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Former online bakery Marymount Bakehouse has set roots in the small and quaint takeaway kiosk in Upper Thomson.
I’d never say no to baked goods. Especially if extraordinary flavours are found in a sourdough base. Like many, I too experience FOMO when I haven’t yet tried the newest and most talked-about bakery in town. So, I quickly made arrangements to head down and snag their well-loved bakes.
What I tried at Marymount Bakehouse
Limited quantity of baked goods were available by the time I arrived. I started to panic when the customer in front of me ordered a tray full of items. I had to decide fast before everything else was taken!
The front-of-house introduced seasonal items which were only valid for a period of time. Although the Wagyu Beef Flatbread was a fan favourite, I chose the Shakshuka Flatbread (S$12.90) for its vibrant colours and intriguing presentation.
Who doesn’t love an oozy egg yolk? A twist from the iconic breakfast staple, this flatbread embodies spice, meaty goodness, texture and a robust flavour. Despite the heap of toppings including bacon, eggs and caramelised onions, the flatbread did not turn soggy.
One of my favourite meats, nduja topped the bread and introduced a sweet but savoury kick to each bite. Slicing through the hefty slice of bread was absolutely addictive.
As soon as I walked in, the Focaccia Pomme de Terre (S$22.50) (half portion) caught my eye and I immediately ordered it. Truffle fans would not want to miss this as it’s generously stuffed with truffle infused cream.
The intensity of truffle used was enough to complement the shaved potatoes without overpowering the sourness of the baked dough. Although this was a mess to indulge in, I simply could not resist tearing the bread apart and munching down on its chewy texture.
I am all for aesthetics and this construction did not disappoint. The contrast of crispy deep-fried potatoes to the airy and moist crumbs took my breath away. Pro tip: toast the bread to get the most shiny and crunchy crust ever.
Not to mention, calling this loaf ‘huge’ would be an understatement. I had never seen such an enormous bread loaf, and sheer excitement took over me as I opened the box.
While multiple sizes were available on their online ordering site, only 4-inch pies were presented in the glass displays in-store. I gunned for the last piece of Roasted Corn Chowder and Basil Crab Levain Pie (S$18.80).
Since it was a personal favourite of the staff member who assisted me, my expectations for it were quite high. I loved the firm base that kept its heavy contents from spilling out of the tart shape.
Each creation is filled with crab meat mixture and adorned with corn kennels, smoked bell pepper puree and buttermilk cream. Once again, this scored full marks in terms of presentation.
Unfortunately, even with so many ingredients used, the flavour of this dish was insignificant. The texture of the crab mix was creamy and smooth, but there was no distinct crab flavour. I also hoped for more spice from the bell pepper puree.
With a heavy heart, I found it undeserving of its price point. Overall, I’d give this a miss and opt for the other 2 buys I purchased that afternoon.
Final thoughts
The team has surely nailed the sourdough dough. Given its delicate, stretchy crumb and distinctive fermented sourness, I’ll definitely be swinging by for a couple of sourdough loaves soon.
Do try out their exotic creations if you feel like splurging; these unique flavours do not come cheap!
Expected damage: S$12.90 – S$22.50 per pax
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