Treats With The Crowd - Chef Yamashita @ Tanjong Pagar Plaza

Chef Yamashita Masataka, or better known as just Chef Yamashita, is the name synonymous with cakes and pastries of exquisite taste and beauty. He is trained at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka and moved to Singapore 7 years ago from the Nara prefecture where he was running a cake shop for 8 years. For those familiar with the Japanese pattiserie scene in Singapore, you will most probably remember Chef Yamashita for Pattiserie Glace . Fast forward some years later, the talented pastry chef moved out on his to set up Flor Pattiserie and now his current baby, Chef Yamashita, located at a very unlikely place - Tanjong Pagar Plaza.

Look, RaRa and Reddy waiting for a bite!

One of Chef Yamashita's many signatures - Luna Wrap @ $5.50. Wrapped in a soft and fluffy vanilla sponge, the filling comes in various flavours, Blueberry, Choco, Matcha, Ichigo, Mango, Banana & Caramel.

Old school "mall".

I actually love the old neighbourhood vibe

Head one floor up to find Chef Yamashita

And be greeted by these!

New item on the menu - CY Burger @ $8.00. Essentially a soft sponge shaped like a burger bun with fresh slices of kiwi, strawberry and orange and a "patty" of brown sugar mousse.

As you can see, there is a price to pay for perfection.

This is actually pretty clever! Rolled up cardboard to keep the pastries from rolling around.

Pudding A La Mode @ $7.20. Caramel Pudding with silky smooth Custard Cream and softly whipped cream.

A work of art

Mille Feuille @ $6.80. Raspberry jam sits on top of flaky puff pastry, layered with whipped cream and strawberries pineapple slices.

Despite having to finish the pastries within 24 hours of purchasing, forgetful me actually left 'em babies in the fridge for 2 days before remembering to lug it home for RaRa and Reddy. The pastries were still good, except the Mille Feuille which has lost it's flakiness and crisp. It still tasted good nonetheless, and yes, will be back for more! And no, will not forget it next time round!

Reddy's score sheet :

Ambience : 6/10 Bright and inviting
Food : 10/10 No words needed
Service : 8/10 Pleasant, helpful and warm

Chef Yamashita
Website : https://www.chefyamashita.com
Block 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza
#02-44 Singapore 082001
Tel : 6604 9709
Email : order@chefyamashita.com