheese ($4.80) was the first thing I tried.

I was surprised by the bold flavours of the cheese, having anticipated a flat taste with the lack of cheese. The cheese was a mix of mozzarella, cheddar and jalapeno.

Per to Caramelised bits of sugar, a nutty taste, bringing out the buttery flavours of the puff pastry. Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari Is An Exclusive Glamping-Themed Cafe At Dempsey I felt that the crust best shone in the SOE TAM JIAK Breakfast ($4.80) .

The way its sweet caramelised crust layered onto the savoury egg and ham filling was simply divine. According to The bananas, on the other hand,, a natural sweetness that brought out the richness of the dark chocolate. The Coconut Gula Melaka ($3.50) is Soe Tam Jiak’s bold, local spin on taiyaki.

The earthiness of coconut shone through the pastry, giving it tons of tropical goodness. The rich nuttiness of the palm sugar and molten consistency would have brought this puff to a whole other level.

The Ham and Cheese ($4.20) was a sight to behold . It was mesmerising to look at the cheese ooze out from between the thick slices of ham. Just like the Soe Tam Jiak Breakfast, this had a good mix of sweet and salty flavours.

The ham’s brininess melded into the umami-laden cheese, bolstering the robust and sugary pastry. Ambience at Soe Tam Jiak The decor here is minimal with just a whitewashed facade and a few trinkets to make the shop pop.