Sometimes, the best self-care comes in the form of cake. And for some strange reason, cake tastes best when you least expect it. I don’t know about fate, but a missed appointment led me to The Pound, a Korean cafe hidden within Sultan Plaza I’d been meaning to check out for the longest time.
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If not for the location and transparent glass (which takes away from the overall ambience), the vibes would’ve been immaculate. You definitely won’t feel like you’re in Hongdae, but it’s still a cosy space to catch up with a friend over coffee nonetheless.
Roll cakes & more
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Having visited in the late afternoon, there wasn’t much to choose from. The bestsellers were all sold-out, but I was happy to have made it before closing. Besides, it’s a one-woman show most of the time — the Korean lady boss bakes cakes, makes coffee, and serves guests all by herself.
My dining partner opted for an Iced Hazelnut Latte (S$7) and a slice of Earl Grey (S$5.50). Though on the subtle side, flavour-wise, the cake was balanced out by pops of citrus and a light, delicate cream that blew us away.
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As a matcha fanatic, I immediately zeroed in on the bittersweet Matcha Roll (S$5.50), matcha chiffon layered with matcha cream and matcha white chocolate glaze. Once again, the light-as-air cream was the highlight.
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Don’t be like me. Turn up early and you’ll get to choose from the full cake selection, which changes from time to time. I’ve seen raving reviews for the Strawberry Roll (S$5.50), Tiramisu (S$5.50), and earthy Black Sesame (S$5.50).
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You can also purchase Whole Cakes (from S$42) in flavours like Sweet Potato, Red Velvet, and Strawberry. Contact The Pound via email or Whatsapp to make an order — details can be found on their Instagram page.
They also specialise in Iced Dutch Coffee (from S$4), so I’ve got to return at a reasonable hour (before my caffeine intolerance kicks in).
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