What’s your favourite dessert? Personally, I love pastries and think they’re one of the greatest things to grace this Earth.
Taira Pastry is a homegrown bakery that started during the COVID period. Well-known for its artisan tartlets, festive cookies, and customised theme cakes, I am elated to see that it has finally opened its first physical outlet in SAFRA Tampines! Do note that there are different prices for SAFRA members and non-members.
Taira stands for 平 in Japanese which is also ‘balance’ in Mandarin. This is fitting because life is all about balance, especially in a fast-paced country like Singapore. Taira Pastry offers a safe sanctuary for those who want to take a step back and breathe.
With so many unique tarts, Lychee Rose Tartlet (S$6.63 for members, S$7.80 for non-members) is one that caught my attention. It is an interesting combination of lychee custard, huge lychee fruit pieces and lychee boba. It’s hard to fathom the taste but I bet that it will pair well together with the light and fruity flavour profile.
There’s also room for creativity as they offer a customisable menu for pastries, such as Mini Tarts (box of 8 pieces), Puff Pastry (2 pieces), and Caramel Glazed Croissant. After, you can decide whether you want it Sweet (S$8.93 for members, S$10.50 for non-members) or Savoury.
As a fan of sugar and spice and everything nice, I would have gone down the Sweet route. They have four flavours to pick from: original, chocolate and seasonal or Half & Half (additional S$0.43 for members, S$0.50 for non-members). Then after, complete your pastry with four toppings from strawberries, blueberries, mango, peach, grape, and more options!
If you prefer something saltier, the savoury options consist of four spreads: Egg Mayo (S$8.93 for members, S$10.50 for non-members), Mac & Cheese (S$9.35 for members, S$11 for non-members), Tuna Mayo (S$9.78 for members, S$11.50 for non-members), and lastly Salmon Mentaiko (S$10.63 for members, S$12.50 for non-members).
It is a must to get a drink to wash down the pastries. Taira Pastry offers your usual range of Espresso coffee: Black (S$4.68 for members, S$5.50 for non-members), White (S$5.10 for members, S$6 for non-members) and Mocha (S$5.95 for members, S$7 for non-members). But if you are feeling bold, take a look at their Hand Brew Coffee (S$6.80 for members, S$8 for non-members).
Unfortunately, I like tea better. They also have assorted hot and iced tea options like Uji Hojicha Latte (S$5.53 for members, S$6.50 for non-members), Matcha Azuki (S$6.80 for members, S$8 for non-members), and Strawberry Matcha (S$6.80 for members, S$8 for non-members).
If you’re exhausted from the hustle and bustle of life, why not take a breather and head down to Taira Pastry for a break?
Taira Pastry
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📍 1/A Tampines Street 92, SAFRA Tampines #02-04A, Singapore 528882
🕒 9.30am–9pm (Tues to Sun), Closed (Mon)
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