Overall: Fantastic cheap-eats at this Chinese bakery!
This place is based in the Wing Yip complex in Croydon, which is almost like a mini-China town. The star of this complex is the Tai Pan bakery! The smells emanating from this place is enough to make me drown in my own drool!
They have everything ranging from daan tat (egg tarts), with both flaky and sweet crust pastries, bor lor bow (pineapple bun), gai mei bow (cock tail) buns, low por beng (wife biscuits/cookies), almond biscuits, Chinese style fat-free sponges, barbecue pork buns; ham, spring onion and cheese buns, raisin twists and more for around 1.00 GBP each.
Admittedly, a lot of the Chinese style baked items are based on the same sweetened dough that is formed in different ways or filled with a different filling. But nonetheless, they are all delicious to me! It's the soft, pillowy bread that is lightly sweetened that's so more-ish and makes me come back for more!
You can also get custom made Asian style birthday/celebration cakes made to order as well as a variety of beverages.
Most if not all of the items are baked on site. There is limited seating in this tiny place, but there is an abundance of choice. The staff are usually rude with very little customer service skills, but who cares? The food is good and cheap!!! read more