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It appears that the bread gods have heard my pleas, as viral Chinese bakery Bao’s Pastry is set to open its second outlet in Singapore in Sep 2025, this time in Westgate. While the brand has yet to make an official announcement, netizens have spotted its signage taking over the former Scarlett Supermarket space on B1 of the mall.
If you’re in the loop about all things doughy and sweet, you’ll know Bao’s Pastry first made waves when it launched its first overseas store at Paya Lebar Square’s Scarlett earlier in May.
Founded by Mr Bao Caisheng in Beijing back in 2004, this brand is beloved across China (and now Singapore, too) for its fusion of French patisserie techniques and traditional Chinese flavours, resulting in a range of nostalgic and novel bakes.
Still not convinced? In 2023 alone, the bakery sold over 200 million of its signature Xiaobei Cakes!
You can expect the same popular bakes at the new Westgate outlet. To start, I’d recommend getting said acclaimed 200-million seller Xiaobei Crispy Floss Cake (Seaweed)(S$3.60 for 2 pcs), a savoury-sweet chiffon cake blanketed in crispy seaweed and pork floss, with a touch of sweet cream waiting to spill over on the inside.
Other fan favourites include the Butter Mochi (S$4.90 for 6 pcs), with its golden caramelised crust and chewy centre, and the visually stunning Velvet Taro Egg Tart (S$2.90), layered with smooth orh nee and a whisper of pulut hitam.
Sometimes, basic is still best. Bao’s Pastry also offers Portuguese-style egg tarts, flaky pineapple pastries, and traditional Chinese-style sweets like hawthorn crisps and egg-yolk puffs that come in gift-friendly boxes.
The exact opening date of the Westgate outlet hasn’t been confirmed yet, but one thing’s for sure: Westies are in for a treat (East side best side, who?).
I’m already counting down the days till September! See you at the opening?
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