[SHANGHAI] Guess who’s the lucky boy here who got his hands on the viral bow-shaped croissant?
We have seen many croissants evolving in shapes over the past year.
From the classic French croissant to TikTok-viral Giant Croissant, Onigiri Croissant (at NUDAKE Seoul), Croissant Balls (at Arte by Padaria Hong Kong), Circular Croissant, Cube Croissant (at Cafe Margaret), Flat Croissant, or even Croissant Waffle aka Croffle.
Tucked in this quaint, cosy cafe in Shanghai, Lucky Boy serves a repertoire of pastries.
From Cinnamon Roll (RMB 20, SGD 3.80) to Squid Sauce Butter Roll (RMB 11, SGD 2), Croissant (RMB 18-20, SGD 3.40-3.80) and Toast (RMB 25, SGD 4.70), each comes in interesting shapes and flavours.
The cosy cafe has a homely setting, with tables lined with tablecloths, kitchen shelves, appliances, and glassware—perfect for an OOTD.
My favourite has to be their signature Bow Croissant (RMB 18, SGD 3.40) that went viral on Chinese social media platforms, a golden-brown, flaky croissant that is pretty big and light.
Slice through the croissant and you will find the ideal honeycomb pockets, that are soft and airy on the inside.
The crispy exterior golden crust has a nice textural contrast to the buttery airy interior, which is good on its own.
Another cute item on their menu is the bite-sized Bow Pretzel (RMB 5, SGD 1), which has a firmer and chewy texture.
A selection of croissants such as Almond Croissant (RMB 23, SGD 4.30) and Matcha Red Bean Croissant (RMB 20, SGD 3.80) are available.
The Matcha Red Bean Croissant (RMB 20, SGD 3.80) has the same airy texture as the Bow Croissant, with a layer of mochi and red bean paste in the former.
The layer of mochi adds a nice chewy texture, while the red bean paste balances the earthiness and bitterness of the matcha croissant, making it an ideal sweet afternoon treat.
Do head down early as the Bow Croissants are limited in quantity, and you might be the lucky one to get your hands on one of them.
Lucky Boy
798-812, Song Yuan Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Opening Hours: 8am – 8:30pm (Mon-Sun)
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* Written by Nicholas Tan @stormscape who loves all things [NEW]. DFD paid for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.
