Obolo

Obolo – 452 Joo Chiat Road

I dropped by this cosy little bakery on my recent trip to Joo Chiat which I’ll blog about in instalments. The minimalist décor is chic and inviting despite being very practical, with a large wall-mounted screen flashing on-going promotions and recommendations. The cakes here are comfortably in the middle of my average price range while the macarons – as always – are a bit of an indulgence but pretty impossible to resist. While not worth a pilgrimage to in my opinion, it is a worthy stop-over if you’re in the neighbourhood. A snack for two amounted to $18.62.

The Mango Passion ($6.70) was a little dry but pleasantly rich with a mild sweetness balanced by tart raspberries and smoky pistachios that added a degree of dimension and pizzazz. The mango flavour was tastefully subtle and pleasant without any nasty chemical tang.

The New York Slice ($6.70) was a finer cheesecake than the mango with a certain delicacy and sophisticated lightness to it, reflecting the classy air of its namesake. I have to get in touch with Obolo’s fruit supplier for the strawberries were the ideal balance of sweet and tart.

I could not resist the Cassis Macaron ($2.15) which was not too sweet with a good balance of dark chocolate butter-cream and tangy, floral, blackcurrant-filled biscuit.