THISPAU — OHSOGOOD. This is the stuff of many kids’ childhoods, as is mine, and I remember many evenings sitting in the car as dad would pick mum up from work, and stop by this place for a warm, steamy treat. Over the years, the prices may have changed ever so slightly, but the quality of pau has remained pretty much the same. Fluffy buns, thick, rich red bean filling, and well-seasoned lor mai gai continue to be mainstays of any purchase I make, and I pick up some feng huang dan(loosely translated to phoenix yolk egg) and siew mai for an extra treat. Long may they continue to sell pau — what would I do without them?
Carol W.
Classificação do local: 4 Singapore, Singapore
I love the stopovers that my dad used to make when we pass by this outlet. Maybe there wasn’t as much cars in the past, I remembered it was much easier to pull over and buy buns then it is today. I would have to make up my mind, roll out of the car quickly and then run back with these hot steamy goodies. I still love the red bean bun, the paste is simply divine in its dark ebony sweetness. They also have a charsiew bun that I really enjoy. You can taste the oyster sauce in it and the pieces of pork are chunky and juicy. The bun is not too sweet but soft and egg washed just like the buns my grandma used to buy from the trips to the market.
Gracia O.
Classificação do local: 4 Singapore, Singapore
Plus points for the traditional storefront — look into the bowels of the shop and you’ll see pau-making in action. Aside from paus steamed in giant bamboo thingys, there are also the char siu sous, carrot cakes, and this fantastic monstrosity that I don’t know the name of. I always refer to it as «zha dan», and am always mistaken by the proprietor as requesting for a «bomb», though my meaning is that of «fried egg». Reason being this ball shaped deep fried heart killing goodness encases minced pork and half an egg. Very delicious and very deadly, though I suppose calling it a bomb is not too far off from the truth, given that it will kill you slowly. Another of my must haves is the Malay cake. Light, spongy, fluffy and sweet — perfect for when savoury big paus don’t hit the spot.
Jonathan L.
Classificação do local: 4 Singapore, Singapore
This stall is the cause for many a traffic congestion along Outram road, literally! This famous traditional pau is situated right next to a main road and as it’s a da bao(take out only) joint with no parking area nearby, people people simply pull over for the quick pick, grab and go. Business is so good here that by dinner time, you’d normally be left with little choice. The most popular pau seems to be the Big Chicken Pau but my favourites from this stall are the char siew pau, the tau sa pau(red bean paste) and the siew mai(with chilli sauce, of course). Another one of Singapore’s pride and joys. These are soft, fresh and tasty. Nothing like those horrid factory made paus or frozen crap you get at the supermarkets. Just remember not to microwave your pau’s if you’ve stored them in the fridge, steam them for maximum enjoyment.