Macarons at Atrium Deli

Macarons at Atrium Deli

It has been quite some time since we last had macaroons. Macaroons are something pretty expensive but yet its satisfaction index is really low. Although it is sweet but somehow or rather Yuan and I end up eating more… Anyway, as mentioned in the few entries on the Atrium Deli, I was curious about the chocolate éclairs but apparently, they are not available off the shelves, pre-ordering is required.

These macaroons are packed in lovely Ikea jars and the vibrant colours of these mini babies are so tempting as a gift… The packaging also makes it the most expensive macaroons given how small they are… For $10 (excluding 7% GST), these bite-sized macaroons comes in 5 pieces and of course, 5 different flavours… namely, Orange, Lychee, Lemon, Pistachio and Chocolate…

For guys who don’t know what to get for girls and are tight on budget, I thought this was pretty lovely as a gift… At least, when I first saw it… I was going “Oh my god, they are so cute… so cute… so cute… Yuan, I want a 1 bottle”… Yah, after munching the macaroons, I thought the bottle was useless, oh well… females spend on impulse…

I guessed I leave it to Yuan to tell you how he finds the taste of them, macaroons to me has reached to a point where I will just comments on three things… “Sweet, Chewy, Nice flavours”… Yes, these are sweet but not that bad, some are chewy (e.g. orange, chocolate and pistachio) while some are hollow and crispy (e.g. lychee and lemon) and orange and lemon are the most distinctive flavours…

Yuan's comments

The first impression I had of these Macarons was that they were kept in frozed bottles. The bottle was rather cold when I picked it up. Next was that these macarons are really expensive. $10 for pieces of 5 but they are so mini that I consider them to be half the typical macaron. As for the taste, honestly it didn't leave much of an impression but Fen was telling me that that it tasted like a miniture version of the ones from Obolo. Overall I think the texture was there and has this slight chewy feeling. But I doubt I will purchase it again as there are better macarons out there.

Atrium Deli
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square
Singapore 039595
Tel: 6826 8240

Operating hours - 7am to 9pm (Daily)

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Green Tea Red Bean Creame

Green Tea Red Bean Creame

As mentioned, Matcha cakes are always an acquired taste, either you like it or you hate it. So far, apart from Matcha Chiffon from Tampopo Deli, I find it hard to like most of the Matcha cakes I have tried so far. When the cake is too sweet, it lacks the sense of green tea. On the contrary, if it is too bitter, I would rather prefer the tea itself.

The Atrium Deli, located at Pan Pacific Hotel, do have quite a selection of cakes, ranging from the common ones like chocolate opera, tiramisu to unique ones such as their signature passionfruit cheesecake and matcha opera or matcha red bean. Decided to stick to Yuan's choice since he somehow or rather knows my preference, I decided to pick this particular one.

This cake contains 3 layers of matcha ladyfingers with matcha buttercream and red bean paste. The buttercream is smooth with a generous serving of red bean. Not too sweet but I thought it has a banana after-taste, might be due to the essence they used. As for the strength of Matcha taste in this cake, this is considered the mildest of the entire lot I have tried.

Personally, I didn't quite like it but as what I always say, hotel cakes has never disappoint in terms of the texture of the cake. The only question is whether you like the combination or flavour. Anyway, each sliced of this Green Tea Red Bean costs $6.00 (excluding of 7% GST).

By the way, I thought they have a 5-inch gigantic Eclairs, but I didn't see it.

Atrium Deli
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
Singapore 039595
Tel: 6826 8240

Operating hours - 7am to 9pm (Daily)

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Chocolate Royal Cake from Pan Pacific

Chocolate Royal Cake from Pan Pacific

Apart from the Green Tea Red Bean Creame, Yuan pointed out that Chocolate Royal Cake and Tiramisu look the most tempting. Thus, I picked a chocolate mousse cake for my sister. According to Pan Pacific Deli, they have several signature cakes namely, Chocolate Royal Cake, Fruit Charlotte, Passion De coco, Tiramisu and Blackforest.

Basically, chocolate royal cake consists of light chocolate mousse, vanilla sponge and hazelnut crunch. I just took a mouthful and the hazelnut crunch leave a very deep impression, the crunchy and nice fragrance of the hazelnut reminds me of the hazelnut royaltime of Hilton Hotel. The chocolate mousse is pretty rich and smooth thus I can't deny the fact that these 2 cakes may share some resemblance. Maybe I should get these 2 cakes and eat it back to back, then I will know which is a favourite of mine. I can't comment much since it is just a mouthful but I can only say that the vanilla sponge was not to my sister's liking. She finish up the entire cake, leaving that piece of sponge behind. Costs $6.25 (excluding 7% GST) per slice.

Anyway, know why I drop by this bakery. I heard about their gigantic eclairs but they need an advance notice especially if you order large number of this item. Guess I will drop another visit.


Atrium Deli
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
Singapore 039595
Tel: 6826 8240

Operating hours - 7am to 9pm (Daily)

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