Bread War of Donq and Mini One @ Takashimaya Food Square

donq bakery

Donq Bakery joins Peck and Four leaves as the two bakeries within the basement of Takashimaya. With its French origins and high media coverage, it is no wonder that their breads are snapped up so quickly. 

cheese bread

Fromage Coupe ($2.40)

This is perhaps no new creation but they have a grasp of what consumers prefer – enough cheese chunks to go with the dense and chewy French bread. Every bite had cheese – awesome stuff!

croissant sausage

Croissant Saucisse ($3.60)

While we all think the French must know their croissants well, this fared less outstandingly. Sausage was lacking in bite and flavour and the croissant a tad flimsy.

Cannot wait to check out their other offerings soon!

Somewhere within the Takashimaya basement is Mini One, replacing Beard Papa. I did not know both are related! Goes by weight that that’s when the realisation of how pricey it is hits you at the cashier. 

mochi

Sweet Potato.

chocolate

Chocolate

Imo mocha (105 grams for $3.15)

These chewy delights are similar to Provence Bakery’s mocha buns and come in two flavours – black sesame sweet potato and chocolate. The latter was richer in flavour. 

mini ones

Mini croissant (100grams for $2.40)

croissants bitten

Being mini means these tend to be overbaked. Within the bag there were a couple of overbaked and over browned pieces which were crispy but the rest were thankfully buttery and moist. Loved the mild sweet glaze that comes with each mini one.

Perfect for snacking, these are easy to pop in the mouth too!

Donq Bakery
Takashimaya basement, near cold storage exit

Donq Mini One Snack and Sweets
Takashimaya basement, near rive gauche at the entrance

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